Why visit Thomaston
Townapedia lists 38 museums and landmarks, 54 parks and trails, 77 places to eat, 3 places to stay and 8 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include 9-11 Memorial Bridge, Great Neck Cinemas at the Squire, Almeron and Olive Smith House and Grace and Thomaston Buildings.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 86°F; January lows average 27°F.
Weather in Thomaston
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About Thomaston
Thomaston is a village in the Town of North Hempstead, in Nassau County, on the North Shore of Long Island, in New York, United States. Located at the southeastern corner of the Great Neck Peninsula, it is considered part of the Greater Great Neck area, which is anchored by the Village of Great Neck. The population was 2,759 at the time of the 2020 census.
From the Wikipedia article Thomaston, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do8
9-11 Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.9 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Kings Point Light
Lighthouse · 3.0 mi
Lighthouse in New York, United States
Police Officer Joseph P. Olivieri Jr. Memorial Bridge
Bridge · 1.8 mi
Bridge in New York, United States
Webster Avenue Bridge
Bridge · 1.4 mi
Bridge in Villages of Plandome Heights and Flower Hill, NY
Museums and landmarks38
Almeron and Olive Smith House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic home in Plandome, New York
50 South Drive, Manhasset
Grace and Thomaston Buildings
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 0.7 mi
Historical building
Horatio Gates Onderdonk House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.3 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
1471 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Manhasset Monthly Meeting of the Society of Friends
Monument and historic site · Quaker · National Register of Historic Places · 1.2 mi
Historic building in Manhasset, New York, United States
North Hempstead Town Hall
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.0 mi
Historic building in Manhasset in Nassau County, on Long Island, in New York, United States
220 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Valley Road Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.1 mi
Historic district in North Hempstead, New York, United States
Allen-Beville House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
House in Queens, New York City
Cornelius Van Wyck House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
House in Queens (New York)
Cornell Farmhouse
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.7 mi
House in New York, United States of America
Cornell-Van Nostrand House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Douglaston Hill Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic district in Queens, New York
Douglaston Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic district in New York, United States
26 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds54
Manhasset Valley Park
Park · 0.5 mi
Park in the United States of America
Plandome Pond Park
Park · 1.4 mi
Park in Plandome Heights, New York, United States
Christopher Morley Park
Park · 2.8 mi
Large, county-owned park in Nassau County, New York
Clinton G. Martin Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Manhasset Hills, New York, United States
Copley Pond Park
Park · 2.1 mi
Park in Munsey Park, New York, United States
Elderfields Preserve
Park · 2.7 mi
Historic site in Flower Hill, New York
Flower Hill Village Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Flower Hill, New York, United States of America
Merriman Park
Park · 2.6 mi
Park in Port Washington, Nassau County, New York
42 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes77
Mangia Bene La Botegga
Restaurant · Pizza, Italian · 1.6 mi
624 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
ViVi Bubble Tea
Cafe · Bubble Tea, Tea, Coffee, Dessert · 0.6 mi
6 South Station Plaza, Great Neck
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
Greens Irish Pub
Bar and pub · 1.1 mi
436 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Mo-Th 11:00-14:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-16:00; Su 12:00-24:00
Kai Burgers & Dumplings
Restaurant · Chinese · 0.6 mi
7 South Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Tu-Su 11:00-20:30
65 more on the map.
History
Thomaston officially became an incorporated village on October 1, 1931, after the majority of residents voted in favor of incorporation to preserve home rule on September 17; 80 voted in favor of the incorporation, while 33 voted against it. Originally, the incorporation proposal included University Gardens and Russell Gardens. However, University Gardens chose not to be included in the proposal and Russell Gardens decided to incorporate itself separately thats same year.
The founders of the Incorporated Village of Thomaston were John W. Weight, Hunter L. DeLatour, Ernest A. Gallagher, and Henry A. Singley.
Thomaston Village Hall was constructed in 1971 in order to provide for more efficient government operations and a permanent home for Thomaston's government. It was designed by the Great Neck-based architectural firm of Blum & Nerzig.
Prior to Village Hall's construction, meetings were typically held in the nearby firehouse and village records were stored in the homes of the Village Clerks.
From the History section of Thomaston, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay3
Churches and places of worship29
Reconstructionist Synagogue of the North Shore
Place of worship · Reconstructionist · 1.3 mi
1001 Plandome Road, Manhasset
Saint Aloysius Roman Catholic Church
Church · Roman Catholic · 1.5 mi
592 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Bet Eliyahu Congregation of Great Neck
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
209 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Church of Saint Mary
Church · Catholic · 1.0 mi
1310 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Congregation Bait El Yahu
Place of worship · Orthodox · 1.1 mi
209 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Manhasset Friends Meeting
Church · Quaker · 1.2 mi
1421 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Shopping20
Costello's Ace Hardware of Great Neck
Hardware store · 1.4 mi
518 Middle Neck Road, Great Neck
Gas and EV charging12
Schools, colleges and libraries54
Business Technology Early College High School
School · 3.9 mi
230-17 Hillside Ave, Queens Village
Healthcare10
Allergy & Asthma Center of Long Island
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
891 Northern Boulevard, Great Neck
Northwell Health – LIJ Manhasset Ambulatory Pavilion
Clinic and pharmacy · 1.4 mi
1554 Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
The Grand Rehabilitation and Nursing
Clinic and pharmacy · 0.4 mi
111 East Shore Road, Manhasset
Map of Thomaston
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Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 42°F | 27°F | 3.6 in | 2.9 in |
| Feb | 44°F | 28°F | 3.0 in | 6.2 in |
| Mar | 51°F | 34°F | 4.4 in | 3.1 in |
| Apr | 62°F | 43°F | 3.8 in | 0.4 in |
| May | 72°F | 52°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 81°F | 62°F | 3.8 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 86°F | 68°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 84°F | 66°F | 3.9 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 78°F | 60°F | 4.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 67°F | 49°F | 4.0 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 56°F | 40°F | 3.4 in | 0.2 in |
| Dec | 46°F | 33°F | 4.2 in | 5.7 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mineola (6 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Nassau County has had 20 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-01-30: Severe Storm And Flooding (Flood)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
- 2020-10-02: Tropical Storm Isaias (Hurricane)
- 2020-03-20: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
LaGuardia Airport (LGA) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 8 miles away.
- Great Neck Plaza 1 mi west, about 1 min by car
- Kensington 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Russell Gardens 1 mi southwest, about 1 min by car
- Great Neck Gardens 1 mi northwest, about 1 min by car
- Manhasset 1 mi east, about 2 min by car
- Plandome Heights 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Great Neck 1 mi northwest, about 2 min by car
- Great Neck Estates 1 mi west, about 2 min by car
- Plandome 1 mi northeast, about 2 min by car
- Lake Success 2 mi south, about 3 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Thomaston, New York village hall, Aug 11 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Grace-ave-e-shore-rd-thomaston, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- East Shore Road, Thomaston, New York, November 8, 2023, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Thomaston Village Hall 100 East Shore Rd jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Grace and Thomaston, across the corner-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Almeron & Olive Smith House jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- North Hempstead Town Hall, Dec 28 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Grace and Thomaston Buildings, Aug 15 2022, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Manhasset Quaker Meeting 1421 No Blvd sunny jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Allen-Beville House, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Main Street School Port Wash jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- Cornell-Van Nostrand House, Clinton G. Martin Park, Manhasset Hills, NY August 6, 2026 A, Infrastorian, CC0
- Eastman Cottage 130 Mott Av Roslyn jeh, Jim.henderson, CC0
- The George W. Denton House, Inc. Village of Flower Hill, New York, LINYperson615, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Cornelius Van Wyck House, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- QFM farmhouse jeh, Jim.henderson, Public domain
- William Landsberg House - July 2016, Midmod2000, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Sands–Willets House, Flower Hill, NY May 6, 2023 B, AITFFan1, CC0
- Zion Episcopal Church Douglaston 06, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Great Neck NY Post Office-1, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Saddle Rock Grist Mill, Deirdrelmt, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Douglaston Club, Peter Greenberg, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Ft Totten Officer Club jeh, MyName ( Jim.henderson ( talk )), Public domain
- Footbridge at Manhasset Valley Park, D. Benjamin Miller, CC0
- Tea leaves of Shanjuan Chunjue 善卷春月, Skigg, CC BY-SA 4.0
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