When visiting NYC, it's easy to stay put in Manhattan, simply because there's so much to do. However, don't forget that there are four other boroughs to explore! Queens is, by far, the city's most multi-cultural borough; in it, hundreds of languages are spoken, and you can find almost any kind of authentic ethnic cuisine. Here's a quick guide to Queens' many neighborhoods and attractions.

1. Explore Jackson Heights, Astoria, Flushing or Richmond Hill: Each of these neighborhoods has a unique and distinctive cultural flair. Jackson Heights is predominantly a Latino community, while Astoria has a high concentration of Greeks and Middle Easterners. Flushing, meanwhile, has many Asians and Richmond Hill has Indo-Guyanese and Indo-Trinidadian. All are worth checking out simply to walk around in or to try the cuisine. In one day, you can pretty much travel the world if you stop in all of these neighborhoods. To get to Jackson Heights, take the E, F, R, V or 7 to 74th Roosevelt; to Astoria, take the N to Ditmars; to get to Flushing, take the 7 to Main St.; to get to Richmond Hill, take the A to Lefferts Blvd.

2. Take a walk through Forest Park and Forest Hills Gardens: Who knew that there would be grand, old mansions in New York City?! Walk through the two square miles of Forest Hills Gardens and you're transported to a quiet, tree-lined neighborhood lined with enormous homes, many from the 1920s and 1930s. Nearby is beautiful Forest Park, which has hiking trails and tennis courts. Both are also near Austin Street, which boasts two movie theaters, plus many restaurants and boutiques. To get to Austin Street, take the E or F to 71st/Continental; you'll exit by Queens Blvd and Austin is one block in. You can also take the Long Island Rail Road to Forest Hills, which also exists right by Austin. To get to Forest Hills Gardens, take the LIRR, then walk two blocks in (away from the Queens Blvd.) and you'll hit the main street in the Gardens, Greenway North/South. To reach Forest Park, continue down Greenway NORTH until it veers left onto Markwood; cross at Union Tpke. and the park is right there. It can't be missed.

3. The New York Hall Of Science (47-01 111th St. Flushing Meadows Corona Park, Queens): This science museum is geared toward children, but is also fun for adults! It contains many hands-on exhibits, including "Rocket Park Mini-Golf" and the "Science Playground." Though it's outside of Manhattan, it's one of the best museums in the city. Take the 7 to 11th St. and then walk three blocks south.

4. Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge (Far Rockaway, Queens): This lagoon, which is adjacent to JFK Airport, is a great place to view different types of shorebirds. Overall, it houses over 9000 diverse habitats, and has marshes, fields and forests. There are plenty of hiking trails. To get there, take the A train to Broad Channel station. When you get out, walk west to Crossbay Boulevard then turn right and walk about half a mile to the Visitors Center.

5. Citi Field (12301 Roosevelt Ave., Queens): Mets fans can catch a game at their new home. To get there, take the LIRR to the Citi Field stop.