| free parking is available. the unpretentious, homey rooms come with complimentary wi-fi and flat-screen tvs, as well as minifridges. the suites feature living areas with sofas. set along a canal, this modest motel is a 3-minute walk from the freeport historical museum, and 1 mile from both highway 27, and the marina and hiking trails at cow meadow park. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am
John F Kennedy International Airport 25 min
Old Westbury Gardens (18 min)
200-acre property offers a historic mansion amid formal botanical gardens, with daily guided tours. Alley Pond Park (25 min)
Spacious park featuring playgrounds & biking trails plus basketball & handball courts. Long Island Children's Museum (13 min)
Former airplane hangar now offers hands-on exhibits & activities for kids from toddlers to teens. Eisenhower Park (13 min)
County park covering 930-acres, a venue for golf, tennis & swimming, concerts & movies in summer. Rockaway Peninsula (46 min)
Lengthy peninsula featuring bustling sand beaches, a popular boardwalk, surf schools & street food. Adventureland (23 min)
Outdoor fun park features a mini coaster, waterslide & kiddie rides, with arcade & food court. Queens County Farm Museum (24 min)
Historic colonial farmhouse offers 47 acres of sustainable lands, plus educational programs & tours. Jones Beach State Park (8 min)
Six miles of ocean beach, with snack bar, pool, locker rooms, picnic areas & a summer concert venue. Jones Beach (11 min)
Seaside attraction with 6.5 mi. of ocean beach, including a bustling central area & boardwalk. Bethpage State Park (16 min)
Large park featuring 5 golf courses, hiking & biking trails & picnic facilities. Hempstead Lake State Park (12 min)
Tranquil park with playgrounds, equestrian, biking & hiking trails & an old-school wooden carousel. Cradle of Aviation Museum (13 min)
Big aerospace museum housing vintage aircraft, interactive exhibits & an IMAX theater. Nickerson Beach Park (13 min)
Recreational area offering half a mile of beach with pools, a playground & skate park, plus camping. Belmont Park (21 min)
Annual site of the Belmont Stakes Triple Crown championship as well as seasonal horse races. Tobay Beach (16 min)
Sandy Atlantic strip known for its steady waves, plus a bayside cove with eateries & a spray park. | 
