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Alternative names: Area: 69.16 mi²Elevation: 108 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 40°45'9"N, 73°38'24"W
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North Hempstead Attractions - What to See and Explore

North Hempstead offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Nassau County Museum of Art, Eisenhower Park, Cradle of Aviation Museum, Old Westbury Gardens. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • nassau county museum of art north hempstead
    Museum • Art museum • Event space

    Nassau County Museum of Art

    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 hempstead
    Golf • Park

    Eisenhower Park

    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 hempstead
    Specialty museum • Museum • History museum

    Cradle of Aviation Museum

    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.

  • old westbury gardens north hempstead
    Museum • Garden • Sculpture

    Old Westbury Gardens

    Old Westbury Gardens is the former estate of businessman John Shaffer Phipps, an heir to the Phipps family fortune, in Nassau County, New York. Located at 71 Old Westbury Road in Old Westbury, the property was converted into a museum home in 1959. It is open for tours from April through October.

  • flower hill park north hempstead
    Park • Flower Hill

    Flower Hill Park

    Flower Hill Village Park is a village-owned park in the Incorporated Village of Flower Hill, on Long Island, in the State of New York. It was formerly owned by Nassau County.

  • long island childrens museum north hempstead
    Children's museum • Museum • Playground

    Long Island Children's Museum

    The Long Island Children’s Museum is a Children's museum located on the campus of Mitchel Field in Garden City, New York.

  • cedarmere north hempstead
    Museum • Garden • Historical place

    Cedarmere

    The Clayton-Cedarmere Estates are located in Roslyn Harbor, New York, United States, listed jointly on the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.

  • albertson north hempstead
    Area • Albertson

    Albertson

    Albertson is a hamlet and census-designated place in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 5,182 at the 2010 census.

  • cathedral of the incarnation north hempstead
    Historical place • Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Cathedral of the Incarnation

    The Cathedral of the Incarnation is an Episcopal cathedral in Garden City, New York. It is the seat of the Episcopal Diocese of Long Island.

  • clark botanic garden north hempstead
    Botanical garden • Garden • Park

    Clark Botanic Garden

    Clark Botanic Garden is a 12-acre botanical garden and park located in Roslyn Heights, in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States.

  • meadow island north hempstead
    40°42'49"N • 73°33'35"W

    Meadow Island

    Meadow Island is an island situated in Nassau County, New York, off the southern shore of Long Island.

  • mineola north hempstead
    Village • Area

    Mineola

    Mineola is a village in and the county seat of Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 18,799 at the 2010 census.

  • garden city north hempstead
    Village • Area

    Garden City

    Garden City is a village in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. It is the Greater Garden City area's anchor community. The population was 22,371 at the 2010 census.

  • united states merchant marine academy north hempstead
    Military museum • Specialty museum • History museum

    United States Merchant Marine Academy

    The United States Merchant Marine Academy is a United States service academy in Kings Point, New York. It trains its students to serve as officers in the United States Merchant Marine, branches of the military, and the transportation industry.

  • williston park north hempstead
    Village • Area

    Williston Park

    Williston Park is an incorporated village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 7,287 at the 2010 census.

  • a t stewart era buildings north hempstead
    Neighbourhood • Garden City

    A. T. Stewart Era Buildings

    A. T. Stewart Era Buildings is a national historic district located at Garden City in Nassau County, New York. It consists of a thematic group of 50 residential, commercial, religious, and civic structures built as original elements of the planned community of Garden City between 1871 and 1893.

  • harbor hill north hempstead
    Nature • Natural attraction • Hill

    Harbor Hill

    Harbor Hill was a large Long Island mansion built from 1899–1902 in Roslyn, New York, for telecommunications magnate Clarence Hungerford Mackay.

  • roslyn north hempstead
    Village • Area

    Roslyn

    Roslyn is a village in the Town of North Hempstead in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. It is the Greater Roslyn area's anchor community. The population was 2,770 at the 2010 census.

  • old westbury north hempstead
    Village • Area

    Old Westbury

    Old Westbury is a village in the Towns of North Hempstead and Oyster Bay in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 4,671 at the 2010 census.

Things to See and Do in North Hempstead by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in North Hempstead.

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    Albertson

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    Mineola

    North Hempstead
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    Garden City

    North Hempstead
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    Williston Park

    North Hempstead
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    Roslyn

    Greater Roslyn, North Hempstead
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    Mineola

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    Garden City

    North Hempstead
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    Williston Park

    North Hempstead
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    Roslyn

    Greater Roslyn, North Hempstead
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    Old Westbury

    North Hempstead
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North Hempstead – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of North Hempstead, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Metropolitan Museum of Art (New York City), Central Park (New York City), Statue of Liberty (New York City).

  • metropolitan museum of art new york city17 milesW
    World-class art collection

    Metropolitan Museum of Art, New York City

    The Metropolitan Museum of Art, often referred to simply as "the Met," is a beacon of culture and history situated in New York City, United States. As one of the largest and most prestigious art museums in the world, the Met offers a comprehensive collection that spans...

  • central park new york city17 milesW
    Urban oasis with ballfields and a zoo

    Central Park, New York City

    Central Park, an urban oasis nestled in the heart of New York City, stands as a verdant masterpiece stretching across 843 acres. This iconic green space, established in 1857, was designed by landscape architects Frederick Law Olmsted and Calvert Vaux, who envisioned a...

  • statue of liberty new york city22 milesW
    American icon in New York Harbor

    Statue of Liberty, New York City

    The Statue of Liberty stands tall as an emblem of freedom and democracy in New York City, United States. This colossal statue, dedicated on October 28, 1886, was a gift from the people of France to the United States to commemorate the centennial of the American...

  • museum of modern art new york city18 milesW
    Museum, Art museum, Modern art museum

    Museum of Modern Art, New York City

    Nestled in the heart of New York City, the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) stands as a sanctuary of creativity and innovation. Established in 1929, this illustrious institution is dedicated to being the foremost museum of modern art in the world.

  • solomon r guggenheim museum new york city17 milesW
    Modern art museum with a notable design

    Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York City

    Nestled within the bustling streets of New York City, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum stands as a beacon of modern art and architecture. This unique museum, known simply as "The Guggenheim," presents a stark contrast to the conventional structures that dot the...

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Best Time To Visit North Hempstead

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

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in February and June. Most of it rains in March and August.

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

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What are the top attractions to visit in North Hempstead?

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