Outer Boroughs Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Outer Boroughs
Where to stay in Outer Boroughs
Queens
Citi Field and Aqueduct Racetrack 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.
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Queens
It was our second time in NYC, and I cannot recommend SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Queens highly enough! Everything was perfect – from the location (perfectly connected by Subway F) to the beautiful room, the housekeeping, the amenities, the kindness of the staff, and all the other services. ...
Reviewed on 7 Nov 2025
DoubleTree by Hilton New York JFK Airport
Good
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Hilton Garden Inn Long Island City New York
Enjoyed my stay. Great access to nearby subway station. Room was clean and well-kept. Staff was pleasant. Made a busy weekend nice and relaxing on the hotel and sleep side.
Reviewed on 8 Nov 2025
Starlight Hotel
Clean hotel overall and breakfast at rooftop was nice and quiet.
Reviewed on 7 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
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
Enjoyed our stay , would stay again
Reviewed on 8 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.
Bronx Zoo
Watch gorillas bathing and sea lions feeding at this extensive animal park, which brings the great wild to central New York.
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.
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.
Prospect Park
With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.
- Yankee Stadium
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Bronx Zoo
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
- Prospect Park
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Brooklyn Museum
- Fordham University
- Sunset Park
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
- New York Botanical Gardens
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Staten Island Mall
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- New York Aquarium
- Dumbo Terminal
- Music Hall of Williamsburg
- Aqueduct Racetrack
- Queens Center Mall
