So...this is the parking lot for Stony Brook medical specialty center. This is actually pretty…read morefitting for Stony. Their main campus is surrounded by a lot of trails and forest. Also kinda in the middle of nowhere, like main Stony.

Be not afraid. I have spoken with the trees here in reverent conference . . . a quiet army of…read moreconiferous pine: They do not wish us harm. . . they were laid to seed in the mid to late-Twentieth Century by the hands of Men, calculatingly plotted in an exact network of evenly spaced rows and columns. . . The saplings have since grown and now stand in excess of 60' tall, having endured more than time and inclement weather since their planting. . . an aged woodsman hath told me this forests' size once doubled the earth it now stands on, that half the acreage was destroyed by the encroaching expansion of the F0rest Lab0rat0ries, to the South. There are many contemporary theories of the ultimate purpose of these trees, from being planted either to measure time, for use in pagan rituals, or for a decorative demonstration of a Neoclassical ideal: Mans' attempt to control Nature. Here they stand, still awaiting a greater call. The forest can be seen from passing traffic on Commack Road, where its unusual gridlines create a notable strobing effect as you drive past, though the forest is best viewed and experienced from beneath. The Mysterious Forest is on private property beyond a fence & security gate. It is not open to the public.

ABC Gum Wall was also recommended to me by Robert L. It's something you can't miss. My friend's…read moreHusband decided to check it out while we were finished with dinner at Mangia Mangia since the address showed it was just a few doors down. A couple of minutes later he came back and couldn't find it. So, off we go in search for this Gum Wall that the kids were so anxiously awaiting to see. Me too but I definitely wasn't going to admit THAT!! We go into the Patchogue Theatre of Performing Arts which was directly next to the restaurant. We spotted a sign about the Gum Wall outside of this Theatre but nobody there seemed to know what I was talking about. I asked three people and they never heard of it. I went outside again to read this poster making sure it did exist and it obviously did. Well, two other children at this point caught on to what we were trying to find and somehow convinced their parents to find it too because now the thirteen of us were walking up and down the street looking for this stupid wall. At last, we found it. A little alley right next to the Congregational Church. Very big problem, we forgot the gum. These two stranger children and their parents were now running towards this Gum Wall and our kids are now starting to get hysterical. Thank G-d my friend's Husband spotted a convenience store across the street and we are now all starting to run towards this wall, our kids screaming with excitement. We were actually standing there for a while deciding what shape to make our piece of "Art". Our kids were so amazed that we were actually letting them do this and even more amazed when they watched us doing the same thing!! It was very interesting to see what everyone was going to put up there and of course my perverted friend had to make hers stand out. It was a lot of fun and a chance to be a kid again if only for 5 minutes. Again, a very big "Thank You" to Robert L. and a "Must See", if anything, just to view my Friend's "creation" (if it's still up there when you go)!!

This fine example of public art and literal "Local Flavor" predates the recent restoration of the…read morePatchogue Theatre for Performing Arts, and to present, its tradition has survived the Village's gentrification process, despite periodically having been scraped off. It is located in the alley to the east of the Theatre, which runs between the Municipal parking lot and East Main Street. The "Already Been Chewed" Gum Wall (see pics) is an ever-changing and growing artistic work that both demands attention and inspires community participation and collaboration.

This bench is indeed crappy, as Manny T. rightly states. There are a few lining the street…read morenowadays, and they are all facing the storefronts which seems a bit odd to me. But that's the least of my concerns with these things. Look: They are out of a bad 70's flashback. Big, blocky white plastic eye-sores with the word "Patchogue" on them...in case you forget where you are I guess. Terrible. But hey, I'm no fashion maven so maybe this is hip and I'm just square. Comfort: None whatsoever. Just try leaning back on these monstrosities. Too bad one of these benches isn't located in front of a chiropractor. It has this weird lip that digs into your back nicely, as the seat digs into your legs. Functionality: Eh, OK I guess. As I sat on this bench, I had to keep pulling my legs in whenever pedestrians walked past. It's kinda tight since for some weird reason it's facing the storefronts. If a group of kids on bikes comes down the street, as happened to me, just pull your legs all the way up. If not, you might lose them. This isn't that conducive to relaxation. I'm giving this bench/benches 2 stars rather than just 1 because they ARE benches. Everyone likes a bench.

The Deepwells Haunted Mansion! Excellent! I highly…read morerecommend buying tickets ahead of time , and for the first time slot - 7pm. (The cash only line has to wait a bit because the pre ticket people go in first. Packed! But very well organized - the parking guys, the security guys, the people who take the tickets. They space out the crowds - 7pm, 7:30, etc.... You go in the mansion to all 3 floors. They jump out at you! And scream at you! The Exorcist scene, the "twins" from the Shining, a guy with a chainsaw chasing you. It continues outside on the grounds. Warning - do not go if you have a walker, a cane, or a "boot"!!!!! Narrow stairs, and you are walking outside in semi darkness on uneven ground. Warning - it might be a bit much for 10 year olds. It takes about 30 - 45 minutes to go through the whole thing. There are t-shirts on sale and Mr. Softee on the grounds. The decorations! The effects! The costumes!

I went here earlier this month to support a friend who was selling his woodwork. It is an old…read morefarmhouse that uses its rooms to let local small businesses sell their products. I bought some honey from Bee Witched Bee, because I'm obsessed with honey and loved that it was locally harvested. They came in these cute little jars. They make lip balm, candles, etc, as well. Oakneck Design is a great new small business that can create anything from small wood ornaments to larger pieces like coffee tables. I had a custom wood and epoxy piece made for my bf and loved the outcome. I attached the photos of the custom piece in the end. Brian, the owner of Oakneck Design, loves making custom pieces so let your imagination run wild. If you are interested in more of his work he is on Etsy and Instagram!

Fantastic! It's one home but the owner decorated it quite festive. My daughter really enjoyed…read morelooking at each piece of the yard and her favorite was all of it. Something nice to add some cheer to the winter blues. There are other houses in this neighborhood decorated nicely too so driving around you'll come to see them!

Best place to go to see some nice decorations. Wld hate to see their electric bill thoughread more

Love this 1 mile strip filled with history , boats, shops ,water views & lots of drinks & food…read moreoptions. We like to visit in the morning when everything is calm & quiet. It reminds me of a fishing village. In the evening, the crowd is more lively with more people in the streets and music from the resto & bars. Even if we dont buy anything a stroll here is guaranteed to be enjoyable. Street parking is hard in the evenings. But in the morning is never an issue.

Went to the Nautical Mile festival with my husband. There were a lot of rides for the children and…read morevendors for adults and all kinds of food. We went to Jeremy's, for lunch we love that place we go there often. The weather was perfect. In past years, the festival was 3 days, but like everything else with COVID, a lot of changes happened, and now it's one day. All in all, a great time was had.

My brother stacks stones. It's a thing he does when we travel and he did it when we traveled to a…read morefew of Maine's beaches this year. So I was a little prepared for this interesting art spot that is maybe a quarter or half mile south of the Little Red Lighthouse along the Hudson River in Fort Washington Park. These stacks are made from local rock, a type called Manhattan Schist. They seem to be ideal for stacking as they have square edges and flat sides. This phenomenon apparently started in July 2017 and were initially the work of Uliks Gryka, who was inspired to create them after noticing the medley of rough, jagged rocks strewn about the shore. With the Midtown skyline way off in the distance on a clear day, you could almost imagine that these stacks - some five or six rocks tall! - could be skyscrapers themselves. I wouldn't recommend starting stacking stones - it's quite habit forming to see how many you can stack successfully before they tumble like a heavier version of Jenga. And be warned - the existing stacks are not glued or cemented in place. They can fall (on you!) at any time. Best to observe from a few feet away. They're about level with 171st Street if it continued west to meet the Hudson (which it obviously doesn't). [Review 15649 overall - 246 in New York - 1153 of 2021.]

This is one of the coolest little secret spots in NYC! Stacking stones exists all over the world,…read morefrom Ireland to Sint Maarten, but this spot is just north of all the main attractions of Manhattan. There are about two dozen of these stacks and they look great with the panorama of the GW bridge behind them.

I can't think of a better way to spend a beautiful Sunday afternoon, than drinking cold beers and…read moreeating delicious chicken wings from 14 of Long Island's finest poultry purveyors! Immediately upon entering I was greeted with the hypnotic smell of buffalo wings. The nutty Irishman converted the interior of their bar/restaurant into a chicken wing convention center. Two floors plus an outside patio area dedicated to the two of life's greatest party foods, wings and beers. I decided to walk through the entirety of the venue before starting my wing enjoyment. So many different places offering so many different and distinctive and delicious chicken wings. Everything from your traditional buffalo wing to A chicken wing with a chocolate raspberry sauce. For the most part, all of the wings were unique and delicious however there could be only one winner. My favorite was the traditional Buffalo style wing made by Tony. Delicious in all of its simplicity the wing it's self was plump and perfectly cooked with just enough buffalo sauce on it as not to mask the flavor of the wing. This was an excellent and well planned event and I look forward to returning to it next year.!

Well since I got to try one of my favorite foods from all different restaurants, I was a happy…read morecamper. I also got to enter the wing eating contest which was awesome. I'm so glad that they created a festival dedicated to one of the best party foods out there!!! Goooo wings!!!! My only hang up was the price...$35 is a little steep to not include a free beer

Harbes Family Farm's Barnyard Adventure in Mattituck is an absolute gem for families visiting the…read moreNorth Fork in the fall! I brought my niece and nephew, and we easily had one of the funnest afternoons! The Barnyard Adventure is a paid area ($28.95 per person on weekends), but with eight acres packed full of things to do, it's worth every penny. To put the size in perspective ... it's like exploring six football fields lined up together! The highlights for the kids included getting up close with a variety of farm animals, a trike track, sports zone, and multiple playgrounds, pig races, a musical hayride ... there truly is something for all ages. The atmosphere is lively, especially with those pig races and musical hayride tours. My niece and nephew were totally engaged from start to finish. There are plenty of food stands throughout the property with the classic farm favorites. Apple cider donuts (my personal fav), popcorn, ice cream, and coffee stands for the grown-ups. Speaking of adults, a huge bonus is the vineyard right on the property. I treated myself to a glass of rosé to enjoy while the kids played, which was a nice addition. It does get busy, but the whole setup is well organized that it does not feel too crowded. Barnyard Adventure is one of those rare places that charms both kids and adults, making it a perfect fall or weekend family destination. I can't wait to come back next year for more memories (and donuts) with my niece and nephew!!

Loved this place for kids! I thought it would've been a bit pricey with nothing but honestly we…read morespent nearly 6 hours there. With access to leave and come back, which we loved, we enjoyed hayrides WITH a singalong! Animals, a lot of games, bounce pad and more. Everything was super clean and exactly what you think a farm should be hahahh. The workers were all sweet and kind. We did enjoy a cup of there chocolate chip cookie. Very good. You can bring in picnic food if you wish, but they had hot dogs and basics to purchase as well as a small farm stand in the front. I would highly recommend for families with children of various ages but more geared toward 10 and under. Cant wait to go back again this summer.