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.
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.
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.
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.
Holiday Inn Express Long Island City E New York by IHG
The shuttle was helpful from subway to the hotel.. The staff was friendly and willing to help.
Reviewed on 20 Oct 2025
SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Queens
The rooms were clean and spacious. The breakfast staff was amazing, but the receptionist was not very friendly or accommodating at check in.
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Hotel The Villa
Good
Reviewed on 18 Oct 2025
Starlight Hotel
The air conditioning unit in the ceiling was really loud, the floor had some dips in it, but overall, totally fine for the price. Everything was clean, people were generally quiet and kept to themselves, and everything worked from air conditioning to shower to hair dryer. The cost couldn't be beat, ...
Reviewed on 15 Oct 2025
The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
Only issue I had was the main elevator was extremely slow, also my room was just outside the elevator and staircase- room could use a little more sound proofing. Staff were amazing, hotel was clean and quiet.
Reviewed on 22 Oct 2025
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
Good Conditions
Reviewed on 13 Oct 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.
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.
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.
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.
- Barclays Center Brooklyn
- Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
- Bronx Zoo
- Citi Field
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park
- Prospect Park
- USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center
- Arthur Ashe Stadium
- Brooklyn Bridge Park
- New York Botanical Gardens
- Staten Island Ferry St. George Ferry Terminal
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens
- Staten Island Mall
- Brooklyn Heights Promenade
- Pelham Bay Park
- Brooklyn Navy Yard
