History is plentiful here on Long Island, from the oldest lighthouse in New York, the Montauk Point Lighthouse, to Teddy Roosevelt's digs at Sagamore Hill. Famous residents have included poets, presidents, and captains of industry.

This all adds up to an impressive roster of historic sites, many of which offer great photo opportunities and fun for kids–read on for our top picks. 

For more educational and historic places to explore on Long Island, check out our Museums and Art Guide for Long Island Kids.

Whether you're day-tripping or hunkering down for a few days, Riverhead, on Long Island's East End, offers plenty of family-friendly things to do. Located at the end of the Long Island Expressway, Riverhead boasts the kid-friendly Long Island Aquarium, plus a slew of family-friendly wineries to visit with kids, vintage ice cream parlors, Long Island Sound beaches, rustic farms, and a quaint Main Street.

For more fun expeditions, check out our Guide to Day Trips on Long Island, and keep up to date with all the East End happenings with our Hamptons & North Fork Guide.

Even the most creative parents on Long Island know the value of quality after-school programs. Kids learn valuable skills, social tools, and critical thinking under the supervision of caring, qualified adults. Here are some of our favorite affordable after-school programs for kids on Long Island. You might be surprised to learn many of these classes and programs fall within a conservative budget.

While you're at it, check out our rundown of great STEM classes for Long Island kids and our Long Island Classes and Enrichment Guide.

From astronomy to zoology, Long Island science museums offer something for seemingly every STEM-minded child. At these great destinations, kids on Long Island can enjoy hands-on exhibits, workshops, and even classes. 

So why not spend a few hours at one of these 10 science museums that are sure to spark curiosity in your child? That might be all he or she needs to one day become the next Albert Einstein or Nikola Tesla.

For more ways to get kids excited about STEM and STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts, and Math), check out our Long Island classes and enrichment guide. Our rundown of Long Island family-friendly museums offers something for kids of all interests. 

Spin, climb, and swing at Long Beach's newest accessible playground, Magnolia Park. Located right off the boardwalk, this convenient playground has lots to offer younger kids.

Read on to learn about the unique features of Magnolia Park, and be sure to check out our post on accessible playgrounds and much more in our Playground Guide to Long Island.

Extreme sports aficionados on Long Island don't have to go far to get their adventure on, because both Suffolk and Nassau counties offer plenty of businesses catering to thrill-seeking kids.  

Want to go for a spin? Long Island go-kart tracks put kids in the driver’s seat, while ropes courses and axe-throwing venues provide an enduring adrenaline rush. However your child prefers to get his or her adventure fix, you'll probably find it on Long Island. So ladies and gentlemen, start your engines. 

In the meantime, check out our Long Island Guide to Play Spaces and Fun Zones. If your kids prefer to pedal, our guide to Long Island biking trails offers great rides in Nassau, Suffolk, and the East End.

We've scoured Long Island for things to do in Nassau and Suffolk that are sure to keep tweens and teens happily occupied–and so much easier to live with.

When your kids are young, it’s easy to keep them entertained. But what about the older kids, the ones who say “I’m bored” way too often? The next time they start to whine about having nothing to do, hand them this list and calmly walk away!

Find our rundown on the best pre-college summer programs for high school students and more in our Teens & Tweens Guide to Long Island.