Halesite, New YorkBethel African Methodist Episcopal ChurchThe Whaling Museum & Education CenterTarget Rock National Wildlife RefugeCaumsett State Historic ParkOheka CastleWalt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site
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Halesite

Halesite is a town in Nassau district, New York, United States of about 2,498 people. Within 50 km by road there are 270 places to visit: 82 parks, 43 churches and 33 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, Heckscher Park and First Presbyterian Church.

40.8884° N, 73.4154° WPop. 2,498

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Within 30 km93 places
Within 50 km270
Must-see288
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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The 3 places worth the trip

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, church near Halesite
Must-see

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church

Church · 1 km · Suffolk

Heckscher Park, park near Halesite
Must-see

Heckscher Park

Park · 2 km · Suffolk

First Presbyterian Church, church near Halesite
Must-see

First Presbyterian Church

Church · 2 km · Suffolk

Places near Halesite by type

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One day from Halesite

5 stops, one loop, back by 4:08 pm

45 km on the road, in driving order so you don’t double back. Times assume an 8 am start and typical visit lengths.

  1. Leave Halesite
  2. Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Sitepark · 45 min
  3. Oheka Castleheritage site · 1.5 hrs
  4. The Whaling Museum & Education Centermuseum · 1.5 hrs
  5. Oyster Bay Harborbeach · 1.5 hrs
  6. Target Rock National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  7. Back in Halesite
Today’s loopHalesiteStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near Halesite?

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church (church, about 1 km), Heckscher Park (park, about 2 km), First Presbyterian Church (church, about 2 km), Heckscher Museum of Art (museum, about 2 km), The Whaling Museum & Education Center (museum, about 5 km), Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 6 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of Halesite?

270 places on Spotwander: 82 parks, 43 churches, 33 wildlife, forests & gardens, 23 forts & heritage, 23 lakes, dams & reservoirs.

Which is the nearest park to Halesite?

Heckscher Park, about 2 km by road; Cold Spring Harbor State Park (6 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to Halesite?

Bethel African Methodist Episcopal Church, about 1 km by road; First Presbyterian Church (2 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from Halesite?

Start in Halesite, visit Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site, then Oheka Castle, then The Whaling Museum & Education Center, then Oyster Bay Harbor, then Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge, and drive back — about 45 km by road in all.