New York district, New York, United States

Places to visit near Queens

Queens is a city in New York district, New York, United States, home to about 2,272,771 people. Within 50 km by road there are 267 places to visit — 91 parks, 59 churches, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens and 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs. The must-see places are Hawtree Creek (3 km), Bergen Basin (3 km) and Forest Park (4 km).

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Queens at a glance

Location
New York district, New York, United States
Population
about 2,272,771
Coordinates
40.6815° N, 73.8365° W
Places within 50 km
267 (267 must-see)
Best time to visit
November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches

Top places to visit near Queens

Ranked by how worth the drive they are from Queens: must-see places and the closest well-loved spots first. Open a place for photos, today’s visitor status, timings and directions.

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Parks near Queens

91 parks within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Forest Park (4 km). Best time: year-round, evenings.

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Churches near Queens

59 churches within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Tabernacle of Prayer (6 km). Best time: year-round.

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Wildlife, forests & gardens near Queens

26 wildlife, forests & gardens within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Spring Creek Park (4 km). Best time: november to march for sightings.

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Lakes, dams & reservoirs near Queens

6 lakes, dams & reservoirs within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Hawtree Creek (3 km). Best time: august to december when reservoirs are full and gates may open.

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Beaches & coast near Queens

5 beaches & coast within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Bergen Basin (3 km). Best time: october to march.

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Temples near Queens

5 temples within 100 km of Queens. The closest is Gufa Shiv Bhagat- Baba Balak Nath Temple (5 km). Best time: year-round.

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A one-day trip from Queens

5 of the best places within 60 km, in driving order so you don’t double back: about 18 km on the road.

  1. Start in Queens
  2. 3 km Bergen Basin · beach, New York
  3. 1 km Hawtree Creek · lake, New York
  4. 2 km Spring Creek Park · park, Hudson
  5. 1 km Spring Creek Park · nature spot, New York
  6. 7 km Forest Park · park, New York
  7. 4 km Back to Queens

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How to reach Queens

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    Within 15 km of Queens

    15–50 km — half-day trips

    Count by type (within 100 km)

    Places near Queens by type
    TypeWithin 50 kmWithin 100 kmNearest
    Parks9191Forest Park (4 km)
    Other attractions6060Westinghouse Time Capsules (9 km)
    Churches5959Tabernacle of Prayer (6 km)
    Wildlife, forests & gardens2626Spring Creek Park (4 km)
    Lakes, dams & reservoirs66Hawtree Creek (3 km)
    Beaches & coast55Bergen Basin (3 km)
    Temples55Gufa Shiv Bhagat- Baba Balak Nath Temple (5 km)
    Museums44King Manor Museum (5 km)
    Forts & heritage44Sidewalk Clock on Jamaica Avenue (5 km)
    Mosques & dargahs44Jamaica Muslim Center (6 km)
    Hill stations & viewpoints33Battle Hill (16 km)

    Queens: questions travellers ask

    What are the best places to visit near Queens?

    Hawtree Creek (lake, about 3 km), Bergen Basin (beach, about 3 km), Forest Park (park, about 4 km), Spring Creek Park (nature spot, about 4 km), Spring Creek Park (park, about 4 km), King Manor Museum (museum, about 5 km).

    How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Queens?

    267 places on Spotwander: 91 parks, 60 other attractions, 59 churches, 26 wildlife, forests & gardens, 6 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

    Which is the nearest park to Queens?

    Forest Park, about 4 km by road; Spring Creek Park (4 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest church to Queens?

    Tabernacle of Prayer, about 6 km by road; Iglesia ACM de Queens (6 km) is next.

    Which is the nearest sanctuary to Queens?

    Spring Creek Park, about 4 km by road; Shirley Chisholm State Park (6 km) is next.

    What is a good one-day trip from Queens?

    Start in Queens, visit Bergen Basin, then Hawtree Creek, then Spring Creek Park, then Spring Creek Park, then Forest Park, and drive back — about 18 km by road in all.

    What is the best time to visit places near Queens?

    November to March for sightings for wildlife, forests & gardens; August to December when reservoirs are full and gates may open for lakes, dams & reservoirs; year-round for parks and churches.

    Towns near Queens

    Sources: places from OpenStreetMap contributors, Wikidata and GeoNames; Queens’s location and population from GeoNames. Data sources & credits.