Queens
United States · New YorkUS
Borough and county in New York, US
Queens is the largest by area of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located near the western end of Long Island, it is bordered by the borough of Brooklyn and by Nassau County to its east, and shares maritime borders with the boroughs of Manhattan, The Bronx, and Staten Island, as well as with New Jersey. Queens is the most linguistically diverse place in the world, as well as one of the most ethnically diverse.
Read more on Wikipedia →- Population
- 2,405,464
- Coordinates
- 40.681, -73.837
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Elevation
- 12 m
Overview of Queens
Set in New York, United States, Queens is a big-city destination. Around 2,405,464 people live here. Which tells you how much ground there is to cover. Queens is strongest on culture, nightlife and family. Season planning starts with its northern-hemisphere location.
Things to do in Queens
Culture in Queens
(3)Our data lists Cathedrals, Mosques and Statues as culture options here. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. The list follows Queens's own activity tags.
Nightlife in Queens
(3)Nightlife in Queens covers Bars, Music and Pubs. Each one is worth building half a day around. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Queens.
Family in Queens
(2)Our data lists Aquariums and Zoo as family options here. Plan them together and you have a full day. The list follows Queens's own activity tags.
Water Sports in Queens
(2)Looking for water sports? Queens has Paddleboarding and Surf. Easy to slot into a wider itinerary. Nothing here is guesswork — it reflects the recorded activity data for Queens.
Nature in Queens
(1)Nature lovers get Beaches. Everything listed here comes from what Queens is actually tagged with. A compact set that still fills a visit.
Best time to visit Queens
June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Queens stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
Getting there & around
As a big city, Queens is usually reachable by air or rail, with public transport on arrival. Time zone: America/New_York.
Similar destinations
Places near Queens that share the same kinds of activities.
Frequently asked questions
- What is Queens known for?
- Queens, in New York, United States, is best known for culture, nightlife and family. Those categories cover most of what visitors record here, in a place of roughly 2,405,464 residents.
- What can you do in Queens?
- Recorded activities in Queens include Cathedrals, Mosques, Statues, Bars and Music. Combine two or three of them and you have a full day without leaving the area.
- When is the best time to visit Queens?
- June to September is the window for swimming, boating and beach time. Queens stays visitable year-round thanks to its indoor options.
- Where is Queens located?
- Queens is located in New York, United States. Use the country and region pages to see what else lies nearby and to plan a route between stops.
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