You'll find plenty of Long Island attractions close by, like sports and entertainment facilities, shopping, local colleges and universities, and recreational parks. For the business traveler, you'll find major corporations, colleges and universities within reach.
ATTRACTIONs-
• UNITED STATES MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY, GREAT NECK Steamboat Road. Situated on 80 acres of the former Walter P. Chrysler estate. The Academy educates officers for the American Merchant Marine and U.S. Naval Reserve. Features American Merchant Marine Museum. Grounds open year round except July, Daily 9am - 5pm - Museum open Sat. - Sun. 1pm - 4: 30pm, Tues. , Wed. 11 am - 3pm (closed during July). Reviews May, June, September, October most Saturdays. Closed legal holidays. (516-773-5000)
• COLD SPRING HARBOR FISH HATCHERY & AQUARIUM, COLD SPRING HARBOR Nassau/Suffolk border at Rtes. 25A & 108. Environmental education center and demonstration hatchery. Open daily year round, 10am - 5pm.
• CEDARMERE, ROSLYN Bryant Avenue, Former home of William Cullen Bryant, renowned poet and editor of the New York evening Post for over fifty years. A gothic mill and beautiful garden are located on the grounds. Open May through October. (516-571-8130)
• ROSLYN CLOCK TOWER, ROSLYN N. Main Street. Prominent stone tower built in 1895, and given to the community by the children of Ellen Ward as a memorial.
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MUSEUMS-
• NASSAU COUNTY MUSEUM OF ART, ROSLYN Northern Blvd., Roslyn Harbor. Any season is the perfect time to discover the magical mix of art and nature at the Nassau County Museum of Art! Located in a historic mansion in the heart of Long Island's Gold Coast, the Museum presents continually changing world-class exhibitions, showcasing the works of Botticelli, Monet, Lichtenstein and other major luminaries. Also visit the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum featuring 26 miniature rooms. Explore 145 acres of rolling hills, formal gardens and picturesque meadows, studded with over 30 pieces of sculpture - one of the largest outdoor sculpture collections on the east coast. A Landmark of Regional Pride located at One Museum Drive. Open year-round, Tuesday through Sunday, 11A.M. – 5P.M. Roslyn Harbor, NY 11576 Free Parking, Tours Available. Phone: (516) 484-9338
• COLD SPRING HARBOR WHALING MUSEUM, COLD SPRING HARBOR Main St., Rte. 25A. Fully equipped 19th c. whaleboat, family activity room, whaling implements, paintings, scrimshaw, ship-models. Permanent exhibits on Long Island's whaling industry "Mark Well the Whale" and "The Wonder of Whales". Open: Tues. - Sun. year-round, 11am - 5pm. Closed Jan. 1, Thanksgiving, Dec. 25. Adults $2, Children $1.50, Seniors $1.50. Open 7 days, Memorial Day thru Labor Day (516-367-3418)
• GARVIES POINT MUSEUM AND PRESERVE, GLEN COVE Barry Drive. The museum exhibits deal mainly with prehistoric Indian culture, the science of archaeology and the area's geologic past. The preserve is 62 acres of sediments, woodland thickets and meadows. (516-571-8010)
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PARKs-
• SANDS POINT PRESERVE, PORT WASHINGTON 95 Middleneck Road. This early 1900 grand estate is 216 acres, on L.I. Sound, boasts two castles, six hiking trails, changing natural history exhibits and Wedgwood collection. Open year round, 10am 5pm. On site is Falaise, the former home of Harry Guggenheim, noted for its Medieval and Renaissance period architecture, art and furnishings. open May - Oct., Tues. - Sun. (516-571-7900)
• PLANTING FIELDS ARBORETUM STATE PARK, OYSTER BAY Planting Fields Rd. More than 400 acres of gardens, rolling lawns and woodlands surround this state park. Visit Coe Hall, (a Tudor-Revival mansion), the Hay Barn, Greenhouses, Gardens and Conifer Trail. Open daily. (516922-9201) Coe Hall tours, Apr. - Oct. (516-922-9210)
• OLD WESTBURY GARDENS, OLD WESTBURY Old Westbury Road. 150 acres include the Walled Perennial Garden, the Boxwood Gardens, the formal Rose Garden, Cottage Garden and demonstration Gardens, as well as sweeping lawns, over 100 species of trees, rolling fields and wildlife. The Westbury House mansion, virtually unchanged from the time of the Phipps residence, still contains the family's collection, furnishings and fine arts. Open late April - December, Wed. - Mon., 10am - 5pm; Guided tours are available. (516-333-0048)
• THEODORE ROOSEVELT SANCTUARY, OYSTER BAY 134 Cove Rd. This Audubon sanctuary offers marked trails and nature programs featuring live animals. Open daily. (516-922-3200) Adjacent to the Sanctuary, Young's Memorial Cemetery contains the graves of President and Mrs. Theodore Roosevelt.
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PERFORMING ARTs-
• FRIENDS OF THE ARTS Located at Planting Fields, is L.I. 's leading presenter of the performing arts, and offers world-class music in a beautiful setting from July through September. Musical concerts, jazz, family activities and arts programs are presented year round. (516-922-0061).
• TILLES CENTER FOR THE PERFORMING ARTS, BROOKVILLE Rte. 25A (C.W. Post Campus in Brookville). Long Island's leading concert hall includes a 2,200-seat theater, that hosts classical and popular entertainment and a 500-seat recital hall for intimate presentations of chamber music and cabaret. Schedules performances by artists of national and international renown as well as many of Long Island’s leading arts organizations. (516-299-3100).
• WESTBURY MUSIC FAIR, WESTBURY 960 Brush Hollow Road. Enjoy the fun and excitement of live entertainment in Long Island's premiere showcase theater. Call 516-333-2101 for ticket and schedule information.
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SHOPPINg-
• AMERICANA AT MANHASSET Northern Blvd. One of the most glamorous shopping strips on the East Coast consists of major department stores and small specialty stores, including those at the Americana Shopping Center: Max Mara, The Polo Store, Gucci & Chanel at Hirschleifers, Giorgio Armani, Brooks Brothers, The Metropolitan Museum of Art Shop, Joan & David, Louis Vuitton, Emporio Armani, The Wolford Boutique, London Jewelers, St. John, Steuben, J.P. Tod's, Williams-Sonoma, Hermes at Barneys New York, The Little Doll House, Burberrys, Rizzoli Bookstore; opening this year Prada, Escada, Oilily, Mansouri Men's, Estee Lauder Spa. (516-627-6700)
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WINE TOURs-
• LONG ISLAND WINE COUNTRY, NASSAU & SUFFOLK COUNTIES World-Class Wines right next door. Guests can tour the vinyards, see the wine cellars, discover the process of fine wine making. You will find over 18 wineries on Long island to share unique tasting and learning experiences. Call the Long Island Wine Council (516) 475-5492.
