Kensington Travel Guide
Great Neck
Popular places to visit
U.S. Merchant Marine Academy
Explore the campus of U.S. Merchant Marine Academy during your stay in Great Neck. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed theatre scene.
Kings Point Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kings Point Park, a lovely green space in Great Neck. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Gold Coast Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Gold Coast Arts Center during your stay in Great Neck. Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its acclaimed art galleries.
Steppingstone Park
Steppingstone Park is just one of the places to see in Great Neck, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Amble around this vibrant area's picturesque gardens or experience its great live music.
Parkwood Tennis Learning Center
Catch an event at Parkwood Tennis Learning Center during your trip to Great Neck. Visit the shops in this family-friendly area or simply enjoy its restaurants.
Saddle Rock Grist Mill
You can find out about the history of Saddle Rock when you stop by Saddle Rock Grist Mill. Experience the acclaimed art galleries and great live music in this vibrant area.
Things to do
NYC: Museum of the Moving Image Flexible Ticket
New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour
Top hotels in Kensington
Hyatt Grand Central New York
"We had an excellent time at Hyatt grand central. The hotel is in a convenient place to commute anywhere in the city . Most of the attractions are walkable distance. No complaints. Just a suggestion about the food market . The staffs could have been bit more nice and communicative ."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
"Great hotel!"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
"Only comment plant is paying for short term baggage hold before check in. Have never paid anywhere in nyc"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Pod Times Square
"Clean room, staff was friendly, location, location was perfect."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
"bar"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
"Great access to subway and amenities"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Kensington
Great Neck Plaza
Restaurants and shopping are notable features of Great Neck Plaza. You might consider stopping by Gold Coast Arts Center while you're exploring the neighbourhood.
Thomaston
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Thomaston and surrounding area, you can visit Americana Manhasset Mall and Kings Point Park.
Russell Gardens
When in Russell Gardens, you can plan a visit to Kings Point Park and Americana Manhasset Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Great Neck Estates
Though Great Neck Estates may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kings Point Park and Americana Manhasset Mall.
University Gardens
While University Gardens may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Kings Point Park and Americana Manhasset Mall.
Harbor Hills
Though Harbor Hills may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Kings Point Park and Fort Totten.
