Five “routine changers” to help recharge your batteries
Fire Island Light House
Accessible from east side of Field 5, Robert Moses State Park
Great nature walk via boardwalk, tower tours (small fee) and museum (free). Vehicle Parking Pass also gives you access to Robert Moses ocean beach and food concessions. A short side trip on the way home is Captree State Park (same day parking pass) featuring a concession stand, restaurant, party boat basin and fishing piers.
www.fireislandlighthouse.com
Flynn’s, Fire Island
Ocean Bay Park, Fire Island, NY
Wednesdays and Thursday evenings in July and August, Cruise on the Moonchaser out of Captree State Park to Flynn’s Restaurant for their Famous Hot & Cold Buffet, and live music (cash bar).
www.flynnsfireisland.com
Lady Liberty Cruises
Manhasset Bay Marina, Port Washington, NY
4-hour evening harbor cruise to the Statue of Liberty Including buffet style dinner with open bar, music and dancing.
www.ladylibertycruises.com
Metropolitan Museum of Art (also a great rainy day activity)
1000 Fifth Ave and 82nd Street, NYC
Their extensive, diverse collection is sure to have something of interest for everyone
www.metmuseum.org
Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park
Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY
A Gold Coast era estate featuring Coe Hall tours, main greenhouse, great lawns for picnicking, and nature trails.
www.plantingfields.org
