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

If you’re looking for a vibrant sampler of culture of all kinds, Queens is the perfect destination. It serves up Indian and East Asian food in Jackson Heights and Flushing, Greek and Brazilian fare in Astoria, Mexican in Corona, and Irish and Thai in Woodside. See the New York Mets at Citi Field. Nearby, in Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, find numerous ball fields and the New York Hall of Science. Music buffs can visit Louis Armstrong’s house in Corona, filled with homemade reel-to-reel recordings, rare photographs and his instruments. Art lovers can feast on displays at the Queens Museum of Art, The Noguchi Museum, Socrates Sculpture Park and MoMA PS1. End your trip at the Queens Zoo with antelope, sea lions, Flemish giant rabbits and more.

Spring Highlights:
Museum of the Moving Image | movingimage.us | 718-784-0077
Recently renovated, it houses the nation’s largest collection of film and digital media.

New York Hall of Science | nysci.org | 718-699-0005
This Corona museum holds more than 450 hands-on exhibits to engage the whole family.

Ovelia Restaurant | ovelia-ny.com | 718-721-7217
Fifty-five years of home-cooking experience runs this Greek kitchen in Astoria.

Queens Botanical Garden | queensbotanical.org | 718-886-3800
Its 40 acres of blooming plants include Cornelian cherries in March, daffodils in April.

Resorts World Casino | rwnewyork.com | 888-888-8801
The new casino, which is accessible by public transportation, features electronic table games, slots, entertainment and a range of dining options.

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—Astoria has it all, and much more.
Flushing: The bustling Queens neighborhood offers up a diverse mix of historical, cultural and dining adventures.
Long Island City: Find great art, dining and skyline views just one subway stop from Manhattan.
Seventh Heaven: Dining Along the 7 Train: Taste some of NYC's most authentic ethnic cuisine with a delicious subway ride through Queens.

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.