Summer is finally here, the season we have all been waiting for. If you're from Long Island, you know just how great our summers are. Beaches, pools, restaurants, the city. We truly have it all. Many people don't know all that Long Island has to offer during the summer. Here is a short list of some things you can't miss out on.
1. Spend a night under the starts camping on Long Island.
Many people are unaware that you can camp here, however there are many places out east where you can camp outside. This is great for a weekend getaway.
2. Get some food, drinks and rent a boat with your friends!
This is a great thing to spend a day doing. You can fish, swim or just relax in the sun.
3. Learn to surf.
Surfing lessons are offered in Long Beach, Lido Beach and Atlantic Beach.
4. Go zip lining at Adventure Park.
Adventure Park is outdoors that has 8 different rope courses through the trees.
5) Eat at the Nautical Mile.
The Nautical Mile is a picturesque waterfront main street running along the Woodcraft Canal in Freeport. It has waterside dining and an active nightlife which draws tourists from all over.
6) Rent a vacation home in the Hamptons.
Many homes are available for rent in the Hamptons and apps like Air BNB make it very easy to find one. You could grab your friends to join in on the eating, shopping and drinking all weekend.
7) Go fishing on a charter boat.
There are several commercial charter boat companies which provide an opportunity to fish for fluke, flounder, bluefish, blackfish, striped bass cod, marlines and sharks.
8) Catch a free concert.
There are many venues throughout Nassau and Suffolk which provide free concerts of all genres, both indoor and outdoor stages. All you need is a blanket or a chair. You could also camp out in the parking lot of Jones Beach and listen to the performances at Jones Beach Nikon Theater.
9) On a nice day, one of the many Long Island Gardens is a great place to be.
They are great places to visit and immerse yourself in the beauty of nature. You can visit the Old Westbury Gardens or even the Hofstra Arboretum in Hempstead.
10) Have a kite flying contest.
Kite flying is a popular pastime among people of old ages. Kites can easily be found at many sporting goods stores and range in price. Some places to fly a kite are the Belmont Lake and the Bethpage State Park.
