48 Cool and Unusual Things to Do in Queens - Atlas Obscura
What's near me?
All   /  United States   /  New York State   /  New York City   /  Queens
The Atlas Obscura Guide To

Queens

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

Unusual Attractions in Queens

Unique Food & Drink in Queens

Atlas Obscura Trips

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.

Learn More
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.
View This Trip
Photo by Travis Yewell on Unsplash

Community Forums / United States / US: Northeast

Top Discussions in the US: Northeast Travel Forum

Post Replies Views Activity
Obscura Society Pittsburgh / 412 / N@
thomasharper Erin Johnson Dylan EricGrundhauser Shane McGraw
 		13
What's a good fall hike that's also maybe creepy?
J Ginsberg tylercole ArielAzoff
 		12
Where to stay in NYC?
larissa nancyc212 nathanlouis
 		12
Awful Awful
AtlasObscura
 		9
Parksville
AtlasObscura Mickey44
 		9
New Post Visit the Forum

Explore Queens, New York

Launch Map

Upcoming Events Near Queens

NYAM's Rare Book Room.
Jun 26
New York

New York Academy of Medicine's Rare Book Room: Astronomy and Astrology

Turn your gaze to this rare collection of humanity's early attempts to unravel the secrets of the universe.
F. M. Munch Brewery
Jul 14
Brooklyn, New York

The Evergreens Cemetery Brewer's Row: Tour and Tasting

Discover the fascinating stories of Bushwick's legendary beer barons resting at The Evergreens Cemetery, then toast to their legacy with a guided beer tasting.
Experience eclectic ephemera!
Jul 14
Brooklyn, New York

The City Reliquary Presents: Collectors’ Night

Mingle with New York City locals and peruse their unique and unusual collections at the 14th Annual Collectors’ Night.
The Great Forgotten Garden Party, 2018.
Jul 21
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.

Queens Leaderboard

Recent Queens Activity

ydinpoika wants to go to Lhasa Fast Food
ydinpoika wants to go to The Birthplace of Scrabble
kristaashleyfilardo kristaashleyfilardo wants to go to Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
cookieleib wants to go to The Welling Court Mural Project
cookieleib wants to go to Rokhat Kosher Bakery

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.

14

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