Vacation rentals in Suffolk County

One must take time to sample these fabulous restaurants with unique decor. The Halyard has a nautical themed interior, seaside view and outdoor deck where you can enjoy local beer and wine selections paired with biodynamic salads and grilled fish. Northfork Table’s Michelin starred owner boasts a country house styled decor, plant-based dishes and seafood selections delicately prepared in awesome herbal combinations.La Fin’s is the Southern French connection coupled with fresh farm and sea selections prepared expertly to delight the palate. Claudio’s on Main has been in the family for 150 years and they do Italian right! Dubrovnik New Rochelle offers Croatian cuisine you’ll love. There are breweries and vineyards to explore. So many unique flavor combinations to entice the foodie in you!

Be sure to do the Long Island Heritage Trail starting at Raynham Hall in Oyster Bay to the 1697 Sagtikos Manor at Bay Shore. You’ll enjoy learning more details of the Revolutionary war from the Three Village Historical Society in Setauket, especially General Washington’s ‘Spy Ring’ and other juicy stories. Ward and Glynnes, first opened in 1923, boasted Vaudeville, Burlesque and Broadway shows. It changed to Patchogue and survived fires and recessions but is now the largest theater in Suffolk with over 1000 seats featuring live performances.

Long Island is brimming with historical nuggets. Visit the famous “Gold Coast” boasting eight extravagant mansions from the swinging 20s. Each features iconic architecture, rich art exhibits and awesome gardens. You can imagine the lavish lifestyle of the times, as depicted in the Great Gatsby novel, whose setting was likely Oheka Castle in Huntington. Since Long Island was considered the birthplace of aviation, fascinating artifacts are archived at the American Airpower Museum from the 1930s. More recently, the blockbuster “Jaws” was inspired by Mundus’s Great White shark catch in 1964 weighing 4,500 pounds! And that’s just the tip of the iceberg.

Are you a fan of white sandy beaches? Surprisingly, Long Island has many exceptional beaches along its coast. Ditch Plains is a favorite among naturalists for its great surfing, swimming, and biking. The Shadmoor Cliff Walk next door is an exhilarating hiking experience ending with Montauk’s famous Lighthouse Museum featuring its own fascinating history. Be sure to visit Stoney Brook Harbor for water activities, historical adventures, and great food. There are several inland parks to explore too. There is so much to do on Long Island.

The Railroad Museum of Long Island was established at Greenport’s freight house in 1892. It’s the train lover’s dream museum showcasing a bountiful historical account of the railroad’s importance to New York and sincere community support for 911 victims. Have fun interacting with Lionel scale model trains on two tracks with all their accessories and more.

Your whole family can have a blast with refreshments on the house! RPM raceway offers an all-electric indoor go-kart racing track for adrenaline seekers. There are 3-levels to choose from with safety training before you hit the track. Virtual reality and favorite video games add to the excitement.

Unique flying opportunities await you in Suffolk. Fly over beaches and historical landmarks on a guided tour. Adrenaline seekers can skydive and glide in a magnificent parachute. Bayport Aerodrome Society features a history of aviation and antique planes to marvel over at the Aerodrome airport, with its one-of-a-kind grass runway.

Long Island Aquarium is overflowing with fascinating exhibits you’ll need a full day to explore with your kids. Check out the JAWsome adventures Shark Dive where you’ll visit the Atlantis underwater shark exhibit or Pirate Snorkel with your favorite reef fish in their coral. Penguin Encounter is for playing with cute penguins and more.

At Long Island Canoe and Kayak Rentals book a guided tour or go solo down this beautiful scenic river. You will encounter indigenous marine life and beautiful birds that live in the marshland along the river. This is an inspirational and relaxing way to get exercise and fresh air.