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It is the most densely populated and second-most populous county in the State of New York outside of New York City, with which it maintains extensive rail and highway connectivity, and is considered one of the central counties within the New York metropolitan area. Nassau County comprises two cities, three towns, 64 incorporated ...
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Nassau County is a wealthy and populous county on Long Island, east of New York City. It has two cities, three towns, 64 villages, and numerous colleges, parks, and historical sites.
Discover Nassau County, Long Island, where you can enjoy white sand beaches, Jazz Age mansions, iconic restaurants, museums, and more. Plan your trip with our itineraries, events, and tips for food, shopping, history, and sports.
- Enjoy Outdoor Recreation at Eisenhower Park
- Take The Kids to Long Island Children’s Museum
- Discover Aerospace History at The Cradle of Aviation
- Visit The Nassau County Firefighters Museum
- Wander Around The Old Westbury Gardens
- Step Back in Time at The Old Bethpage Village Restoration
- Tour The Historic Estates of Sands Point Park and Preserve
- Spend A Day at Nickerson Beach Park
- Place Your Wager at Aqueduct Racetrack
- Explore The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Patrick Tuohy / Shutterstock.com Right along Merrick and Stewart Avenues in East Meadow, Eisenhower Parkis among metropolitan New York’s largest public spaces. The park spans more than 900 acres and offers plenty of full-range athletic and recreational activities for the whole family. It includes the Nassau County Aquatic Center, one of the country...
Ritu Manoj Jethani / Shutterstock.com Kids of all ages will enjoy discovering and learning new things at Long Island Children’s Museum. This kiddie attraction on Davis Avenue, Garden Citywelcomes young visitors from Tuesday to Sunday. With 14 interactive exhibits, art spaces, learning activities, and a live theater venue, kids will have hours of fu...
Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com Journey into the aerospace realm as you tour the Cradle of Aviation. Open from Tuesday to Sunday, this amazing attraction is located on Garden City’s Charles Lindbergh Boulevard. Step inside the Donald Everett Axinn Air & Space Museum Hall and view the galleries featuring 75 aircraft and spacecraft on display. T...
Ritu Manoj Jethani / Shutterstock.com Located along Garden City’s Museum Row,Nassau County Firefighters Museumis another attraction your kids will enjoy. Frank Pendl, one of Nassau County’s fire service instructors at the academy started collecting memorabilia that were displayed in the Fire Academy lobby; through the help of Andy Stienmuller and a...
Joe Trentacosti / Shutterstock.com Have a glimpse of the Victorian era when you visit the Old Westbury Gardens. Located on New York’s Old Westbury Road, the 200-acre property was the former residence of John S. Phipps and his family for over 50 years. The grandiose Charles II-style mansion was built in 1906 and is included on the National Register ...
Michael Rega / Shutterstock.com Another historic site you can visit on a weekend is the Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Right on Round Swamp Road in Old Bethpage, this 209-acre recreated Village presents visitors with an experience of the typical mid-19th century rural farm villages in Long Island. In 1963, the village featuring Dutch and English...
littlenySTOCK / Shutterstock.com Be amazed at the impressive structures, stunning landscapes, and scenic nature locations at Sands Point Park and Preserve. The 127-acre Guggenheim Estate located at Sands Point’s Middle Neck Road was acquired by Nassau County in 1971 after Harry Guggenheim passed away the same year. Today, visitors can view the gran...
Nickerson Beach Parklocated on Lido Beach, is one of the relaxing beach areas you can visit on a hot day. The 121-acre park facility lies on the south shores of Long Island and is open to the public from April to November; visitors also need to secure a leisure pass to use the park amenities. Wade and swim in the cool Atlantic Ocean waters along th...
Leonard Zhukovsky / Shutterstock.com Feeling lucky? You can try placing your bets and watch the live races at Aqueduct Racetrack. Popularly known as The Big A, this 200-plus acre racing venue is right on Jamaica’s Rockaway Boulevard in South Ozone Park. Over the years it has gone through several renovations and upgrades to give viewers a great expe...
littlenySTOCK / Shutterstock.com One of the most-visited historic attractions in Nassau, the Sagamore Hill National Historic Siteoffers visitors an opportunity to dig into history and enjoy nature at the same time. This 83-acre area located on Oyster Bay’s Sagamore Hill Road features lush forests and vast meadows, along with salt marshes and beach ...
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5 days ago · Explore the diverse and historic cities, towns, and villages of Nassau County, Long Island, with this guide from Untapped New York. Learn about the mansions, parks, beaches, and restaurants of Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, and more.
Nassau County is a suburban county in the New York Metropolitan area, east of New York City and west of Suffolk County. It has a population of about 1.4 million and is split into three towns and two cities.
