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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.
46 km · about 55 min drive
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West Babylon
New York, United States · North America
About West Babylon
West Babylon sits on the route: 5 minutes from Lindenhurst, 46km from Bronx Zoo.
West Babylon is in New York, United States, with about 43,000 people. You drive on the right here. The nearest town is Lindenhurst, about 4 km away.
West Babylon is a census-designated place (CDP) in the Town of Babylon in Suffolk County, New York, United States. As of the 2020 census, West Babylon had a population of 43,213.
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What is there to see near West Babylon?
Within an hour or so of West Babylon: Bronx Zoo (46 km), Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum (51 km), Moto Coffee Machine (51 km), Central Park (52 km).
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The nearest famous roads are Hawk's Nest (Route 97).
Where is West Babylon?
West Babylon is in New York, United States, about 4 km from Lindenhurst.
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Quick Information
- Population
- 43,213
- Continent
- North America
- Country
- United States
- Region
- New York
- Timezone
- America/New_York
- Coordinates
- 40.7182, -73.3543
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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 West Babylon
8 notable places within an hour's drive.
museum
Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum
Frank Lloyd Wright's iconic spiral masterpiece housing an outstanding collection of Impressionist and modern art.
51 km · about 60 min 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.
51 km · about 60 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.
52 km · about 60 min drive
museum
The Metropolitan Museum of Art
America's largest art museum, with over two million works spanning 5,000 years of world culture.
52 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 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.
53 km · about 60 min drive
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