Outer Boroughs
Travel Guide
Visit Outer Boroughs
Where to stay in Outer Boroughs
Queens
Aqueduct Racetrack and Flushing Meadows-Corona Park are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.
Williamsburg
Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.
Downtown Brooklyn
Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.
Hunters Point
While you're in Hunters Point, take in top sights like MoMA PS1 or Gantry Plaza State Park, and hop on the metro to see more of the city at 21 St. Station or 45 Rd. - Court House Sq. Station.
Greenpoint
You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Greenpoint. Spend some time visiting top spots like Green Point Lodge, and catch the metro at Nassau Av. Station or Greenpoint Av. Station to see more of the area.
Brooklyn Heights
You might enjoy the restaurants while in Brooklyn Heights. Brooklyn Bridge is a notable sight, and you can get around town at Clark St. Station or Court St. Station to see more of the city.
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
The hotel staff and hotel itself is amazing, everyone is friendly and helpful.Housekeeping helped me keep my room clean for the 4 days I stayed. I’m giving it 4 stars because Shuttle Staff isn’t friendly, when arriving to the airport this lady left us although she saw us and then leaving from hotel ...
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York
Clean, good access to where we needed to go, easy access to trains, market right there.
Reviewed on 24 Nov 2025
The Parc Hotel
The place was clean.
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Starlight Hotel
The front desk staff was welcoming and professional. Upon going to my room the curtains were broken so wouldn't block out light and the room was quite chilly. I tried to turn up the temp without luck so called the front desk. He had someone come and "adjust" it who said it would take 10 min to kick ...
Reviewed on 23 Nov 2025
The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
Rooms were clean, had a mini fridge which is actually usually hard to find in NYC. Even had free coffee which again is not common in nyc. I liked not having to interact with staff
Reviewed on 9 Nov 2025
Aura Hotel Brooklyn
This hotel was very nice and the staff were helpful and friendly. The room was clean and the balcony was nice, though it would benefit from a bench or chairs and a small table. The one problem I had was that the kitchen isn’t a kitchen, it’s a kitchenette with a small microwave, a mini fridge and ...
Reviewed on 20 Nov 2025
Popular places to visit
Yankee Stadium
Baseball’s most famous franchise has a new, somewhat luxurious home in the central Bronx, full of homages to the team’s long history.
Barclays Center Brooklyn
Fan favorites, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders and some of music’s biggest acts, make this urban arena one of the nation’s most popular.
Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
There’s a world to discover at this sprawling Queens park, where remnants from two world fairs share space with museums, bike paths and playing fields.
Bronx Zoo
Watch gorillas bathing and sea lions feeding at this extensive animal park, which brings the great wild to central New York.
Citi Field
Catch an event at Citi Field during your trip to Corona. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.
USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
Catch an event at USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center during your trip to Corona. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and entertainment choices in this vibrant area.
