Outer Boroughs Travel Guide
Tourist 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 McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery 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.
Ly New York Hotel
Room was nice and modern but parking was a nightmare.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sheraton Brooklyn New York Hotel
Our room wasnt ready when we got there had to wait over an hour and i had reserved a accessible room and wasnt given what i had reserved and then they offered me a double sized bed for the same price as my original king sized bed room
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG
Good
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy Court Square Apartments Long Island City
Great stay and area was clean
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Good value for the price but not the most convenient location and the bed left a bit to be desired.
Reviewed on 27 Jan 2026
Global Luxury Suites at The Arches
Dirty room. No amenities
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
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.
Brooklyn Cruise Terminal
Explore the waterfront in Brooklyn with a trip to Brooklyn Cruise Terminal. Discover the acclaimed art galleries and notable monuments 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.
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.
Bronx Zoo
Watch gorillas bathing and sea lions feeding at this extensive animal park, which brings the great wild to central New York.
