The New York borough of Queens has been given top spot in a list of the best places to visit in the US next year. The sprawling suburb, traditionally off the tourist map, has beaten a host of America's most famous destinations in an annual 'Best in the US' ranking compiled by Lonely Planet. The list praised Queens' microbreweries, beaches, global food offerings and ‘world-class’ art scene. The overlooked New York borough of Queens has been named the best place in the US to visit in 2015 Lonely Planet praised the culinary scene that has sprung up around Rockaway Beach in Queens
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Once off the tourist map, Queens topped Lonely Planet's 'best of' list
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It beat New Orleans, New Hampshire and the Colorado River
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The borough has been described as the 'global melting pot of New York'
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Praised for its microbreweries, beaches, food and ‘world-class’ art scene
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