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Area: 110 square miles
Population: 2.2+ million
Travel Time From Times Square: 15–30 minutes

In the middle of Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, you'll find the Unisphere, a 700,000-pound stainless-steel sculpture of Earth. The structure sums up Queens, the nation's most ethnically diverse county and home to all manner of international cuisine. Astoria's got Greek fare, while Jackson Heights and Flushing offer South and East Asian delicacies. Corona has Mexican and Central American dining (not to mention Italian ices) and the Irish pubs of Woodside serve shepherd's pie and Guinness. The aforementioned Flushing Meadows–Corona Park boasts an Olympic-size pool and popular soccer fields. Nearby, the Mets make their home at state-of-the-art Citi Field. And starting in August, tennis' biggest stars compete in the US Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. To soak up some high art after the matches, head for hip cultural spot Long Island City, home to The Noguchi Museum, SculptureCenter, P.S.1 Contemporary Art Center and Socrates Sculpture Park.

To help you navigate the borough, see our list of must-visit locations, below.

Astoria: Delectable Greek cuisine, vintage-chic shops, late-night sushi, classic films and an outdoor beer garden—this neighborhood has it all, and much more.

Remember to check back for updates, as our team continues to search the borough for the best Queens has to offer. For more information, visit discoverqueens.info.