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Alternative names: Population: 12.2 thous.Area: 114.2 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°41'50"N, 73°19'23"W
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Babylon Attractions - What to See and Explore

Babylon offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: West Babylon, West Islip, Babylon Town Hall, Long Island National Cemetery. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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    Area • West Babylon

    West Babylon

    West Babylon is a census-designated place in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 43,213 at the 2010 census.

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    Area • West Islip

    West Islip

    West Islip is a hamlet and CDP located in the Town of Islip in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Situated on the South Shore of Long Island, the population of the CDP was 27,048 at the time of the 2020 census.

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    City hall • Babylon

    Babylon Town Hall

    Babylon Town Hall, also known as Town of Babylon Old Town Hall, is a historic town hall located at Babylon in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1917 and is a ​2 ¹⁄₂-story Classical Revival style building with a low hipped roof. It is rectangular in shape, approximately 58 feet long and 54 feet wide.

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    Cemetery • Wyandanch

    Long Island National Cemetery

    Long Island National Cemetery is a United States National Cemetery located in Suffolk County, New York. It is surrounded by a group of other separate cemeteries and memorial parks situated along Wellwood Avenue – these include Pinelawn Memorial Park, St. Charles / Resurrection, Beth Moses, New Montefiore and Mt. Ararat Cemeteries.

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    Village • Area

    Lindenhurst

    Lindenhurst is a village in Suffolk County, New York, United States, on the southern shore of Long Island in the town of Babylon. The population was 27,253 at the 2010 census. The village is officially known as the Incorporated Village of Lindenhurst.

  • cedar overlook beach babylon
    40°37'55"N • 73°20'3"W

    Cedar Overlook Beach

    Golf • Beach

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    Library • Lindenhurst

    Lindenhurst Memorial Library

    The Lindenhurst Memorial Library is located in Lindenhurst, New York, and is one of the fifty-six libraries that are part of the Suffolk Cooperative Library System. Two different buildings have housed the library since July 1, 1953. The library's current building was designed and erected by local architects.

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    Town • Beach

    Oak Beach

    Oak Beach is a small community and census-designated place located near the eastern end of Jones Beach Island, a barrier island between the Atlantic Ocean and the Great South Bay of Long Island.

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    Bridge

    Fire Island Inlet Bridge

    The Fire Island Inlet Bridge, an integral part of the Robert Moses Causeway, is a two-lane, steel tied arch span with a concrete deck that carries the parkway over Fire Island Inlet.

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    Beach • Jones Beach Island

    Cedar Beach

    Cedar Beach is a public beach on Jones Beach Island, a barrier island in the Town of Babylon, in Suffolk County, New York. There are no residents. Access to the beach is via the Ocean Parkway. Parking is available during the week for residents with parking permits. You may also pay the daily $20 fee.

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    Bridge

    Great South Bay Bridge

    The Great South Bay Bridge is a bridge on the southwest side of Suffolk County, New York, on Long Island. It connects the Robert Moses Causeway from Long Island's mainland over the Great South Bay, connecting to Captree and Jones Beach islands.

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    Cemetery • West Babylon

    New Montefiore Cemetery

    New Montefiore Cemetery is a Jewish cemetery located in West Babylon, New York.

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    Bridge • Oak Beach - Captree

    State Boat Channel Bridge

    The State Boat Channel Bridge is a bascule bridge in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It crosses over the Long Island New York State Boat Channel connecting Captree Island and Jones Beach Island on Robert Moses Causeway in the Oak Beach–Captree area within the town of Babylon.

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    40°42'1"N • 73°21'14"W

    Our Lady of Grace Church

    Church • West Babylon

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    Park

    Robert Moses State Park

    Robert Moses State Park - Long Island is a 875-acre state park in southern Suffolk County, New York. The park lies on the western end of Fire Island, one of the central barrier islands off the southern coast of Long Island, and is known for its five-mile stretch of beaches on the Atlantic Ocean.

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    40°43'26"N • 73°16'36"W

    Bay Shore Brightwaters Little League

    Park • Baseball field

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    40°42'2"N • 73°19'23"W

    Nathaniel Conklin House

    The Nathaniel Conklin House is a historic house located at 280 Deer Park Avenue in Babylon, Suffolk County, New York.

  • sisters of st dominic motherhouse complex babylon
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse Complex

    Sisters of St. Dominic Motherhouse Complex, is a historic convent complex and national historic district at 555 Albany Avenue in North Amityville, Suffolk County, New York. The complex consists of five contributing buildings, a cemetery, and grotto. Rosary Hall is the largest building in the complex and has four sections.

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    Neighbourhood • Copiague

    Copiague Harbor

    Copiague Harbor is an incorporated community in the hamlet of Copiague. It is located south of Merrick Road, off of South Great Neck Road in Suffolk County, New York, USA, on the South Shore of Long Island.

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Things to See and Do in Babylon by Category

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Babylon – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Babylon, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Nassau County Museum of Art (North Hempstead), Eisenhower Park (North Hempstead), Cradle of Aviation Museum (North Hempstead).

  • nassau county museum of art north hempstead18 milesNW
    Museum, Art museum, Event space

    Nassau County Museum of Art, North Hempstead

    Nestled in the picturesque town of Roslyn Harbor in New York, the Nassau County Museum of Art is a cultural gem that beckons art enthusiasts and casual visitors alike. Housed in a stunning Georgian mansion, set upon a sprawling 145-acre estate, this museum offers a...

  • eisenhower park north hempstead13 milesW
    Golf, Park

    Eisenhower Park, North Hempstead

    Eisenhower Park, a verdant oasis nestled in East Meadow, New York, within the town of North Hempstead, is a sprawling 930-acre park that offers an array of recreational activities and amenities for visitors of all ages. This park, named in honor of President Dwight D.

  • cradle of aviation museum north hempstead15 milesW
    Specialty museum, Museum, History museum

    Cradle of Aviation Museum, North Hempstead

    The Cradle of Aviation Museum is an aerospace museum located in Garden City, New York on Long Island to commemorate Long Island's part in the history of aviation.

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    Museum, Art museum, History museum

    Glass House, New Canaan

    The Glass House, or Johnson house, is a historic house museum on Ponus Ridge Road in New Canaan, Connecticut built in 1948–49. It was designed by architect Philip Johnson as his own residence. It has been called his "signature work".

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    Amusement, Theme park, Amusement park

    Dragon Coaster, Rye

    The Dragon Coaster is a wooden roller coaster at Playland amusement park in Rye, New York. Opened in 1929, it was designed and built by amusement ride creator Frederick Church, the co-inventor of the Racing Derby, another early 20th century amusement park ride.

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Best Time To Visit Babylon

Learn when is the best time to travel to Babylon weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in September.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February, June, July and September. Most of it rains in March, April, August and November.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Babylon?

The top attractions to visit in Babylon are:

What is the best time to visit Babylon?

June, July and August are the busiest months in this location. Slightly fewer tourists decide to visit in September. The highest air temperature is in July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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