Car Rental Ronkonkoma, New York
Ronkonkoma, New York is located in Suffolk County south of Centereach on Long Island. It is between Lake Grove and Holbrook along Highway 93 near Connequot State Park in the Southern Region of the state. Ronkonkoma is part of the Nassau-Suffolk, New York metro area. The name, Ronkonkoma, is derived from the Indian term for "boundary fishing place".
It is 55 miles east of New York City 1.5 miles from Lake Ronkonkoma and 8.2 miles from Brentwood NY.
Notable employers include:
Nortel, Symbol Technologies, NBTY, Computer Associates and SITA.
Hospitals/Medical Centers near Ronkonkoma:
- St Catherine of Siena Medical Center (about 7 miles; smithtown, ny)
- Pilgrim State Hosp (about 9 miles; west brentwood, ny)
- Brookhaven Memorial Hospital (about 10 miles; patchogue, ny)
Airports
Long Island MacArthur Airport is owned and operated by the Town of Islip and is located at 100 Arrival Avenue, Ronkonkoma, NY It offers air service to all local cities. Ground transportation to and from the airport is available through a taxi, city bus or car rental.
Local Attractions
Fire Island Seashore
Fire Island National Seashore was established "for the purpose of conserving and preserving for the use of future generations certain relatively unspoiled and undeveloped beaches, dunes, and other natural features ... which possess high values to the Nation as examples of unspoiled areas of great natural beauty in close proximity to large concentrations of urban population."
Splish/Splash Water Park
Splish Splash has 96 exciting acres of total fun for the whole family. Everywhere you turn, you discover another one-of-a-kind water attraction. Year after year, Long Island families come here for a summer like no other.
Nassau Coliseum
The Nassau Coliseum is home to the New York Islanders, NHL team and the NY Dragons, arena football team. The Nassau Coliseum is a major destinations for events in entertainment and sports, including rock concerts, family shows, professional wrestling, boxing, track & field, lacrosse and soccer.
SUNY
The State University of New York's 64 geographically dispersed campuses bring educational opportunity within commuting distance of virtually all New Yorkers and comprise the nation's largest comprehensive system of public higher education.
Stony Brook University
SBU is a major national research university, where students are encouraged to contribute to new, higher level of knowledge in science, medicine, and technology.It is amajor employer and therefore economically vital to the local community. As well it provides primary medical services to more than half a million Long Islanders.
The Montauk Lighthouse
This is the oldest lighthouse in New York State. The Lighthouse was authorized by the Second Congress, under President George Washington in 1792. Construction began on June 7, 1796 and was completed on November 5, 1796. This 100 foot tower has been part of Long Island's land and seascape for over 200 years and still serves as an active aid to navigation.
Atlantis Acquarium
Atlantis Marine World Aquarium, Long Island's number one year round attraction, located on Main Street in Riverhead is alive with many exciting Marine Life Exhibits.
Jones Beach
Jones Beach State Park's top attraction has always been swimming with 6.5 miles of ocean beach, one-half mile of bay beach for stillwater bathing, and two swimming pools. The west end of the park offers surf fishing, a boat basin and areas that are home to a variety of migratory birds and native plants. Jones Beach has a two mile boardwalk and a "Castles in the Sand" photo collection at the East Bathhouse showcasing the development of the Long Island State Park and parkway systems.
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