Travel: Old Bethpage Village Restoration

One of Long Island's great treasures to visit is Old Bethpage Village Restoration located in Old Bethpage, New York. It is literally a village that you can walk around and see the demonstrations of what 19th century life was like. Old structures have been restored to see what a normal everyday 1800's Long Island farming village would look like. It is so amazing to actually experience a living museum, and for an instant you get a glimpse into the past while being there. There are so many wonderful things to enjoy while being at Old Bethpage Village Restoration.

Tickets

Old Bethpage Village Restoration is open to see from the spring to December. You need to buy a ticket to enter the farm village. A ticket for an adult costs $10, and seniors cost $7 per ticket. Children ages 5-12 tickets cost $7 and children under 5 are free. There is a cafeteria to eat in, or you can bring a picnic lunch to enjoy at one of the picnic areas that are there.

Acres

There are many acres to walk around and enjoy at Old Bethpage Village. There are 209 acres. On these acres you will find 55 plus historic buildings. Many of them are open for you to walk through and view. You really get a sense of how things used to be back in the 19th century. Make sure to wear good walking shoes so that you can truly experience everything.

Demonstrations

There are tons of demonstrations that you can see at Old Bethpage Village Restoration. My favorite was going to see the schoolhouse, and listening to the school teacher talk about how school life was back in the 19th century. I also enjoyed going around Thanksgiving time when they were cooking turkey the old fashioned way at the farmhouse. There are different demonstrations all the time to enjoy and see. All the costumed villagers are a delight to observe and talk to.

Fun

Some fun things to do while being at Old Bethpage Village are spending money. There is an adorable gift shop in the main building to find unique gifts. You can buy candy to eat at Layton's Store. My favorite thing to always do at Old Bethpage Village Restoration is to stop in at Noon Inn to eat pretzels and drink their famous birch beer. I always sit outside in the back of the Noon Inn to enjoy my treat and take a rest for a bit before exploring more of the village.

Events

Always look at Old Bethpage Village Restoration's calendar for some memorable events that take place there. There are Old Civil War re-enactments to enjoy. The Long Island Fair is usually held on the grounds. Like I stated before, Thanksgiving time has always been a really great time to visit Old Bethpage Village Restoration. Whenever, you go I am sure it will be a grand time because Old Bethpage Village Restoration is the type of place you never forget once having gone there.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration:
1303 Round Swamp Road
Old Bethpage, NY 11804
(516) 572 - 8400
http://www.nassaucountyny.gov/agencies/parks/WhereToGo/museums/central_nass_museum/old_bethpage_rest.html