| kids age 9 and under (up to 2 per family) stay at no charge in a parent's room. this straightforward motel is next to bayville adventure park, a 4-minute walk from the nearest beach and 5. 6 miles from planting fields arboretum state historic park. the simply furnished rooms have free wi-fi and cable tv. upgraded rooms feature kitchenettes. amenities include a seasonal outdoor pool, tennis courts and a playground.
John F Kennedy International Airport 50 min
Bruce Museum (1 hr 5)
Museum offering permanent & rotating exhibits on art, science & natural history, plus weekly tours. East Coast Greenway (1 hr 6)
Cycling, camping, and outdoor recreation Orchard Beach (52 min)
Oceanfront, 115-acre beach featuring a promenade, a central pavilion, 2 playgrounds & picnic areas. Playland Park (1 hr 3)
Seasonal beachfront amusement park boasts 50+ rides, a children’s museum, pool, & ice-skating rink. Hempstead House (38 min)
This castle-like estate from 1912 hosts cultural events & activities, along with weddings & parties. Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium (38 min)
Estate & Spanish Revival mansion (built from 1910-1936) with worldwide displays & newer planetarium. Caumsett State Historic Park Preserve (45 min)
English-style estate with sports & recreation, nature trails & historical society in a manor house. Planting Fields Arboretum (11 min)
Greenhouses, gardens & summer concerts on a 409-acre estate with an original Tudor Revival mansion. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (18 min)
Former home of Theodore Roosevelt with museum, nature trails, beach & visitor center on 83 acres. Oheka Castle (29 min)
Luxury hotel in a chateau-style mansion with lavish accommodations, formal gardens & fine dining. Cradle of Aviation Museum (34 min)
Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. City Island (53 min)
Tiny residential island with seafood restaurants, several marinas & an 1877 lighthouse off its tip. Old Westbury Gardens (28 min)
200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours. Cove Island (1 hr 14)
Sprawling island park with sand beaches & cycling paths, plus abundant waterfowl & a nature center. | 
