John F Kennedy International Airport 30 min
Old Westbury Gardens (20 min) 200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours. Eisenhower Park (18 min) County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer. Oheka Castle (19 min) Luxury hotel in a chateau-style mansion with lavish accommodations, formal gardens & fine dining. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (26 min) Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Bethpage Black Course (9 min) This historical 18-hole golf course, 1 of 5 at Bethpage State Park, is open to the public. Belmont Lake State Park (18 min) Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres. Tobay Beach (23 min) Sandy Atlantic strip known for its steady waves, plus a bayside cove with eateries & a spray park. Long Island Children's Museum (18 min) Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens. Old Bethpage Village Restoration (16 min) 209-acre living history museum features a restored 19th-century village with 51 historic buildings. Planting Fields Arboretum (26 min) Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion. Cradle of Aviation Museum (18 min) Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. Jones Beach State Park (15 min) Six miles of ocean beach, with snack bar, pool, locker rooms, picnic areas & a summer concert venue. Bethpage State Park (7 min) Large park featuring 5 golf courses, hiking & biking trails & picnic facilities. Adventureland (14 min) Outdoor fun park features a mini coaster, waterslide & kiddie rides, with arcade & food court. Hempstead Lake State Park (17 min) Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel. |