Nassau County, County of New York in Long Island, US
Description
Nassau County occupies the western portion of Long Island, stretching between Long Island Sound to the north and the Atlantic shoreline to the south. The territory includes three main towns and dozens of smaller villages and hamlets that spread across coastal and inland areas.
History
The area separated from Queens in 1899 when the western portion became part of New York City the year before. The new administrative unit grew rapidly during the following decades as suburbs expanded across Long Island.
Culture
This suburban area developed a lifestyle centered on local communities, beaches, and school districts that shape daily life. Residents frequently visit town parks, waterfront promenades, and farmers markets where neighbors gather and share seasonal traditions.
Practical
The Long Island Rail Road connects the area to Manhattan, while several highways run westward toward the city. Public beaches along both the northern and southern shorelines offer access during warmer months.
Did you know?
The United States Merchant Marine Academy trains future officers for commercial shipping and naval reserve service. This federal academy sits along the waterfront at Kings Point and is one of five federal service academies in the country.
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Oheka Castle
18.3 km
United States Merchant Marine Academy
12.8 km
TWA Flight Center
16.3 km
Winged Foot Golf Club
25.9 km
Bethpage Black Course
15.4 km
Jones Beach State Park
19.6 km
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
19.2 km
Playland
24.5 km
Mitchel Air Force Base
4.4 km
Fort Totten
12.7 km
Old Westbury Gardens
4.6 km
Hempstead House
13.4 km
Long Island Motor Parkway
10.3 km
Bethpage State Park
14.4 km
Nikon at Jones Beach Theater
19.9 km
Harbor Hill
5.8 km
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
14.4 km
Ohel
10.8 km
Youngs Memorial Cemetery
17.6 km
Jayne's Hill
19.5 km
Execution Rocks Light
16.8 km
Caumsett State Historic Park
24.5 km
Sagamore Hill
19.4 km
Nassau University Medical Center
7.4 km
Alley Pond Park
9.3 km
Woolworth Estate
14.3 km
Cradle of Aviation Museum
4 km
Eisenhower Park
5.7 km
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