Location: Roslyn
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Roslyn (/ˈrɒzlɪn/ ROZ-lin) is a village in Nassau County, New York, on the North Shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 Census, the village population was 2,770. Initially Roslyn was settled in the year 1633. Roslyn was once called Hempstead Harbor, but its name changed to Roslyn on September 7, 1844 due to postal confusion regarding all the other "Hempsteads" scattered about Long Island.
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1. Old Westbury Gardens
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 375 reviews
Old Westbury Gardens, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is the former country estate of John S. Phipps and his wife Margarita Grace Phipps. Opened to the public in 1959 with the mission of preserving a part of Long Island’s heritage, Old Westbury Gardens is an extraordinary example of a gracious era. Built in 1906 by the English designer George A. Crawley, Westbury House is a magnificent country house reflecting English architecture of the late 1600s and early 1700s The house is furnished with fine English antiques and decorative arts and remains virtually intact from the more than 50 years of the family’s residence. The estate includes over 70 acres of landscaped formal and informal gardens. An additional 160 acres of fields and woodlands surround the estate.
Reviewed By P B - New York City, New York
No matter what time of year you visit this historic home and gardens, it leaves an impression. During this holiday season, the home is decorated with beautiful vintage decorations. There is an area to take pictures with Santa, as well as, a place to have refreshments. While walking through the home you could hear a pianist playing in the background. The snow covered grounds add to the setting.
2. Nassau County Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 114 reviews
Reviewed By bb_mccaw - New York City
This museum is in the mansion of a former Long Island Gold Coast estatea and across the surrounding grounds. It changes exhibits several times a year, and features significant artwork in almost any media of important artists of the 19th, 20th, and 21st centuries. It is always worth a visit, and the caliber of the work rivals the major museums in Manhattan, albeit on a smaller scale!
3. Sands Point Preserve
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4.5 based on 130 reviews
Reviewed By Ezra B - New York City, New York
The Sands Point Preserve is a very nice nature park with trails, cliffs, beaches and great views. This is a place to free your mind from the hustle of city life and embrace the beauty of mother nature. The first iconic structure upon your visit is the Castle Gould, which was made from Onondaga Limestone that contains thousands of fossils.
I saw up to eight trails, although the map says six trails. I would recommend walking or taking a rugged bike with athletic gear. The trails are well organized, clean and well posted. There are private residences to the east, and the Hempstead House to the north west, which was holding a beautiful wedding on the day and time we visited. The park allows parking, camping and places in the woods to meditate, as we saw one gentleman doing.
Visited 10/7/17
4. Cradle of Aviation Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 364 reviews
Reviewed By SlowPoke59 - Apex, North Carolina
We went there for a family outing today and we were surprised to find this wonderful gem. Although this museum appear small at first, it is not, There is a lot to see, aircraft exhibits, space exhibits,interactive exhibits, multiple floors of exhibits, a Fireman's Museum and a cafe. Today we visited the space exhibits. They have thing such as real LEM Moon Lander. space suits, rockets and much more. We also visited the airplane hanger where they a a A-6F Airplane, F-14 Tom Cat Airplane and a A-10 Warthog Airplane. There is so much to see that it will take you multiple days to explore it. There are multiple floors and a skywalk where you can see the exhibits from above the main floor. This is great place for children. There is a lot to see and learn. We will be returning.
5. Eisenhower Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 134 reviews
Reviewed By Dalefarkas - Plantation, Florida
Eisenhower Park is very diverse in its offerings.
• Beautiful public golf courses (3 courses).
• Baseball fields
• Basketball courts
• Tennis courts
• Golf driving range
• Miniature golf
• Families can enjoy picnic areas
• Playgrounds for children
• An Aquatic Center
• Walking Paths - The park is beautiful to walk around, with a lovely lake.
• They have a meaningful 9/11 monument.
Eisenhower a great place to spend a day.
6. NYCB Theatre at Westbury
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 211 reviews
Reviewed By blackbear59 - New York City
We went to see Colors of Christmas. The show was very entertaining. The seats were great and the sound system was very good. We purchased the VIP package which offers a lounge area . The loung was a nice place to have a conversation prior to the show but the food is nothing spectacular. We enjoyed the VIP parking which provided a short walk to the venue. On this night entering and exiting was not an issue because the show was not that crowded. On the more crowded nightsthat I have been here , it does require a little patience and you should exit out within 15 minutes. Westbury is a very nice place to see a show.
7. Still Partners
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
An old classic bar, revamped and serving up gastropub fare. 12 Beers on tap. Music on most Mondays, Thursdays, Fridays & Saturdays.
Reviewed By Tennisbag - Old Brookville, N.Y.
Stopped here for lunch after reading a review on the best burgers on Long Island. Burger was very good. good grade of beef tasty and prepared exactly the way I like it. Served with french fries which were crispy and not soggy like in other places. Would definitely go back for the burger. Not much atmosphere in the place rather dark and like an old bar.
8. Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 44 reviews
Reviewed By PAM_from_LINY - NY NY
We drove over 2 hours to come to Tilles Center for the Johnny Mathis concert. Because we had read about traffic snarl ups, we arrived. The parking attendants directing traffic, pointed and waved lit directionals this way and that, which confused many drivers. Once we found parking, we walked to the hall in the snow. Although the forecast called for about 6 inches, the walkways had not been salted or shoveled and the majority of the concert goers were older people. As we approached the front entrance, there was an imposing man calling out, "Females to the left, men to the right". I said to a woman next to me, "he's kidding, right?" She said she thought he was too but he told her to separate from her husband to go to the "females only" entrance. "I feel like this is a World War 2 movie," she said. I had been thinking the same thing but did not want to say that. One person asked the large man why he had to separate from his wife and the large man exclaimed, "Those are my orders, if you don't like it, sue me." Once inside the lobby, the men had metal detectors swept over them and the "females" had bags inspected. The steps going downstairs were slippery, a few seniors said they had slipped. Once inside the theatre the concert was thoroughly enjoyable, Johnny Mathis was wonderful. After the show, the "staff" told us we could not exit through doors marked as exits. There was a log jam of people exiting by climbing the stairs from the lobby. One person exited through doors a staffer told us not to go through. We discovered the exit lead directly to the parking lot, with fewer steps. There seem to be two exits out of the parking lot but most of the cars were directed to one. We went the opposite direction and got out fairly quickly. We have been to events at larger venues, Barclays Center comes to mind, and the staff is far more organized and polite at crowd control.
9. Clark Botanic Garden
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By YankeeJeff - East Meadow, New York
We lived a short walk from the garden for close to 25 years and we would bring our kids there for the Spooky Walk during the Halloween season at night; but Clark Garden is much more than that. Not nearly as big as the Planting Fields Arboretum, this is a fine alternative when you want to spend less time traveling and just a few hours taking it easy. Lovely gardens with many spots to sit and take it all in. A convenient parking lot is also a plus, less walking and traveling, what more could you want.
10. Can You Escape LI
Overall Ratings
5 based on 226 reviews
You and your team get locked in a fully themed room. The clock starts as soon as you enter. You have 60 heart pounding minutes to solve the puzzles, find the clues, and get out. You need to think outside of the box and think fast. Can You Escape? Many will try, few will succeed.
Reviewed By Tracy P
Karli was amazing as a game master. Staff was super friendly and encouraging as usual. Second time going and I can't say enough good things about this establishment. It is a MUST if you are in the area!
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