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Moto Coffee Machine
A New York motorcycle-themed specialty coffee spot where two-wheeled culture meets the city's cafe scene.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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South Hempstead
New York, United States · North America
About South Hempstead
South Hempstead is worth a stop: 5 minutes from Freeport, 29km from Bronx Zoo.
South Hempstead is in New York, United States, with about 3,200 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Freeport, about 4 km away.
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What is there to see near South Hempstead?
Within an hour or so of South Hempstead: Moto Coffee Machine (29 km), Bronx Zoo (29 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (31 km), The Metropolitan Museum of Art (31 km).
Are there any good drives near South Hempstead?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is South Hempstead?
South Hempstead is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Freeport.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 3,243
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.6809, -73.6154
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Essential numbers in United States
AAA roadside assistance: 1-800-222-4357. Right turn on red is legal in most states unless signed otherwise.
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Worth the detour from South Hempstead
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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Bronx Zoo
One of the largest metropolitan zoos in the world spanning 265 acres in New York City with over 6,000 animals.
29 km · about 35 min drive
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Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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Central Park
An 843-acre urban oasis in the heart of Manhattan, one of the most visited urban parks in the world with meadows, lakes, and iconic bridges.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Empire State Building
Legendary 102-storey Art Deco skyscraper that defined the New York City skyline when completed in 1931.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Times Square
Dazzling commercial intersection in Midtown Manhattan known for its giant digital billboards and New Year's Eve ball drop.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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Brooklyn Bridge
Landmark 1883 hybrid cable-stayed suspension bridge connecting Manhattan and Brooklyn over the East River.
32 km · about 35 min drive
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