Long Island Travel Guide

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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,... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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... 

 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 

 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,... 

 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... 

 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....