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BEST CHILDREN’S
GYMNASTICS GYM
DANCING PLUS
GYMNASTICS–FREEPORT
27 Hanse Ave., Freeport
516-771-2700 dancingplusgymnastics.com
Dancing Plus Gymnastics, located in Freeport,
believes that dancing, gymnastics, and other
athletics should always be challenging but fun.
Building up skills to complete or finally mastering
a back handspring are just a few goals that
Dancing Plus Gymnastics can help its students
achieve. There are classes in dance, gymnastics,
and fitness, and there is even a performance
company for students who want to take their
dancing or gymnastic skills to the next level.
Students within the company also go on trips
to New York City to see dance performances.
Dancing Plus Gymnastics has three professionally
equipped studios, where faculty and staff work
to help students express themselves and build
confidence and discipline. Try scheduling a free
trial class to give the studio a shot.
BEST CHILDREN’S
PARTY PLACE
LAURA’S DANCE &
FITNESS STUDIO
586 New York Ave. #1, Huntington
631-824-6259
laurasdanceandfitnessstudio.com
Are you ready to party? For the kids who love to
get up and dance their little hearts out, Laura’s
Dance & Fitness Studio is the ultimate birthday
party venue on Long Island. The experts at Laura’s
Dance & Fitness Studio help take all the stress
out of party planning. The space has a number of
different themes, including Glow, Pajama Jam,
Zumba, and Pop Diva, just to name a few, or you
can create your own theme, so there is something
for every kid to suit their interests. Each party
gets a dedicated host to make sure the event
runs smoothly, plus each party comes complete
with pizza and drinks for the kids, paper goods,
decorations, and invitations. At Laura’s Dance &
Fitness Studio, it’s all about the kids at the end of
the day, so they’ll make sure they have a blast.
BEST COUNTRY
CLUB (PRIVATE)
HUNTINGTON CRESCENT CLUB
15 Washington Dr. , Huntington
631-427-3400 huntingtoncrescentclub.com
If you’re looking for a country club that has it all,
look no further than Huntington Crescent Club.
Since the late 1800s, the club has been a place
of respite for club members from across Long
Island, giving the club a deep and rich history.
Today, club members can enjoy an 18-hole golf
course that spreads over 175 acres of greenery,
16 tennis courts, a heated Olympic-size pool
that is complete with a full bar and a snack bar,
plus two diving boards and a kiddie pool, a fully
renovated clubhouse, and a sandbox area for
kids to play in. The club also is a great place
to hold private events for those who want the
country club feel for a fundraiser or wedding.
BEST DANCE
SCHOOL FOR
ADULTS
SHIMMY SHIMMY DANCE
STUDIO, INC.
3316 Rt. 112, Medford
631-278-7724 shimmyshimmydancestudio.
com
There’s no fitness like pole fitness! Shimmy
Shimmy Dance Studio is Long Island’s premier
pole and aerial dance fitness studio for adults.
Creator and lead instructor Heather is a
Certified Pole Dance Fitness Instructor who
is eager to help her students get in the best
shape of their lives. Heather fosters a warm
and supportive environment where students
learn the art of pole dance fitness, belly dancing,
aerial hammocks, and more. As students master
climbs and spins, they feel stronger, leaner
and more confident. There are no contracts
or commitments, so students can sign up for
one class at a time or choose the package that
suits their needs. If you’re looking to exercise
vigorously and have lots of fun while doing it, get
on the pole at Shimmy Shimmy Dance Studio!
BEST DRIVING
RANGE
HEARTLAND GOLF PARK
1 Executive Dr. , Edgewood
631-667-7400 heartlandgolfpark.com
The Heartland Golf Park in Edgewood has been
the go-to golf park for Long Islanders since
1994, and many enjoy it for the driving range,
which features an automatic-tee system and
account cards. Golf enthusiasts especially love
this driving range for the automatic tee, which
you can’t find anywhere else on Long Island.
When you visit the park, you can rent out any
amount of golf balls and grab an account card.
Then, you’ll go to your booth, simply install
the card, and the ball is teed up automatically.
And it does not have to be a warm day to use
this driving range, by the way, as it’s heated
and open all winter. The range also features a
course-like target, and players can hit from a
ground-level booth or an elevated booth.
BEST EXTREME
SPORTS FACILITY
TEAM EXTREME X–TRAINING
Islip Terrace
917-771-7389 teamextremextraining.com
It’s time to get extreme about fitness! For a
unique exercise program that will get you into
shape, there’s Team Extreme X-Training. The
trainers at Team Extreme X-Training craft
personal training sessions specifically with your
needs and abilities in mind, so no matter what
your skill level is, they will help you make sure
you don’t get hurt while you get stronger. Plus,
everything is tailored to your preferences as well,
so if there’s a particular exercise that doesn’t
feel right for you, you won’t have to do it. The
best part is the workout facility is brought right
to you! All sessions take place in your home,
outside in your yard, or a local park, and the
trainers bring their own equipment with them so
you can work out effectively.
BEST FAMILY
AMUSEMENT PLACE
ADVENTURELAND
2245 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
631-694-6868 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
3500 Ocean Pkwy., Babylon
631-661-1867 captree.com
“Captree’s Fishiest” Laura Lee Fleet’s open
public fishing boats have been sailing from
Captree State Park since 1975. In that time,
The Laura Lee Fleet’s popularity has grown
tremendously and 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.
Bring your friends or the whole family out on the
boat. No matter what your speed, these fishing
boats are ready to take you out on a fishing
expedition you won’t soon forget.
BEST FISHING
SUPPLY
FREEPORT BAIT & TACKLE
315 S Main St. # A, Freeport
516-378-4988 facebook.com/
FreeportBaitandTackle
There are plenty of fishing supply stores on
Long Island, but when it comes to finding the
right one, there’s only one name you need to
know: Freeport Bait & Tackle. The shop has
been serving the Long Island fishing community
since 1984, and it has grown to become one of
the region’s most popular fishing supply stores.
It offers more than just the basic rods and reels
that many of its competitors do – Freeport Bait &
Tackle also sells high-quality tackle boxes, quality
rods, and anything else you’ll need to head out on
your boat or kayak and start catching fish right
away. For all your fishing needs, look no further
than Freeport Bait & Tackle!
BEST GOLF COURSE
BETHPAGE STATE PARK
GOLF COURSE
99 Quaker Meeting House Rd., Farmingdale
516-249-0700 bethpagegolfcourse.com
Fore! Hailed as one of America’s 100 Greatest
Public Courses by Golf Digest, Bethpage State
Park Golf Course is the prime place for golfers
of all skill levels to test their mettle on back nine
or play all 18 holes. A mecca for golfers, the
golf course, which includes a nearly 7,500-yard
brute known as Bethpage Black, has hosted the
United States Open Championships in 2002
and 2009. It was also the site of The Barclays
PGA Tour events in 2012 and 2016 and the
PGA Championship in 2019. And get ready for
2024, when Bethpage Black will host the Ryder
Cup. For even the most seasoned professional,
it’s been referenced as “one of the hardest, but
fairest courses” in the country.
BEST GOLF STORE
UNIQUE GOLF SHOP
105 W Main St., Babylon
631-422-6431 uniquegolfshop.com
Whether you’re a golfing novice or a seasoned
professional, Unique Golf Shop is the best
place to go for all of your golf equipment and
accessories. Winner of Bethpage Best of Long
Island’s Best Golf Store for 12 years in a row,
Unique Golf Shop has everything you need to hit
the green, including new and used clubs, bags,
shoes, balls, and more. With more than 24 years
in the business, the store’s staff can assist in golf
club fitting, repairs, and re-gripping without
bleeding you dry — they will be happy to help
you stay within your budget. Plus, they will pay
you what you are owed if you choose to trade in
any new or used golf equipment.
BEST HAUNTED
HOUSE
DARKSIDE HAUNTED
HOUSE–WADING RIVER
5184 NY-25A, Wading River
631-369-7227 darksideproductions.com
Beware! This haunted house is seriously scary.
Darkside Productions has been giving Long
Islanders a fright every October leading up to
Halloween since it opened in 1998. Buzzfeed.
com even put this Wading River attraction on
a list of 25 haunted houses in America that will
“scare the crap out of you.” Darkside Productions
sets up on 14,000 “scare” feet of land and offers
both an indoor and outdoor house chock full
of creepiness. Professional actors stage scenes
donning realistic costumes and makeup in front
of movie-like backdrops. Critics have called
it too realistic, even. One thing is for sure: it’s
the ultimate place to get into the horror movie
mindset for Halloween season!
BEST ICE
SKATING RINK
THE RINX–HAUPPAGUE
660 Terry Rd., Hauppauge
631-232-3222 therinx.com
Hit the ice at The Rinx, home to two full-size
indoor ice-skating rinks. Don’t hang up your
skates in the spring. The Rinx is open yearround.
Stop in and lace up for public skating
hours or rent a rink for your next celebration. If
you’ve never skated, The Rinx offers lessons for
beginners, as well as figure skating instruction for
future gold medalists. Sign up for youth and adult
hockey leagues, as well as many hockey programs
just for girls. No skates? No worries. Rent a pair
from The Rinx and skate to your heart’s content!
BEST INDOOR
TENNIS FACILITY
SPORTIME
Multiple Locations
888-NY-Tennis, sportimeny.com
Game, set, and match! For the best game of
indoor tennis, Sportime is the place to be. With
locations all over Long Island, there is no reason
why you can’t check this place out. Sportime’s
indoor tennis courts are state of the art and
provide the best space to work on your serve,
your backhand, or your approach, or have a
friendly match to get those competitive juices
flowing. The indoor courts make it so you can
play rain or shine and not have to sacrifice your
practice time because of bad weather. Plus,
Sportime has various indoor tennis programs
so you can keep your skills nice and sharp. So
what are you waiting for? Grab your racquet and
make your way over to Sportime!
BEST INTERACTIVE
GAME CENTER
EPIC ESCAPE ROOMS LI
357 Hempstead Tpke. # 203, West
Hempstead
516-427-5977 epicescaperoomsli.com
Epic Escape Rooms LI has six themed rooms
where you and your team must work together to
find clues and solve riddles in order to escape in
60 minutes or less. Escape rooms are not only a
great activity to do with friends and families but
it also makes for an ideal team building exercise
amongst employees. It is also a great place to hold
birthday parties for all ages. If you are looking
for more of a story then you may want to check
out “The Pazzioli’s.” But if you really want to
be scared then “Killer Feature” may be the one
for you. If you visit the website, you can see the
difficulty rating for each room to chose which one
would work best for you and your group!
BEST INTRAMURAL
LEAGUE–ADULT
LI-KICK
Multiple Locations
516-500-1386 LI-Kick.com
LI-Kick is the premiere and ultimate intramural
adult sports league on Long Island. At LI-Kick,
it’s just as much about having fun and meeting
new people as it is about the competition. There
are many different sports to choose from each
season, including bowling, volleyball, darts,
cornhole, kickball, soccer, ultimate frisbee, and
more. The great part is that you don’t need to
be an athlete or even have ever played before –
just willing to try your best and have a positive
attitude. If you want fun, friendly competition in
a casual setting where you can go out for drinks
after each game, you’ve found your league!
LI-Kick holds multiple events and outings
throughout the year, as well, and truly tries to
make each tournament enjoyable for everyone.
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