Travel to lively Garden City
The area's live music and churches are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Garden City. Travellers to this welcoming city praise the shopping, restaurants and gardens. Yankee Stadium and Grand Central Terminal are just a couple of the must-see attractions in the area. If you're looking for accommodation options with space to entertain friends and family, HomeAway has plenty of options to choose from. Many rental homes offer full kitchens and laundry facilities, perfect for big groups.
Activities and attractions in and around Garden City
Are you hoping to discover attractions to visit during your stay? Although it can be tempting to stay in your comfortable holiday rental, you'll want to experience everything that makes Garden City a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Belmont Park (4.7 mi / 7.6 km)
- Harbor Links Golf Course (7 mi / 11.2 km)
- Bethpage Black (9.3 mi / 14.9 km)
- Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course (9.4 mi / 15.2 km)
- Oyster Bay Golf Course (10.2 mi / 16.4 km)
- Queens Zoo (11.3 mi / 18.2 km)
Exploring the gardens and other natural features in Garden City
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Garden City is a great spot to appreciate mother nature. Here are a few of the area's most eye-catching natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Central Park (17.8 mi / 28.6 km)
- Flushing Meadows-Corona Park (10.9 mi / 17.6 km)
- Eisenhower Park (3.3 mi / 5.3 km)
- Old Westbury Gardens (3.7 mi / 6 km)
- Kings Point Park (8.5 mi / 13.6 km)
- Bethpage State Park (9 mi / 14.5 km)
How to get to and around Garden City
The nearest airport is in John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK), located 9.6 mi (15.5 km) from the city centre. If you're unable to find a flight that fits your schedule, you can also fly into Farmingdale, NY (FRG-Republic), which is 11.2 mi (18 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Garden City Station, Garden City Country Life Press Station and Garden City Nassau Boulevard Station are the main stations in the city.