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November events
Where to go and what to do on Long Island in November.
Fabulous Wedding Locations
Long Island wedding locations for your wedding reception and/or ceremony.
Top Seafood Restaurants
Ten top seafood restaurants on Long Island
Free Long Island
You don't have to spend a lot of money to have fun on Long Island. Here are some free things to do on Long Island, NY.
top 10 attractions
Even though it's close to New York City's famed sites, Long Island can hold its own when it comes to attractions. With sugar-fine beaches, the glamourous Hamptons, famed golf courses and much more, Long Island has much to offer. Here are the top 10 attractions on Long Island.
Thrift Shops
Where to Find Thrift Shops on Long Island
Top 10 Children's Attractions
Here are the top 10 places to take your children on Long Island, New York. From a building shaped like a duck to a world-class aquarium, amusement parks, a zoo and more, there are plenty of options for entertainment for your children on Long Island.
Porto Vivo
A restaurant review of the Porto Vivo restaurant in Huntington, Suffolk County, NY. Specializing in rustic Italian cuisine, this beautifully decorated restaurant features gourmet meals created by executive Chef Steven Lecchi, formerly of NYC's Lespinasse, Italy's Bellevue Beach Hotel Milano and one-time private chef to celebrity couple Jennifer Lopez and Marc Anthony.
Skating Rinks
Long Island ice skating rinks
NYS Sex Offender Registry
A description of the NYS Sex Offender Registry, where to find it and how to be aware of sex offenders in specific neighborhoods.
LI Wine Country Weddings
If you're planning a future wedding, there's no need to rent out a pricey space in Manhattan or beyond. Choose from the many reception sites in Long Island wine country.
thanksgiving takeout
Enjoy your Thanksgiving dinner without doing all the cooking. Just order at one of these local places, invite family and friends and sit down to a delicious meal.
Tanger Outlet Center
A profile of the Tanger Outlet Center in Riverhead, Long Island, NY, with information on stores and restaurants in the mall.
Cradle of Aviation
The Cradle of Aviation Museum, Long Island, New York, is a world-class museum that chronicles the significant contribution Long Island made to the history of flight.
Besito Restaurant review
Besito Restaurant in Huntington features excellent, fresh Mexican food in an upscale, festive atmosphere.
LICM - Photo Tour
A photo tour with descriptions of some of the galleries at the Long Island Children's Museum, Garden City, Long Island, NY
Lloyd Neck
The historic Joseph Lloyd Manor House still stands on a former estate.
Cold Spring Harbor Tour
A tour of Cold Spring Harbor, including The Nature Conservancy's Uplands Farm Nature Sanctuary.
Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat
Sailing out of the dock at Atlantis Marine World in Riverhead, Long Island, NY, the Atlantis Explorer Tour Boat takes you on a one-and-a-half hour cruise through the Peconic River and into Flanders Bay. The tour boat takes passengers to a sandy beach for hands-on learning about sea creatures and the marine environment.
Rein restaurant
A review of Rein, an intimate, upscale restaurant located within the Garden City Hotel, Garden City, Long Island, NY.
city cellar
A restaurant review of City Cellar Wine Bar & Grill in Westbury, Long Island, NY offers a huge selection of wines, and a menu featuring everything from pizza and burgers to gourmet fare.
pumpkin picking
As fall approaches and a pumpkin harvest is ready on Long Island, NY, it's time to take the whole family to pick your own pumpkins. Here's a description of some of the farms that feature pumpkin picking, with many coming straight off the vine.
Atlantis Marine World
Visit Atlantis Marine World, Riverhead, Long Island, NY. One of New York's largest aquariums, Atlantis Marine World is open year-round and features over 80 exhibits, including Touch Tanks where visitors can get up close and personal with living sea creatures, a swim-with-the-sharks program, sleepovers, sea lion shows and more.
carriage house
A restaurant review of the Babylon Carriage House in Babylon Village, Nassau County, NY. Specializing in seafood and steaks, this gourmet restaurant appeals to the hip South Shore crowd.
Northport Profile
Profile of Northport, Long Island, NY, including history, where to eat and shop, local attractions and events.
Port Washington - Walking Tour
Take a walk on the lovely waterfront in Port Washington, Long Island, NY, where you'll enjoy expansive views of Manhasset Bay.
Oyster Bay, Long Island
A photo tour of Oyster Bay, Long Island, former home of 26th U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt. The photo tour includes historic buildings like the Raynham Hall Museum and more.
Long Island Beaches
Long Island boasts miles of beautiful beaches. Learn about some of them, including Main Beach, Coopers Beach, Jones Beach and more.
Limani
A restaurant review of Limani Restaurant in Roslyn, Nassau County, NY. Specializing in Mediterranean seafood, this upscale restaurant is housed in an opulent setting.
LI Golf Courses
With its gently rolling hills and sprawling, flat landscapes, Long Island is a great place to play golf. There are many private and public courses throughout the Island. Here is a sampling of ten public golf courses on Long Island.
NCMA Outdoor Sculpture Garden
The Nassau County Museum of Art features outdoor sculptures in addition to its indoor art exhibits. Take this photo tour of the grounds and read about some of the excellent sculptures on view.
Back Room Trattoria
A restaurant review of the Back Room Trattoria in Lake Success, Nassau County, NY. This restaurant in the Lake Success Center offers surprisingly good food and a pleasant atmosphere.
Whole Foods Market
Whole Foods Market in Manhasset is a health food supermarket that features organic as well as non-organic fresh fruits and vegetables, frozen foods, a healthy deli and much more.
Sea Cliff Profile
Learn all about Sea Cliff, Long Island, including its history, where to eat and shop, attractions and annual events.
Mumon
A restaurant review of Mumon in Garden City, Nassau County, NY. Specializing in Japanese food with a modern twist.
Apple Store, Manhasset
The Apple Store, Manhasset opened in October 2009. Learn more about this store.
October events
Where to go and what to do on Long Island in October 2009.
museum sleepovers
Spend your own night at a museum without going into the city. Here are several Long Island museum that offer sleepovers for families and Scout troops.
Cakes on Long Island
Need a cake for your wedding, birthday party or other festive occasion? Here are some places where you can buy cakes on Long Island.
Prime
A restaurant review of Prime, a restaurant in Huntington, Suffolk County, NY. An upscale restaurant with spectacular waterfront views, Prime features indoor and outdoor dining.
Book Revue - Book Store
With 17,500 square feet of space, Book Revue in Huntington, NY sells books for all ages. Their celebrity author signings through the years have included Yogi Berra, Alyssa Milano, Ray Bradbury, Caroline Kennedy and many more.
garvies point
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve on Long Island has exhibits relating to Long Island's geology and archaeology. Native American artifacts and interactive exhibits help visitors to learn about the natural history of Long Island, NY.
American Guitar Museum
Learn about the surprising musical treasures in the American Guitar Museum in New Hyde Park.
Long Beach, NY - walking tour
Long Beach, NY offers 3.5 miles of powder-fine sand and a boardwalk that stretches over two miles. Learn about this wonderful beach through photos and text.
wetlands cruises
Learn about wetlands cruises aboard the Discovery. Board the 35-passenger pontoon boat for a 1 1/2 hour cruise that takes you through Stony Brook Harbor to the wetlands at West Meadow Creek, with ongoing commentary by a naturalist to point out birds and marine creatures.
Halloween
There are lots of places to go and things to do for a chilling, thrilling Halloween on Long Island. Even though Halloween only falls on one day, you can celebrate at other times this month with lots of fun festivals and other Halloween-inspired events. Here are some of the spooky things to do before and on Halloween.
Jolly Fisherman review
A restaurant review of The Jolly Fisherman & Steak House in Roslyn, Nassau County, NY. Specializing in seafood and steaks, this upscale restaurant offers views of Roslyn Pond.
Louie's restaurant
A restaurant review of Louie's Oyster Bar & Grille in Port Washington, Nassau County, NY. Specializing in seafood and steaks, This Long Island legend restaurant appeals to families as well as singles.
Mill Pond House restaurant
A restaurant review of The Mill Pond House in Centerport, Suffolk, NY. Specializing in seafood, this elegant restaurant comes with a lovely view.
Affordable LI Wines
A description of some of the best, affordable Long Island wines. Learn about these great wines made on the North Fork or South Fork of Long Island, New York.
Long Island, NY - GuideReviews
An index of GuideReviews for the Long Island, NY guide site.
Gardens on Long Island
Long Island features a number of beautiful gardens. Whether on the grounds of former Gold Coast mansions or set across acres of carefully planted arbors, you and your friends or family can relax and stroll as you admire nature’s colorful creations. Here’s a sampling of gardens on Long Island.
labor Day
Where to go and what to do on Long Island for the Labor Day Weekend 2009.
Tellers
A review of Tellers, an upscale, elegant steakhouse in Islip, Long Island, NY, with an extraordinary wine list of over 8,000 bottles. Tellers also features seafood and American cuisine, an expansive bar and more.
Fourth of July
Celebrate the Fourth of July 2009 on Long Island by watching fireworks displays, historic reenactments and more.
SerendipiTea - A tea boutique
A profile of SerendipiTea, a boutique selling fine artisanal teas, including over 200 varieties of loose leaf teas and tisanes and their own unique blends.
Steinway Piano Gallery
Since March 2009, Long Island, NY has had its own Steinway & Sons Piano Gallery in Melville.
California Pizza Kitchen
A restaurant review of California Pizza Kitchen, a nationwide chain with several locations on Long Island, NY.
Port Washington Farmers Market
At the Port Washington Organic Farmers Market on Long Island, NY, you can buy local honey, propolis, organic soaps, beeswax candles and more.
June 2009 Events
June is a great time to go outdoors on Long Island and stroll through parks, listen to concerts and enjoy outdoor eateries. Here's a calendar of events with a sampling of things to do and place to visit on Long Island.
Greener Country
Greener Country offers environmentally friendly products at their Jericho, Long Island, NY-based store. From solar products to green cleaners and sustainable paints and more, Greener Country caters to the needs of environmentally responsible consumers.
St. Patrick's Day
St. Patricks Day Events on Long Island 2009 Where to Go and What to Do on St. Patricks Day on Long Island, New York in 2009.
Hurricane Alley
A review of Hurricane Alley, a restaurant offering indoor and outdoor casual dining at the Montauk Yacht Club in Montauk, Long Island, New York.
Toastmasters
Learn to get over your fear of public speaking and to improve your speaking skills.
NY Prescription Saver
Learn about the New York Prescription Saver, a pharmacy discount card to lower the cost of prescriptions for qualifying New Yorkers.
May Events
The May 2009 Calendar of Events for Long Island. What's there to see and do on Long Island in May 2009?
Madras Woodlands
Madras Woodlands, a restaurant in New Hyde Park, Long Island, NY, offers authentic Indian cuisine which is both vegetarian and kosher.
Long Island Airports
Airports In & Around Long Island
July Events
Where to go and what to do on Long Island in July 2009.
Preparing for hurricanes
Learn how to prepare for hurricanes and coastal storms on Long Island, N.Y.
Long Island, NY - Articles
An index of articles for the Long Island, NY guide site.
January Events
Here's a list of Long Island events in January 2009. Find out where to go and what to see.
Black History Month
Long Island events for Black History Month 2009
Valentine's Day on Long Island
Where to go on Valentine's Day on Long Island.
Filing Your Taxes
How to file your tax returns if you live on Long Island.
August events
Where to go and what to do on Long Island in August 2009.
September events
Where to go and what to do on Long Island in September 2009.
Long Island, NY - Profiles
An index of Profiles for the Long Island, NY guide site.
golf
With its gently rolling hills and sprawling, flat landscapes, Long Island is a great place to play golf. There are many private and public courses throughout the Island. Here is a sampling of ten public golf courses on Long Island.
Easter Events for the Family
Family Events for Easter on Long Island. What's there to see and do for the whole family on Long Island for Easter 2009?
outdoordining
In season, Long Island offers a number of excellent restaurants with outdoor dining. Here's a sampling of restaurants that offer indoor as well as outdoor seating.
Register Cars on Long Island
How to register cars or other vehicles on Long Island. This is especially for new residents of Long Island.
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