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West Islip

West Islip is a town in Suffolk district, New York, United States of about 28,335 people. Within 50 km by road there are 155 places to visit: 54 parks, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens and 25 churches. The must-see places are Belmont Lake State Park, The United Methodist Church of Bay Shore and Captree State Park.

40.7062° N, 73.3062° WPop. 28,335

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Within 30 km54 places
Within 50 km155
Must-see283
Notable0
Best timeNovember to March

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One day from West Islip

5 stops, one loop, back by 3:54 pm

46 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 Islip
  2. Belmont Lake State Parklake · 45 min
  3. Cedar Overlook Beachbeach · 1.5 hrs
  4. Captree State Parknature spot · 2 hrs
  5. Seatuck National Wildlife Refugenature spot · 2 hrs
  6. The United Methodist Church of Bay Shorechurch · 30 min
  7. Back in West Islip
Today’s loopWest IslipStopStraight lines between stops — distances are road estimates
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Questions people ask

What are the best places to visit near West Islip?

Belmont Lake State Park (lake, about 4 km), The United Methodist Church of Bay Shore (church, about 7 km), Captree State Park (nature spot, about 10 km), Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (nature spot, about 11 km), Cedar Overlook Beach (beach, about 11 km), Gilgo State Park (nature spot, about 11 km).

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

155 places on Spotwander: 54 parks, 22 wildlife, forests & gardens, 25 churches, 13 beaches & coast, 13 forts & heritage.

Which is the nearest park to West Islip?

Robert Moses State Park (Long Island), about 12 km by road; Adventureland (14 km) is next.

Which is the nearest sanctuary to West Islip?

Captree State Park, about 10 km by road; Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge (11 km) is next.

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

Start in West Islip, visit Belmont Lake State Park, then Cedar Overlook Beach, then Captree State Park, then Seatuck National Wildlife Refuge, then The United Methodist Church of Bay Shore, and drive back — about 46 km by road in all.