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Northport is a historic maritime village in the Town of Huntington on Long Island, New York. Initially designated as Great Cow Harbour by 17th-century English colonists, the area was officially renamed Northport in 1837. In 1898, in order to localize governance Northport was incorporated as a village.
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1. John W. Engeman Theater
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 235 reviews
The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is Long Island's only year-round professional theater, casting its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. Featuring stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and The Green Room Lounge.
Reviewed By EileenO727 - Huntington, New York
It is usually said that locals don't know what is in their own backyard, e.g., New Yorkers who never have visited the Statue of Liberty, but I consider myself a lucky local to have discovered this excellent theatre and show venue right in my own backyard!
Though the theatre has been in existence for several years, only within the last four or five have I subscribed to the season's offerings.
And, boy, am I glad I did! EVERYTHING I have seen there rises to the level of anything that could be on Broadway! Actors Equity caliber entertainers come out from NYC to perform. It is a stellar cast, usually, performing in well-rehearsed and choreographed productions.
The theatre itself is a posh outpost, with a full bar in the lobby and cushy lobby seating. It has "Professional" written all over it and is polished to a fare-thee-well by the attentive and accomodating staff.
No matter what is playing there, rest assured that you will not walk away disappointed!
2. Vanderbilt Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 181 reviews
The Vanderbilt Museum is located on the 43-acre waterfront estate of William K. Vanderbilt II, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His “Eagle’s Nest” mansion is itself a museum that preserves a privileged way of life from America’s Jazz Age through the Great Depression, made possible by the family’s railroad fortune. In ocean-going yachts, Vanderbilt circumnavigated the globe in the 1920s and 1930s. He brought back thousands of marine, animal, insect and bird specimens and cultural artifacts that form a second museum of notable cultural, educational and historic value. The state-of-the-art Reichert Planetarium, with its 60-foot dome and theater, is the largest astronomical facility on Long Island. Throughout the year, the Museum offers intriguing programs for all ages, which are based on the animal habitats, large marine and natural-history collections, the mansion and Vanderbilt family history, and include extraordinary celestial shows on the planetarium dome.
Reviewed By nygrainbread - Southampton, New York
Visited this evening at the 10pm Pink Floyd Laser Light show. IT wasn't crowded. Affordable and a delightful evening out. There were many young people and adults. The place has a wonderful gift shop for the upcoming Christmas season. The process are phenomenal. The light show was good, the amount of noise was just right and the seating was perfect. A must try on this hidden little road overlooking the Long Island Sound... you can see Connecticut form here. If you are disabled they have a buggy that the security people will transport you by. Go ahead check this place out! WE LOVED it
3. Makamah Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
Reviewed By Greenpizzakid - Woodbury, New York
Makamah is an amazing nature preserve. It’s large and has tons of twists and turns through the wild that can give even the fittest runners a challenge. It’s beautiful and offers tons of photogenic opportunities. For Nature preserves on Long Island, this is definitely one to go to, on a weekend adventure
4. Gold Coast Cigar Co
Overall Ratings
5 based on 11 reviews
Gold Coast Cigar Co. is a cigar shop and lounge in East Northport, NY that specializes in cigars, humidors, lighters, and cutters. We invite you to enjoy our fine cigars and relaxing lounge that features a widescreen HD television, leather couches and armchairs.
Reviewed By Wds0248 - East Northport, New York
Gold Coast is an excellent cigar lounge with a great selection and very reasonable prices. If you're a cigar smoker you will enjoy this place.
5. Caumsett State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 160 reviews
Reviewed By coderite - syosset
Great park for a 4-mile round trip walk. Great scenery and view of the LI Sound. Many bike riders. Mostly paved trails, but a lot of off-road trails available. When we went for the walk, there were no houses to tour and all were closed to the public. Only a few restrooms; bring your water and refreshments. Trails had some benches to rest.
6. CryptIQ Inc.
Overall Ratings
5 based on 38 reviews
Part scavenger hunt, part race, part mystery game, players race against the clock to find clues, uncover hidden messages and themes, and solve riddles and logic puzzles with the goal of unlocking the room door within a frenzied 60 minutes.
Reviewed By Mark S - Long Island, New York
We visited Cryptique this past Friday, two couples and our four teenage daughters. This was our first room escape experience, and we didn’t really know what to expect. This is where Kelly Clark, the owner, stepped in and provided all of the necessary answers to get us started.
I cannot adequately express how impressed I was with how intricately planned the experience was! The amount of thought that went into Grandma’s Basement is incredible. Even though we didn’t escape, there were countless little puzzle solving victories that made us feel proud of ourselves and of our team. At the end, Kelly came in to show us how tantalizingly close we came to escaping, and afterward, we had a great time recounting all of the “woulda/coulda/shouldas” at dinner in Northport Village.
Kelly was a fabulous host, and her passion for her work is obvious. This is a “can’t miss” experience!
Cryptique, our first experience has taught us a lot, and we will be back to attempt our next escape!
7. The Paramount
Overall Ratings
4 based on 258 reviews
A venue like no other.
Reviewed By TripEnthusiast2 - East Hills, New York
I went to see Squeeze at The Paramount earlier this month. It is a smallish venue in the very cute Huntington Village. The floor "seats" are general admission, and these folks have the best view of the stage, but they're standing for the entire show. There's a bar on that level. There is also a level where you can purchase assigned seats. Further up is the Sky Bar, which is the cheapest section, without assigned seats. There are bar stools, however, and the view is still good. We had seats in the Sky Bar, and they were fine. For the next show I'm seeing at The Paramount, we've purchased seats. Really like this venue!
8. Northport Historical Society
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Housed in a former Carnegie Library built in 1914, the Society houses a museum with exhibits about the history of the charming village of Northport. The Museum Shop offers an ever-changing eclectic array of interesting and unusual oddities along with silver, China, jewelry, linens, ephemera, and books. It also offer a selection of new books, photographic prints, and signature merchandise.
Reviewed By newyorknatives - New York City, New York
The museum features a large collection of WWII memorabilia(uniforms,weapons,etc.) There is a museum consignment shop in the building which sells antiques and collectibles.,all of excellent quality and condition.Prices are very reasonable,volunteers are always cordial and eager to help.
9. Gold Coast Cigar Co. II
Overall Ratings
5 based on 1 reviews
Gold Coast Cigar Co. blends cigars and the joy of relaxation together every time you visit. Our Northport shop provides the comfort of sitting & smoking on our benches outside while enjoying the peaceful surroundings of Main Street. We accommodate all cigar needs. Whether you’re looking for certain cigars, cigar accessories, or a welcoming environment while you smoke, Gold Coast has it all.
Reviewed By jaysias2011 - Fort Salonga, New York
If you are someone who gets star struck, this is the place for you. Sit in a comfortable club chair, light up and blow one out with one of the local celebrities, who will gladly engage in friendly conversation and may challenge you to a game of pub darts.
10. The Heckscher Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
4 based on 66 reviews
The Heckscher Museum of Art is located in scenic Heckscher Park, in Huntington, New York, within walking distance of downtown shops and award-winning restaurants. The Museum provides a dynamic schedule of changing exhibitions on American art.
Reviewed By Margaret P - Huntington, New York
We have visited this museum twice in the past month. The exhibition featuring Long Island Artists was excellent. The current exhibition "Norman Rockwell and Friends: American Illustrations from the Mort Kuntsler Collection" is also excellent. The Museum has a "First Friday" series with free Museum Admission and a musical performance at 7 p.m.
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