Outdoor Activities Guide for Families on Long Island

Families can enjoy the great outdoors on Long Island all year round, with outdoor adventures and activities from hiking to drive-in movies, camping to swimming.

Outdoor Adventures for Long Island Families
Cherry blossoms usher in the spring season at the 200-acre Old Westbury Gardens. Photo courtesy of Old Westbury Gardens
Where To See Cherry Blossoms and Cherry Blossom Festivals on Long Island
Enjoy the tropical island atmosphere at Pop's Seafood Shack and Grill in Island Park.
Best Outdoor Dining on Long Island at Family-Friendly Restaurants
Join the Whale Watching Cruise with Event Cruises NYC, to witness whales breaching the surface of the water just outside city limits.
Whale Watching near NYC: Catch a Cruise to See Whales, Dolphins, and More Marine Animals
Visit with the piggies at Suffolk County Farm and Education Center. Photo courtesy of the center
Best Nature Centers on Long Island for Families to Explore
Photo courtesy of Town of Babylon Parks and Recreation.
Parks & Playgrounds
Bug Light, near Greenport, is one of only a few offshore lighthouses on Long Island to allow visitors. Photo courtesy of the East End Seaport Museum
Stunning Lighthouses on Long Island Worth Visiting With Kids

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Pack some paper and pencils in your backpack for a nature scavenger hunt. Photo by Melissa Hillier/Flickr
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Revel in the dirty hands! Outdoor activities help kids sleep better and jumpstarts their imaginations.
30 Easy & Fun Outdoor Activities in Nature for Kids
Have fun in nature and get your hands dirty in the great outdoors.
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Get outside and experience an aerial adventure at the Adventure Park at Long Island.
Fly Across Ziplines and Aerial Courses at the Adventure Park at Long Island
Thrill-seeking kids will love flying across this Wheatley Heights aerial adventure park.
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Galactic snow tubing at Camelback offers an LED light show come nightfall.
Best Snow Tubing near NYC for Families
These slopes in New York, New Jersey, and Pennsylvania offer family-friendly snow tubing.
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The Thomas School of Horsemanship has multiple outdoor rings. Photo courtesy of the school
Best Horseback Riding Lessons on Long Island for Kids
Learn how to saddle up at these stables in Nassau and Suffolk.
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Mountain Creek provides an unrivaled view from above the fall leaves by taking a ride along its zipline course. Photo courtesy of Mountain Creek
Most Unique Destinations to See Fall Leaves from NYC
Leaf-peeping season is almost here. See beautiful foliage at these day-trip destinations.
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Greenport Village Dances in the Park are fun for all ages. Photo courtesy of Greenport Village
Best July Summer Festivals and Street Fairs on Long Island for Families
Enjoy great outdoor celebrations all summer long on LI.
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