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Things to do that cost money — not dinner. NYC first, then Lower New York (Long Island, Westchester & Rockland) and New Jersey near the city. Everything else on this site is free.
Winter hours (after Labor Day) on the official site: Tue noon–6, Wed noon–7, Thu noon–9, Fri–Sat noon–6, Sun noon–5, closed Mon (checked Oct 26, 2026).
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
A museum on Crescent Beach Road in Glen Cove. In its own words: “Founded over 25 years ago, the Holocaust Memorial and Tolerance Center of Nassau County is the preeminent Holocaust resource on Long Island.” (official site)
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1.5–2.5 hrs
Hours & address
100 Crescent Beach Road, Glen Cove, NY 11542 · Map
Sun
12 PM–4 PM
Mon
10 AM–4:30 PM
Tue
10 AM–4:30 PM
Wed
10 AM–4:30 PM
Thu
10 AM–4:30 PM
Fri
10 AM–4:30 PM
Sat
12 PM–4 PM
Mon–Fri 10 AM–4:30 PM; Sat–Sun 12 PM–4 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
An American restaurant on Old Northern Boulevard in Roslyn. Open every day but Monday. What sets it apart: a waterfront setting (per its official site).
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs
Hours & address
1362 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn, NY 11576-2127 · Map
Sun
11 AM–9 PM
Mon
Closed
Tue
11:30 AM–10 PM
Wed
11:30 AM–10 PM
Thu
11:30 AM–10 PM
Fri
11:30 AM–11:59 PM
Sat
11 AM–11:59 PM
Mon closed; Tue–Thu 11:30 AM–10 PM; Fri 11:30 AM–11:59 PM; Sat 11 AM–11:59 PM; Sun 11 AM–9 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
An Italian restaurant on Vanderbilt Motor Parkway in Commack, open since 1974. Open seven days. What sets it apart: in business since 1974 (per its official site).
A seafood restaurant on Front Street in East Rockaway. Open every day but Monday. What sets it apart: live music and a waterfront setting (per its official site).
A restaurant on Main Street in Sag Harbor. Open seven days. What sets it apart: wood-fired cooking, a waterfront setting and michelin (per its official site).
A seafood restaurant on Main Street in Port Jefferson, open since 1995. Open seven days. What sets it apart: in business since 1995 (per its official site).
Mon–Thu 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PM; Fri–Sat 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–10 PM; Sun 12 PM–3 PM, 5 PM–9:30 PM (hours matched on the official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
An American restaurant on Audrey Avenue in Oyster Bay, with seafood on the menu. Open seven days. What sets it apart: live music (per its official site).
An American restaurant on West Main Street in Cold Spring Harbor. Open 5 days a week. What sets it apart: in business since 1994 and live music (per its official site).
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs
Hours & address
134 West Main Street, Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724 · Map
Sun
12 PM–8 PM
Mon
Closed
Tue
Closed
Wed
4 PM–9 PM
Thu
4 PM–9 PM
Fri
4 PM–10 PM
Sat
4 PM–10 PM
Mon–Tue closed; Wed–Thu 4 PM–9 PM; Fri–Sat 4 PM–10 PM; Sun 12 PM–8 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
A Peruvian restaurant on Sunrise Highway in Rockville Centre. Open every day but Monday, until 2 AM on its latest nights. What sets it apart: live music (per its official site).
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 1–2 hrs
Hours & address
273 Sunrise Highway, Rockville Centre, NY 11570 · Map
Sun
12 PM–11 PM
Mon
Closed
Tue
5 PM–11 PM
Wed
5 PM–11 PM
Thu
5 PM–1 AM
Fri
5 PM–2 AM
Sat
12 PM–2 AM
Mon closed; Tue–Wed 5 PM–11 PM; Thu 5 PM–1 AM; Fri 5 PM–2 AM; Sat 12 PM–2 AM; Sun 12 PM–11 PM (official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
An American restaurant on Corporate Drive in Westbury, with seafood on the menu. Open seven days. What sets it apart: live music and tiki (per its official site).
Mon–Thu 4 PM–9:30 PM; Fri 4 PM–10 PM; Sat 5 PM–10 PM; Sun 11 AM–3 PM, 5 PM–9 PM (hours matched on the official site). Hours can change; check before you go.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
📍 Wheatley Heights (Suffolk), Long Island Lower New York
Closed · opens tomorrow at 3 PM (NY time)
Climb, balance and zip through 14 treetop trails and 49 zip lines. General admission is three hours of climbing plus about 30 minutes of orientation and harnessing.
PAID
⏱ Est. time spent: 3.5 hrs
Hours & address
75 Colonial Springs Rd, East Gate, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798 · Map
Fri 10/30
3 PM–9 PM
Sat 10/31
10 AM–4 PM
Sun 11/1
10 AM–6 PM
Tue 11/3
10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/6
3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/7
10 AM–8 PM
Sun 11/8
10 AM–6 PM
Wed 11/11
10 AM–6 PM
Fri 11/13
3 PM–8 PM
Sat 11/14
10 AM–8 PM
…
and 4 more dates through Sun 11/22
Hours listed through Nov 24 (open into late fall). Through Nov 1: Fri 3–9 PM, Sat 10 AM–10 PM (Halloween 10 AM–4 PM), Sun 10 AM–6 PM. From Nov 2: Fri 3–8 PM, Sat 10 AM–8 PM, Sun 10 AM–6 PM, plus Nov 3 and Nov 11 10 AM–6 PM.
Who can go: Main aerial trails ages 7+, max 265 lb; waiver required.
Booking: Walk-up possible; booking online secures a climb time. Availability not confirmed.
Optional extras: All-day pass.
Hours and prices from the business's own site, checked Oct 24–25, 2026. Confirm before you go.
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