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    Queens is a borough of New York City, coextensive with Queens County, in the U.S. state of New York. Located at the western end of Long Island, it is the largest of the five New York City boroughs by area.

    • Jamaica

      Jamaica is a neighborhood in the New York City borough of...

    • List of Queens Neighborhoods

      For example, whereas the town, state construction for all...

    • Astoria

      Astoria is a neighborhood in the western portion of the New...

    • Flushing

      Flushing is a neighborhood in the north-central portion of...

    • Borough

      Note: JFK and LGA airports are both located in Queens...

    • Forest Hills Gardens

      Forest Hills is a mostly residential neighborhood in the...

  2. 4 days ago · Queens, largest of the five boroughs of New York City, coextensive with Queens county, southeastern New York, U.S. The borough lies on western Long Island and extends across the width of the island from the junction of the East River and Long Island Sound to the Atlantic Ocean. The first settlement.

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  4. 2 days ago · Queens. From an endless selection of old-world cuisines to the scenic surf, it’s easy to explore the entire world in one trip around this borough. NYC Local Legends: Naq Zamal. There’s no better way to see New York City than through the eyes of a local.

  5. Queens is the easternmost and largest in area of the five boroughs of New York City, geographically adjacent to the borough of Brooklyn at the western end of Long Island. Queens is one of the most ethnically diverse urban area in the world, as residents often closely identify with their neighborhood rather than with the borough or city.

    • Hunter's Point South Park
    • Flushing Meadows Corona Park
    • Rockaway Beach
    • Jamaica Bay
    • King Manor Museum
    • Baisely Pond Park
    • Juniper Valley Park
    • Highland Park
    • Astoria Park
    • Ralph Demarco Park

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks Take the East River Ferry to Long Island City, a budding neighborhood in Queens and hop off at the LIC Landing. Get ready to snap some photos because the views of the Manhattan skyline is one of a kind here at Hunters Point South Park. Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks You’ll be able to see as far south as the Financia...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks If you’re in town for a Mets game at Citi Field or the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, you’re already in Queens’ most iconic park, Flushing Meadows Corona Park. The park hosted the 1934 and 1964 World’s Fairsand is also home to the Queens Zoo, Queens Museum, Queens Botanical Garden, The...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks There’s nothing quite like summer in New York City, and what’s summer without heading to the beach. Escape from the city buzz and come to the Rockaways for a relaxing day while soaking up the sun. Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks The beach is quietest in the morning but around mid afternoon it comes alive with beach v...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks During the summer, our Urban Park Rangershost birding and canoeing trips around the Jamaica Bay area. The National Park Service offers programs year-round including tours, hikes, and lectures near the Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge. More information about Jamaica Bay

    If you’re hanging out in Jamaica, Queens, check out one of our historic houses, the King Manor Museum. The home once belonged to Rufus King, a framer and signer of the Constitution, one of the first senators from New York, and an important figure in the anti-slavery movement. Tours of the house are available to the public, as well as programming on...

    Photo by Malcolm Pinckney/NYC Parks Head to South Jamaica and spend some time at Baisley Pond Park. The giant-sized lily pads in the pond are gorgeous and it’s not unusual to spot large birds walking about the area. There’s a beautiful garden and gazebo nearby where the remains of an American Mastodon was found in the late 1800s. The Mastodon likel...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks Meanwhile, bocce, an Italian sport, is picking up steam in Middle Village's Juniper Valley Park, which hosts NYC Parks’ annual Bocce Tournament. Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks During the spring, the 55-acre park is perfect for a stroll or run as its crabapple and cherry trees bloom for the season. More information a...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks Many birders in the Queens area flock to Highland Park where Ridgewood Reservoir is home to more than 151 species of birds. The reservoir sits on both sides of Brooklyn and Queens and is the area’s best kept secret for runners, birders, and lovers enjoying its quiet walkways. The reservoir is set so high above the pa...

    A visit to Queens isn't complete without visiting Astoria, perhaps the borough’s most popular neighborhood. Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks Come summer, take a splash in New York City’s largest and oldest public pool. The pool is open daily from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the summer. More information about Astoria Pool Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks The...

    Photo by Daniel Avila/NYC Parks A bit north of Astoria Park is the lovely Ralph Demarco Park. Locals cherish its beautiful views of the Manhattan skyline and Hell Gate Bridge while enjoying a quiet day out on the waterfront. More information about Ralph Demarco Park

  6. There are many interesting things to do in Queens, so if you haven’t yet explored this New York City borough, I highly recommend you do so. Queens is full of parks, museums, sports venues, and other attractions where you can learn more about the history of NYC and its most diverse neighborhoods.

  7. Coordinates: 40°45′N 73°52′W. Queens is a borough of New York City and a county of New York State. It was named for Catherine of Braganza, the Queen of England and wife of King Charles II of England. The Unisphere, a symbol of the Borough of Queens. Queens is in western Long Island.

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