Long Island Travel Guide

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Pro

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 North and south shore beaches, historic sites, parks, shopping, Parkways 


Con

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 Congestion, overdevelopment, strip malls, and obnoxious people :) 


In a nutshell

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 There's more to New York than concrete 

 

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Things to Do  

Belmont Racetrack

Belmont Racetrack, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Last time I went to the horse races was in Saratoga Springs in up-state NY at the ripe age of 5. Here it is 21 years later and have made it back, this time around for a baby shower. I am no gambler so I intended on losing up to 10 dollars just to participate. First race I... 

Teddy Roosevelts Sagamore Hill

Teddy Roosevelts Sagamore Hill, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Sagamore Hill was the home of Theodore Roosevelt, 26th President of the United States, from 1885 until his death in 1919. From 1902 to 1908 his "Summer White House" was the focus of international attention. Otherwise, it was the home of a most remarkable fellow. Theodore... 

Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasners House

Jackson Pollack and Lee Krasners House, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Jackson Pollock(1912-1956) is regarded as the undisputed leader of the Abstract Expressionist movement. In 1945, he married fellow artist Lee Krasner(1908-1984) and moved from New York City to Long Island's East End. With a loan from art dealer Peggy Guggenheim, they... 

Camusett State Park

Camusett State Park, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Camusett state park is beuatifully situated on a peninsula that jetts out into the Long Island sound, thats the the huge puddle above LI but below Connecticutt. The park includes an old, old farm many hiking trails and a beautiful coast line where you will see tons of... 

Walt Whitmans Birthplace

Walt Whitmans Birthplace, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Description - Built circa 1819 by Walter Whitman's father, this house is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. It is a fine example of native Long Island craftsmanship, simple in line and pleasing in proportions. Remarkably few changes have been made to the... 

CastleGould, what? a castle on Long Island

CastleGould, what? a castle on Long Island, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  I was painting rich peeps houses one time in this North Shore locale when I came across this place. I was literally shocked by what was standing in front of me. I didn't know there was a castle withing a thousand miles of the city. Now with further investigation I know a lot... 

Smaller but beautiful lighthouse, Hortons Point

Smaller but beautiful lighthouse, Hortons Point, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Hortons Point lighthouse was commissioned by George Washington in 1790. Then built in 1857, it stands overlooking the Long Island Sound in the town of Southhold. The size of the light tower is 58 feet high which is quite smaller than the other bigger LI lighthouses (Montauk,... 

Wine Tasting only 1 and a half hours from NYC

Wine Tasting only 1 and a half hours from NYC, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  The east end of long island has a boatload of wineries producing award winning wines. Most of the vieyards are on the North Fork. Tour the wineries or head staright for the tasting rooms to get your drink on. I sampled Osprey Dominions selection and was quite pleased with... 

Wm. Floyd Estate

Wm. Floyd Estate, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  This countryside estate located off the William Floyd Parkway is not on Fire Island, but in Mastic, Long Island, and is administered as part of the National Seashore. The site preserves the home of Declaration of Independence-signer General William Floyd. What keeps this... 

Hotels  

Restaurants  

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill: Intricate flavors

City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill: Intricate flavors, Long Island

 apbeaches Says:  We parked behind the Restaurant and the BBQ aroma from Famous Dave's almost enticed us. The restaurant was larger than it appeared with an open kitchen, over 200 tables & a huge wine cellar with ladder behind the bar. The leather booth was very comfortable & quiet. Happy... 

Panama Hatties: Hidden in a strip mall

Panama Hatties: Hidden in a strip mall, Long Island

 apbeaches Says:  We enjoyed the three-course lunch served weekdays from noon to 2 p.m. The choices on the menu were soup, salmon, sald, Sea scallops, filet mignon and profiteroles were among them. The dinner menu was more expensive, more courses & just delish. Service was impeccable. I... 

Pancho's Border Grill: Mexican in Great Neck

Pancho's Border Grill: Mexican in Great Neck, Long Island

 apbeaches Says:  Fun restaurant decorated with license plates from around the country. Paper is on the tables & crayons are provided. The chips are made in house & are wonderful with salsa. All of the Mexican platters are large and good, so are desserts. We like the Happy Hour with half... 

Diane's Bakery: Salads & panini's

Diane's Bakery: Salads & panini's, Long Island

 apbeaches Says:  Casual & small bakery with a counter & half dozen tables in the back. Diane's has assorted fresh salads & 3 varieties of panini's. The panini grill cooks each to perfection. Deserts look pretty good too. Salads & panini's 

Nightlife  

Painters: Bar, So-So

Painters: Bar, So-So, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  A while back I reviewed this place with a not-so-favorable postioning. But that was before I moved to Long Island and was eating at great restaurants everyday. Now, living out in the boondocks makes it alot harder to find something satisfactory. Enjoyment is had through... 

SouthHampton Publick House: The Micro-Brew is rising

SouthHampton Publick House: The Micro-Brew is rising, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Long Island and BUDWEISER are synonymous. The lawn-mower gasoline tasting liquid is advertised in all drinking spots most prominent window byway of a flourescent sign. Jocks and former HIGH_SCHOOL bullies sip it up like pidgeons on the hunt for crumbs. I don't understand,... 

Transportation  

Long Island Railroad (LIRR)

Long Island Railroad (LIRR), Long Island

 enzhu Says:  Trains from New York 34th Street, Penn Station and Brooklyn, Flatbush to all over Long Island. You can get price and schedule information from MTA website:http://www.mta.infoBTW, you better buy your ticket before boarding the train since they charge extra for buying ticket... 

Off The Beaten Path  

RELAX ON THE BEACH & MINGLE WITH HIGH SOCIETY

RELAX ON THE BEACH & MINGLE WITH HIGH SOCIETY, Long Island

 badtrips Says:  A stay in any of the Hamptons, located on the eastern tip of Long Island, N.Y., U.S.A., is a great vacation. The white sand beaches consist of long stretches of beautiful sand and surf. Some beaches are secluded and others are quite populated. The "free" beach in Southampton... 

Shelter Island

Shelter Island, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  For any one place to be claimed "off the beaten path" in the East End of Long Island, there has to be a reason for this since all land that lyes east is soooo on path. The OTBP reasoning must be the fact that this Island that sits wedged between the two forks is only... 

Favorites  

Cacti

Cacti, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  Cacti and I have never really gotten along. I have had my run-in with the nastiest of the species. Sitting on my windowsill, so close to my toilet, were three representatives from this odd plantlife. They sat behind me, quietly, as I hung over the bowl, naked, throwing up... 

Skunk Cabbage

Skunk Cabbage, Long Island

 chodearm Says:  I like the scent of skunk. I would bottle it into one of those "Pft Pft" bottles that women use to apply various perfumes. The mist I would imagine will be discolored in a grayish overtone and would happily fall upon my skin stopping short settling onto my armhair sheild.... 

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