Long Island offers a wealth of outdoor activities during the summer. From stunning beaches to world-class golf courses, picturesque neighborhoods, children's activities and more, here are some places to go for summer fun on Long Island.
1. Long Island Beaches
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From the powder-fine, white sands of Long Beach to the pounding surf of Montauk, Long Island has a variety of beautiful beaches on its north and south shores. It's no surprise that Stephen Leatherman, a.k.a. "Dr. Beach" has selected several Long Island beaches, year after year, for his annual list of America's Top 10 Beaches. Read more...
2. FREE Summer Concerts on Long Island
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Throughout Long Island, there are summer concerts and many are for free. So take your pick of the following, bring blankets or chairs and sit back and listen to music ranging from classical to classic rock and everything in between.
3. Gardens on Long Island
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Enjoy the sights and scents of lush greenery and colorful flowers blossoming in public gardens on Long Island. Whether on the grounds of former Gold Coast mansions or set across acres of carefully planted arboretums, Long Island gardens will give you leisure time in the sun. Read more at:
4. Long Island Outdoor Dining
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When the sun is shining during the day and even the nights are pleasantly warm, you can enjoy your meals at many restaurants with outdoor dining, facing the ocean, a bay, pond or picturesque street. Read more about Long Island Outdoor Dining...
5. Take A Walking Tour of Long Island's Neighborhoods
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From Oyster Bay, once home to Teddy Roosevelt's "Summer White House," to Lloyd Neck where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie once rented a luxurious estate, Long Island's neighborhoods offer great scenery and attractions. Read about walking and driving tours at:
6. Long Island Public Golf Courses
With its gently rolling hills and sprawling, flat landscapes, Long Island is a great place to play golf. From the legendary Black Course at Bethpage State Park --- several times home to the U.S. Open--- to numerous courses in Nassau and Suffolk, read more about Long Island Public Golf Courses...7. Long Island Weddings
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8. Museums on Long Island
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There's always lots of indoor and outdoor fun at the Long Island Children's Museum and Atlantis Marine World features live animal shows in its outdoor arena.
9. The Belmont Stakes
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The Belmont Stakes is a 1 1/2-mile thoroughbred horse race held annually each June at Belmont Park Race Track in Elmont, Nassau County, NY. This popular event always draws an enthusiastic crowd, with a record attendance of over 120,000 in 2004. This legendary race is the third leg of the famous "Triple Crown," consisting of the Kentucky Derby, the Preakness and finally, the Belmont Stakes....Read more about the Belmont Stakes...
10. Long Island Cruises
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Discovery Wetlands Cruises starting at Stony Brook Harbor, will take you through the scenic wetlands to see birds and marine life as well as beautiful scenery. Read more about Discovery Wetland Cruises...
Or take a tour through the Peconic River with Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat Cruises, leaving from Atlantis Marine World.
