accessed via exterior corridors, the colorful, simply furnished rooms have satellite tv and free wi-fi. upgraded rooms feature sitting areas and in-room whirlpool tubs. parking is complimentary. this straightforward motel is a mile from long island macarthur airport, 11. 5 miles from the ferries to fire island, and 6 miles from bayard cutting arboretum state park. check-in time: 1:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am John F Kennedy International Airport 50 min
Bayard Cutting Arboretum (11 min) A scenic 691-acre park situated on the Connetquot River, with a 1920s mansion as its centerpiece. Belmont Lake State Park (20 min) Lakeside picnics in a bucolic setting with multi-use trails, fishing & paddle boating on 463 acres. Sailors Haven Visitor Center (1 hr 23) Heckscher State Park (16 min) 1,600-ac. park on a 19th-century estate offers multi-use trails, sports fields & boat launches. Sunken Forest (1 hr 20) An elevated boardwalk runs under a canopy of mature trees in this serene forest behind the dunes. Connetquot River State Park Preserve (9 min) 3,473-acre preserve houses rare birds & plants, with trails, guided nature walks & river fishing. Captree State Park (25 min) Bayside picnic spots with views of Fire Island, plus shoreline angling & saltwater fishing charters. Sunken Meadow State Park (26 min) Family-friendly park featuring 3 miles of beach, a golf course, hiking trails & boardwalk. Fire Island Lighthouse (29 min) Historic lighthouse, built in 1858, with a charming keeper's house, nature trails & scenic views. Caleb Smith State Park (24 min) Bucolic 543-acre preserve with a museum & nature trails plus fly fishing & cross-country skiing. The Long Island Museum (25 min) Cluster of storied buildings & galleries displaying paintings, textiles & antique road coaches. Blydenburgh County Park (15 min) Forested park offering hiking trails, a playground, picnic areas & a pond for rowboats & fishing. Avalon Nature Preserve (26 min) Natural conservation area with 5 diverse habitats, abundant native flora & fauna & walking trails. Nissequogue River State Park (29 min) Park and marina Fire Island National Seashore (1 hr 23) Picturesque seaside national park featuring a host of flora & fauna plus events & more. |