Exploring Nearby
Food scene
Best pizza in town and right next to a park. We call the park "Pizza Park" for this reason.
Rubino Pizza Restaurant & Caterers
56 Echo AveBest pizza in town and right next to a park. We call the park "Pizza Park" for this reason.
Local favorite- lines around the block year-round. You must try their homemade ice cream!
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McNulty's Ice Cream Parlor
153 N Country RdLocal favorite- lines around the block year-round. You must try their homemade ice cream!
Hot spot for discounted appetizer menu and drinks during two happy hours (one early, one late). Try the Chocolatini!
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Spiro's
4 Patchogue DrHot spot for discounted appetizer menu and drinks during two happy hours (one early, one late). Try the Chocolatini!
Ask for the "Hartlin Burger" it's a burger on an english muffin with fried onions on top. Delicious and you can order it to go and get it home still hot (this place is 3 minutes from the house).
Hartlin Inn
30 New York AvenueAsk for the "Hartlin Burger" it's a burger on an english muffin with fried onions on top. Delicious and you can order it to go and get it home still hot (this place is 3 minutes from the house).
City/town information
Awesome place to stroll along the docks and check out the ferry that runs between Long Island and Connecticut. Lots of shopping, eateries, and things to do for kids (Turtle park and Rocketship park are favorites).
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Port Jefferson
Awesome place to stroll along the docks and check out the ferry that runs between Long Island and Connecticut. Lots of shopping, eateries, and things to do for kids (Turtle park and Rocketship park are favorites).
A North Fork gem- visit this harbor town and explore historic sites, eat at Claudio's famous clam bar, have a cup of coffee at Aldo's, and shop the unique main street stores and antiques spots. There's even a carousel in the middle of town for the kids.
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Greenport
A North Fork gem- visit this harbor town and explore historic sites, eat at Claudio's famous clam bar, have a cup of coffee at Aldo's, and shop the unique main street stores and antiques spots. There's even a carousel in the middle of town for the kids.
Sightseeing
A short drive away and a beautiful place to hike (kid-friendly).
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Reserva Natural de Avalon
Harbor RoadA short drive away and a beautiful place to hike (kid-friendly).
Close by and easy to get to. This vineyard has live music on the weekends, art shows, and a huge picnic/ play area outside.
Martha Clara Vineyards
6025 Sound AveClose by and easy to get to. This vineyard has live music on the weekends, art shows, and a huge picnic/ play area outside.
Relaxing Spots
A very short drive, this is a beautiful North Shore (read: rocky) beach that has a great concession area and a nature trail that is family-friendly.
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Playa Cedar
244 Harbor Beach RdA very short drive, this is a beautiful North Shore (read: rocky) beach that has a great concession area and a nature trail that is family-friendly.
Activities
This is a little-known gem on the island. Rent Kayaks or Canoes and enjoy the Peconic River. Great bird-watching and a fun family trip. It's also next door to the Long Island Aquarium, another great place to visit.
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Long Island Canoe Kayak Rentals
469 E Main StThis is a little-known gem on the island. Rent Kayaks or Canoes and enjoy the Peconic River. Great bird-watching and a fun family trip. It's also next door to the Long Island Aquarium, another great place to visit.
Great aquarium that offers shows, a butterfly room, and more. A good day trip for the whole fam.
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Acuario de Long Island
431 E Main StGreat aquarium that offers shows, a butterfly room, and more. A good day trip for the whole fam.
STEM fun center for kids! Open play with all kinds of activities for hands-on, brain-building fun. This is one of our favorite spots.
Long Island Explorium
101 E BroadwaySTEM fun center for kids! Open play with all kinds of activities for hands-on, brain-building fun. This is one of our favorite spots.
The best for pumpkin picking, sunflowers, and all around LI Family farm vibe. They have a park area for kids that is made up of different huge vehicles (wooden) for them to climb on.
Fox Hollow Farms
2287 Sound AveThe best for pumpkin picking, sunflowers, and all around LI Family farm vibe. They have a park area for kids that is made up of different huge vehicles (wooden) for them to climb on.
Neighborhoods
A great spot to visit on famous Fire Island. Take the ferry from Patchogue and in a 30 minute ride, you're on a beautiful day trip to a walking only, sandy beach heaven.
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Davis Park
A great spot to visit on famous Fire Island. Take the ferry from Patchogue and in a 30 minute ride, you're on a beautiful day trip to a walking only, sandy beach heaven.