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The Atlas Obscura Guide To Kings Park

2 Cool, Hidden, and Unusual Things to Do in Kings Park, New York

Updated March 9, 2016

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An unmarked cross grave.

Kings Park, New York

St. Johnland Cemetery

This forgotten graveyard in rural New York State once served a pioneering hospital.
Permanently Closed

Kings Park, New York

Abandoned Kings Park Psychiatric Center

Beneath the mossy overgrowth covering this once-sprawling campus lies decades of history and the secrets that come with it.
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‘The Little Prince’ statue at the Northport-East Northport Public Library

Northport, New York

The Little Prince Statue

This graceful little figure is a one-of-a-kind version of the cherished character.
4 miles from Kings Park
Inside one of the changing rooms

Centerport, New York

William Vanderbilt's Abandoned Salt Water Pool

A millionaire's abandoned swimming pool from the gilded age of one of America's most distinguished families.
5 miles from Kings Park

Centerport, New York

Vanderbilt Museum

An eccentric playboy's astounding natural history collection.
5 miles from Kings Park
This space has hosted spies and seances.

Stony Brook, New York

The Country House Restaurant

Once the site of seances, this restaurant is said to be haunted by several ghosts.
6 miles from Kings Park
Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

Brentwood, New York

Pilgrim Psychiatric Center

A formerly abandoned mental institute, now back in business.
6 miles from Kings Park
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