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What to do in Long Island

Popular places to visit

Barclays Center Brooklyn

4.5/5(39 reviews)

Fan favorites, the Brooklyn Nets, the New York Islanders and some of music’s biggest acts, make this urban arena one of the nation’s most popular.

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park

There’s a world to discover at this sprawling Queens park, where remnants from two world fairs share space with museums, bike paths and playing fields.

Citi Field

Catch an event at Citi Field during your trip to Corona. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this vibrant area.

Roosevelt Field Mall

You can search for that perfect souvenir at Roosevelt Field Mall during your trip to Garden City. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Prospect Park

4.5/5(2 reviews)

With many acres of rolling hills, wooded alcoves and lush gardens, this park is a great place in Brooklyn for a lazy afternoon or an outing with the family.

Montauk Point Lighthouse

4.5/5(5 reviews)

Learn about New York State’s oldest lighthouse in its museum before climbing to the top for panoramic ocean views.

Brooklyn Museum

See the Egyptian antiquities, a rotating selection of international art and a mammoth collection of American artworks in this impressive museum.

Brooklyn Botanic Gardens

5/5(1 review)

Experience the changing seasons in this leafy inner-city sanctuary, where specialty gardens and heritage pavilions showcase plants from around the world.

Hofstra University

Walk around the campus at Hofstra University as part of your travels around Hempstead. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.

Areas of Long Island

Queens

3/5(186 area reviews)

Flower District and Aqueduct Racetrack are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.

Williamsburg

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(23 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.

Greenpoint

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Greenpoint. Spend some time visiting top spots like Green Point Lodge, and catch the metro at Nassau Av. Station or Greenpoint Av. Station to see more of the area.

Park Slope

4/5(9 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Lesbian Herstory Archives while getting to know Park Slope, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at 7 Av. Station (9th St.) or 9 St. Station to see more of the area.