Kensington Travel Guide
Great Neck
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 entertainment choices.
Kings Point Park
Explore the great outdoors at Kings Point Park, a lovely green space in Great Neck. Experience the fascinating museums 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 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.
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.
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.
Top hotels in Kensington
Hotel Edison Times Square
Wonderful hotel and location. The staff was really kind, professional, and helpful. The hotel has lots of characater too; it felt like quintessential New York. Great hotel!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
NEW YORKER BY LOTTE HOTELS
best location to go uptown & downtown manhattan. Penn station is next door if you go to Washington DC, Flixbus is one block away if you go to Phlky or Toronto.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Sheraton New York Times Square Hotel
Staff was extremely friendly and helpful!
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
PUBLIC, an Ian Schrager hotel
Great
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Pod Times Square
Clean room but the hotel needs more lights at the hall way. Elevators and the lobby area need to be cleaner. Great location.
Reviewed on 5 May 2026
Hyatt Grand Central New York
Pros: Amazing location. Door and security staff were incredibly friendly and helpful. Shower was hot and powerful. Cons: Reception staff were terrible - we had the unfortunate luck of having to deal with Alex several times and he was disinterested and frankly quite rude. For the price of the hotel, ...
Reviewed on 5 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.
