things to do in West Hempstead, NY

Discover African American artists' impact through The Met's galleries

Trace Gilded Age luxury through art, furniture, and jewelry

Reframe The Met’s collection through the stories of women artists

Trace Gilded Age luxury through art, furniture, and jewelry

Trace Asian and Pacific Islander perspectives through The Met's art

Trace Latin American art, culture, and identity through The Met

Browse seasonal markets, festive lights, and holiday film locations with a local guide

Tour the Armour-Stiner Octagon House and see 1876 Centennial antiques

Tour the Armour-Stiner Octagon House and spring gardens in 1 hour

Tour The Octagon House with a live reading of Edgar Allan Poe’s “The Raven”

Step into a Victorian Christmas gathering with a live A Christmas Carol performance

Explore holiday traditions and antique décor inside a Victorian-era private home

Paddle the Hudson for close views of Lady Liberty and New York City landmarks

Take your dog kayaking with a canine life jacket included

Put your team's puzzle-solving skills to the test in New York City

Discover the West Side through puzzles hidden in plain sight

Taste rye from the barrel and bottle a personalized whiskey keepsake

Bike through Brooklyn neighborhoods with 9 photo stops and skyline views

Learn sailing fundamentals with hands-on instruction on the Hudson River

Build your sailing skills with instruction tailored to your goals

Take in NYC sunset views from a quiet sailboat

Sail New York Harbor on a private 2-hour charter for up to 6 guests

Sail New York Harbor on a private 3-hour charter for up to 6 guests

Private 2-hour sunset sail for up to 6 with Statue of Liberty views