Nassau County Museum of Art
Stroll the formal gardens or view the works of
internationally-acclaimed artists, including masterpieces by
Edouard Vuillard, Pierre Bonnard, Roy Lichtenstein, Larry
Rivers, Robert Rauschenberg, Auguste Rodin and Georges
Braque. Exhibit on fashion pioneer Iris Apfel through
September 7th. For more information, call 516 484-9337
or visit nassaumuseum.com.
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Sagamore Hill
Theodore Roosevelt not only slept here; he lived here from 1885
until his death in 1919. America’s first environmentally-responsible
President established the summer White House in Oyster Bay
where Sagamore Hill is now a National Historic Site. Visit the
home, stroll the nature trail and enjoy the fields, salt marshes
and woodlands that gave Teddy a lifetime of pleasure. For more
information, call 516 922-4788 or visit nps.gov.
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Museum Row
A one-stop destination for some of the region’s finest museums,
Museum Row is home to the Long Island Children’s Museum, the
Nassau County Firefighters Museum and the Cradle of Aviation
Museum. Bring the whole family to experience new and exciting exhibits
and events all year long. For more information, visit nassaucountyny.gov.
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Old Bethpage Village Restoration
Step back in time and experience life in a mid-19th-century American village.
The 209-acre village includes Civil War-era homes, organic fams and businesses. Pack the
whole family into the minivan for big screen Drive-In movies, Tuesday evenings in July and
August. And don’t miss the 166th Annual Long Island Fair, a recreation of a 19th-century county
fair, September 25-28. For information, call 516 572-0200 or visit nassaucountyny.gov.
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Eisenhower Park
Tee off on one of Eisenhower’s three 18-hole golf courses, including the
storied Red Course, home of the 2008 Commerce Bank Tour, and the
championship-level White Course, designed by Robert Trent Jones. Swim
at the Nassau County Aquatic Center, one of the finest indoor swimming
facilities in the country. Enjoy the many free concerts and movies under the
stars at the Lakeside Theater. For more information and for a full calendar
of events, call 516 572-0200 or visit nassaucountyny.gov.
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Bethpage State Park
Best known for its five world-class golf courses, including the renowned Black
Course – the site of the U.S. Open Championship in 2002 – Bethpage will
again host the U.S. Open in 2009. Bring the whole family to enjoy the park’s
picnic facilities, playing fields, tennis courts, bridle paths, hiking and biking trails
For more information, call 516 249-0701 or visit nysparks.state.ny.us.
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The Capital One Bank Theatre at Westbury
Opened in 1956 as The Westbury Music Fair. Renovated in ‘06. Hosts some 125
live music, comedy and family concert events annually in an intimate in-the-rou
setting. Summer line-up includes Patti LaBelle, Ringo Starr, Michael McDona
Gladys Knight, Johnny Mathis, Kenny Rogers, Vince Gill and The Beach Boys.
For more information, call 516 334-0800 or visit livenation.com.
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The Nautical Mile in Freeport
Nautical charm and street-fair revelry abound on this gorgeous stretch of
shore. Rub elbows with commercial fishermen as you take in the sights
and sounds of one of Long Island’s oldest maritime communities. Enjoy a
fishing trip on one of many charter boats, shop the boutiques and be sure
to dine at one of the many lively waterside restaurants. For more
information, visit freeportny.com.
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Jones Beach
One of the world’s most beautiful and famous beaches and home to spectacular
concerts at the Nokia Amphitheater. This summer’s line-up includes
Linkin Park, John Mayer, Sheryl Crow, The Police, Stone Temple Pilots,
The Allman Brothers and Journey. Surfers head to parking lot West End 2
nearby Long Beach for more great waves. For more information, call
516 221-1000 or 516 785-1600 or visit jonesbeach.com.
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Nickerson Beach
To avoid the crowds at Jones Beach and Long Beach, soak in
the sun on this beautiful white-sand ocean beach. There’s
something for everyone at the Fun Zone, with new basketball
courts and baseball field, tennis courts, playground, skate park,
swimming pools, kiddie pools, barbecue facilities and a dog
run. For more information, call 516 571-7700 or visit
nassaucountyny.gov.
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Belmont Park
Spend a day at the races at the home of the historic
Belmont Stakes. Come out early with the entire family
for Breakfast at Belmont. Enjoy a leisurely meal as the
horses go through their morning workouts, take a guided
tour through the barn, and experience a day in the life of
a Thoroughbred. For more information, call
516 488-6000 or visit nyra.com.
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Roosevelt Field
Shopping reaches new heights at New York’s largest shopping mall, built
on the site where Charles Lindbergh took off on his historic trans-Atlantic
flight. Bloomingdale’s, JCPenney, Macy’s, Nordstrom, Dick’s Sporting
Goods and 270 specialty stores from the Apple Store to Zumiez. Snack
at a food court with everything from egg rolls to falafel. Dine at one of
several premiere restaurants. For more information, call 516 742-8000
or visit rooseveltfieldmall.com.
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Americana Manhasset
Just a short trip from Manhattan’s 5th Avenue is another mecca of
shopping, the Americana, known by Long Islanders as The Miracle
Mile. You will, indeed, believe in miracles, as you visit some of the
45 stunningly beautiful boutiques, including Louis Vuitton, Tiffany
& Co., Cartier, Prada and Hermes. For more information, call
516 627-2277 or 800 818-6767 or visit americanamanhasset.com.
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Nassau Veterans Memorial Coliseum
Home to the NY Islanders hockey team and the NY Dragons arena
football team, this 18,000-plus seat arena, built on the grounds of
former Army/Air Force base Mitchel Field, also hosts concerts and
expo events. For more information, call 516 794-9303 or visit
nassaucoliseum.com.
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Gold Coast
Nassau County’s North Shore is where the Morgans, Guggenheims, Vanderbilts,
Belmonts, Harrimans and Roosevelts built their “country” homes – extraordinary
mansions, many set on Long Island Sound. Sands Point, at the tip of Port Washington,
and King’s Point, at the tip of Great Neck, were the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald’s
East Egg and West Egg in The Great Gatsby. Many of the mansions are open for public
tours. For more information, visit ligoldcoast.com.
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