The best things to do in Smithtown

30 things to do we’ve checked and stand behind — with the story on each one. Not a ranking; a record.

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Chuck E. Cheese

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Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

162 Fulton Ave (Hempstead)

Kid-friendly chain known for its arcade games, pizza parties & play zones.

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Golf club with a pool and kid-friendly area, serving a variety of foods.

60 Front St (Hempstead)

Golf club with a pool and kid-friendly area, serving a variety of foods.

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MUSEUM OF ICE CREAM

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Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

558 Broadway (New York)

Pink, interactive ice cream-themed museum with a sprinkles pool, subway, 3-floor slide & café.

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Bow Bridge

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This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

Central Park, Bow Bridge (New York)

This scenic, 1862 pedestrian bridge with a decorative banister is a well-known romantic spot.

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Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

20 W 34th St. (New York)

Iconic, art deco office tower from 1931 with exhibits & observatories on the 86th & 102nd floors.

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Heartland Golf Park

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Dial in your swing at the only golf park on Long Island with an automatic tee-up system, then tackle a 9-hole par-3 that mirrors Pebble…

1200 Long Island Ave (Brentwood)

Dial in your swing at the only golf park on Long Island with an automatic tee-up system, then tackle a 9-hole par-3 that mirrors Pebble Beach 7, Augusta 12, and the island green at TPC Sawgrass. Heartland Golf Park also delivers family bragging rights with its towering mini golf mountain.

From the Islip newsletter, August 5, 2026

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Swingers NoMad

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Upmarket indoor mini-golf course with multiple courses, a bar and a food court.

35 W 29th St (New York)

Upmarket indoor mini-golf course with multiple courses, a bar and a food court.

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The Greene Space

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New York Public Radio venue where visitors can watch a variety of live broadcasts & tapings.

44 Charlton St (New York)

New York Public Radio venue where visitors can watch a variety of live broadcasts & tapings.

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Indoor golf facility featuring Trackman simulators, private bays, and a bar.

108 W 39th St Rm 310 (New York)

Indoor golf facility featuring Trackman simulators, private bays, and a bar.

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Five Iron Golf

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Indoor golf center with 10 simulators, a sports bar, and other diversions.

22 Stone St (New York)

Indoor golf center with 10 simulators, a sports bar, and other diversions.

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Puttery

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Indoor mini golf, with two courses, offers drinks and snacks. The themed course features digital scoring.

446 W 14th St (New York)

Indoor mini golf, with two courses, offers drinks and snacks. The themed course features digital scoring.

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SVA Theatre

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Screenings, seminars & more take the stage at this multipurpose School of Visual Arts theater.

333 W 23rd St (New York)

Screenings, seminars & more take the stage at this multipurpose School of Visual Arts theater.

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Old-school, intimate theater featuring new, independent & foreign films, plus standard concessions.

2 6th Avenue Cellar Level (New York)

Old-school, intimate theater featuring new, independent & foreign films, plus standard concessions.

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Regal Union Square

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Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

850 Broadway (New York)

Theater complex with multiple screens featuring new release films, plush seating & concession stand.

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Well-kept 9-hole course with a driving range and a pro shop.

575 Vanderbilt Pkwy (Dix Hills)

Well-kept 9-hole course with a driving range and a pro shop.

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Featuring seating and free admission, this quiet park offers people-watching and entertainment from street performers and musicians.

Washington Square N (New York)

Featuring seating and free admission, this quiet park offers people-watching and entertainment from street performers and musicians.

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The Experience

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Full-service venue featuring golf simulators plus a ballroom, with attentive staff.

180 Commerce Dr (Hauppauge)

Full-service venue featuring golf simulators plus a ballroom, with attentive staff.

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Beautiful golf course with challenging holes and scenic Long Island Sound views.

220 Waterside Rd (Northport)

Beautiful golf course with challenging holes and scenic Long Island Sound views.

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Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

111 Rodeo Dr (Brentwood)

Chain of indoor trampoline parks featuring freestyle bouncing, dodgeball, fitness programs & more.

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Elegant wedding venue offering multiple facilities on the Nissequogue River.

495 Landing Ave #1

Elegant wedding venue offering multiple facilities on the Nissequogue River.

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New York-based tour operator offering guided wine and food tastings at wineries around the world.

720 Greenwich St (New York)

New York-based tour operator offering guided wine and food tastings at wineries around the world.

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Quad Cinema

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Vintage cinema has 4 auditoriums for independent, foreign & documentary films.

34 W 13th St (New York)

Vintage cinema has 4 auditoriums for independent, foreign & documentary films.

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Konnectgolf

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Indoor golf club featuring lessons from professional golfers and bars plus simulators.

590 5th Ave Fl 2 (New York)

Indoor golf club featuring lessons from professional golfers and bars plus simulators.

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Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

185 Morris Ave (Holtsville)

Modern multiscreen cinema with digital projection and sound equipment, plus a custom party service.

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Golf venue featuring 18 holes (with a par-3 course), plus a pool and an eatery.

495 Landing Ave #1

Golf venue featuring 18 holes (with a par-3 course), plus a pool and an eatery.

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The Cinemas NYC

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Plush movie theater featuring comfy reclining seats and gourmet dishes delivered to your table.

11 Fulton St (New York)

Plush movie theater featuring comfy reclining seats and gourmet dishes delivered to your table.

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Seasonal rooftop venue showcasing classic & cult films, individual headphones, snacks & city vistas.

60 W 37th St 3rd Floor (New York)

Seasonal rooftop venue showcasing classic & cult films, individual headphones, snacks & city vistas.

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Elegant country club with a meticulously maintained golf course hosting weddings and other events.

2000 Raynors Way

Elegant country club with a meticulously maintained golf course hosting weddings and other events.

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Mini golf, a playground & a cafe at a compact leisure center with Hudson River & skyscraper views.

225 West St (New York)

Mini golf, a playground & a cafe at a compact leisure center with Hudson River & skyscraper views.

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Cinema Village

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Longtime West Village theater known for showing offbeat & foreign movies, plus documentaries.

22 E 12th St (New York)

Longtime West Village theater known for showing offbeat & foreign movies, plus documentaries.

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