Whether you are planning a trip to Long Island or you are just looking for something to do, there is a wealth of activities for you and your family. From State Parks to beaches and lighthouse tours there are a million things you can do on the island. If you are traveling with children you will find there are many educational as well as fun trip ideas. Some of the best attractions on Long Island are the children’s activities because they are fun for people of all ages. Come to Long Island to experience the best of what we have by visiting these top 5 attractions.
Lighthouse Safaris- Captree Island
If you want to experience the history and culture of Long Island’s light houses than Lighthouse Safaris on Captree Island is the place you should be. Lighthouse Safaris offer guests an unforgettable learning experience that is at the same time fun. On a Lighthouse Safari you will get the opportunity to see all of Long Island’s lighthouses on a two hour tour with a knowledgeable tour guide. Learn the history of light houses, the lives of keepers, and also about lifesaving techniques used during the 18th century to the present.
Lighthouse Safaris offers group reservations for 1-7 day trips. Onsite travel accommodations and hotel reservations can be made directly with Lighthouse Safaris if needed. Lighthouse Safaris can accommodate groups of 20 or more for day or overnight trips and corporate events. Don’t worry; they also have tours especially designed for families and children.
Adventure Land- East Farmingdale
Adventure land is a great place to host a child’s birthday party or that corporate event you’ve been planning. Adventure land has over 30 outdoor rides as well as an indoor amusement center. Whether you are looking for a thrill or to get wet, Adventure land has it all. There are water rides, bumper cars, a haunted house, and a mini train that travels through the entire park. Adventure land has an indoor food court that serves all American food like hot dogs, French fries, and hamburgers.
Adventure land is located at 2245 Broadhollow Road in Farmingdale, New York 11735. To make reservations just call (516) 694-6868. The outdoor park in Adventure land is open from April to October and the indoor amusement center and food court are open all year long. Adventure land is a great day trip for the kids and is a lot like a county fair, but on a smaller and much cleaner level. Adventure land has been celebrating children’s parties and events since 1967 and not much has changed since then.
Atlantis Marine World- Riverhead
Most people think if you’ve visited one aquarium you’ve visited them all. Well, that’s not the case here on Long Island. You’ve never taken a more entertaining and educational aquarium tour until you have gone to Atlantis Marine World. At Atlantis Marine World you can take a two hour ecological tour or visit the fantasy Atlantis ruins. At Atlantis Marine World you can see such animals as seals and other aquatic life such as fish.
Atlantis Marine World is located at 431 East Main Street in Riverhead, New York 11901. Reservations can be made by calling (631) 208-9200 and Atlantis Marine World can accommodate groups, families, and school trips.
Fun for All- Port Jefferson Station
If you are looking for a fun place to take your younger children, Fun for All is the place. Located at 200 Wilson Street in Port Jefferson Station, New York 11743 they can be contacted by phone at (516) 931-2225. Fun for All offers kids and the entire family a place to run and just have fun! Fun for All is an indoor park and playground on over ½ acre. There are tree houses, slides and tunnels, ball pits, and of course a basketball court. So, even if you have young children and teenagers Fun for All will certainly satisfy all of their needs for play.
Splish Splash- Riverhead
If you are looking for some fun for the whole family Splish Splash in Riverhead, New York is the place. Splish Splash is a 96 acre water park and has been voted as one of the top five water parks in the United States. Splish Splash has all the typical rides of a water park like the lazy river and wave pool but also has newer and bigger, more thrilling rides. Splish Splash has 18 water slides and a kid’s area with shallow water activities like the pirate ship ride.
Splish Splash is one of the biggest water parks in all of New York State. They also have a unique bird show, gift shops, arcades, and many different kinds of restaurants. Group reservations can be made all summer long. Unlike some water parks, groups are allowed to bring in food, where they can later consume it in the picnic areas. At Splish Splash you will have to walk a lot of hills to get to the top of the ride but it is worth it! It takes all day to go on all of the rides so get there early and stay late because there can be a long wait in the afternoons. Whether you are 2 or 92, if you like water parks you will love Splish Splash.
