Super cute stores and great place to chil by the water. We went by the walk area to see all the…read moreboats it was very cool and tranquil.

A beautiful good vibe small city offers such a wide open easy access Harbor. Food and views are…read more amazing!

Visited here as a chaperone on an elementary school field trip. Luckily, the weather was beautiful…read moreand we could enjoy the full experience of the museum and sanctuary. The students enjoyed both the indoor and outdoor parts of their field trip. They learned about native animals, their environments and got firsthand experiences petting animals (e.g. snake, possum, owl, bat, etc.). There was more to explore and picture-taking opportunities, but our time was limited due to the constraints of a field trip. I can see families (looking for something to do on an afternoon) enjoying this little museum & sanctuary. A fun time was had by all. I would go again!

It is a nice area for a walk. There is no fee to get in their grounds which is a great plus. Be…read morecareful around the pond as the ducks and geese poop all over the grounds. They also get close to people as they are expecting food. Note that there are signs NOT to feed the animals in the preserve because the food you bring may be detrimental to their health.

Such an amazing and beautiful museum! I absolutely loved it so much. I really liked the decor and…read moreaesthetic of this museum, it felt like a German story book house. I also liked the furniture and decor of the museum. I was also able to learn a lot about the history of the neighborhood and about the family that lived there who were German immigrants. I was able to learn how Flushing and the neighborhood that the house was in was apart of Long Island, before it came to be apart of Queens. The tour guide was really friendly and informative, and the tour of the house was around 45 minutes. The tour takes us through the rooms and ends with the backyard which has the garden, bird sanctuary, and little fish pond! I definitely recommend visiting this amazing museum, it's so pretty and filled with interesting history and facts about Queens. I also like how this house was about a middle class family. It's about a 10-15 minute walk from Main Street and open Wednesdays and Sundays from 1-4. The tickets for this are also suggested donation, so you can donate however much you like!

This is one of the historic landmarks in Queens that I'd been planning to visit for longtime and…read more happy that we were able to do so on today's summer outing with my girlfriends. This is a Historic house of German immigrants that has been donated to Queens town to turned into public museum, entrance is a suggested donation . Knowing the history behind the house and its exhibits after the tour made worthy of our side trip. It has a beautiful Victorian garden and bird sanctuary. We missed how beautiful these looked like if during springtime visit. Nevertheless, we found out that they schedule great Shakespeare shows during summertime. It is scheduled for this year to be on August 14th. Will we be returning ? If time permits, we are willing to. This is a recommended place to visit.

Perfect for fall. Corn Maze, pumpkin patch, hot apple cider, doughnuts, hayride. Gets crowded, so…read morecome early. Seasonal farm stand and farm fresh eggs. Great family fun.

Fantastic day at the Queens Farm to Table Culinary Event. The food prepared by chef Lisa Romero…read moreusing vegetables grown on the farm was delicious, the music by Stellar Springs was spectacular, the setting was glorious, folks seemed relaxed and happy! So looking forward to the Farm's next. An absolutely fantastic day at the farm

So being a mom of twins I look for things to do to keep my kids entertained. That being said this…read moreis the place. I arrived at opening and it was so quiet. So much to see and explore. Buttons to push that kiddos would love. Planes to climb into and explore, videos to watch and friendly staff to chat with. Absolutely friendly staff that are willing to go above and beyond to explain things and make your kids say wow. If you have space lovers like I do there minds will be blown. I stayed 2 and a half hours and tired out my kids. There is also a playroom for the kids to explore space themed of course. A nice seating area to eat or order food. We brought a lunch and enjoyed it. There are tons of bathrooms so if you're with littles you don't have to worry rushing to find one. It's also in walking distance to a carousel, the LICM and fire museum. So if you want to do more plenty of spaces to explore. Not to mention how clean everything was.

"I feel the need, the need for speed."…read more Our family including the littles always enjoyed the annual Memorial Day Airshow featuring the Blue Angels at Jones Beach. Given the Cradle of Aviation Museum's proximity, I was surprised that none of my family's grown-ups had ever visited. Located in Garden City, the lesson here at this museum is that Long Island's aviation history is deep. Who knew that the majority of inventors and explorers of aviation began right here on the Island? If you're curious about this stuff, look it up, it's quite interesting. This museum is much larger than I thought, and houses original aircraft pieces as well as large replicas. There's also a ton of hands-on features and cockpits to sit in with instruments, knobs and buttons to fiddle with. We also attended one of the Planetarium's five hour-long shows in its giant, domed screen. Once the show started it garnered a few 'oohs' and 'ahhs' from the kids. It was quite tickling to hear their curiosities piqued. :-) A special note of thanks goes to all the docents, ready and eager to answer all our questions. And kudos to them for being exceptionally kind and patient with the littles. TIP: Free parking on premises

I've lived on Long Island for most of my life and this was my first visit. It was a very inspiring,…read moreeducational, and deeply moving. From the moment we stepped in, it felt like the stories weren't just displayed; they were brought to life. What made the visit stand out most was our tour guide Monet Green. She was knowledgeable and passionate. Monet didn't simply recite facts; she connected the exhibits to the broader history, explained the significance behind each artifacts and timelines, and helped you understand how the past shapes what we experience today. Even complex moments were presented clearly and thoughtfully, without making it feel like a lecture. I also appreciated the pacing and tone. The guide created space for reflection while keeping the tour engaging--asking questions, encouraging curiosity, and making sure everyone felt included. By the end, I didn't just "learn about" history; I felt like I had a deeper understanding of the voices, struggles, achievements, and cultural impact represented throughout the museum. 10/10 recommend!

This place is widely celebrated for its extensive African Atlantic Genealogical Society research…read morecenter, local historical archives, and captivating rotating exhibits detailing Black excellence and heritage. I praise the hospitable and knowledgeable staff. I noted it is a uniquely welcoming, family-friendly environment that proudly highlights overlooked local and global Black history. Guests highlight the eclectic art displays and permanent artifacts--such as the restored 1915 piano of ragtime legend Eubie Blake--as well as its striking collection of traditional African masks. Uniquely, it hosts the first museum-based genealogy department in the US, allowing visitors to deeply research their ancestral roots.

Believe the reviews: the staff here are incredibly aggressive. There is a right way to talk to…read morepeople, and then there is a hostile, nasty way--which is the default style here. ​The rules make no sense, either. The signs say "shower before getting into the pool," yet I was yelled at to shower just for walking to a lounge chair with my towel. If you have to shower the moment you step onto the deck, change the signs to reflect that. ​Dealing with the public is hard, but the staff here are completely miserable and looking for a fight. Save yourself the headache and go elsewhere.

Beautiful surroundings. Historical locale. Wonderful pool. Stunning sunsets over the bridge.read more

This place is so cute, so quaint, I didn't even know it existed until I followed a path from…read moreWantagh Parkway to this cute little museum. It wasn't open when I went but I got to see around the outside and explore the train it had and look around the little station there. The path connected to the back of the society is stunning as well I went on a Spring morning and it had these beautiful yellow flowers everywhere.