Long Island Fun Spots

Long Island is known for its palatial homes, influential people and glittering ocean beaches. It has inviting fishing villages and award winning wineries too. With plenty of activities from swimming to horse racing to amusement parks, whatever you decide to do it will bring memories you’ll never forget.

Splish Splash Water Park

The Splish Splash Water Park (pictured) located in Riverhead (Long Island), New York is a 96-acre park like environment, nestled in the woods, which provides a lot of shades, and a lovely landscape.

Voted as one of the best water parks in America by the Travel Channel, they offer 25 thrilling water slide rides, some of them very tall and steep. They have a section for the little ones too and they’re quite whimsical and will entertain the kids for hours.

When planning to go to the water park, make sure to leave all beverages, glasses and food in the car, for they do not allow outside food to be brought inside. Lockers are available for your valuables.

The best time to go there is right when they open, so that everyone can enjoy the water rides before it gets too crowded.

They open in late May and close in early September. The General admissions are $34.99, Seniors 62+/ Handicapped/ under 48”, $24.99, under 3 are free. Call 631.727.3600 for hours of operation.

Belmont Park Race Track

The 430-acre Belmont Park Race Track in Elmont, New York is the home of the Belmont Stakes, the third leg of the Triple Crown. The 11/2-mile main track is the largest dirt racecourse in Thoroughbred racing, thus the nickname “Big Sandy” by racing followers.

There are two race seasons at Belmont Park, the Spring/Summer meeting and the Fall Championship meeting. Gates open at 11am.

There is a total seating of 32,941, but the park can accommodate 85,000-90,000 people.
The Belmont Park features children’s playground, backyard picnic area, food court, concession stands and bars throughout, the Belmont Café`, Clubhouse, and the Garden Terrace Dining room.

Dress code is strictly enforced at the Belmont Park. Elegant attire is recommended. It has been a tradition here for many years. At the Box seats and the Garden Terrace, gentlemen should wear suits or sports jackets and ladies should wear dresses, skirts or pant suits. For business casual attire, men are required to wear collared shirts. Absolutely no shorts, jeans and abbreviated wear permitted. For more information call 516.488.1740.

Adventureland

The Adventureland, located at Route 110 in Farmingdale, New York, is the only amusement park in Long Island. The park opened in 1962 and is situated in a 12-acre property. It features 29 rides and attractions, including 2 roller coasters and 3 water rides the family can all enjoy. One of the best rides in the park is the Ladybug coaster.

Take a walk in the Bavarian Village and buy souvenirs and other great items or have lunch at the air-conditioned, sit down family fun restaurant where they serve pizza, hotdogs, salad, and other great food.

There is no admission fee, but they have p.o.p (pay one price). For 48” and taller it’s $23.99. Smaller people are charged $19.99. Single tickets are $1 each and one ride takes 3-5 tickets.

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