Hempstead · Nassau County, NY
Hidden gems in Hempstead
Scout analyzed 71 Hempstead places and surfaced the ones that actually fit hidden gems.
Places analyzed
71
Matches
5
Typical spend
—
Typical visit
1.7 hr
Scout-verified spots
Food & Drink
Babylon Bean Coffee House
Relaxed mainstay featuring locally roasted espresso, pastries & light fare, plus open-mike nights.
Outdoors
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
Bucolic 543-acre preserve with a museum & nature trails plus fly fishing & cross-country skiing.
Arts & Culture
Hempstead House
This castle-like estate from 1912 hosts cultural events & activities, along with weddings & parties.
Elmhurst
Terraza 7
Offbeat venue for live music, literary events & film screenings, with a full bar as well.
Arts & Culture
The Long Island Museum
Cluster of storied buildings & galleries displaying paintings, textiles & antique road coaches.
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