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FAMILY FUN GUIDE
WITH YOUR KIDS ON LONG ISLAND
21. Children’s Museum of the
East End
This museum states its mission
is “to spark imagination and
foster learning for childrern...by
providing playful experiences.” 376
Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tpke.,
Bridgehampton. cmee.org
20. Vanderbilt Museum
This museum located in a fabled
Gold Coast estate boasts a
phenomenal planetarium, the only
Egyptian mummy displayed on
LI and more. 180 Little Neck Rd.,
Centerport. vanderbiltmuseum.org
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19. Muttontown Preserve
This 2.9-mile “Mystery Trail” offers
the chance for hikers of all levels
to take in gorgeous scenic views
of LI, including the ruins of the
late former Albanian King Zog’s
mansion. Muttontown Lane, East
Norwich. nassaucountyny.gov
18. Otis Pike Fire Island High
Dunes Wilderness
This eight-mile stretch of all-natural
barrier beach offers a glimpse of
what LI’s outer beaches looked like
before they were developed. nps.
gov/fiis
17. Theodore Roosevelt
Sanctuary and Audubon Center
As part of the Atlantic flyway, it’s
home to a wide range of bird species,
from egrets to red-tailed hawks, and
a plethora of songbirds. 134 Cove
Rd., Oyster Bay. ny.audubon.org
16. Long Island Pine Barrens
This 100,000-acre stretch of
protected wilderness in the
middle of Suffolk County is also
open to hiking at entry points
in Manorville, Rocky Point and
Quogue. pinebarrens.org
15. Caumsett State Historic
Park Preserve
This waterfront park on a peninsula
jutting into Long Island Sound
offers some great fishing spots,
scenic hiking and biking trails, and
lush gardens. 25 Lloyd Harbor Rd.,
Huntington. nysparks.com
14. Aboretums
Local arboretums that take visitors
to another world full of beautiful
flowers and huggable trees include
Old Westbury Gardens and the
Clark Botanic Garden in Albertson.
See page 74 for more.
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MEMORY LANE
13. Sagamore Hill National
Historic Site
The former residence of Theodore
Roosevelt, Sagamore Hill, is one of
the most historic sites on the Island.
During TR’s time as president,
Sagamore Hill was declared his
Summer White House. 20 Sagamore
Hill Rd., Oyster Bay. nps.gov
12. Fire Island Lighthouse
Shedding light on what nautical life
was like before technology made
lighthouses obsolete, the Fire Island
Lighthouse is a must-see. East of
Robert Moses State Park Field 5.
fireislandlighthouse.com
11. Old Bethpage Village
Restoration
This collection of 19th-century
houses painstakingly preserved
in their original condition lets
visitors wander freely through our
country’s past while park staff play
the part in old-timey garb. 1303
Round Swamp Rd., Old Bethpage.
nassaucountyny.gov
10. William Floyd Estate
The Mastic Beach home of this
Revolutionary War general and
signer of the Declaration of
Independence is open for a guided
tour, a wildlife exhibit, and an
educational program. Park Dr,
Mastic Beach. nps.gov
9. Sands Point Preserve
The former Guggenheim Estate
features the opulent Hempstead
House as well as Castle Gould, which
was modeled after Kilkenny Castle
in Ireland, and the Falaise Museum.
127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point.
sandspointpreserveconservancy.org
8. The Big Duck
It’s a giant duck-shaped store, one
of LI’s most recognizable iconic
oddities and a national historic
landmark. What’s not to love? 1012
Flanders Rd., Flanders. bigduck.org
MIX IT UP
7. Bounce, BounceU
Bounce and BounceU create an
exhilarating experience for children
to literally bounce for hours.
Bounce features a trampoline park
and BounceU has a bounce house
arena. Both are gravity-defying
attractions.
6. Monster Mini Golf
For those looking for a twist when
they want to putter around, check
out one of the most unique courses
going, featuring an imaginative
indoor, glow-in-the dark venue.
410-C Commack Rd., Deer Park.
monsterminigolf.com
5. Go Karts
Granting children the best chance to
channel their inner Dale Ernhardt
Jr. are Pole Position Raceway in
Farmingdale, Tiki Action Park
in Centereach and Karts Indoor
Raceway in Ronkonkoma.
4. Long Island Puppet Theatre
This unique theatre offers parties,
events and puppetry workshops.
It is a lock for an afternoon or an
evening of laughs and smiles. 10
Heitz Pl, Hicksville. lipuppet.com
3. Laser Tag
Some fun places to get in on the
action include Q-Zar in Carle
Place, Laserland of Long Island in
Commack and Laser Kingdom in
Farmingdale and Coram.
2. Build-A-Bear Workshop
This workshop encourages kids to
customize their own stuffed animals
from beginning to end. They have
locations at Roosevelt Field Mall in
Garden City and Smith Haven Mall
in Lake Grove.
1. Take an Art Class
Kid-friendly paint classes aimed
at teaching children to make art
creatively and imaginatively are
offered at Picasso Kidz in Greenlawn
and Not Just Art in Oyster Bay.
Adventureland in Farmingdale is LI’s oldest amusement park.