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Places to go to on Long Island
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items I’ve lived on Long Island my whole life so let me give you the secret intel and places to visit😉
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Restaurants
Other Food & Drinks
Arts & Entertainment
Outdoor Activities
This farmers market is so cute, so many different vendors and a very wide selection of low cost produce and lots of homemade products like jams and honey!! The environment is so friendly and inviting and i definitely recommend going here if you live ...
Huntington Village Farmers Market
This trail is 40 acres and a little challenging with some steep and winding trails but along the way the trees are parted just enough to be able to see the harbor in the distance. The views on this trail definitely make the little struggle worth it t...
Cold Spring Harbor State Park
There are honestly so many amazing beaches on Long Island you really can’t go wrong with any of the beaches but overall Robert Moses field 5 is a fan favorite by lots of locals. There’s beautiful views, a walk on the boardwalk to the lighthouse, good...
Robert Moses State Park Field 5
I mean??? Do you see these pictures??😍😍Its so insanely beautiful here it doesn’t even feel real!! It’s open 10-6 everyday besides Tuesdays, $18 per car. You also get to tour the historic mansion while you’re there, which is also insanely beautiful....
Old Westbury Gardens
Montauk point is popular for a reason, the view is unreal and especially at sunset or sunrise🤩 even if you’re staying farther from montauk I’d recommend going because neighboring towns are so beautiful and they have lots of stores and things to do!!
Montauk Point State Park - Parks, Recreation and Historic Preservation
Huntington has both a flea market and a farmers market and I recommend going to both of them. The flea market is so cute with so many vendors and lots of vintage clothing. If you’re the kind of person who loves to thrift clothes then this place is fo...
Huntington flea market
Restaurants
This restaurant is the most Italian restaurant I’ve been to. The food is amazing and delicious, the server is great and the staff was very friendly, the whole place felt very welcoming and like a family even, they really do bring that big family Ital...
il Piccolo Villaggio Ristorante
Peter Luger’s has this old school charm to it that is just beautiful and makes a great dining experience, it’s very well known for its top quality USDA prime beef cuts, service is fast, staff was very friendly and the steak was amazinggg. Something t...
Peter Luger Steak House
This little roadside stand is a true 1950s- style place. It’s not anything fancy but it’s definitely a good choice when you don’t feel like going anywhere crazy and spending lots of money. It’s famous for its cheap burgers, fries and milkshakes and i...
All American Hamburger Drive In
I went here once for my brother in laws birthday and everything was great, the service was good, food was good and the complimentary bread was amazing we ate it so fast and asked for more!! Also to this day I still crave their peach ice tea (if you l...
Vincent's Clam Bar
I know cast iron pot has other locations in New Jersey and it’s not a Long Island only type of restaurant but I couldn’t not recommend it. I go here every year for my boyfriends birthday and you really can’t beat it🤷♀️ The beef is to die for and me...
Cast Iron Pot Queens
Other Food & Drinks
Briermere is a retail shop for delicious homemade pies, jellies, jams and pastries!! All of which are made from fruit that grown there. It’s very cute and definitely a more healthy option to get sweets from because it’s home grown without all those p...
Briermere Farms
The pictures don’t do it justice so look up “the boatyard Long Island” on TikTok or instagram and you’ll really see why I’m recommending it😁 The boatyard is a waterfront bar/grill/restaurant/entertainment venue. They have beachside service and and f...
The Boatyard at Tobay Beach | 1 Ocean Parkway Massapequa, NY 11758
This vineyard is an amazing European style winery in the hamptons that’s famous for their rosé, especially their signature summer in a bottle. This is definitely the place for a sophisticated wine tasting experience and to enjoy the beautiful vineyar...
Wölffer Estate Vineyard
The barn is a nostalgic and very cutesy drive thru convenience store and coffee shop that’s more of a unique Long Island throwback. They make great, wildly creative and seasonal coffees and treats. The best part is that you don’t even have to leave y...
The Barn Merrick™️ Drive-Thru (@thebarn_merrick)
Arts & Entertainment
The gateway play house is in the heart of bellport village and its long islands oldest professional theatre. It’s widely renowned for offering broadway-caliber musical productions and other world-class performances in a unique, niche and beautiful se...
Gateway Playhouse
Jones beach theater is a staple on Long Island and it’s hard to find someone who lives here that’s never been there. It’s an iconic, open air amphitheater that hosts concerts and special events right on the water. It truly is an unbelievable feeling ...
Northwell at Jones Beach Theater
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site was the home of president Theodore Roosevelt, and was his "Summer White House" where he conducted international affairs. You should definitely go if you’re interested in history and want to step directly into the...
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Time Flies is a very cute and laid back spot for pottery painting and a bunch of different art workshops in a fun, relaxing environment. You can go to spend quality time with friends or family while easily creating a personalized piece of art, you ca...
Time Flies Ceramic Studio
So this isn’t actually a place it’s just a company that rents out drive in movie screens but there’s usually a lot of drive in movies especially in the summer there’s just not a specific place so I would try looking it up whenever you’re here to see ...
LI Movie Nights | Movie Screen Rental Long Island