Overview
Babylon is a town on Long Island, New York. Prominent communities in Babylon include Amityville, Babylon village, Lindenhurst, Copiague, Deer Park, Gilgo, and Wheatley Heights, and Wyandanch.
4 sights · 4 things to do
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Best things about Babylon
Old Town Hall and History Museum
The original town hall, constructed in 1917. Now the Town of Babylon History Museum, with three floors of exhibits on town history
Robert Moses State Park
Park including an ocean beach Captree State Park and the undeveloped Gilgo State Park are nearby.
American Airpower Museum
The museum has several historical military aircraft from the 1930s through the 1960s, and also two tanks and a machine gun. It is also possible for a membership donation of $320 to have a simulated experience of being in…
Long Island National Cemetery
A United States National Cemetery
Town of Babylon Ocean Beaches
The Town of Babylon has three beaches on the eastern half of Jones Beach Island: Gligo Beach, Cedar Beach, and Overlook Beach. Residents need a season recreation permit, while non-residents must purchase a daily permit. …
Gilgo State Park
An undeveloped park accessible only by 4 wheel drive only. Requires a permit.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 86°F; winter lows dip to about 29°F. Cold months (Jan) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Aug and Jul. (climate data from nearby New York City)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip — 14 mi away. Directions
- JFK John F. Kennedy International Airport, New York — 24 mi away (major hub). Directions
Budget & where to stay
No prices are listed for this place yet. See the Sleep guide ↓ for options.
Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Old Town Hall and History Museum, Belmont Lake State Park
- Afternoon Long Island National Cemetery, American Airpower Museum
Day 2
- Morning Robert Moses State Park, Richard L. Brooks Memorial Park
- Afternoon Gilgo State Park, Town of Babylon Ocean Beaches
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
What to ask about, for your diet
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See
See American Airpower Museum
The museum has several historical military aircraft from the 1930s through the 1960s, and also two tanks and a machine gun. It is also possible for a membership donation of $320 to have a simulated experience of being involved in the D-Day landing in Normandy, as you are briefed as if you are about to take part in the mission and then flown on a C-47 that participated in the actual operation.
Do
Do Richard L. Brooks Memorial Park (Oak Beach Park)
A small waterfront park. It is mainly lawn and has about 200 feet of sandy beach and a pier, but it is free. Site of the former Oak Beach Inn, reputed to be the birthplace of the Long Island iced tea.
Eat
- Mama's in Copiague has some of the best Italian food.
Go next
Nearby
Bay Shore
City / town · 30 listings · 5 mi away
Amityville
City / town · 4 listings · 5 mi away
Farmingdale
City / town · 5 listings · 7 mi away
Massapequa
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Islip
City / town · 21 listings · 8 mi away
Bethpage
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Plainview
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