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10 Ways To Have The Ultimate Summer On Long Island

There's so much to do on Long Island for our summers, that's why the ultimate summer bucket list on Long Island comes in handy!

Victoria Logan

Apr 10, 2017

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10 Ways To Have The Ultimate Summer On Long Island

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As the weather starts to get warmer, and the professors begin to talk about finals, all I can think about is summer. One of the greatest aspects of Long Island is definitely our summers. Wherever you live on Long Island, you're no further than twenty minutes from the beach and the ocean.

There's so much to do on Long Island for our summers, that's why the ultimate summer bucket list on Long Island comes in handy:

1. Spend a weekend on Fire Island

Fire Island is one of the most popular places to go on LI for the summer. It's an island that doesn't have all that much besides shops, bars, restaurants, and of course the ocean. No cars are allowed on Fire Island, and the homes that are on it make you feel like you're not actually on LI still.

2. Go to a concert at Jones Beach

I've lived on Long Island my whole life, and never once have I attended a concert at Jones Beach. Nothing like going to watch your favorite artist sing, and overlooking the water.

3. Spend a day at the wineries

Alive After Five is relatively new. It takes place in Patchogue Village, where the strip of bars is. They close the street for a majority of the night, and all the bars bring themselves out on the street. you can enjoy live music, bar hopping, and have some great food...what's better?

5. Spend the day in Montauk

There's nothing better than going out to Montauk for the day, going to the lighthouse, going into town and grabbing a bite to eat and some of the greatest restaurants LI has to offer.

6. Going to the Boardy Barn

From East, West, to South Hampton, there's nothing like spending the day where you can run into celebrities, shop at high-end boutiques and go to the cutest cafes.

8. Go skydiving at Sky Dive Long Island

Ever wanted to see Long Island from a few thousand feet up?

9. Go jet skiing on the bay or the sound

10. Get a cool milkshake from Diner by the Sea

Does it taste as good as it looks?

Of course, there are millions of fun things to do on Long Island for the summer, but here's the top ten you definitely need to do and go see!

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10 Ways To Have The Ultimate Summer On Long Island

There's so much to do on Long Island for our summers, that's why the ultimate summer bucket list on Long Island comes in handy!

1. Spend a weekend on Fire Island

2. Go to a concert at Jones Beach

3. Spend a day at the wineries

5. Spend the day in Montauk

6. Going to the Boardy Barn

8. Go skydiving at Sky Dive Long Island

9. Go jet skiing on the bay or the sound

10. Get a cool milkshake from Diner by the Sea

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We don't buy into these... just like how we don't buy our friends.

8. "The whole philanthropy thing isn't real, right?"

7. "I don't need to buy my friends."

6. "Oh, so I'll bet you love to drink."

5. "Can you tell me some of your secrets?"

4. "What do you do at your meetings?"

3. "Do you guys haze really badly?"

2. "Is it just like in the movies?"

1. "Sororities are so basic."

There are plenty of obstacles that come when taking care of kids, but it's a very rewarding experience.

1. You get excited when the parents purchase season passes to the pool.

2. You've become friends with the stay-at-home moms in town.

3. You get a chance to eat "kid foods" again.

4. You've traded in your cute purse for a large tote bag.

5. You have at least one car seat in your backseat.

6. Their nap time is your happy time.

7. Lunch time can be a disaster.

8. You have to play the same board games repeatedly.

9. You catch yourself using the same lines your parents once told you.

10. Your "mom-mode" kicks in at times.

11. Your heart melts a little when they do something cute.

You'll never find any souvenirs with your name on it

1. You know you are up next when the teacher pauses while taking attendance

2. When “I’m going to do my very best to make sure I know all your names” is said, it may or may be an empty promise

3. “Wow! That sounds so cool! Where is your family from?”

4. You dread when people ask you to repeat your name over and over because it “sounds so cool when you say it”

5. There’s a 50/50 chance that your name will come back either correct or incorrect at Starbucks

6. People try to find shorter, easier nicknames for you instead of calling you by your actual name

7. When someone famous or fictional character shares your name, you get so happy

8. “What’s your name?” “It’s [name]” “I’m sorry, what was it again?”

9. You’ve pretty much seen every misspelling and heard every mispronunciation of your name throughout your life

10. When you find another person with an “ethnic” sounding name, you both get excited

11. Despite the struggles, your name is pretty unique… just like you

Can I be excused for the rest of my life?

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1. “Oh, so you/your family are immigrants!”

2. “Is Puerto Rico near Mexico?”

3. “Do you speak Puerto Rican?”

4. “You look too light/dark to be Puerto Rican.”

5. “Do I need my passport to go to Puerto Rico?”

6. “Geez, you are obsessed with your flag. We get it, you’re Puerto Rican.”

7. “Why are you so loud?”

8. “So does your family know English?”

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