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8 years ago

Major traffic always in 495. Road needs repair randomly along road. Not much choices if you need to go out to Long Island.

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Raynham Hall Museum - The house centuries ago

Raynham Hall Museum

4.1(15 reviews)
10.3 mi

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

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Raynham Hall Museum - Welcoming and helpful staff

Welcoming and helpful staff

Raynham Hall Museum
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The Art Guild

The Art Guild

5.0(4 reviews)
2.3 mi

If you havent met Mr Carl in Art class for ur child.. please do. My Grandson loves him and his…read moreunique way of introducing Art to children. The way he engages w children is outstanding

I was waiting for a family member to get out of long surgery at St. Francis and couldn't just sit…read morein the waiting area for that long. I announced I was going to take a walk, and was told by some car-dependent Long Islanders there wasn't anything out there and there were no sidewalks anyway. Man, adventure is everywhere. Not even ten minutes up the road from the hospital I stumble upon The Art Guild (aka Elderfields Historic Preserve, The Hewlett-Munson-Williams House), a museum and artists studio that has taken up residence in the oldest house in Nassau County (1675). You're free to wander around the home, looking in all its nooks and crannies. Downstairs a painting class was being held and budding artists put their creations to canvas with soothing music playing in the background. Tea, coffee, and treats are available for a modest price. Each month the art theme changes, the month I went the theme was transportation and I thought the art was very well done! Upstairs you'll find some of the resident artists studios, with their work on display as well. There are kitschy bathrooms with ornate light fixtures, creaky floorboards, heavy doors with their original skeleton keys, dimpled glass window panes, bits of original wallpaper, fireplaces, antique furniture, dormer windows, etc. The ground are also beautiful: old barns and sheds, picket fences, stone pathways, stone walls, blooming trees, a gazebo, creaky gates. On a cloudy, misty, early spring day I felt like I was exploring a secret garden in New England. Just up the road from this is Flower Hill Park, a small but pretty park that is also a nice respite from the waiting room. If you're in the area, or anxiously waiting in the hospital, this is a nice stop to make if you're looking for a calm, soothing environment with friendly people who are happy to either chat with you or let you wander the grounds solo. Shout out to Lisa whose love and excitement for the space shown through so strong. Thanks for sharing your enthusiasm, it was contagious!

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The Art Guild - Drawing & Painting Fundamentals with Steve Lampasona

Drawing & Painting Fundamentals with Steve Lampasona

The Art Guild - Painting in Watercolor, Oils or Acrylics with Steve Lampasona

Painting in Watercolor, Oils or Acrylics with Steve Lampasona

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North Hempstead Country Club - Welcome to the TNOH CC

North Hempstead Country Club

4.0(9 reviews)
2.7 mi

Caesar salad nicely tossed not too much…read more Buffalo wings delicious Teriyaki wings also good. You get 12 in an order! Seabass super flaky with teriyaki marinade not over powering

First time dining here even though my family have been members for quite a while now. I have to…read moresay I had a great experience. Everyone was nothing short of friendly here. Valet service was quick and easy. All the wait staff were extremely accommodating. The drinks here were awesome. The food here was even better. It was a Thanksgiving feast that we came for and we were very pleased with what we got. They had a buffet for appetizers and desserts that looked incredible and tasted great as well. There were tons of variety and everything tasted fresh. The Turkey they brought to the table looked incredible. The stuffing, mashed potatoes, vegetables, and all the fixings were perfect in every way. Although we were in a large dining room, they really made us feel like we we were having an intimate family Thanksgiving dinner and I really appreciated it. Loved the tons of different desserts as well. Nothing makes me happier than a dessert buffet, so I had no choice but to get at least one of everything. They made a dynamite Lemon Merengue pie... and I've had a lot of Lemon Merengue pie in my life. Overall, this country club made us feel like family. I had a great Turkey Day experience and came left here stuffed and very pleased. I haven't even touched on the fact that this place has a golf course on the property. I'll leave that for another time.

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North Hempstead Country Club
North Hempstead Country Club
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