16 Best Things to Do in Stony Brook with Kids
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![Take a hike through Avalon Park and Preserve, which has outdoor artwork on display, when you visit Stony Brook.](https://mommyp-prod.s3.amazonaws.com/styles/image620x420/s3/kt-stony-brook-avalon_sculpture-gm.jpg?itok=V7w_qGVR)
Stony Brook is well known as the home of Stony Brook University, but it's definitely far more than just a college town: The walkable village is perfect for a day trip, with historic sites, museums, shopping, great restaurants, and fun recreation opportunities.
Read on for things to do with kids on a visit to Stony Brook. For more day trip ideas, check out our Long Island Neighborhood Guides.