Long Island Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits, theater and discovery
indoor · Established destinationThings to do with kids in Long Island
Discover children’s museums, aquariums, aviation exhibits, beaches, gardens, wildlife preserves and family amusement parks across Nassau and Suffolk counties.
Indoor adventures and learning
Good starting points for a rainy day, colder weather or a hands-on learning outing.
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Aviation, space and interactive exhibits
indoor · Established destinationLong Island Aquarium
Aquatic animals and interactive exhibits
indoor · Established destinationParks and outdoor family experiences
Plan time outdoors, with a check of seasonal facilities and local conditions before visiting.
Adventureland
Amusement rides and family entertainment
outdoor · Seasonal operationJones Beach State Park
Beach, boardwalk and recreation; facilities may be seasonal
outdoor · Established destinationOld Westbury Gardens
Historic gardens, estate walks and family programs
outdoor · Some seasonal activitiesShopping-center entertainment
Explore family attractions, indoor recreation and official event calendars at these regional shopping centers.
Roosevelt Field
Events and family-friendly retail experiences
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All featured family destinations in Long Island
Long Island Children's Museum
Hands-on exhibits, theater and discovery
indoor · Established destinationCradle of Aviation Museum
Aviation, space and interactive exhibits
indoor · Established destinationLong Island Aquarium
Aquatic animals and interactive exhibits
indoor · Established destinationAdventureland
Amusement rides and family entertainment
outdoor · Seasonal operationJones Beach State Park
Beach, boardwalk and recreation; facilities may be seasonal
outdoor · Established destinationSuffolk County Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
Natural history and planetarium programs
Indoor and outdoor · Established destinationOld Westbury Gardens
Historic gardens, estate walks and family programs
outdoor · Some seasonal activitiesPlanting Fields Arboretum
Gardens, greenhouses and nature exploration
Indoor and outdoor · Established destinationQuogue Wildlife Refuge
Wildlife exhibits, nature center and walking trails
Indoor and outdoor · Established destination