Spring Group Getaways in Hempstead, NY

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Long Island is sure to come alive with more chances to connect with your loved ones once again.

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For many of us, it’s been far too long since we’ve kicked up our heels and taken a breather. But once the ice begins to melt and the days grow longer, Long Island is sure to come alive with more chances to connect with your loved ones once again. 
 
One gem we recommend exploring with your friends and family this spring? The town of Hempstead, here on Long Island. This beautiful locale is full of opportunities to stretch your legs and learn about the historic sites within city limits—if you know where to look.
 
Enjoy the great outdoors
Take advantage of the warmer weather before the summer crowds rush in, and explore Hempstead’s group-friendly outdoor activities this spring:
 
Hit the beach
Though it will likely be too chilly to swim until late May or June, visiting Hempstead’s beaches during the spring will let your group enjoy the sand and surf without dealing with the busy Long Island summer vacation crowds. 
 
 
Long Beach
Home to an iconic boardwalk and powdery sand beaches, famous Long Beach is an iconic place to soak up the sun and people-watch from the benches along the shoreline. Parking can come at a premium at this famous beach, especially if you’re hitting the surf with a large crowd and come in multiple cars. Instead, consider reserving a group transportation service through a local charter bus company such as GOGO Charters Hempstead. That way, your group of beach bums can pile into a climate-controlled cabin as a professional driver handles the parking logistics.
 
Jones Beach
This spot may already be on your radar, considering it’s the second-most-visited nature preserve in New York. Even if you can’t make it into town for Memorial Day’s thrilling aircraft stunts of the Bethpage Air Show, your group can enjoy oceanside activities like biking, bird-watching, and shell-collecting along this gorgeous white-sand shore. 
 
Picnic at the park
Perfect for family reunions and other private events. And when you rent a charter bus for your Hempstead private event, your attendees will have plenty of room to store coolers, pop-up tents, blankets, and more in your motorcoach’s spacious luggage bay. 
 
Eisenhower Park
After you’ve paid your respects at the towering Veteran’s Memorial, challenge your loved ones to a friendly round of minigolf or simply stroll throughout the landscaped gardens this greenspace has to offer. Groups can start reserving the park’s picnic pavilions through Nassau County starting the first week of February, so mark your calendar to book the perfect pavilion for your next get-together.
 
Hempstead Lake State Park
As the most popular of the three state parks within the Town of Hempstead, this lakeside green space is ideal for spring outings on sunny days. The breeze coming off the freshwater lake is sure to refresh your hikers, and after a quick loop around the water, everyone can relax in the shade of the wooded picnic areas (reservable upon request). 
 
Brush up on your history
Nothing embodies the opportunities of spring quite like expanding your horizons. And in a place as rich in history as Long Island, there are plenty of places to learn a thing or two! While you can book a bus out to Brookhaven’s prestigious research institution, you don’t have to travel far to make the most of the area’s educational sites. The town of Hempstead is home to dozens of museums and historical societies, so round up your afterschool group, learning pod, or group of lifelong learners for a field trip by charter bus to one of these Hempstead historic sites:
 
 
Cradle of Aviation Museum
Fun fact: Long Island has played a huge part in the history of aerospace—and you can learn all about it here! With 8 galleries, 30 hands-on exhibits, and 75 air/spacecraft on display, this museum provides not only an exciting view into the history of manmade flight tech but also a unique venue for all kinds of private events. Whether you’re awing at an HD planetarium presentation or snacking on hors d’oeuvres under the wing of a biplane, this Hempstead museum will be the ideal backdrop for your next spring group gathering. 
African American Museum of Nassau County
 
This museum covers a wide range of Black histories, from the true stories of NASA’s female statisticians that inspired the film Hidden Figures to the adventurous tales of Pyrrhus Consor, an African-American whaler and sea pilot who sailed to Tokyo in 1845. Either tour the near-dozen exhibits at your own pace, or reserve a guided group tour of this local-favorite museum for a small fee.
  
Plan Your Hempstead Group Outing Today
No matter what kind of trip or event you have in mind, one thing is true for all group outings: the sooner you start planning, the better. That means now is the perfect time to start getting the details together for your Hempstead group trip!
 
Once you have an idea of where you’ll go and what you’ll do, your next steps should be to: get a headcount, draft an itinerary, and (if you’re opting for a private bus) request a bus rental quote as soon as possible to ensure availability. With their transportation covered well in advance, your travelers can spend less time worrying about how they’ll get to your Hempstead destinations and more time taking in the Long Island experience by bus—all together and free from stress!