What's Queens like?
There are lots of things that visitors like about Queens, especially its shops. Take time to enjoy the neighbourhood's festivals and selection of restaurants. Top places to visit include 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
- St. John's University
- Queens College
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
- Queens Botanical Garden
- Rockaway Beach
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
- Queens Center Mall
- Green Acres Mall
- Museum of the Moving Image
- Five Towns Shopping Center
- MoMA PS1