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2nd most populated town in New York, United States
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Brookhaven is the largest town in Suffolk County, part of Long Island, New York. With 485,000 residents (2020). It includes a patchwork of villages and other communities, and is the only town on the island to touch both the Long Island Sound and Atlantic Ocean. The villages of Belle Terre, Bellport, Lake Grove, Mastic Beach, Old Field, Patchogue, Poquott, Port Jefferson, and Shoreham are semi-autonomous, and provide their own services in addition to those provided by the town. Other prominent communities include Mount Sinai, Stony Brook, and Fire Island, a long and car-free resort island off the south coast of the town.
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One of the U.S. Department of Energy's national laboratories, founded in 1947. Normally closed to the public, but they have public open houses every summer, as well as group tours that require advance appointment.
Dedicated in 1991 this monument is housed on Bald Hill, one of the highest points on Long Island and is marked with a 100-foot, red, white and blue, monument.
Be sure to check out one of the many concerts and shows that come to this amphitheater. For a listing of the shows please check out their website.
A children's zoo that includes some pens where visitors can pet or feed the animals.
A public beach, that is very popular in the summer for Long Islanders. There is a campground along the beach where sites can be rented for a week at a time. There is a playground and a place to purchase food on the shore as well. Lifeguards watch over the beach every day from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
2,550 acres on the south shore of Long Island containing oak-pine woodlands, grasslands and fresh, brackish and salt water wetlands.
Long Island's largest natural area and its last remaining wilderness.
Pricy Italian Restaurant that is known for its pizza. Mamma Lombardi’s is part of a Lombardi’s chain, which includes several catering halls and a food also includes market.
Small Mexican cuisine restaurant. Food can be ordered to stay or to go. Choose from a wide variety of Mexican food including homemade salsa.
Wide assortment of desserts, from ice cream and shakes to ices in every flavor you can think of and some you wouldn’t. Ices come in both regular and cream form and are sold in a variety of sizes including a tub for parties or events. Ralph’s is only open during the warm weather seasons so be sure to call if you are planning to go in the early spring or late fall.
It has fantastic real pit barbecue and lots of great beers on tap. Not for vegetarians.
With over 140 stores, a food court and a new outdoor mall section, this is the place to head to if you are looking to hit the stores. There is a wide selection of stores featuring clothing and products for children, young adults, and adults. If you come at Christmastime, Santa is available to have pictures taken with.
There are several major roads that allow for easy travel to various points of Brookhaven.
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