Queens is one of New York’s most diverse boroughs, known for its mix of cultures, food, and art. Its neighborhoods each have their own flavor: in Astoria, Greek tavernas and bakeries line the streets, while Flushing offers some of the city’s best Asian restaurants. MoMA PS1 in Long Island City showcases cutting-edge contemporary art in an industrial setting, and nearby, the Noguchi Museum blends indoor and outdoor space with sculptures by Japanese-American artist Isamu Noguchi. History fans can visit the King Manor Museum in Jamaica, once home to Rufus King, a signer of the U.S. Constitution and early abolitionist. Citi Field, home of the Mets, and the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center, where the U.S. Open takes place, are also here. Both JFK and LaGuardia airports are in Queens, making it the first and last stop for many visitors.

The Georgian National Museum is the product of the unification of several museums and research centres that hosts various exhibitions, both temporary and permanent, from archaeological treasures to modern art collections and cultural exhibits.

Carol Reed’s “The Third Man” (1949) remains a landmark of film noir, iconic in its atmospheric portrayal of post-war Vienna, the Anton Karas’s haunting zither score, and Orson Welles’s performance as the enigmatic Harry Lime. Voted the greatest British film of the 20th century, it captured a city divided by Allied occupation — a world of shadows, rubble, and moral ambiguity — while showcasing both Vienna’s grand landmarks and its gritty sewers. Operated by passionate private collectors, The Third Man Museum displays over 3,000 artefacts, from original scripts and film props to period documents illustrating Allied-occupied Vienna (1945–1955). The collection spans 16 rooms, offering deep context into the film’s production and its historical backdrop. Guided tours (75 minutes, in English) delve into cinematography, the impact of the zither score, and the city’s complex post-war reality. Note: cash only for entry. The above-ground Third Man Walking Tour, offered by independent guides, visits key filming locations in the Innere Stadt, including Josephsplatz and Mölkerbastei. Using film stills and audio clips, it recreates the film's mood while exploring Vienna’s historic centre. It focuses on the architectural and urban settings that shaped the story, without entering the sewers. Another tour, 3. Mann Tour – Sewer, descends into the functional sewers where the film’s climactic chase was shot. You’ll traverse walkways above flowing wastewater while projections of film scenes play on tunnel walls. It’s an immersive, if somewhat damp, experience. Tours are popular and require advance booking.

For a relaxing day trip, take the train to the former fishing village of Cascais. Here you can stroll on the beautiful decorated streets, experience the lively fish auction held every afternoon next to the main beach, visit "Museu do Mar" to see the rich history of Cascais or take a refreshing walk along the coastal road to Boca do Inferno ("Mouth of Hell") where high waves crash into gigantic caves.