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51 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Queens, New York

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Only in Queens: Tasting Our Way Through New York’s Most Diverse Borough

Oct 4—Oct 7, 2019

Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, October 4-7, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.

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Atlas Obscura Trips
Only in Queens: Tasting Our Way Through New York’s Most Diverse Borough
Manhattan may have name-brand recognition and Brooklyn a certain cache, but Queens is the city’s largest and most diverse borough. Join us, October 4-7, to dig into Queens’ rich neighborhood life.
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Upcoming Events Near Queens

Long Island Expressway.
Jul 24
Brooklyn, New York

New York's Infrastructure Creek

A behind-the-scenes and under-the-bridges tour of Brooklyn and Queens.
The Great Forgotten Garden Party, 2018.
Jul 28
Yonkers, New York

The Great Forgotten Garden Party

Atlas Obscura's paramount summertime event: An extravagant outdoor gala celebrating the beauty, history, and mythos of America's Greatest Forgotten Garden.
Fort Tryon Park.
Aug 2
New York City, New York

Medieval Herbs and Remedies: Foraging in the Shadow of the Cloisters

Learn to spot medicinal herbs and edible berries right in your own urban backyard with 'Wildman' Steve Brill.

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Recent Queens Activity

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Stories About Queens

Sesame and poppy seeds, dried onion and garlic, coarse salt. In a word: Everything.

Everything You Need to Know About the True Origins of the Everything Bagel

There's a lot of history in every bite.
by Dan Nosowitz
June 25, 2019
The architecture is Art Deco meets Mediterranean.

You Can Have This Historic Queens Diner For Free

But you only have a month to pick up your order.
by Evan Nicole Brown
April 11, 2019

Lists Featuring Queens

Unique Cemeteries in New York
Overlooking New York Harbor.
Gravestone at Trinity Churchyard.
New York Marble Cemetery

Unique Cemeteries in New York

Famous and historic graveyards to visit in the five boroughs.

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Including Green-Wood Cemetery, Trinity Churchyard, and First Shearith Israel Graveyard