Fun Things To Do This Summer on Long Island

With summer coming up and the prices of traveling exceeding as well I figured I would give you guys good ideas of things that you can do this summer on Long Island so you don’t have to travel far. Many people assume that there isn’t a lot to do here, I know I think about that all the time but there really is a whole bunch of things that people can do here and they don’t even know it.

For people who enjoy drinking outside in the warm weather there are many places on Long Island for you to go. One good place that is re-opening soon is The Boardy Barn. Though this is in the Hampton Bays it is definitely the best spot for Sunday Funday. People all over know about this place…especially for their infamous smiley face stickers.  You definitely have to plan transportation when going to The Boardy Barn, but there are a lot of options. You can take the train, the buses, or even rent a van if you want. The line is extremely long, but I recommend going there early and once you are in you will not regret waiting on the line! Everyone is accommodated underneath a giant tent and they serve cheap beer and cheap food like hotdogs. Who doesn’t like hotdogs?! They have loud music playing and overall it is just a good atmosphere. Many people call it the “Happiest Place on Earth.” 

• Fun Fact about The Boardy Barn is that they discourage you wearing orange t-shirts!

I know that The Boardy Barn is far away for many of us and that is why I have other suggestions of fun things to do! The Nautical Mile in Freeport is always a nice time. There is a lot of good restaurants, ice cream and Italian ice shops, a few stores and markets, and great views of the bay.  It is a perfect place for dinner and a nice walk afterwards on a nice summer night.  Also on the weekends at night the restaurants play music, which causes them to get crowded, especially with the younger crowds.

If you like wine here are some vineyards located on Long Island:

• Jamesport Vineyards located in Jamesport
• Pugliese Vineyards located in Cutchogue
• Martha Clara Vineyards located in Riverhead
• Pellegrini Vineyards located in Cutchogue

If you like beer instead here are some breweries on Long Island:

• Bluepoint Brewing Company located in Patchogue
• Fire Island Beer Company located in Ocean Beach
• Port Jeff Brewing Company located in Port Jefferson