Introduction to Islip Terrace, New York
Islip Terrace, New York, in Suffolk County, is 3 miles SE of
Islip Terrace History
Islip Terrace was originally a woodland situated between East Islip and Central Islip State Hospital. Until the end of the 19th century, the present-day territory of Islip Terrace had only a few farmhouses. The area witnessed development when real estate agent Andrew Wolpert began building houses in the region in 1914. He named the area Germantown in order to attract Germans. However, due to the political conditions during and after World War I, the community was renamed Islip Terrace in December of 1922.
Islip Terrace and nearby Attractions
- Heckscher Museum of Art
- Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
- Connetquot River State Park Preserve
- Oyster Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- Long Island Museum
- Bayard Cutting Arboretum
Things To Do In Islip Terrace
The Long Island Museum, the Long Island Maritime Museum, the Huntington Historical Society and the Heckscher Museum of Art showcase exhibits reflecting the historical and cultural heritage of the region. The Sagamore Hill National Historic Site, the Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Park, and the Marshall Field III estate are some of the historic sites located nearby. Fire Island National Seashore features 32 miles of beach, public marinas, nature trails and camping areas. Robert Moses State Park, Heckscher State Park, Jones Beach State Park and Belmont Lake State Park are some of the popular parks in the area. The Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium features the largest living collection of freshwater fish, reptiles and amphibians in New York. Local golfers can enjoy a round at the Gull Haven Golf Course.
Islip Terrace Transportation
Long Island MacArthur is the closest major airport.
Islip Terrace Higher Education
Nearby colleges include Dowling College, Suffolk County Community College-Western Campus and Saint Josephs College-Suffolk Campus.
