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SPOTLIGHT ON 2019 WINNERS
YOU VOTED, THEY WON
LI’S MOST ENTERTAINING PLACES
BEST CONCERT VENUE
89 North – Patchogue
Frustrated with what was passing
for a so-called music scene on Long
Island, the founders of 89 North
created a friendly space with an
intimate atmosphere and the stateof
the-art equipment necessary
to put on premium concerts. 89 N.
Ocean Ave., Patchogue, 631-730-8992,
89northmusic.com
BEST ESCAPE ROOM
Epic Escape Rooms
Epic Escape Rooms Long Island guarantee
a thrilling adventure whether
you’re new to escape rooms or not.
Whether you are looking for a night
out, a weekend activity, team building,
corporate event, family fun, date
night, fundraiser or celebrating a
birthday or special occasion, for all of
your party needs, Epic Escape Rooms
Long Island is the place to be. 357
Hempstead Tpke., West Hempstead,
516-427-5977, epicescaperoomsli.com
BEST FILM FESTIVAL
Port Jefferson Documentary Series
The series has been highlighting
some of the best documentaries from
around the world since 2005. For
more than a decade, the Port Jefferson
Documentary Series’ volunteer members
have have diligently screened
a vast assortment of films each and
every year in order to select the
best documentaries. 101 East Broadway,
Port Jefferson, 631-473-5220,
portjeffdocumentaryseries.com
BEST PUBLIC GARDEN
Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Gardens welcomes
visitors of all ages for guided tours
of Westbury House and Gardens,
in-depth tours of the formal
gardens, school visits, children’s
programs and events, family programs,
museum exhibits, classic
car shows, indoor and outdoor
classical concerts, summer pop concerts,
slide lectures, book signings,
It's not summer on Long Island without a trip to Adventureland.
horticultural demonstrations and
workshops, Scottish Games, botanical
arts and gardening classes, and
master gardener and educator-led
talks and tours. 71 Old Westbury
Road, Old Westbury, 516-333-0048,
oldwestburygardens.org
BEST MUSEUM
Cradle of Aviation Museum
This museum contains more than
60 aircraft and scale models of airplanes
from various time periods, including
Charles Lindbergh’s Curtiss
Jenny in which he barnstormed, the
A-10 Thunderbolt II and Grumman
F-14A Tomcat, and an actual unused
Apollo Lunar Module, LM-13. Charles
Lindbergh Blvd., Garden City, 516-
572-4111, cradleofaviation.org
BEST FAMILY
AMUSEMENT PLACE
Adventureland
Adventureland has been Long Island’s
amusement park since 1962,
featuring more than 30 fun and exciting
rides and attractions. Adventureland
has something for everyone,
with a variety of thrill rides, family
rides, kiddie rides, and water rides.
2245 Broadhollow Rd., Farmingdale
631-694-6868, adventureland.us
BEST FISHING BOAT
Captain Lou Fleet
Captain Lou Fleet has been the top
name in the fishing and party charter
boat business since 1948. They
are conveniently located in Central
Nassau County and are just a half
hour or less from New York City and
eastern Long Island on the famous
Nautical Mile. They specialize in
half-day fluke fishing trips aboard
the Starstream VIII daily from 8
a.m. to 12 p.m. and 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.
throughout the summer months
when fluke is in season. 28 Woodcleft
Ave., Freeport 516-623-5823,
captloufleet.com
BEST MINIGOLF
Tiki Action Park
Tiki Action Park is more than just
a miniature golf course. The park
is replete with a go-kart track, and
an immensely popular arcade that
kids just can’t get enough of. Don’t
have plans over the weekend? Head
over to Tiki Action Park to have the
time of your life! 1878 Middle Country
Rd., Centereach, 631-471-1267,
tikiactionpark.com
BEST NIGHTCLUB
Tropix on the Mile
Tropix on the Mile bills itself as the
hottest, nicest and classiest place on
the South Shore! Kick up your feet in
the sand daytime, kick your feet to
music dancing at night. Lively marina
haunt with a raw bar and basic
American menu, plus a sandy patio,
music and a dance floor. 395 Woodcleft
Ave., Freeport, 516-623-8767,
tropixonthemile.com
BEST BAR
One Eye Jacks
In addition to standard pours of
their brews, the bartenders at One
Eye Jacks fill up signature fish
bowls, 100-oz. beer towers, and
other specialties. The 21-and-older
bar is a community space where
people gather to listen to DJs spin
music and watch flat-screen TVs
showing sports. One Eye Jacks
complements its drinks with bar
food and serves a buffet during
special events. 380 N. Wantagh
Ave., Bethpage, 516-342-1732,
facebook.com/oneeyejacksli
NOMINATE YOUR FAVORITES
Nominate your favorite businesses and people in the 2020
Bethpage Best of Long Island program through Aug. 31.
Step 1: Visit bestoflongisland.com
Step 2: Click "Nominate Now"
Step 3: Select a category and enter the information about the person
or business you wish to nominate
Step 4: Click "Submit"
Step 5: Repeat for all of your favorite people and businesses
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