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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.
31 km · about 35 min drive
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East Meadow
New York, United States · North America
About East Meadow
East Meadow sits on the route: 5 minutes from Salisbury, 31km from Bronx Zoo.
East Meadow is in New York, United States, with about 38,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Salisbury, about 4 km away.
East Meadow is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) within the Town of Hempstead in the central portion of Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States. The population was 37,796 at the time of the 2020 census.
Many of the hamlet's residents commute to Manhattan, located approximately 30 miles (48Read more
km) to the west.
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What is there to see near East Meadow?
Within an hour or so of East Meadow: Bronx Zoo (31 km), Moto Coffee Machine (34 km), Central Park (35 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (35 km).
Are there any good drives near East Meadow?
The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is East Meadow?
East Meadow is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Salisbury.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 38,132
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7140, -73.5590
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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 East Meadow
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
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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.
34 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
35 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 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.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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Museum of Modern Art (MoMA)
The most influential modern art museum in the world, home to Starry Night, Campbell's Soup Cans, and Les Demoiselles d'Avignon.
36 km · about 40 min drive
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