Top Things to do in Queens
Top Hotels in Queens
- 1. Hilton New York JFK Airport
- 2. SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York LaGuardia Airport
- 3. LaGuardia Plaza Hotel
- 4. Nesva Hotel
- 5. Boro Hotel
- 6. Crowne Plaza Jfk Airport New York City, an IHG Hotel
- 7. Hilton Garden Inn Queens / JFK Airport
- 8. Hampton Inn NY-JFK
- 9. The One Boutique Hotel
- 10. Astoria Delancy Inn & Suites
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Top 10 Free Things to do in Queens, Queens
Queens is the most ethnically diverse area of its size on Earth, which means there's a little something for everyone. Chow down on Indian food, sit in on a traditional Irish pub music session, and dance the night away at a Puerto Rican nightclub, all of it located within a few subway stops. Queens is also the home of the Mets and the US Tennis Open, and the former home of the New York World's Fair, now Flushing Meadow-Corona Park, and Paramount Pictures, now the Museum of the Moving Image.
Restaurants in Queens
1. Gantry Plaza State Park
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 467 reviews
Reviewed By untdrum99 - Cebu City, Philippines
Gantry Plaza State Park is located in Long Island City in Queens and is a great park with a lot of family-friendly activities with a dog park, sand volleyball, dining, open spaces, and with some of the best views of the Manhattan skyline, especially at sunset. There is also a ferry that goes across to Manhattan, but is also conveniently located near a couple of subway stops. Entrance to the park is free. It's a former dockyards so it is interesting to see how they have repurposed the area into something everyone can use. There is free parking located nearby on the street.
2. Flushing Meadows Corona Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 389 reviews
A great NYC park for people-watching, this was the site of previous World Fairs and offers visitors bicycle paths, the Queens Wildlife Conservation Center, a carousel, freshwater fishing, indoor ice-skating rink and marina.
Reviewed By emilymaehood - Long Island, United States
Queens, New York hosts an epic playground, Flushing Meadows Corona Park, for everyone’s unique desires. This 897 acre park is the 4th largest public park in NYC. It was once host to the 1939 & 1964 World’s Fair and Shea Stadium. It currently houses Citifield (home to the Mets), USTA Billie Jean National Tennis Center (US Open), New York Hall of Science, Queens Zoo, Queens Museum of Art, Queens Theatre in the Park, and the New York State Pavilion. This is a great place for multiple family adventures! Check out the link in my bio for information on all of the different attractions.
3. Hindu Temple Society of North America
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By rimstravels - Pune, India
Ganesha temple in Flushing New York has more to offer than it looks from outside. Very Peaceful and calm houses a traditional Ganesha murti along with many other idols of Goddess and God. It was a beautiful visit for us on a very cold day. Very close to traditions and Hindu faith. I have to mention the Temple Canteen, which serves absolutely delicious vegetarian food in a Udupi style. You can have absolutely lip-smacking dosa and idiyappam. If in that area, it is a must recommended visit, if you want to know about the Hindu faith.
4. Prospect Cemetery
5. Rockaway Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 206 reviews
Long Island beach in Queens borough that can be reached by subway. Popular destination for New Yorkers in mid-20th century, still pleasant to visit.
Reviewed By gnaturecenter - Cheshire, United States
I have lived in Belle Harbor and Rockaway almost all my life. The Beach is a free one. Parking in the higher numbers is difficult. Best to come by ferry or mass transit. Further down, there are food services, bathrooms and ba nice boardwalk.
6. Astoria Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By 83kathim - Protaras, Cyprus
Astoria- one of the most diverse neighborhoods hosts a 7 acre riverfront park with an Art Deco pool and has spectacular views of Manhattan. Safe, dog friendly and people friendly.
7. Cunningham Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
8. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge Vstr. Cntr. - Gateway National Recreation Area
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By MarciaA131 - Bayside, United States
I grew up in Far Rockaway but never knew that this wildlife refuge was there. I recently moved back to New York and decided to venture over there and look around. The staff at the nature center helped guide me through the place and recommended different parts of the refuge to go to. I tried the West Pond and East Pond and was not disappointed. Lots to see! It is a huge area so I recommend comfortable sneakers or hiking boots and you need a few hours to look around and see the beautiful birds, especially waterfowl.
9. Free Synagogue of Flushing
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 14 reviews
A Reformed Jewish house of worship for nearly a century, the free Synagogue of Flushing is the oldest liberal Reform synagogue in Queens. Services are open to all who wish to attend, and take place on Friday evenings at 7:30. We are located one block from the Flushing branch of the Queens Public Library. We have a beautiful garden right in the heart of Flushing, and our stained glass windows attract many visitors every year. If you would like to tour this historic landmark, please call to make a reservation.
