Choose a vacation rental for your Queens County getaway
Learn about the unique charm of Queens County with a stay in a private vacation home. You'll find plenty to explore during your stay in the area. Grand Central Terminal and Empire State Building are just a couple of the must-sees in the area. Many of our vacation rentals offer full kitchens, spacious living quarters, and sometimes even a hot tub for a relaxing getaway.
Activities and attractions in Queens County
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in town? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable vacation rental, you'll want to check out everything that makes Queens County a one-of-a-kind vacation spot. These are some of the most popular attractions to put on your list, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- 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 looking for adventure or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Queens County is a great place to get out in nature. These are a few of the area's most eye-catching features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city center:
- 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 Intl. Airport (JFK), the closest airport, located 3.1 mi (5.1 km) from the city center. 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 traveling by train, Jamaica Station, Kew Gardens Station and Jamaica Locust Manor Station are the main stations that serve 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.