- TripBuzz found 95 things to do with kids in or near Long Island, New York, including 95 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Deer Park, Port Jefferson, East Meadow and Hicksville.
- From Caleb Smith State Park to AMF Smithtown Lanes, the Long Island area offers 112 different types of family activities, including: Parks, Theaters, Movie Theaters and History Museums.
- Located on the Atlantic Ocean, Long Island is a waterfront community and part of Greater Metropolitan New York. The island is home to both JFK and LaGuardia Airports. And allthough diverse, the city is home to a large population of Jews. Stony Brook, Brooklyn and Queens Colleges are all located in this city along with an array of cultural sites, public parks and even professional sports teams.
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Hamden's West Rock Ridge State Park is free to visit. Its visitor center includes composting toilets. The park features several exclusive hiking trails, and multiple trails for mountain bikers and guests on horseback.
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Poe Park Grand Concourse at Kingsbridge Rd, Bronx, NY 10458
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The Edgar Allan Poe Cottage is the cottage in which famous poet Edgar Allan Poe spent the last years of his life. Those visiting the cottage can expect a video presentation and a guided tour.
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Lehman Center for the Performing Arts
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250 Bedford Park Boulevard West, Bronx, NY 10468
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Holding seating for 2,310 people, the Lehman Center for the Performing Arts offers shows including concerts, orchestras, and dancers. Additional events include ballet, Spanish music, hip-hop, kung fu shows, and tango dancing.
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Established in 1902, Poe Park is a recreational park that is dedicated to the American Poet Edgar Allen Poe. The park is home to the Poe Cottage, where Poe wrote ‘The Bells’, ‘Eureka’, and ‘Annabel Lee’.
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The bowling alley, Homefield Bowl Inc, is a family friendly facility that features a fully stocked pro shop, competitive bowling leagues, and a snack bar and lounge. The facility is available for camps and birthday parties.
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Covering approximately 1 square mile, a traveler in City Island will be anywhere a few minutes away from the sea. It has numerous seafood restaurants and antique shops, for which it is actually popular among its visitors.
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Woodtree Playground is so named for the prominent willow oak trees in the playground. Today, the playground holds dolphin animal art, play equipment with safety surfacing, a sprinkler area and a flagpole with a yardarm.
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The Bronx's oldest private dwelling, the Van Cortlandt House was once home to a large wheat plantation. The house is well-preserved and features period furniture, and the surrounding park offers hiking trails and scenic views.
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The Eli Whitney Museum is more of a children's scientific workshop for building things than a conventional museum. The museum offers programs where students can build items such as pinball machines or host birthday parties.
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Covering 1,146 acres, the Van Cortlandt Park has amenities for the entire family to enjoy: barbeque areas, playgrounds, sport courts and fields, as well as 6.75 miles of trails. It is popular among birdwatchers, with approximately 54 bird species to be spotted in here.