Neighborhoods of Queens, New York
By John Roleke, About.com Guide to Queens, NY
Neighborhoods are Queens. No one is from "Queens," but from a particular neighborhood. It's home.
Neighborhood and Queens Basics
If you're new to Queens, or a long-time resident, get started on real local information by finding your neighborhood listed.
- List of Neighborhoods and Landmarks
- Moving to Queens? Neighborhoods Near Manhattan
- An Introduction to Queens
- See for Yourself - Neighborhood Photos
Astoria
In western Queens, Astoria, one of the borough's well-known neighborhoods, is a hop, skip, and jump (or short subway ride) across the East River from Manhattan. Find out more about living, eating, and having fun in this excellent neighborhood.
- Astoria, Queens - Neighborhood Profile
- Photos of Astoria
- Restaurants in Astoria
- Greek Restaurants - 5 Favorites and New
- Did You Know Astoria Is More Italian Than Greek? Best Italian Restaurants
Long Island City
Long Island City is one of the most vibrant parts of Queens, NY. Many people think Long Island City is just Hunters Point, but it's a huge area, actually at least 10 neighborhoods, going through an enormous change.
- Neighborhoods of Long Island City
- Photos of Hunters Point
- Hunters Point - Or the Long Island City's Queens West
Forest Hills
What would central Queens be without Forest Hills? Or the beauty of Forest Hills Gardens?
- Forest Hills - Profile
- Forest Hills Gardens Photo Tour
- Eating Out in Forest Hills - Restaurants and Your Comments
Flushing
Flushing is north-central Queens, a historical and bustling commercial downtown and Chinatown, surrounded by residential neighborhoods.
Jamaica
Jamaica is a retail downtown destination, a birthplace of hip-hop, the crux of transportation routes in and out of the borough, and a catch-all name for the many neighborhoods of southeast Queens.
- Photos of Downtown Jamaica
- Southside Queens - 50 Cent's Southside Queens - a.k.a South Jamaica
- St. Albans
- Restaurants in Jamaica
Old-School Queens
The land of Archie Bunker has changed! Or, maybe it's stayed the same. Glendale, Middle Village, Maspeth, and Ridgewood are a fascinating series of neighborhoods bordering Brooklyn in western Queens.
Bayside and More Neighborhoods
Bayside in northeast Queens is a suburban neighborhood on the edge of the water and New York City.
Jackson Heights and Woodside
Two of the best restaurants for eating....if you love to eat, explore these two neighborhoods in western Queens. Jackson Heights is more than just its Little India with a large historic district. Woodside is one of the most diverse neighborhoods in the borough, with Irish and Thai and more reasons to visit.
