Location: Plainview
Top Things to do in Plainview
What to do and see in Plainview, United States: The Best Places and Tips
Plainview is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) located near the North Shore of Long Island in the town of Oyster Bay in Nassau County, New York, United States. The population of the CDP as of 2010 was 26,217. The Plainview post office has the ZIP code 11803.
Restaurants in Plainview
1. Old Westbury Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former country estate of John S. Phipps and his wife Margarita Grace Phipps. Opened to the public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island’s heritage, Old Westbury Gardens is an extraordinary example of a gracious era. Built in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley, Westbury House is a magnificent country house reflecting English architecture of the late 1600s and early 1700s The house is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts and remains virtually intact from the more than 50 years of the family’s residence. The estate includes over 70 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens. An additional 160 acres of fields and woodlands surround the estate.
Reviewed By P B - New York City, New York
No matter what time of year you visit this historic home and gardens, it leaves an impression. During this holiday season, the home is decorated with beautiful vintage decorations. There is an area to take pictures with Santa, as well as, a place to have refreshments. While walking through the home you could hear a pianist playing in the background. The snow covered grounds add to the setting.
2. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 393 reviews
A bully good historic attraction, not to be missed: the home of Theodore Roosevelt from 1902 to 1906, considered the "Summer White House," a beautiful 23-room Victorian mansion estate that also includes a 37-acre National Environmental Study Area of forest, tidal salt marsh and bay beach.
Reviewed By Dakneec - Peachtree City, Georgia
i have not been to Sagamore hill since i was a kid. Did not disappoint. Joe was an awesome tour guide. A genuine love for the topic and full of great stories. Every one in our group enjoyed the visit. A must do if in the area.
3. Walt Whitman Birthplace
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 48 reviews
In 1819, Walt Whitman was born at a farmhouse in West Hills built by his father circa 1810. The Birthplace was restored in 2001 and it is a fine example of native Long Island craftsmanship.
Reviewed By MIZT13 - Long Island, New York
Another local gem just stashed behind Rte 110 that you'd pass daily, as I did for 1.5 years when I went to college down the road 25 yrs ago.......Again, nice to see very young docents working there. The one that gave my tour wants to be a curator at a grand museum one day, I wish him luck as he seemed passionate about this little historical home.
4. Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 92 reviews
Reviewed By Sandy317 - Massapequa Park, New York
This place is a treasure. We went to the 1863 Thanksgiving Celebration; almost all of the buildings were open and in several they were cooking dinner as in the old days. The houses were nice and warm from the cooking fires and the smells were wonderful. We will return for the Candlelight Evenings in December.
5. Long Island Puppet Theatre
Overall Ratings
4 based on 30 reviews
Reviewed By marjay3 - New York
We went to a production of Frozen on April 17, 2014. It was a total waste of time and my three children were completely bored. They had a performer lip sync the songs from Frozen..each song about 10 times while the children lined up over and over to sing the songs into the microphone. There was a reading of the golden book version and a photo op. Just a poor idea.
The performer was very nice; the people who own the business seem interested in doing a good job, but this was a total miss.
6. White Post Farms
Overall Ratings
4 based on 169 reviews
White Post Farms is the number one attraction for kids and adults on Long Island, New York! We have a one-of-a-kind animal farm and petting zoo along with two massive bird aviaries where you can feed & observe beautiful parakeets, lorikeets, budgies cockatiels & love birds. We have pony rides, train rides, bouncers, playground equipment and the list goes on and on! Make sure to stop by and take a “selfie” with our sweet baby giraffe, Patches! We also offer spectacular children’s birthday parties in beautiful, renovated party rooms. You will have a hostess run the entire party for you and each child will get a pony ride, feed the animals on the animal farm. Each guest will also get to hold & pet a baby animal and feed the goats & sheep with baby bottles. White Post Farms assures you & your family an unforgettable birthday party for your special one!
Reviewed By Phantastic4u - Tysons Corner, Virginia
Here are some STRONG SUGGESTIONS or HELPFUL HINTS upfront:
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1. This place deals in CASH ONLY...so bring lots of cash ($200 or more is safe as tickets for 2 Adults + 2 kids with bonus rides will total $100). Food and other activity costs will run you more depending on how long you spend at White Post.
2. Pay the extra $10 per kid for the Train Ride & Pony Ride tokens -- WHEN YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS.
3. Bring the kids some BATHING SUITS or clothes they can wet in and change in to DRY clothes...otherwise the Disney themed waterslides are OUT...
***We did not know about the water slides when we got there and our kids really wanted to do it.***
4. Everyone should wear COMFORTABLE CLOTHING to deal with outdoor activities and animal related interactions.
5. To get your money's worth for you & your family, expect to spend at least 3 hours...or more.
6. Do the enclosed BIRD FEEDING area. It is worth -- Paying $3 per feeding stick or $5 for 2 feeding sticks...so, the birds will come to you and your kids to eat the seeds.
NOW, my review. White Post Farms was a REAL FUN TIME for my children. THEY LOVED IT! They could not get enough of this place...they wore us out and later themselves.
It was worth seeing them happy and full of smiles while they had fun at White Post Farms.
We would definitely return to this place -- AGAIN!!!!
7. American Airpower Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 99 reviews
The American Airpower Museum is Non-Profit 501C3 Aviation Museum and State Chartered Educational Foundation. A unique Museum in that many of the historic Aircraft are operational and fly regularly during the spring and summer months. The Museum is located at historic Republic Airport in Farmingdale NY. The Airport established back in the 1920s by Fairchild and Grumman Aviation. Eventually the home of Seversky Aviation during the 1930s it would evolve into Republic Aviation in 1939. In 1941 Republic produced the P-47 Thunderbolt which would go on to be the most mass produced fighter of WWII with over 15,000 built. Republic would go on to build the F-84, F-105, and A-10 Fighter Aircraft all right here in Long Island NY. Today the American Airpower Museum calls one of the last three surviving Republic Hangars home.
Reviewed By Ladope - Connecticut
This awesome museum is located on the Republic Airport, the former airfield of the famous Republic Aviation Corporation, at Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. It has a remarkable collection of historic combat aircraft, many of them in actual flight condition, that usually perform at air...MoreThanks for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again, perhaps in the spring or summer when flight operations are up an running more regularly or during one of our special events.
8. Eisenhower Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Dalefarkas - Plantation, Florida
Eisenhower Park is very diverse in its offerings.
• Beautiful public golf courses (3 courses).
• Baseball fields
• Basketball courts
• Tennis courts
• Golf driving range
• Miniature golf
• Families can enjoy picnic areas
• Playgrounds for children
• An Aquatic Center
• Walking Paths - The park is beautiful to walk around, with a lovely lake.
• They have a meaningful 9/11 monument.
Eisenhower a great place to spend a day.
9. NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By blackbear59 - New York City
We went to see Colors of Christmas. The show was very entertaining. The seats were great and the sound system was very good. We purchased the VIP package which offers a lounge area . The loung was a nice place to have a conversation prior to the show but the food is nothing spectacular. We enjoyed the VIP parking which provided a short walk to the venue. On this night entering and exiting was not an issue because the show was not that crowded. On the more crowded nightsthat I have been here , it does require a little patience and you should exit out within 15 minutes. Westbury is a very nice place to see a show.
10. Mr. Beerys
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 9 reviews
Reviewed By Garrett N - Northport, New York
Was here to see a friends band and was pleased by the friendly staff and their knowledge of beer. They had a fantastic selection of beer at reasonable prices. There is also a food truck out back for late night snacks. The stage and sound system were great , I will be back again soon can't wait.
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