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West Hempstead

West Hempstead is a town in Nassau district, New York, United States of about 18,862 people. Within 50 km by road there are 277 places to visit: 108 parks, 53 churches and 28 wildlife, forests & gardens. The must-see places are Cathedral of the Incarnation, African American Museum and Saint George's Episcopal Church.

40.7048° N, 73.6501° WPop. 18,862

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Within 30 km185 places
Within 50 km277
Must-see277
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from West Hempstead

5 stops, one loop, back by 12:20 pm

33 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 West Hempstead
  2. Rainbow Parkpark · 45 min
  3. East Williston Village Historic Districtchurch · 30 min
  4. Clinton G. Martin Parkpark · 45 min
  5. Valley Stream State Parkpark · 45 min
  6. Harold Walker Memorial Parkmonument · 45 min
  7. Back in West Hempstead
Today’s loopWest HempsteadStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Hempstead?

Cathedral of the Incarnation (church, about 2 km), African American Museum (museum, about 2 km), Saint George's Episcopal Church (church, about 3 km), Garden City Post Office (garden, about 3 km), Hempstead Lake State Park (lake, about 3 km), Rainbow Park (park, about 4 km).

How many tourist places are there within 50 km of West Hempstead?

277 places on Spotwander: 108 parks, 53 churches, 28 wildlife, forests & gardens, 22 other attractions, 16 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to West Hempstead?

Rainbow Park, about 4 km by road; Harold Walker Memorial Park (4 km) is next.

Which is the nearest church to West Hempstead?

Cathedral of the Incarnation, about 2 km by road; Saint George's Episcopal Church (3 km) is next.

What is a good one-day trip from West Hempstead?

Start in West Hempstead, visit Rainbow Park, then East Williston Village Historic District, then Clinton G. Martin Park, then Valley Stream State Park, then Harold Walker Memorial Park, and drive back — about 33 km by road in all.