In the Neighborhood
At NYIT-Long Island (Old Westbury), you're in the center of Long Island's fabled Gold Coast, near beaches, cultural attractions, and charming villages. Enjoy nearby:
Recreation
- Belmont Park Racetrack
- Eisenhower Park - athletic fields, golf course
- Fire Island National Seashore
- Hamptons Beaches and Activities
- Jones Beach State Park, Beach, and Boardwalk
- Long Beach
- Robert Moses State Park
- Sands Point Preserve
- The Waterfront Center - kayak, paddleboard rentals; sailing lessons
Performance Venues
- Nikon at Jones Beach Theater - summer concerts
- NYCB Theatre at Westbury - concerts, comedy shows
- Tilles Center for the Performing Arts) - concerts and plays close to campus
Museums & Cultural Attractions
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park
- BroadHollow Theatre
- Cradle of Aviation Museum and IMAX Dome
- Heckscher Museum of Art
- Long Island Aquarium
- Nassau County Museum of Art
- Old Westbury Gardens
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Restaurants/Food Options
There's something for every palette and pocketbook nearby, from food carts to food courts to fine dining experiences.
- Campus Eateries: Education Hall Cafe, Riland Cafe, Salten Cafe, Student Activity Center Dining Hall
- Long Island Wine Country and North Fork
- Nautical Mile
- NYIT de Seversky Mansion - plan your formal affair on campus in an elegant setting.
- Yelp - don't take our word for it. Check out thousands of recommendations and reviews for local eateries.
- Stop and Shop - the closest grocery store to campus also has a wide selection of prepared hot and cold foods.
Shopping
- Americana at Manhasset - high-end boutiques, Apple Store, and well-known retailers
- NYIT Bookstore - branded gear, books, school supplies
- Roosevelt Field Mall - Long Island's largest mall
- Tanger Outlets/Deer Park - major brand name retailers
- Tanger Outlets/Riverhead - major brand name retailers
- Walt Whitman Shops - high-end retailers and major department stores
- Wheatley Shopping Plaza - boutiques, salons, eateries, grocery store