- 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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Center Blvd. between 50 Ave. and 54 Ave., Long Island City, NY
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A great place to run, Hunter's Point South Park, which is located in Long Island City, New York, once was an abandoned post-industrial spot. The renovated area features a central green, dog run, bikeway and waterside promenade
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One of the most famous higher education institutions in the United States, Columbia University features a variety of exhibitions and archival materials at its library. The location's athletic programs include football, baseball, and men's and women's basketball.
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2400 Hudson Ter, Fort Lee, NJ 07024
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While the Palisades Interstate Park Commission covers several parks and recreational sites, it is most known for several hiking trails. There are over 30 miles of paths within the main park which can accommodate everyone from beginners to advanced hikers.
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Situated on top of a cliff, Fort Lee Historic Park provides multiple scenic overlooks near a reconstructed Revolutionary War encampment. The park has an on-site Visitor Center that features living history programs and several walking paths and hiking trails.
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Situated on Long Island, Mecox Bay is roughly shaped like a skillet along the side of the landmass that faces the Atlantic Ocean. The picturesque bay is popular with many painters and photographers and offers oyster harvesting.
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27 N. 6th St. (btw. Kent Ave. + East River), Brooklyn, NY 11211
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Vintage, antique, and handmade items are coupled with food vendors to compose the Brooklyn Flea Market – Williamsburg. The market is held year round, but it moves into an indoor area during the winter months.
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An independent theater, Nitehawk Cinema screens a variety of movies, ranging from current Hollywood movies to classics, cult films, and art house and foreign offerings. The theater also features a restaurant and bar.
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The Central Park Zoo is a 6.5-acre zoo that features mammals such as sea lions and red pandas. The site, which also contains Gentoo penguins, also features a 4-D theater and the Allison Maher Stern Snow Leopard Exhibit.
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179th Street and Riverside Drive, New York City, NY 10033
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Built in 1927, the George Washington Bridge connects New York City and the state of New Jersey. The location, one of the most famous bridges in the world, has been featured in a wide variety of motion pictures.