John F Kennedy International Airport 37 min
Tobay Beach (23 min) Sandy Atlantic strip known for its steady waves, plus a bayside cove with eateries & a spray park. Belmont Lake (6 min) Park and lake The Adventure Park at Long Island (14 min) Forested recreation spot offering activities such as zip lining & rope courses on aerial trails. Robert Moses State Park (14 min) Ocean beach with picnic areas, playgrounds, pitch-&-putt golf & access to Fire Island Lighthouse. Captree State Park (16 min) Bayside picnic spots with views of Fire Island, plus shoreline angling & saltwater fishing charters. Sunken Forest (1 hr 12) An elevated boardwalk runs under a canopy of mature trees in this serene forest behind the dunes. Belmont Lake State Park (7 min) Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres. Adventureland (15 min) Outdoor fun park features a mini coaster, waterslide & kiddie rides, with arcade & food court. Old Bethpage Village Restoration (23 min) 209-acre living history museum features a restored 19th-century village with 51 historic buildings. Oheka Castle (27 min) Luxury hotel in a chateau-style mansion with lavish accommodations, formal gardens & fine dining. Bethpage State Park (15 min) Large park featuring 5 golf courses, hiking & biking trails & picnic facilities. Fire Island Lighthouse (20 min) Historic lighthouse, built in 1858, with a charming keeper's house, nature trails & scenic views. Captree (15 min) State park between the bay & ocean features a fishing pier, boat basin, restaurant & picnic areas. Heckscher State Park (18 min) 1,600-ac. park on a 19th-century estate offers multi-use trails, sports fields & boat launches. Bayard Cutting Arboretum (12 min) A scenic 691-acre park situated on the Connetquot River, with a 1920s mansion as its centerpiece. |