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GARDEN CITY. This prestigious hotel opened in 1874 and has hosted notable families such as the Vanderbilts, Kennedys and Clintons. Guests are treated to oversized rooms, luxurious bathrobes, a fully stocked bar and turn down service with chocolate. A fitness center, indoor pool, 24-hr in-room dining, several restaurants and a business center are also available. 280 rooms.
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WATER MILL. This vineyard on the South Fork is a prime tourist attraction, thanks to its proximity to the Hamptons' main resort areas – of course, award-winning merlots, cabernets, chardonnays, and blueberry ports don't hurt the popularity either. The 50+-acre vineyard features a Normandy-style chateau, and its "tell-tail" labels (designed to honor the Long Island duck) may be found at many stores in the Hamptons. Folks who want a more intimate experience with Duck Walk may visit the estate and enjoy a guided tour, followed by a complimentary tasting.
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3. Polo Restaurant
Restaurants
45 7th St, Garden City Hotel, Garden City, NY 11530 · 516-877-9352
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GARDEN CITY. Signature restaurant of one of Long Island's more respected hotels, Polo gets high marks for its contemporary American cuisine and elegant, almost regal setting. Dark wood accents, original artwork, and silk-covered walls give the main dining room timeless elegance, and each table is smartly appointed with white linens and fresh-cut flowers. Sunday brunch at the Polo is a sophisticated affair, featuring stations for sushi, omelets, carved meats, and pastas, as well as fresh seasonal fruit, artisanal cheeses, cold salads, and pastries. Reservations are strongly encouraged.
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4. 1770 House
Hotels and Lodging
143 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937 · 631-324-1770
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EAST HAMPTON. Elegant and refined, the restaurant at 1770 House features award-winning American cuisine and elegant accommodations, both of which impress even the most discerning of guests. The distinguished inn offers individually decorated guest rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, comfortable bed, fine linens, en-suite bath, and air conditioning – some rooms, including the Carriage House, offer private entrances. Each morning, guests are treated to a complimentary Continental breakfast. Rates vary seasonally.
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WANTAGH. Considered one of Long Island's best (and most crowded) beaches, Jones Beach has been a popular day-trip destination since the 1920s. Take a stroll along the boardwalk, play miniature golf, grab some food, or just hang out on the beach and build a sandcastle with the kids – 2400 acres and 6-plus miles of shoreline offer plenty of options. Each summer, thousands of folks come to watch the beach light up during the popular Fourth of July fireworks display, widely regarded as the best of its kind on Long Island. There's also an amphitheater that hosts big-name musical acts.
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6. Kotobuki
Restaurants
86 Deer Park Ave, Babylon, NY 11702 · 631-321-8387
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BABYLON. Contrary to what you may have read in Sunday school, all is not lost in Babylon. Its saving grace, in this instance, is sushi. Inside this inventive little eatery, the chefs are not afraid to experiment. This fact becomes apparent when you glance at the menu, which features colorfully-named items like the UFO Roll and the McRoll (don't worry, fastfood naysayers, it's made with mackerel!). Seating is limited, so it's best to arrive early, especially on weekends.
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OYSTER BAY. One of the most impressive residences on the East Coast, this former home of Standard Oil heiress Mai Rogers Coe and her husband (insurance tycoon William Robertson Coe) is now a chief attraction in Nassau County. The Tudor Revival mansion has been painstakingly cared for over the years and still maintains its Roaring '20s stateliness. Rooms are decorated with a priceless collection of antiques, handcrafted wood and stone details, and original artwork. The 409-acre grounds, known as the Planting Fields, have remained intact over the years and are the only Gold Coast estate able to make such a claim. Indeed, rolling lawns, exquisite formal gardens, and greenhouses boasting spectacular seasonal displays make the Planting Fields as popular as the mansion.
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8. Oyster Festival
October 2007
Theodore Roosevelt Park, Oyster Bay, NY 11771 · 516-628-1625
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OYSTER BAY. At this large culinary festival, attendees devour seafood delicacies like oysters on the half shell, oyster stew, clam fritters, calamari, shrimp cocktail and seafood gumbo – all of it prepared by 30 different vendors. Watch the heartiest appetites vie for honors in the festival's signature the oyster eating and shucking competition, and be sure to see the L'il Miss Oyster Contest and seafood cooking competitions as well. Fair rides, craft vendors, clowns and live bands enhance the celebration.
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AMAGANSETT. Regarded as one of the Hamptons' most prestigious shopping districts (no small order, to be sure), Amagansett looks like a quintessential New England college town. A central public square is flanked on all sides by friendly little boutiques, and the village is home to a handful of superb restaurants, most of which require reservations. If you're lucky enough to land a table, don't be surprised to find yourself dining beside one of the many celebs who frequently visit Amagansett.
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10. Port Jazz
Nightlife
201 Main St, Port Jefferson, NY 11777 · 631-476-7600
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PORT JEFFERSON. Looking for a cool, groovy place to sip martinis and listen to live jazz? This Port Jefferson nightspot may be right up your alley. A bar serves as the room's focal point (as it should be) and is surrounded by a stylish interior that includes sponge-painted walls, pendant lighting, and comfortable pieces of furniture. Fridays and Saturdays feature everything from traditional jazz and blues performers to folks specializing in old school R&B and funk. Expect a fashionable, 30-something crowd.
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