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  • Our editors recommend these diverse local experiences.

1. MoMA PS1 ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

MoMA PS1
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2. Queens Botanical Garden ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Category: Activities
Queens Botanical Garden
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3. New York Hall of Science

Category: Kids & Family
New York Hall of Science
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4. The Noguchi Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
The Noguchi Museum
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5. Flushing Meadows

Flushing Meadows
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6. Queens Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Queens Museum
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7. Gantry Plaza State Park

Category: Activities
Gantry Plaza State Park
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8. Citi Field

Citi Field
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9. USTA National Tennis Center

Category: Attractions
USTA National Tennis Center
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10. Louis Armstrong House Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
Louis Armstrong House Museum
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11. Queens Zoo & Aquarium

Category: Kids & Family
Queens Zoo & Aquarium
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12. Lockwood, Queens

Lockwood, Queens
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13. Rockaway Beach

Category: Beaches
Rockaway Beach
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14. Park Side Restaurant

Category: Activities
Park Side Restaurant
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15. Press 195

Press 195
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16. Rockaway Beach Surf Club

Category: Beaches
Rockaway Beach Surf Club
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17. Keuka Kafe

Keuka Kafe
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18. Finback Brewery

Category: Food & Drink
Finback Brewery
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19. Museum of the Moving Image

Category: Museums & Culture
Museum of the Moving Image
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20. Alley Pond Environmental Center

Category: Attractions
Alley Pond Environmental Center
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21. Queens County Farm Museum

Category: Activities
Queens County Farm Museum
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22. King Manor Museum

Category: Museums & Culture
King Manor Museum
© King Manor Museum

23. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge

Category: Activities
Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge
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Summary and Frequenly Asked Questions:

  • Question: What makes Queens a notable borough in New York City?
  • Answer: Queens, a borough in New York City, is home to excellent museums, great restaurants, and famous attractions such as the giant World's Fair globe in Flushing Meadows and the USTA National Tennis Center.
  • Question: What cultural and artistic attractions can visitors explore in Queens?
  • Answer: Admire contemporary art at MoMA PS1, walk through the beautiful Queens Botanical Garden, and view stunning sculptures at the Noguchi Museum.
  • Question: What are some family-friendly activities to do in Queens with kids?
  • Answer: The best things to do in Queens with kids include visiting the New York Hall of Science, the Queens Zoo, and Hunter’s Point South Park.

When to Visit - Queens, New York Weather by Month:

Month High (°F) Low (°F) Precip. (in) Conditions
January 35 23 3.2 Cold
February 38 26 3.0 Cold
March 48 32 3.8 Cool
April 60 40 3.5 Mild
May 70 50 3.7 Pleasant
June 80 60 3.9 Warm & Humid
July 85 68 4.2 Hot & Humid
August 83 66 4.0 Warm & Humid
September 75 55 3.8 Mild
October 62 42 3.2 Cool
November 48 32 3.5 Cold
December 37 25 3.3 Cold

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