Plainview (New York) Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
census-designated place in Eastern Nassau County, New York, United States
About Plainview (New York)
Plainview is a small hamlet in located onLong Islandin the Town of Oyster Bay, Nassau County, New York. Plainview and its neighboring town,Old Bethpage, share their school system, library, fire department, and water district. Plainview's history dates back to 1648, when land was purchased because it was considered desirable farming land. The remaining land was purchased in 1695 in a deal called the Bethpage Purchase. When the Long Island Railroad was built, Plainview had an increase in the farming market. After World War II, many people were trying to leave New York for a more rural area. People moving out of the city resulted in many of the farmers in Plainview to sell their land. Massive development in the area began to take place and turned Plainview into the suburban town that it is no
Top Attractions in Plainview (New York)
Explore the best things to see and do in Plainview (New York):
- ★Abandoned Mansion
- ★Cultural Arts Playhouse (CAP) Center
- ★Island Rock Climbing
- ★Old Bethpage Village Restoration
- ★Plainview-Old Bethpage Community Park
Where to Eat in Plainview (New York)
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴Caruso's Pizza
- 🍴Cuigini Pizzeria
- 🍴Family Bagels
- 🍴Gold & Meyer's Deli
- 🍴La Piazza
- 🍴Marios Pizzeria
Where to Stay in Plainview (New York)
- 🏨Holiday Inn
Plainview (New York) Travel Guide Sections
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