Cassandra’s North Shore Guidebook
Sightseeing
This is the 43-acre waterfront estate of William K. Vanderbilt II and one of our area's famed "Gold Coast" mansions. It includes the Reichert Planetarium and it is a total must-see.
Tip: Once a week during the summer, the museum staff dress in costume and enact a performance about the era of the Gold Coast socialites as a “living history tour”.
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Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
180 Little Neck RdThis is the 43-acre waterfront estate of William K. Vanderbilt II and one of our area's famed "Gold Coast" mansions. It includes the Reichert Planetarium and it is a total must-see.
Tip: Once a week during the summer, the museum staff dress in costume and enact a performance about the era of the Gold Coast socialites as a “living history tour”.
Another Gold Coast mansion, this estate was built in the Gilded Age of the 1920s on the highest point in Long Island.
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OHEKA CASTLE
135 W Gate DrAnother Gold Coast mansion, this estate was built in the Gilded Age of the 1920s on the highest point in Long Island.
This former estate is situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound and offers miles of nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh. See how many over the 200 bird species you can spot:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/CaumsettBirdChecklist.pdf
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Caumsett State Park
25 Lloyd Harbor RdThis former estate is situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound and offers miles of nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh. See how many over the 200 bird species you can spot:
https://parks.ny.gov/documents/parks/CaumsettBirdChecklist.pdf
The Town of Huntington has nine beautiful beaches. Daily permits are sold per vehicle.
More info here:
https://huntingtonny.gov/beaches
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Centerport Beach Park
299 Little Neck RdThe Town of Huntington has nine beautiful beaches. Daily permits are sold per vehicle.
More info here:
https://huntingtonny.gov/beaches
This historic working family farm for apples, peaches, and more will make you feel like you are way out in the country!
*Open seasonally *NOT a pick-your-own orchard
Richters Orchard
1 Richters DrThis historic working family farm for apples, peaches, and more will make you feel like you are way out in the country!
*Open seasonally *NOT a pick-your-own orchard
This 2-level concert hall with a nightclub vibe books a variety of well-known performers, comedians, & bands.
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The Paramount
370 New York AveThis 2-level concert hall with a nightclub vibe books a variety of well-known performers, comedians, & bands.
City/town information
Fan of history? Founded in 1653, Huntington is known for its role in the Revolutionary War and many key historic events are marked by blue and gold signs placed throughout the town.
More info here: huntingtonsigns.com
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Huntington
Fan of history? Founded in 1653, Huntington is known for its role in the Revolutionary War and many key historic events are marked by blue and gold signs placed throughout the town.
More info here: huntingtonsigns.com
This is a charming maritime town was once home to the writer Jack Kerouac. Northport is still an arts hub, with a symphony orchestra, galleries along Main Street and the John W. Engeman Theater. Read about it here in the NYTimes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/realestate/living-in-northport-ny.html
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Northport
This is a charming maritime town was once home to the writer Jack Kerouac. Northport is still an arts hub, with a symphony orchestra, galleries along Main Street and the John W. Engeman Theater. Read about it here in the NYTimes:
https://www.nytimes.com/2018/05/02/realestate/living-in-northport-ny.html
You will love our town! Characterized by winding driveways and beachfront hills, Centerport is all about beautiful nature and boating/sailing culture.
Centerport
You will love our town! Characterized by winding driveways and beachfront hills, Centerport is all about beautiful nature and boating/sailing culture.
Food scene
Steaks, seafood, and sushi with a beautiful view. On the pricier side with entrees from $24 - $39, so perfect for a special night out!
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Mill Pond House
437 E Main StSteaks, seafood, and sushi with a beautiful view. On the pricier side with entrees from $24 - $39, so perfect for a special night out!
Del Vino Vineyards
29 Norwood RdBeautiful winery and vineyard with select tapas menu
Casual spot in the marina with locally sourced fish and produce- I recommend the tacos!
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The Whales Tale
81 Fort Salonga RdCasual spot in the marina with locally sourced fish and produce- I recommend the tacos!
We love the name of this cool brewery- "Sand City" is a tribute to the 1800s industrial era of Northport when sand was mined here to bring to Manhattan for the construction of streets, bridges, and buildings.
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Sand City Brewing Co
60 Main StWe love the name of this cool brewery- "Sand City" is a tribute to the 1800s industrial era of Northport when sand was mined here to bring to Manhattan for the construction of streets, bridges, and buildings.
Stunning Italian restaurant and cocktail bar with seasonal local ingredients.
The Farm Italy Restaurant & Bar
Stunning Italian restaurant and cocktail bar with seasonal local ingredients.
All the baked goods are delicious and we especially love the breakfast sandwiches!
Blondies Bake Shop
90A Washington DrAll the baked goods are delicious and we especially love the breakfast sandwiches!
The Shed Restaurant
54 New StCute and homey-chic restaurant for American dishes.
Groceries
I'm a little bit of a health nut and I can find everything I need here!
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Wild By Nature
369 Main StI'm a little bit of a health nut and I can find everything I need here!
You can get all the organic products such as groceries, vitamins, dairy, essential oils at Organically Yours. They also have an organic deli and juice bar.
Organically Yours
114 Main StYou can get all the organic products such as groceries, vitamins, dairy, essential oils at Organically Yours. They also have an organic deli and juice bar.
Northport Farmers' Market
2 Main StJune 20, 2020 - November 21, 2020
Every Saturday, 08:00 AM - 12:30 PM