Learning HISTORY is always worthwhile. This is one of best small tidbits of knowing a piece of…read morelocal History. Fascinating how it's right there among a beautiful residential area !

The secluded corner of Makamah Road and Hayes Hill Drive would seem an odd crossroads to find such…read morean archaic instrument of public intimidation and torture (as it's a bit off-the-beaten path), but here you have it, what they call "The Makamah Pillories." These double-headed stocks (see pic) are known to both snobbish locals (who see having the pillories only as a status symbol, pretending to be above the lowbrow vibe and fun entertainment factor here), and bottomfeeder, low level criminals, and drunks (who have found themselves in an uncomfortable position of humiliation and reprimand). Passers-by to this post are rare, and the possibility of a crowd gathering here is completely unfathomable: One who is bound here will likely be sobering up the better part of the night in a penance of solitude. . . Time is the corrector of erred judgments here, and I have learned much from the test, though my head, spine, and wrists do not want for a revisiting anytime soon.

Honestly, it's kind of a mess over here. From the platform to the station house, everything just…read morelooks like it's falling apart. But it hasn't yet, and that's what's important. The station house has one bathroom, a few shelves of books, and a little newsstand; everything you need and nothing you don't. A few fresh coats of paint would honestly do wonders for the place, but it seems to be holding up. At the very least it smells clean enough. There's only one platform, and it looks similarly dilapidated, though serviceable. The neighborhood is nothing to write home about either, unless you're really into E-list historical landmarks.

OK, its a train station..maybe "Woohoo! As good as it gets!" is a bit strong...it's not like they…read morehave free valet service, covered/heated waiting areas, or a Starbucks here. "Though, I am a fan." The Northport LIRR station gets a 4 out of 5 stars because, for what it's worth as an LIRR train station, it is really great. TONS of parking available for travelers with or without a Town of Huntington parking pass, huge platform, plenty of taxis, ticket office/news paper stand during the morning rush hour, and SCT bus service.

We got a Groupon for this place, which makes the price a lot more reasonable. They don't open until…read more1 pm on the weekends, and on Saturdays they don't even give guided tours. Instead, they give an "augmented reality" audio tour which is kind of hit or miss. The house was preserved for the historical significance of the Townsend family, one of which was a spy for George Washington. I didn't feel there was a ton of information on the family though. Pointing their phone at the different objects in a room turned on audio about them, but only a couple of rooms in the actual house were interactive. The rest didn't have signs, and one loan employee was around to answer questions at the end. The exhibit in the visitor center was nice though. I just don't think the AR experience was really up to replacing a person, both in amount of information and the uncanny valley, unnerving portraits. There is street parking and a nearby lot that are free on weekends. The gift shop is minimal. It was an okay spot to visit, but I would recommend coming on Sunday or whenever they offer actual tours to get a more thorough understanding of the house and the history of the people who lived here.

We went here on a winter weekend, and were fortunate to have the builsings to ourselves. The…read morehelpful staff took out modest admission fee and explained that they don't do tours on Saturdays but they do have tour devices using augmented reality. That means that when you walk through the buildings, you scan the cell phone device on important paintings and artifacts and they talk to you with further information about who or what they are. The small building that contains the entrance is packed with paintings, dioramas, documents and artifacts. Next you walk to the main house, built in the 1730's, and housing the Townsend family. At the time of the Revolutionary War, Samuel had to make room for a British colonel. In spite of the fact that he sympathised with the patriots, he maintained good relations with his "Guest." At the time of the war, the house had eight rooms. One of his sons was one of the leaders of the Culpepper Spy Ring, Placing the home on the National Registry of Historic Places. Each room was elegantly decorated, with the exception of the space for the enslaved housekeeper. In spite of the fact that we didn't get a formal tour, the staff member tagged along with us and kept up a spirited conversation - even giving us a bonus look at the Victorian wing which doubled the size of the structure. The house is said to be haunted, of course. Very highly recommended. The full set of photos can be found at https://www.flickr.com/photos/terryballard/albums/72177720323110655

7/31/26 I haven't been to a laser show since I was a…read moreteenager. Now I'm a senior citizen. I get free tickets through AARP for the first show of the month and this month is The Grateful Dead. As we were guests of the band often (our friend was Brent Midland's assistant) we saw many a concert. My husband was blah about going, but really happy after. It blew my mind - and I don't do drugs. The sound system was amazing. The lasers were surprisingly good, although quite antiquated. My favorites were when you felt you were enveloped in the lasers. I was lost for an hour, in a good way. Luckily, hubby has a handicapped placard and we were able to park steps from the front door. I would have liked to have parked in the regular parking lot and walk, but that's no longer in the cards for us. The grounds are beautiful for as much as we could see in the dark.We would have loved to see the meteor shower, but that was not in the cards either.The show was from 9:30pm to 10:30pm (way past my bedtime) and over an hour away which was a complete bummer. In any case, this was a wonderful event. Join AARP if you're over 50 as the benefits are great.

Through my local library, I was able to obtain a free General Admission pass for up to 2 adults and…read more4 children for the Vanderbilt Museum on Sunday, June 21, 2026. Both Planetarium show and Mansion tour are add-ons for an additional charge and subject to availability. Currently, the operating hours for Saturday and Sunday are 11:00 am to 5:00 pm with last admission at 4:30 pm. Summer hours begin Saturday, June 27: Tuesday through Sunday, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm with last admission 4:30 pm. When I arrived on Sunday around 11:00 am, there were already a good amount of cars in the parking lot but there is still plenty of spots. We walked over to Planetarium/Admissions and showed our digital pass. The staff were very friendly and gave us a map to show us what we have access to with general admission yellow wristbands. General Admission includes access to the Vanderbilt Mansion (including the Habitat and Stoll Wing animal dioramas, and natural-history and cultural-artifact galleries in the Memorial Wing), The Hall of Fishes marine museum, Planetarium exhibits, and the grounds and gardens. It was really cool to walk around and check out the mansion. The main entrance is a cobble-stone driveway and a bell-tower looms above. This leads you to the central courtyard and I felt transported to a different country. With its ironwork, red tile roof and central courtyard, the mansion's Spanish architectural style stands out. Mr. William Vanderbilt spent over thirty years on scientific expeditions aboard his 250-foot yacht, the Alva, bringing back over 17,000 varieties of marine specimens. The marine and natural history museum is filled with the figurines of underwater creatures. We also met and spoke with the staff inside the mansion. They were very informative and friendly. The Vanderbilt Museum is definitely worth visiting.

A gifted psychic medium who is a talented teacher with a passion for sharing her expertise in…read morespirituality.

From the owner: As a psychic medium, my role is to provide a connection between you and the world of Spirit…read more Sometimes this includes bringing through evidential information from your deceased loved ones to prove the continuity of life and sometimes it is to bring through guidance from your higher self and/or guides and angels. The sessions are meant to be uplifting, healing and life-affirming. Sessions can be for assisting with the process of grief or for guidance with everyday life.

This is a cozy, quiet library with great amenities, ranging from comfortable leather chairs to…read moretutorial rooms. I e never seen one with a cafe, chess set, and all sorts of interesting things. It's even got a teen center, computers, and reading club. I look forward to coming back given the parking lot and playground pursue in the back. This is a gem even if it doesn't have a large conference room for meetings.

We had never visited the East Northport Library before. The library is orderly and spotless. The…read morelibrarians and staff are really helpful. Downstairs in the Children's Section, our grandchildren's artwork was on display. Despite its smaller size, the library is well-equipped with everything you need. Parking can be a little challenging, so exercise patience.