Choose a holiday rental for your Queens County getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Queens County with a stay in a holiday home rental. This city has something for everyone. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. Many of our holiday rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters and sometimes even a hot tub—perfect for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Queens County
Are you looking for top things to see and do while you're in town? Venture out of your holiday home and check out everything that makes Queens County a fun spot to go on holiday. These are some of the major attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Bronx Zoo (13.5 mi / 21.6 km)
- Aqueduct Racetrack (1.3 mi / 2 km)
- Aviator Sports and Events Center (5.6 mi / 9 km)
- Queens Zoo (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
- Prospect Park Zoo (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
- Belmont Park (7.4 mi / 11.9 km)
Exploring the natural features in Queens County
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to take in the scenery, Queens County is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. These are a few of the area's most stunning features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Central Park (10.8 mi / 17.4 km)
- Bryant Park (10.1 mi / 16.2 km)
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (6.1 mi / 9.8 km)
- Rockaway Beach (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- Brooklyn Botanic Gardens (6.4 mi / 10.3 km)
- Queens Botanical Garden (6.6 mi / 10.6 km)
How to get to and around Queens County
Fly into John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), the closest airport, located 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you could also fly into LaGuardia Airport (LGA), which is 8.3 mi (13.3 km) away.
If you're travelling by train, Jamaica Station, Kew Gardens Station and Jamaica Locust Manor Station are the main stations in the city. It's easy to get around Queens County by jumping on the metro at Howard Beach JFK Airport Station, Aqueduct North Conduit Av. Station or Lefferts Boulevard Station.