Queens is the largest of the five boroughs situated in New York City, and is a thriving vibrant urban area.
Queens consist of a collage of dozens of unique spirited neighborhoods, each varied and interesting. The neighborhoods operate independently, radiating their own style, character, and identity. Explore the fascinating “little India” neighborhood of Jackson Heights featuring rows of jewelry shops, great shopping and authentic Indian / South Asian cuisine. Downtown Flushing boasts New York’s second largest Chinatown and is well worth a visit. The variety of eating and shopping infused by immigrants from around the world make for Queens to be a melting pot of diversity. Sunnyside and Astoria feature affordable apartments and charming family homes and has retained the old fashioned, full of character, ethnic neighborhoods of yesteryear.
Queens is not the everyday popular tourist attraction and destination, but therein lays the lure to explore and discover the wonders of this fabulous borough. The lively art and culture scene can be explored by visiting the many historic museums and sites. Queens Museum of Art exhibits 20th century art and feature the worlds largest architectural scale model of the panoramas of New York City. Visit the Queens Theatre in the Park or experience the beauty of the stunning Queens Botanical Garden, an oasis of green space.
Flushing Meadows Corona Park, almost twice the size of Central Park, is a spectacular venue for walking, biking, skating, and playing soccer. The Unisphere, a symbol of world peace, is located within the park as well as the Shea Stadium where thousand of spectators attend baseball games. Flushing Meadows is also the venue for the US open tennis tournament. The park offer large playing areas for baseball, softball, and cricket. The lovely grass lawns are the ideal site for a family picnic and barbecue. Enjoy the vibrant and colorful Lunar Chinese New Year celebrations and Dragon Boat Race held annually in the park. Rent a paddle boat and explore the park at a leisurely pace. Visit the Queens Zoo, a tribute to American animals, or the more active visitor can enjoy ice skating during the winter months. Queens offers an incredible wealth of cultural and sporting institutions, fantastic parks, great food, and reasonably priced real estate, and is without a doubt an extraordinary vacation destination.
