Legoland New York Resort
Legoland New York Resort is a theme park in Goshen, New York, owned by Merlin Entertainments. Worth the trip, United States Military Academy is 18 mi off. Its mildest months, May to October, bring highs of 63–84°F.
A theme park inside Goshen
Check the season before you go
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days. When to go ↓
17 rides and 2 roller coasters
Including 4 water rides, on 150 acres. Open since 2021. About ↓
Winters are cold
January nights drop to 18°. When to go ↓
You can stay in Goshen
Legoland New York is inside Goshen, which has 7 places to stay, so you won’t need a base farther out. Where to stay ↓
A day trip from New York City
New York City is about 53 miles south (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
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Legoland New York Resort
Legoland New York Resort is a theme park in Goshen, New York, owned by Merlin Entertainments. Consisting 150 acres (61 ha) of seven Lego themed lands on a property of 500 acres (200 ha). The park contains numerous structures and attractions made of Lego or designed to resemble Lego.
The park initially cost $500 million and took five years to construct. The theme park opened on May 20, 2021, as a soft launch for people who purchased exclusive "1st to play" passes. The official opening for the general public took place on May 29, 2021, making Legoland New York Resort the first outdoor theme park addition to the Northeast since 1974.
- Type
- Theme park
- Rides
- 17 · 2 roller coasters · 4 water rides
- Opened
- 2021
- Owner
- Merlin Entertainments
- Area
- 519 acres
- Wikipedia readers
- 19K a year
Staying near Legoland New York
The nearest towns with places to stay are Goshen (7) and Warwick (25).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From Legoland New York | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Goshen | in town | — | 7 5 hotels · 2 inns & B&Bs | 14,525 | $459K | A |
| Warwick | 9 mi south | 15 min | 25 4 hotels · 1 motel · 14 inns & B&Bs · 3 lodges & cabins · 2 campgrounds · 1 RV park | 31,685 | $459K | — |
| Wallkill | 9 mi northwest | 15 min | 16 13 hotels · 2 motels · 1 campground | 31,414 | $353K | B+ |
| Goshen | 2 mi northwest | 5 min | 5 4 hotels · 1 inn or B&B | 5,744 | $396K | A+ |
| Highlands | 16 mi east | 25 min | 22 6 hotels · 5 motels · 7 inns & B&Bs · 2 lodges & cabins · 2 RV parks | 12,678 | $338K | A+ |
| Vernon Township | 16 mi southwest | 25 min | 20 12 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 4 lodges & cabins · 3 campgrounds | 22,965 | $331K | A+ |
| Chester | 4 mi southeast | 5 min | 5 3 hotels · 1 inn or B&B · 1 campground | 12,877 | $435K | — |
| New Windsor | 12 mi northeast | 20 min | 8 6 hotels · 2 motels | 27,844 | $372K | B |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service
Around Legoland New York
These well-known places are within 59 miles.
Big draw118 mi MuseumUnited States Military Academy
Big draw45 mi City parkCentral Park40.0M visitors a year
Big draw46 mi Stadium & arenaMadison Square Garden
Big draw41 mi Stadium & arenaMetLife Stadium
Big draw46 mi TheatreStudio 54
Big draw45 mi MuseumMetropolitan Museum of Art2.0M visitors a year
Big draw43 mi Stadium & arenaYankee Stadium
Big draw58 mi BeachConey IslandPhoto credits
United States Military Academy: USMA Public Affairs Office, Public domain · Central Park: Ed Yourdon from New York City, USA, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Madison Square Garden: Ajay Suresh from New York, NY, USA, CC BY 2.0 · MetLife Stadium: babyknight, CC BY 2.0 · Studio 54: Americasroof (talk), CC BY-SA 3.0 · Metropolitan Museum of Art: Hugo Schneider, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Yankee Stadium: Matt Boulton, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Coney Island: OptimumPx, Public domain
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Before visiting Legoland New York
Is Legoland New York open in winter?
Most theme parks this far north close for the winter. Check the park’s calendar for opening days.
Is Legoland New York in Goshen?
Yes. It’s inside Goshen, NY.
When is the best time to visit Legoland New York?
May, June, July, August, September and October, with highs of 63–84°.
How far is Legoland New York from Newark and Jersey City?
About 46 miles south of Newark and about 48 miles south of Jersey City, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Legoland New York?
New York Stewart (SWF), about 14 miles away. The nearest big hub is LaGuardia (LGA), about 47 miles.
How many roller coasters does Legoland New York have?
2, among 17 rides (including 4 water rides).
Where should I stay near Legoland New York?
Warwick (9 mi, 25 places to stay), Wallkill (9 mi, 16 places to stay) and Goshen (in town, 7 places to stay).
Locals’ advice in Goshen
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Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.