The United States Merchant Marine Museum, or USMMM, is located on the McNulty Campus at the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy in Kings Point. The USMMM is home to 14 galleries of ship models, paintings, nautical instruments and artifacts that demonstrate the museum's theme that "ships made America." The USMMM also has a hall of fame to commemorate great ships and people from America's maritime past.
Kings Point Park is a largely wooded park in Kings Point. Kings Point Park is filled with trails that are great for jogging, and also has cleared areas that can be good for cook-outs, get-togethers, picnics and other spring and summer activities. Kings Point Park also has clearings for playing baseball and softball available.
Finn McCool's is a restaurant located about ten minutes south of Kings Point in Port Washington, New York. Finn McCool's is a good social location because of its relaxed atmosphere and bar located inside the restaurant. Finn McCool's menu consists of a variety of steaks and seafood, including entrees like crab cake burger, ahi tuna sliders and raw bar selections. Finn McCool's also has an extensive beer and wine menu, offers catering for larger social events and has private rooms available.
Located about two miles north of Kings Point is the Great Neck Arts Center, located in Great Neck. The Great Neck Arts Center is a nonprofit visual and performing arts center that features art exhibits, films and galleries. The Great Neck Arts Center also runs a film and concert series and offers classes where you can learn and participate with other people interested in the arts. The Great Neck Arts Center puts on plays and events each month, so be sure to check its calendar for the latest offerings.
