Approximately 1,200 square miles in size, Long Island is both diverse and rich in history. The great part, and even somewhat of a challenge at times, is that there are hundreds of sights and attractions for you to discover and explore while visiting.
There is literally something for everyone on Long Island.
Review our list of favorite attractions which you will find helpful in making plans prior to visiting:
Family Friendly & Fun
Cradle of Aviation
Charles Lindbergh Blvd.
Garden City, NY
516.572.4111
www.cradleofaviation.org
Nassau County Firefighters Museum and Education Center
One Davis Ave.
Garden City, NY
516.572.4177
www.ncfiremuseum.org
Long Island Children’s Museum
11 Davis Ave.
Garden City, NY
516.224.5800
www.licm.org
Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage, NY
516.572.8400
www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks/…/old_bethpage_rest.html
Nearby Shopping Villages
Long Island has a number of quaint towns, villages and cities within close proximity to the Inn at Great Neck. They offer a wide array of distinctive shops and restaurants. They are perfect for strolling along friendly, tree-lined streets and discovering the unique charm that only small towns have to offer. (Phone numbers are for chambers of commerce or merchant associations.)
Great Neck – 516.487.2000
Roslyn – 516.621.1961
Port Washington – 516.883.6566
Manhasset – Americana Manhasset – 516.627.2277
Glen Cove – 516.676.6666
Oyster Bay – 516.922.6464
North Shore Parks
Long Island’s parks offer activities such as bird watching, hiking and walking trails, picnicking, swimming and, of course, just some good and healthy relaxation.
Whitney Pond Park
Manhasset, NY
516.571.8300
(15 Acres)
Planting Fields Arboretum
Oyster Bay, NY
516.922-9200
(409 Acres)
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
Cold Spring Harbor, NY
631.669.1000
(40 Acres)
Caumsett State Historic Park
Lloyd Neck, NY
631.423.1770
(1500 Acres)