Eastern Long Island offers a lot of great golf courses for those who like to hit the greens on vacation. The area also offers a lot of mini golf courses for families and those not quite as experienced in the game.
On the North Fork in Greenport you will find Tic Toc Mini Golf at Drosssos' Motel. Located a little bit away from the main town, there is also an ice cream parlor and place to get fast food at Drossos'. The course is a little old and simple, but it still provides a lot of fun. I would recommend Drossos' more for those with younger children, but again anyone who enjoys playing mini golf can enjoy the course. There is also an arcade on the property to have a little fun at after you finish golfing.
Riverhead is home to a course for those looking to be challenged a bit more. Out East Family Fun's mini golf course has less obstacles than Drossos' and is much newer. I would recommend this course more for teens and adults and those who are more into the competition of mini golf than the entertainment of it.
Out East Family Fun is also home to batting cages, jumpshot basketball and inflatable waterslides so it is someplace you can spend a few hours at doing a variety of activities.
Those are unfortunately the only two mini golf courses on the East End I have experience playing at, but there are plenty of other places to enjoy a game too.
On Shelter Island there is Whale's Tale Ice Cream and Mini Golf. In Montauk there is Puff 'N' Putt Family Fun Center, which also offers boat rentals. Animal Kingdom Mini Golf is in Southampton.
Something that I think is cool about many of these mini golf courses is that they have other family entertainment on property also. So if you are looking for some fun, outdoor activities for a few hours I advise you head to the nearest mini golf course and play a round and check out some other fun things to do!
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Tuesday, July 29, 2014
Thursday, June 19, 2014
Baseball in the Hamptons
If you are a sports worshipper like me your summer would be nowhere near complete without taking in some baseball in the sunshine. If you are sports worshipper who is traveling to Eastern Long Island this summer you are in luck because the area is home to the Hamptons Collegiate Baseball League which offers some of the best summer collegiate ball in the country.
Just a quick background for those who do not know, most college baseball players spend their summers playing summer ball somewhere around the country. The most famous league that college ballplayers go to is the Cape Cod League in Massachusetts although it is far from the only league out there. The HCBL popped up just a few years ago and has quickly evolved to welcome top college players from schools all around the country.
The quality of ball in the HCBL is really high and this is coming from someone who has spent her life watching mostly just major league ball. I think the ballplayers end up impressing all the fans that come to watch with their flawless play.
Something that adds to the HCBL is the personal aspect of it all. The ballparks are mostly local high school fields so they are tiny and all the fans get an upfront view of the action. It's also easy for fans to interact with players after the games asking for autographs and such. I have seen first hand especially how much these ballplayers love kids and giving autographs and balls to their youngest fans.
Even if you are not a big sports worshipper I highly recommend checking out a HCBL game during your visit to the area because of how unique summer league baseball is. Keep in mind some of these players are well on their way to the majors as plenty of alumni of the league have been drafted in the past few seasons.
There are seven teams in the league so really anywhere you travel to on Eastern Long Island you are close to a team to check out. The teams are located in Peconic, Riverhead, Westhampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk and on Shelter Island. If you want more information and to check out game schedules you can visit hamptonsbaseball.org.
High quality baseball featuring future major leaguers in beautiful summer weather, what more could you want on your vacation?
Just a quick background for those who do not know, most college baseball players spend their summers playing summer ball somewhere around the country. The most famous league that college ballplayers go to is the Cape Cod League in Massachusetts although it is far from the only league out there. The HCBL popped up just a few years ago and has quickly evolved to welcome top college players from schools all around the country.
The quality of ball in the HCBL is really high and this is coming from someone who has spent her life watching mostly just major league ball. I think the ballplayers end up impressing all the fans that come to watch with their flawless play.
Something that adds to the HCBL is the personal aspect of it all. The ballparks are mostly local high school fields so they are tiny and all the fans get an upfront view of the action. It's also easy for fans to interact with players after the games asking for autographs and such. I have seen first hand especially how much these ballplayers love kids and giving autographs and balls to their youngest fans.
Even if you are not a big sports worshipper I highly recommend checking out a HCBL game during your visit to the area because of how unique summer league baseball is. Keep in mind some of these players are well on their way to the majors as plenty of alumni of the league have been drafted in the past few seasons.
There are seven teams in the league so really anywhere you travel to on Eastern Long Island you are close to a team to check out. The teams are located in Peconic, Riverhead, Westhampton, Southampton, Sag Harbor, Montauk and on Shelter Island. If you want more information and to check out game schedules you can visit hamptonsbaseball.org.
High quality baseball featuring future major leaguers in beautiful summer weather, what more could you want on your vacation?
Tuesday, June 10, 2014
Another Island Worth Checking Out
So far I have focused this blog entirely on the North and South Forks of Eastern Long Island and have neglected another location worth checking out on your vacation to the area. Between the two forks there is Shelter Island which offers a unique place to spend a day or a weekend.
The only way to reach the island is by ferry. You can drive your car onto the boat or just walk on, although I would suggest doing the first since there is not a lot to do within either of the ferries. One ferry runs from Greenport on the North Fork while another runs from near Sag Harbor on the South Fork.
Even though I grew up fairly close to one of the ferries I rarely went to Shelter Island when I was young. The few times I traveled to the island were for sporting events in high school or weddings. In the past couple of years though I have gotten to spend a bit more time on the island due to an internship.
Most of things to do for vacationers on Shelter Island involve good dining or being outdoors. The island boasts a couple of golf courses (including a miniature one) and various different water sports. Of course it also has a variety of beaches, my favorite being Cresent Beach.
Cresent Beach is located on the north shore of the island, less than a five minute drive from the ferry that goes to Greenport. Located right by the beach is Sunset Beach hotel and restaurant, which as the name would suggest offers spectacular views. As mentioned before I love taking in a sunset and I think Cresent Beach offers some of the best sunset views on Eastern Long Island.
The island offers numerous other dining options that are on the water too. SALT restaurant on the water offers dining, a bar with live music and a tasting room on the south side of the island near the ferry to Sag Harbor. SALT has become a spot that a lot of locals I know head to and enjoy and usually if the locals like a spot it is a good one!
If you choose to spend time on Shelter Island you will not find a lively village with a lot of shopping and happenings like Greenport or Southampton, instead you will find a more quiet place to enjoy the outdoors. If you are looking for a weekend full of just beach or golf time and good eating, I would suggest trying out Shelter Island. The island offers a good spot for those really looking for a nature vacation on Eastern Long Island even if it does not get the same hype the Hamptons or Wine Country does.
The only way to reach the island is by ferry. You can drive your car onto the boat or just walk on, although I would suggest doing the first since there is not a lot to do within either of the ferries. One ferry runs from Greenport on the North Fork while another runs from near Sag Harbor on the South Fork.
Even though I grew up fairly close to one of the ferries I rarely went to Shelter Island when I was young. The few times I traveled to the island were for sporting events in high school or weddings. In the past couple of years though I have gotten to spend a bit more time on the island due to an internship.
Most of things to do for vacationers on Shelter Island involve good dining or being outdoors. The island boasts a couple of golf courses (including a miniature one) and various different water sports. Of course it also has a variety of beaches, my favorite being Cresent Beach.
Cresent Beach is located on the north shore of the island, less than a five minute drive from the ferry that goes to Greenport. Located right by the beach is Sunset Beach hotel and restaurant, which as the name would suggest offers spectacular views. As mentioned before I love taking in a sunset and I think Cresent Beach offers some of the best sunset views on Eastern Long Island.
The island offers numerous other dining options that are on the water too. SALT restaurant on the water offers dining, a bar with live music and a tasting room on the south side of the island near the ferry to Sag Harbor. SALT has become a spot that a lot of locals I know head to and enjoy and usually if the locals like a spot it is a good one!
If you choose to spend time on Shelter Island you will not find a lively village with a lot of shopping and happenings like Greenport or Southampton, instead you will find a more quiet place to enjoy the outdoors. If you are looking for a weekend full of just beach or golf time and good eating, I would suggest trying out Shelter Island. The island offers a good spot for those really looking for a nature vacation on Eastern Long Island even if it does not get the same hype the Hamptons or Wine Country does.
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