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Things to Do in Babylon, NY - Babylon Attractions. Tours near Babylon. Book these experiences to see what the area has to offer. New York in One Day Guided Sightseeing Tour. 3,840. Bus Tours. from. $99. per adult. New York City Sightseeing Bus Tour and Boat Ride. 176. Bus Tours. from. $219. per adult. Manhattan Architecture Yacht Cruise. 394.
Town History. Read the history of the Town of Babylon in four parts. Part I: "A New Babylon". Part II: "Huntington South: The 19th Century". Part III: "Birth of the Town of Babylon:1872".
Babylon Village. Whether it is our downtown for shopping and dining, our parks and playgrounds or our “Jewel on the Bay” the Gilbert C Hanse Memorial Pool, there is so much to enjoy in our Village and as well to be proud of!
Babylon Village, steeped in a rich history, offers locals and visitors a chance to explore the past through the Babylon Historical Preservation Society. Here, we present eight fascinating reasons to visit this treasured institution, which is dedicated to preserving Babylon’s heritage for future generations. The society is located at 117 West ...
Babylon Town has a rich and colorful past. History records that in 1710, Captain Jacob Conklin built the first home in what is now the Town of Babylon, hamlet of Wheatley Heights. Conklin sailed with the infamous pirate Captain Kidd. It is unclear whether Conklin was forced into service by Kidd or was a willing accomplice.
The Town of Babylon is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, United States. Its population was 218,223 as of the 2020 census. Parts of Jones Beach Island, Captree Island and Fire Island are in the southernmost part of the town. It borders Nassau County to the west and the Atlantic Ocean to the south.
The Village of Babylon incorporated in 1893. Following World War II, the local tourist activity dwindled. Instead, the post-War suburban boom provided homes for returning veterans. With convenient train service to New York City, commuters, then like now, found Babylon a great place to live and raise a family.
