- Our list of the best things to do in Queens, New York, features the top 783 nearby activities — including 269 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Queens, NY has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Entertainment & Shows, Museums & Galleries, and Sports & Fitness.
- The results below include the top 29 things to do within the city of Queens, NY , followed by 754 popular activities in nearby cities, including New York City, Staten Island, Brooklyn, Bronx, Flushing, Freeport, Jersey City, Yonkers, Long Island City, Montclair, Newark, Clifton, Astoria, West Orange, Long Beach, Hoboken, East Rutherford, Atlantic Highlands, New Rochelle, Bayonne, Oceanside, Greenwich, Paramus, Secaucus, Tarrytown, White Plains, Fort Lee, Wayne, Valley Stream, Englewood, Elizabeth, Hicksville, East Meadow, Union, Bloomfield, Hackensack, Glen Cove, Teaneck, Paterson, Ridgewood, Linden, Levittown, Nyack, Port Chester, Mount Vernon, Union City, Fair Lawn, Franklin Square, Huntington Station, Plainview, Livingston, Lake George, Mahwah, Sleepy Hollow, Summit, Princeton, Westfield, Albany, Bridgehampton, Hudson, Red Hook, Geneva, Mount Vernon, Greenburgh, Old Forge and Elmont
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Corner of Boerum Place and Schermerhorn Street, Brooklyn, NY 11201
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The New York Transit Museum is the largest museum in the United States that is dedicated to urban public transportation history. In addition to exhibits, educational programs, and tours, there are a variety of family centered events at the site.
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New York Botanical Garden
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2900 Southern Blvd, Bronx, NY 10458
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More than 1 million plants can be admired in New York Botanical Garden's 50 different gardens. It covers 250 acres and has a conservatory, a children's adventure garden, a library, and also model trains zipping through a miniature New York City.
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Corn mazes, petting zoos, and hay rides await the visitors of Queens County Farm Museum. The farm covers 47 acres and was established in 1697, and includes the historic farm building, greenhouses, planting fields, an orchard, and gardens. Special programs are available all around the years, such as Wildlife Wee…
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Brooklyn Heights is a residential neighborhood that features brick Greek Revival and Gothic Revival houses as well as Italianate brownstones. The location is also the home of Saint Francis College.
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The only forest in Brooklyn is in Prospect Park. In this 585 acres environment there are also a lake, a zoo, the Audubon Center, and others. Each year, it is visited by approximately 10 million people. Festivals are held in here each year, like the Celebrate Brooklyn Performing Arts Festival.
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Guests of HERE will have the opportunity to enjoy a variety of different artistic works, including avant-garde theatre, dance, and music performances. The location also hosts opera festivals and art exhibitions.
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Constructed in 1909, the Queensboro Bridge connects Long Island City to the Queens borough of Manhattan. The location has been featured in a variety of motion pictures, including The Dark Knight Rises, Spider-Man, and Woody Allen's Manhattan.
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Fulton & South Streets, Pier 17, New York City, NY 10038
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At the South Street Seaport, guests will be able to shop at stores ranging from Abercrombie and Fitch and Studio Manhattan to Local Charm and Rialto Jean Project. Visitors of this site can also dine at establishments such as Eddie's Pizza and Carl's Steaks.
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TrBeCa, which stands for Triangle Below Canal, is a rather quiet neighborhood in New York City that features shops, art galleries, and some of the most highly-acclaimed restaurants in New York City. The location is within travelling distance from Wall Street, Little Italy, and Greenwich Village.
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Offering a view of Lake George, the Black Mountain Loop allows travelers to hike up the Black Mountain. The trails provide routes to several pond areas that can be used for swimming or picnics.