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The best way to experience Long Island is to try some of the local pastimes. From celebrity spotting to sledding, people watching to produce picking, there are plenty of additional activities to give you a sense of the local flavors.
Stargazing around Long Island, New York
Celebrity spotting is a favorite sport for locals and tourists alike. Paul McCartney, Gwyneth Paltrow, Martha Stewart, Jerry Seinfeld among countless others are Hampton homeowners. During the summer vacation months the Hamptons' beaches, restaurants, and shopping areas (particularly in East Hampton and Amagansett) are the best places to get a little star struck and starry-eyed.
Sledding around Long Island, New York
Looking for a way to chill out - literally? Sledding is a favorite Long Island winter activity, and there are plenty of places to do it. Bring your own plastic saucer, inner tube, or flattened cardboard box and head to an official or “unofficial” sledding site. Bald Hill near Ocean Avenue in Farmingville is a favorite local secret, as is Dead Man's Hill on Corona Avenue in North Valley Stream. More official sledding hills can be found at Bethpage State Park in Farmingdale, Christopher Morley Park in Roslyn, and Eisenhower Park in East Meadow.
Produce Picking around Long Island, New York
If you're picky about your produce, or just want to show your kids where tomatoes come from, try picking your own. Many Long Island farms have U-Pick programs allowing visitors to pick their own pumpkins, cherries, raspberries, peaches, and apples, among other fresh fruits and vegetables, April through October. For more information, the Long Island Farm Bureau has developed a map and detailed list of farms with U-Pick options. Most of the farms are located between Riverhead and Southold off of Route 25.
Clamming around Long Island, New York
If you don't clam up at the thought of catching your own seafood, you might want to try your hand at clamming. If you visit the beaches of Fire Island or Shelter Island try the method the locals use. Wade out into the bay and bury your feet into the sand until your toes wrap around a smooth, rock-like shell. The next part is simple: reach in, pull it out, and pry it open to see what you've got.
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