BEST CHILDREN’S
DANCE SCHOOL
LAURA’S DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO
586 New York Ave, Huntington
(631) 824-6259 www.
laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com
At Laura’s Dance & Fitness Studio, kids do
more than just learning to dance — they have
fun while doing it! Owner Laura Marciano
opened the studio with the intention of
providing children and adults a space where
they can train, exercise or just let loose! The
studio currently offers ballet, tap, hip-hop,
jazz and tiny tumbler classes that’ll allow it to
build the foundation for more advanced dance
techniques down the line. Plus, Laura’s Dance
& Fitness Studio is the perfect place for kids to
showcase their skills at their friend’s birthday
parties. It’s no surprise why Long Islanders
put their trust in Laura to help their children
become stellar dancers!
BEST CHILDREN’S
GYMNASTICS GYM
GYM-NEST
1145 Station Rd, Medford
(631) 205-5437 gym-nest.com
The mission and philosophy at the Gym-Nest
is to develop happy, healthy, responsible
children through its programs. Its goal is to
build self-esteem, confidence, hard work, and
a love of learning. The beloved gym believes
that excelling in sports is a bi-product of these
attributes. On the surface you see “cartwheels
& flips” but if you look deeper, you will see
much more. Gym-Nest uses gymnastics
achievement to inspire your child to enjoy
learning- to crave it. Yes, it is no secret that
it teaches gymnastics but it also increases
confidence, self-esteem, perseverance and
attention to detail. The Gym-Nest program
is based on solid and sound gymnastics in a
fun, safe, and progressive manner. Whether
your children are practicing recreational or
competitive gymnastics, this program will help
your child reach their goals!
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY PLACE
LAURA’S DANCE & FITNESS STUDIO
586 New York Ave, Huntington
(631) 824-6259 www.
laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com
Planning a party for your little one can be a
nagging pain. Luckily, Laura’s Dance & Fitness
Studio has the solution with its awesome
parties dedicated to making the birthday child
and the whole crowd happy. Its party package
includes a dedicated host who will handle the
flow of the event so the parents can relax and
enjoy. You’ll also receive pizza and beverages
for each child, invitations, decorations
and tableware- plates, cups, napkins and
silverware. All parties are approximately an
hour-and-a-half long and are packed with fun
activities and themes from zumba to Frozen
events that are meant to keep them on their
feet the entire time.
BEST COUNTRY CLUB
(PRIVATE)
NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
200 LI Expy, Manhasset
(516) 627-9100 www.northhillscc.com
If you’re looking to join a country club, North
Hills Country Club in Manhasset should be on
your list. North Hills has it all — the clubhouse
houses spaces to drink and dine among fellow
club members, plus locker rooms, a card room
and a barbershop in case you need a trim. The
club has a huge golf course, a bowling alley
and private tennis courts for those looking to
play a few rounds, while the poolside offers a
relaxing option for those who want a few hours
to unwind. Plus, North Hills hosts a number of
events so club members can mix and mingle.
Be sure to schedule a tour to check out the
club.
BEST DANCE SCHOOL
FOR ADULTS
AMERICAN THEATER DANCE WORKSHOP
500 Jericho Tpke, Mineola
(516) 248-6420 www.
americantheaterdance.com
Ever wanted to learn classical ballet, hip-hop
or tap? Well now you can with dance classes
at American Theater Dance Workshop
of Mineola. Founded in 1982 and home
to the original Lee Theodore’s American
Dance Machine, students have access to
Broadway veterans as well as current industry
professionals to help navigate the exciting
world of dance in a state-of-the-art 6600
square-foot studio that features live musical
accompaniment. American Theater provides
both artistically and technically challenging
instruction and professional training that
prepares adult dancers to perform in the
worlds of ballet, Broadway theater dance and
musical theater. Some of American’s famous
alumni include Academy Award-winning
actress Natalie Portman and Broadway star
Paige Smallwood. So, go ahead and follow
your dreams at American Theater Dance
Workshop.
BEST DRIVING RANGE
HEARTLAND GOLF PARK
1 Executive Dr, Edgewood
(631) 667-7400 www.heartlandgolfpark.
com
If you’re looking for a place to sharpen up your
driving skills, Edgewood’s Heartland Golf Park
is the place to go. Its automatic tee system
makes keeping track of how many shots you
get to take easily. You also have the option to
hit the ball from the ground level or you can
try out one of their elevated booths. Plus, you
don’t have to wait for warmer weather to hit
the driving range — the range at Heartland
Golf Park is heated, so you can come all winter
long to keep your game sharp for golf season.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your clubs
and take a ride over!
BEST EXTREME SPORTS
FACILITY
GYM-NEST
1145 Station Rd, Medford
(631) 205-5437 gym-nest.com
The mission and philosophy at the Gym-Nest
is to develop happy, healthy, responsible
children through ITS programs. The gym’s
goal is to build self-esteem, confidence, hard
work, and a love of learning. It believe’s that
excelling in sports is a bi-product of these
attributes. On the surface you see “cartwheels
and flips”, but if you look deeper, you will
see much more. Gym-Nest uses gymnastics
achievement to inspire your child to enjoy
learning — to crave it. Yes, it is no secret that
it teaches gymnastics, but it also increase
confidence, self-esteem, perseverance, and
attention to detail. The program is based on
teaching solid and sound gymnastics in a fun,
safe and progressive manner. Each gymnast
is trained using individual goals rather than
group goals to maximize their potential.
Whether your children are interested
in starting recreational or competitive
gymnastics, Gym-Nest will help them make
the jump!
BEST FAMILY
AMUSEMENT PLACE
ADVENTURELAND
2245 Broadhollow Rd, Farmingdale
(631) 694-6868 www.adventureland.us
Since 1962, Adventureland in Farmingdale
has been keeping families entertained and
amused with thrill rides, attractions and
games. Get your heart pumping on the exciting
Turbulence Coaster or the romantic Musik
Express. Or splash around on the Adventure
Falls or Little Dipper Water Ride. Keep the
family moving on the Train or the Ferris
Wheel. For the kids, there’s the Caterpillar
or Pirate Island. The park also features great
indoor and outdoor arcade games and games
of skill. Stop in at the family-style restaurant
for a burger, pizza or hot dog. Or visit the
food court, the sweet shop or one of the park’s
many snack stands. Visit the park’s website
for rates on group outings and make your next
adventure one to remember at Adventureland!
BEST FISHING BOAT
LAURA LEE FLEET
Captree State Park 3500 Ocean Pkwy,
Babylon
(631) 661-1867 www.captree.com
The Laura Lee Fleet’s open public fishing boats
have been sailing from Captree State Park
since 1975, and its ever-growing popularity
is a testament to its crew’s unique ability to
make its riders feel like honorary shipmates.
The team is always prepared to help you haul
in the catch of the day and make your fishing
voyage simply unforgettable. The fleet has
two vessels- the Laura Lee and the super fast
Laura Lee Express. The Laura Lee Express is
an 85-foot fast fiberglass super cruiser built
for offshore fishing; her speed makes her the
first boat to the fishing grounds. In season,
the Express usually targets ocean sea bass,
fluke, porgies, stripers, bluefish, codfish and
Red Hake. The Laura Lee fishes the waters of
Great South Bay and Fire Island Inlet the and
specializes in near shore calm water fishing
for the whole family- usually targeting fluke,
stripers, bluefish, sea bass & porgies. All
aboard!
BEST FISHING SUPPLY
CAPTREE FUEL, BAIT AND TACKLE
3500 E Ocean Pkwy, Babylon
(631) 587-3430 www.
captreefuelbaitandtackle.com
Cast your line and reel in a keeper with
Captree Fuel, Bait and Tackle! Captree has
been Long Island’s premier fishing supply
store since 1965, specializing in equipment
for fluke, sea bass, weakfish and striped bass
fishing. It houses a vast inventory, including
200 rods, reels for all levels and any bait you
may need. Is your boat’s tank running on
empty? Captree has years of experience fueling
diesel boats up to 1000 gallons, and even
offers 24 hour emergency commercial fill-ups.
As you’re waiting for a bite on your line, make
the most of your trip with Captree’s crab traps
and bait. Before your next fishing excursion,
fill your tackle box at Captree Fuel, Bait and
Tackle!
BEST GOLF COURSE
NORTH HILLS COUNTRY CLUB
200 LI Expy, Manhasset
(516) 627-9100 www.northhillscc.com
Fore! Looking for a place to work on your back
nine? Grab your clubs and head over to North
Hills Country Club in Manhasset. Designed
and built by renowned golf course architect
Robert Trent Jones, Sr., the North Hills golf
course is truly a force to be reckoned with.
The course is at the championship level of
golf courses, allowing players to sharpen their
skills with a putter or work on their drive.
Plus, at the end of your game, you can head
over to the North Hills clubhouse and grab a
drink in the cocktail lounge. You won’t have
to take a mulligan if you pick North Hills from
the start.
BEST GOLF STORE
UNIQUE GOLF SHOP
105 W Main St, Babylon
(631) 422-6431 www.uniquegolfshop.com
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Channel your inner Tiger Woods by stocking
up on golf equipment from Unique Golf
Shop in Babylon. For over 25 years, they
have developed a reputation of being the
“candy store” for golfers and for good
reason. They carry the latest equipment as
well as trading your golf club for a new or
mint conditioned one and can repair your
club if it needs re-gripping. You don’t have
to spend a fortune to develop your swing
and hit a hole in one. Unique Golf Shop
has various price ranges for amateurs and
experts alike who are looking to stick to a
certain budget. Go ahead. Take a chance and
make that swing count!
BEST HAUNTED HOUSE
BAYVILLE SCREAM PARK
8 Bayville Ave, Bayville
(516) 624-4678 www.bayvillescreampark.
com
Every year around Halloween, the ghosts
of the Bay Family Mansion come out to stir
up some trouble. Bayville Adventure Park
becomes inundated with ghosts and ghouls
all looking to induce the loudest, ear piercing
screams possible. If you and your friends are
feeling brave this Halloween season, then
head on down to Bayville Scream Park to
experience all seven of their attractions. If
you are looking for a place to bring the little
ones, then Bayville offer “Kids Days” that
offer special times for younger kids. This
way, they can still get the feel of going to
Long Island’s scariest haunted house without
getting too scared. Bayville Scream Park is
the perfect way to get into the Halloween
mood.
BEST ICE SKATING RINK
CANTIAGUE PARK - HICKSVILLE
Hicksville
nassaucountyny.gov
For the best ice skating all winter long,
Cantiague Park in Hicksville is the place to be.
Its ice skating rink is suited for hockey players
and recreational skaters alike. The rink has
been a host to Olympic gold medalists such as
Nancy Kerrigan as well as a former practice
facility for the New York Islanders. If figure
skating is more your thing, or you just want
to learn how to skate, Cantiague Park’s figure
skating club offers skating lessons for those
who desire them. No skates? No problem!
Skate rentals are available for all visitors. The
facility also has skate sharpeners on site so you
can keep your equipment working at its best.
Head over and get on the ice!
BEST INDOOR TENNIS
FACILITY
SPORTIME
Multiple Locations
888-NYTENNIS
sportimeny.com
During the cold winter months, those
looking for a place to play tennis should
come to Sportime, offering 154 indoor and
outdoor courts throughout Long Island,
New York City and other parts of the
state. Sportime’s philosophy is “fitness for
real life” and is reflected in its facilities
which offer state-of-the-art equipment at
affordable prices. The company provides
various adult and junior programming and
is the proud home of the John McEnroe
Tennis Academy at multiple locations. All
Sportime members are welcome to rent
indoor court time at all of the franchise’s
locations at substantially discounted rates.
With both indoor and outdoor courts,
members are welcome to practice their
tennis game all year round. Sportime
facilities can be found in Amagansett,
Bethpage, the Hamptons, Kings Park,
Lynbrook, Roslyn and Syosset.
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