7 Reasons to Travel to Queens, New York

Astoria Park is one of the biggest open green spaces in Queens.

Located along the East River, this park has a 59.96 acre area for recreational activities such as outdoor tennis, playgrounds and multiple trails. Don't forget to take a dip in New York's largest swimming pool at the Astoria Park.

The diversity you will find in Queens is exceptional! From authentic Indian cuisine at Jackson Heights to homemade Greek Spanakopita in Astoria and from Chinese food in Flushing to authentic Thai in Woodside, Queens has it all.

Being a beer hub of New York in the past, Queens now is the place for craft-beer! With just 1 brewery in 2012 to 8 breweries by 2018, the place is a mandatory stop for beer lovers.

The Q.E.D. in Astoria hosts a variety of events including open mics. Also, The Creek and The Cave in Long Island hosts a lot of comedy shows of artists such as Colin Quinn and Donald Glover.

Apart from comedy, the city hosts the hottest dance party, MoMA PS1’s Warm Up, featuring some big names.

Home to New York Mets since 1964, you can enjoy a ball game while in the city. The US Open tennis tournament is held every year at the Corona Park, drawing a host of big names to the city.

Clear water, clean surroundings and plenty of options to drink and eat, the Rockaway Beach is a must-visit beach when in town. Also, the Jacob Riis Park and the Fort Tilden are worth visiting.

Here, the minuscule version of the Empire State building, the Statue of Liberty, The Panorama of the City of New York (made in 1964), etc. are on display.

You must also visit the Museum of the Moving Image which has exhibits dedicated to media - film, TV, the Internet, etc.