Kismet, New York facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Kismet
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The town of Kismet on Fire Island is seen from the Fire Island Ferry on bay side of the island in the early evening during the summer.
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 Kismet, New York
Location in New York
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| Country | United States |
| State | New York |
| County | Suffolk |
| Township | Islip |
| Elevation | 3 ft (0.9 m) |
| Time zone | UTC-5 (EST) |
| • Summer (DST) | UTC-4 (EDT) |
| ZIP code |
11706
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| Area code(s) | 631 |
| GNIS feature ID | 954725 |
Kismet is a small, charming community located on Fire Island in New York. It's often called a hamlet, which is like a tiny village. Kismet is the community farthest west on Fire Island. It sits right next to the famous Fire Island Light lighthouse. You can reach Kismet by walking or driving through Robert Moses State Park. Another way to get there is by taking a ferry from Bay Shore on Long Island.
Kismet is part of the town of Islip in Suffolk County. It's a popular spot for visitors and residents. The community has a marina for boats and several shops. You can find places to eat, like the Kismet Inn and Surf's Out. There are also vacation rentals for people visiting the area.
Learning in Kismet: Schools and Education
Students living in Kismet attend schools within the Fire Island School District. Younger students go to the Woodhull School, which teaches children from pre-kindergarten up to sixth grade.
After finishing sixth grade, students have a choice for their high school education. They can choose to attend high school in either the Bay Shore School District or the Islip School District. This means they can go to Bay Shore High School or Islip High School.
