John F Kennedy International Airport 29 min
Hempstead House (25 min) This castle-like estate from 1912 hosts cultural events & activities, along with weddings & parties. Queens County Farm Museum (17 min) Historic colonial farmhouse offers 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours. Hempstead Lake State Park (18 min) Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel. Planting Fields Arboretum (19 min) Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion. Old Bethpage Village Restoration (15 min) 209-acre living history museum features a restored 19th-century village with 51 historic buildings. Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (42 min) English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house. Alley Pond Park (20 min) Spacious park featuring playgrounds & biking trails plus basketball & handball courts. Long Island Children's Museum (12 min) Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens. Old Westbury Gardens (7 min) 200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (21 min) Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Oheka Castle (18 min) Luxury hotel in a chateau-style mansion with lavish accommodations, formal gardens & fine dining. Adventureland (18 min) Outdoor fun park features a mini coaster, waterslide & kiddie rides, with arcade & food court. Cradle of Aviation Museum (12 min) Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. Eisenhower Park (13 min) County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer. Bethpage State Park (13 min) Large park featuring 5 golf courses, hiking & biking trails & picnic facilities. |