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Nassau County

County in New York, United States

Photo: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

Overview

Nassau County is in New York state, USA.

Where to eat, drink and stay

Eat4 places

All American Burger
Old-school fast food known for its burgers, fries, and shakes at very affordable prices.
Address
Massapequa
Phone
+1 516-627-7270
Bryant & Cooper
A very popular and highly-rated steakhouse in Flower Hill. Being regarded as one of the best steakhouses on Long Island, people come here to eat from all over the region.
Address
2 Middle Neck Road, Flower Hill
Phone
+1 516-627-7270
Website
pollrestaurants.com
Cipollini
A super popular, upscale Italian restaurant located at the Americana Manhasset.
Address
2110C Northern Boulevard, Manhasset
Phone
+1 516 627 7172
Louie's
A famous and long-standing, treasured waterside restaurant in Port Washington. It was featured in "Meet the Parents". When eating here, you are guaranteed to have a great, memorable meal.
Address
Port Washington
Phone
+1 516-883-4242
Website
louiessince1905.com

Getting there and around

Getting there

Take the Long Island Rail Road, Nassau Inter County Express (formerly Long Island Bus) nicebus.com, or drive in via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, or Sunrise Highway.

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Getting around

Getting around is very easy by car, especially with the presence of the Long Island Expressway (commonly referred to as the LIE in the area) and several other parkways.

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John F. Kennedy International Airport

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Cities and townsNassau County is divided into three towns and two cities:

UnderstandNassau County is the second largest county by area on Long Island (Suffolk being the largest by far). It is sandwiched between Suffolk County and Queens County. The County Seat is in Mineola.

TalkEnglish is the main language. Hempstead, Uniondale, New Cassel, Westbury and Freeport have large Spanish-speaking populations.

Get inTake the Long Island Rail Road, Nassau Inter County Express (formerly Long Island Bus) nicebus.com, or drive in via the Long Island Expressway, Northern State Parkway, Southern State Parkway, or Sunrise Highway.

Get aroundGetting around is very easy by car, especially with the presence of the Long Island Expressway (commonly referred to as the LIE in the area) and several other parkways.

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Stay safeNassau County is in general a safe place to visit. As anywhere, just use basic common sense; this is the average suburban county.

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Guide text adapted from the Wikivoyage article "Nassau County" by its contributors, available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Read on Wikivoyage · Contributors · CC BY-SA 4.0
Summary from the Wikipedia article "Nassau County, New York", available under CC BY-SA 4.0. Wikipedia
Photo: Joe Mabel (on Flickr as Joe Mabel from Seattle, US), CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia Commons

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