Title: Things to Do in Stony Brook in 2026 | Expedia.com [Stony Brook Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook.dx9781)[Hotels in Stony Brook](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook-Hotels.d9781.Travel-Guide-Hotels)[Flights to Stony Brook](https://expedia.com/Cheap-Flights-To-Stony-Brook.d9781.Travel-Guide-Flights)[Car Rentals in Stony Brook](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Stony-Brook.d9781.Car-Rental-Guide)[Stony Brook Vacation Packages](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook.d9781.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Things to do in Stony Brook ## Find and book activities, attractions and tours ## Visit Stony Brook Types of activities [Stony Brook Travel Guide](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook.dx9781) ![Gamecock Cottage, historic building (1876) at southernmost point of a peninsula of West Meadow Wetlands Reserve, Suffolk County, New York on Long Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9781/0f22f303-08dd-44cc-aa52-0853cf84e9a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Gamecock Cottage, historic building (1876) at southernmost point of a peninsula of West Meadow Wetlands Reserve, Suffolk County, New York on Long Island](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9781/0f22f303-08dd-44cc-aa52-0853cf84e9a2.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![West Meadow Beach Historic District, peninsula of public parkland in northwestern Stony Brook in Suffolk County, New York, on sunny autumn day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9781/b5efa29a-8415-4eee-9670-b69cc988e7f5.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![A bridge spans the river at Stony Brook State Park in upstate New York](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9781/28dcdaa8-af58-4940-b634-60770d50c24f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Adobe](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/9781/fa7a9f6a-2bc5-4a6d-952c-34288150bff8.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Browse things to do in Stony Brook by interest Tours & day trips [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9781&location=Stony+Brook&filter.categories=ToursDayTrips) Food, drink & nightlife [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9781&location=Stony+Brook&filter.categories=FoodDrinkNightlife) Water activities [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9781&location=Stony+Brook&filter.categories=Wateractivities) Weddings & honeymoons [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9781&location=Stony+Brook&filter.categories=WeddingsHoneymoons) Holiday & seasonal tours [](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=9781&location=Stony+Brook&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) --- - ![find price illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__find_price.svg) ### Explore activities Explore thousands of experiences from activities and attractions to day tours and transfer. - ![calendar shield illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__calendar_shield.svg) ### Book with ease Skip the line- book tickets online in minutes to top attractions with free cancellation on many activities. - ![trophy illustration](https://a.travel-assets.com/travel-assets-manager/pictogram-bex/light__trophy.svg) ### Treat yourself One Key members save % or more on select activities, hotels, cars and vacation rentals. 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While you're in the area, wander around the parks. [](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook-Grist-Mill-Stony-Brook.d553248635976409691.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stony Brook University Hospital Though Stony Brook University Hospital might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Stony Brook while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook-University-Hospital-Stony-Brook.d553248635997986470.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stony Brook Village Center You can search for that perfect souvenir at Stony Brook Village Center during your trip to Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook-Village-Center-Stony-Brook.d949966859133186048.Vacation-Attraction) #### Island Federal Credit Union Arena Catch an event at Island Federal Credit Union Arena during your trip to Stony Brook. While in this family-friendly area, you can enjoy the restaurants. [](https://expedia.com/Island-Federal-Credit-Union-Arena-Stony-Brook.d693562427875028992.Vacation-Attraction) #### Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages You can spend time exploring the galleries in Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages in Stony Brook. Attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Long-Island-Museum-Of-American-Art-Stony-Brook.d6326936.Vacation-Attraction) #### Stony Brook Infirmary Though Stony Brook Infirmary might be what brings you to town, perhaps you'll have a chance to explore more of Stony Brook while you are here. [](https://expedia.com/Stony-Brook-Infirmary-Stony-Brook.d624555649088565248.Vacation-Attraction) --- Looking for fun things to do nearby? Check [things to do near me](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do-near-me) to find and book the best things to do, fun activities, and top attractions wherever you happen to be. --- ## Popular day trips from Stony Brook ![Tomahawk Lake, Blooming Grove, New York at sunset](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6173392/60bb6953-ca4b-44e4-bb8a-20324847ee0f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### Lake Grove ![St. James Chapel (1889), now All Souls Episcopal Church, historic chapel in Stony Brook, New York, on sunny day](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6223808/c23df2d5-e633-4623-9fd5-738287cb8e87.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### St. James ![A pier at the beach in California Park in East Setauket, Long Island, NY.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/3000448510/976613bd-9d2a-47ad-b6b7-7d14394a69cd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=512&h=288&q=medium) ### East Setauket ![Next time you're looking for a bite check out either of Little Vincent's locations for a cold cheese slice. 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