Off-site Recreation
Amusement Parks
Adventureland
East Farmingdale - 631-694-6868
26 attractions, 15 kiddy rides, video games, restaurant, gift shops and more.
Laser Kingdom
Coram - 631-698-0414
Laser tag amusement center; games start on the half-hour, teen night on Friday.
Long Island Game Farm
Manorville - 631-878-6644
Wildlife and Children's Zoo features hundreds of animals, including an 18-foot
giraffe, red kangaroos, kinkajous, cougars, Barbados sheep, peacocks, and the
only lemurs born and bred on Long Island.
Splish Splash*
Calverton - 631-727-3600
Voted 1 of top 5 water parks. Many attractions, interactive play area, restaurant,
gift shop.
*Discount tickets are available at the BERA Store, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
Beach Permit for On-site Residents
Virtual parking passes are available for purchase on the Town of Brookhaven website.
Day Trips
Take advantage of Long Island's many activities. Here are a few:
Long Island Aquarium*
Riverhead, (631) 208-9200
Sand shark lagoon, sea lions, touch tanks, harbor seals, 120,000 gallon shark tank. See the
Long Island Aquarium website for more information.
*Discount tickets are available at the BERA Store, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Oakdale, (631) 581-1002
Contains a wide variety of plant species and various species of trees, including
dwarf evergreens, rhododendrons, azaleas, hollies, oaks, wildflowers and daffodils
featured in many native woodland locations. See the
Bayard Cutting Arboretum website for more information.
Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury, (516) 333-0048
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places. 160 acres of formal gardens,
landscaped grounds, woodlands, ponds and lakes. Westbury House is furnished with
fine English antiques and decorative art. See the
Old Westbury Gardens website for more information.
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Oyster Bay, (516) 922-8678
A former Gold Coast estate, the arboretum is comprised of over 409 acres of greenhouses,
rolling lawns, formal gardens, woodland paths, and outstanding plant collections.
Original historic estate buildings remain, including the 65 room Tudor Revival mansion
'Coe Hall', which is open for tours from spring through fall. See the
Planting Fields Arboretum website for more information.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Cold Spring Harbor, (516) 692-6768
Largest living collection of New York State freshwater reptiles, fish and amphibians.
See the Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery website
for more information.
Greenport
This small seaside village has become famous for its quaint retail establishments, fine dining, and night life like no other, but what makes Greenport so unique is its rich maritime history, which has been tastefully preserved for more than three centuries. North Ferry to Shelter Island leaves every 15-20 minutes during the day. Ferry schedules.
Hamptons
Summertime resort for many NYC residents. It has miles of beautiful beaches that span over several quaint villages that include art galleries, night life, antique shops, boutiques, crafts, music, restaurants, mansions, vineyards and family farm stands.
Montauk Point
Located on the eastern most tip of Long Island as a picturesque retreat at land's end where the Long Island Sound meets the Atlantic Ocean; where it is known as one of the "Fishing Capitals of the World"; where surfers travel from far and wide to be challenged by the surf at Ditch Plains; where hikers, mountain bicyclists, horseback riders and naturalists enjoy miles of scenic and unspoiled trails; where campers live on the beach at Hither Hills State Park; where golfers and tennis players play at the world renowned Montauk Downs and where windsurfers share beautiful Fort Pond Bay with sunfish, pedal boats and canoes. Visit the Montauk Point Lighthouse, the oldest lighthouse in New York State.
New York City
"The City that never sleeps" is an exciting vibrant city that has many attractions, museums, arts, festivals, theaters, parks, historical landmarks and great sports and entertainment venues.
It's "the" place to visit and tour all year long. New York City consists of Manhattan, the Bronx, Brooklyn, Queens and Staten Island. Manhattan is an island that is connected by a series of bridges and tunnels. It's divided into some interesting neighborhoods that each have a unique flavor of restaurants, nightclubs and events. For additional information see:
- TimeOut New York - Your Ultimate Guide to NY
- Must See New York - Travel Guide
- NYC - The Official Guide
Port Jefferson
Long Island's Historic Seaport is one of the most picturesque of waterside villages to be found. The village maintains its "small town" appeal with shops and restaurants occupying historic buildings, a marina, and the Port Jefferson Ferry to Connecticut. Ferry schedules.
Shelter Island
This picturesque 8,000 acre island nestled between the North and South Forks of LI has beautiful homes, beaches, shops and restaurants. Accessible only by ferry shuttles from either Greenport or North Haven. The Mashomack Nature Preserve on Shelter Island has hiking trails, a nature center and guidebooks about the ecosystem. Ferry schedules.
Staller Center for the Arts
Stony Brook University, (631) 632-7235
Sponsors professional and cultural events. See the Staller Center website
for a calendar of events and ticket info.
Family Recreation Resources
- Long Island Suffolk County Family Guide | Mommy Poppins - Things To Do with Kids
- Suffolk County Kids Activities | Discover Long Island
- Cornell Cooperative Extension | Early Childhood Programs (ccesuffolk.org)
- Top 20 Places to Take Kids on Long Island | Kids Out and About Long Island
Museums
Museum | Location | Telephone |
---|---|---|
Cradle of Aviation | Garden City | (516) 572-4111 |
DNA Learning Center | Cold Spring Harbor | (516) 367-5170 |
Long Island Children's Museum | Garden City (next to Cradle of Aviation) | (516) 222-0218 |
The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages | Stony Brook | (631) 751-0066 |
Heckscher Art Museum | Huntington | (631) 351-3250 |
Islip Art Museum | Islip | (631) 224-5402 |
Nassau County Museum of Art | Roslyn Harbor | (516) 484-9337 |
Parrish Art Museum | Southampton | (631) 283-2118 |
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site | Oyster Bay | (516) 922-4447 |
Vanderbilt Museum, Mansion and Planetarium | Centerport | (631) 854-5555 |
Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site | South Huntington | (631) 427-5240 |
Sports Facilities
All Pro Sports Academy
Bellport, (631) 286-5144
Baseball Camps, Baseball Training Center, Batting Cages and Pitching
Programs all under the supervision of Professional Baseball Player
Paul Gibson formerly of the New York Mets and New York Yankees.
See the All Pro Sports Academy website
for more information.
Selden Batting & Grand Prix
Selden, (631) 732-9144
Offers exciting attractions including three types of race cars,
baseball/softball batting cages, arcade center, and private picnic
pavilion. See the Selden Batting & Grand Prix
website for more information.
AMF Bowling Center
Shirley - 631-399-1800
Your local spot for great bowling fun. See the
AMF Bowling Center
website for more information.
EAB LI Ducks Baseball Stadium*
Central Islip, (631) 940-DUCK
Home to the LI Ducks minor league baseball team.
*Discount tickets are available at the BERA Store, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
Port Jefferson Bowl
Port Jefferson, (631) 473-3300
Great bowling fun. See the Port Jefferson Bowl
website for more information.
Country Fair Entertainment Park
Medford, (631) 732-0579
Country Fair Park is an exciting and picturesque destination for everyone,
dates, families, group and companies. Attractions include batting range, driving range,
lasertag, gokarts and miniature golf. See the
Country Fair Entertainment Park
website for more information.
Madison Square Garden
New York, (212) 465-6741
Located on 7th Avenue between 31st & 33rd Street, New York City. Dubbed the
world's most famous arena, accommodating virtually all forms of entertainment
and sports, from state-of-the-art rock concerts, touring family shows, professional
wrestling, boxing, track & field, lacrosse and soccer. Home of the National
Basketball Association (NBA) Knicks team and the National Hockey League (NHL)
New York Rangers team. See the
Madison Square Garden
website for more information.
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Uniondale, (516) 794-9303
Has accommodated virtually all forms of entertainment and sports,
from state-of-the-art rock concerts, touring family shows, professional
wrestling, boxing, track & field, lacrosse and soccer. It is also
home to the NHL New York Islanders team, and the the New York Dragons
professional arena football team. See the
Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
website for more information.
Citi Field
Flushing Meadows Park, Flushing, (718) 507-METS (6387)
Citi Field, home to the New York Mets team, was built as a replacement for the
adjacent Shea Stadium which was constructed in 1964 next to
the site of the 1964-1965 World's Fair. See the
New York Mets
website for more information.
Yankee Stadium
Bronx, (718) 293-6000
Yankee Stadium has served as home for the legendary New York Yankees team,
as well as most of the brightest stars in baseball, including Babe Ruth,
Lou Gehrig, Joe DiMaggio, Mickey Mantle, Ron Guidry, and Reggie Jackson.
Indeed, it's known around the world as "The House That Ruth Built," thanks
to the large crowds that headed up to the Bronx after Yankee Stadium opened
on April 18, 1923, with Babe Ruth as the marquee player. See the
New York Yankees
website for more information.
Theaters
Movie Theaters
Theatre | Location | Telephone |
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Regal Cinema | Ronkonkoma | (631) 580-9707 |
UA Southampton | Southampton | (631) 287-6235 |
UA Hampton Bays | Hampton Bays | (631) 728-8535 |
Island Cinemas | Mastic | (631) 657-3297 |
Movieland Cinema | Mastic | (631) 281-8586 |
Port Jefferson Cinemas | Port Jefferson | (631) 928-3456 |
Island 16: Cinema de Lux* | Holtsville | (631) 758-4300 |
*Discount tickets for Island 16 are available at the BERA Store, Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm
Theatre Groups & Concert Halls
Theatre | Location | Telephone |
---|---|---|
John Engeman Theater | Northport | (631) 261-2900 |
Gateway Playhouse | Bellport | (631) 286-1133 |
Theatre Three Production | Port Jefferson | (631) 928-9202 |
Smithtown Performing Arts | Smithtown | (631) 724-3700 |
The Nikon at Jones Beach Concert Theater | Wantagh | (516) 221-1000 |
The Paramount - Live Concerts get there by train from the LIRR Port Jefferson Line |
Huntington | (631) 673-7300 |