Queens is one of the 5 boroughs that comprise the entire New York City. The other 4 are Brooklyn, Staten Island, Manhattan and the Bronx. Queens is both a county and a borough and is the largest of the 5 in terms of area and the 2nd largest in terms of population at over 2 million residents.
Queens is one of the most diverse areas in the nation with immigrants making up over 47% of the population and more languages being spoken there than anywhere else in the world. All of these characteristics make Queens a unique and entertaining place to visit.
Eating in Queens is probably the most unique experience of a visit here. The vast array of cultures creates one of a kind dining experiences all over the borough. The many neighborhoods that make up Queens are highly segmented with different ethnic groups in each, which make it possible to sample traditional foods from all over the world in one area, some expensive and some not so much.
Like dining, there are unique shopping experiences available too. While just about all of the traditional nationwide retailers are represented in Queens, local shops with local and ethnically diverse goods are plentiful and vary depending upon the neighborhood you are in.
Our hope is that this site provides an aid for your travel to Queens, New York and gives you a glimpe into the history, atmosphere and the things that are available to do there.
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Self-Employed Health Insurance– Free health insurance quotes, plus information on guaranteed acceptance health insurance
QueensNewYork.com – Additional travel information for Queens
Pond Supplies – Environmentally responsible products for clean water, healthy fish and algae control
Discover Queens – Online directory of businesses in Queens, New York
Pond Supplies – Huge selection of pond supplies including pond pumps, pond filters.
Queens Borough Presidents Office
Pond Filters– Wide selection of filter systems and components and pond pumps
Outdoor Garden Lighting– Solar and low voltage lighting for gardens including floodlights