Kensington Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Kensington
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.
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.
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.
Activities
New York World's Fair Site: Explore its utopian future on an audio tour
Fun Ice-Cream Decorating Class for Kids in Queens
Our pick of the best Kensington Hotel Deals
Hyatt Grand Central New York
It was clean
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Great location but too old needs some update
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
Stayed at the New Yorker Hotel and it was honestly not worth the price. The hallways are outdated and the “city view” room we were given was basically a corner wall with barely any view of MSG. You’re mainly paying for the location in the heart of NYC. What really ruined the experience was how we ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Very fun and happening hotel.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Hampton Inn New York Times Square
The elevator situation was so inconvenient. They kept glitching and sending everyone to the wrong floors, and one of the elevators didn't work the whole time! Also did not tell us that there was construction occurring on the property, definitely overpriced for what it was, they didn't even give us ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Property was perfect for a one night's stay. Room was a little small but everything we needed. Check in was easy, check out was easier. Staff was great. Didn't realize they had a bar. Sat there after a day out and the bartender was very kind. Overall a nice experience and would book again.
Reviewed on 14 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.
