What's Queens like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Queens, especially its restaurants. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's festivals and selection of shops. Take a fun excursion to Citi Field. There's plenty more to see, including Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park.
How to get to Queens
Flying to:
- John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), 4.9 mi (8 km) from Queens
- LaGuardia Airport (LGA), 5.2 mi (8.4 km) from Queens
- Teterboro, NJ (TEB), 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Queens
Travelling to Queens by train
You'll find the following train stations in the neighbourhood:
- Kew Gardens Station
- Jamaica Station
- Hollis Station
Getting to Queens on the metro
Stations in the neighbourhood include:
- Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station
- Jamaica Van Wyck Station
- Sutphin Blvd. Station (Hillside Av.)
Things to see and do in and around Queens
What to see in Queens
- Citi Field
- St. John's University
- Queens College
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
- Queens Botanical Garden
Things to do in Queens
- Aqueduct Racetrack
- Resorts World Casino
- Queens Zoo
- Flushing Meadows Park Pitch and Putt
- New York Hall of Science
Other popular Queens attractions
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Louis Armstrong Stadium
- Queens Center Mall
- Queens Historical Society