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Freeport is a village of about 44,000 people on the South Shore of Long Island in Nassau County, about 25 miles east of Manhattan. Settled in the 17th century as Raynor South, it became a busy port where ship captains avoided customs fees, giving rise to the name Freeport. In the early 20th century it was a lively resort and theater town, and bandleader Guy Lombardo, famous for New Year's Eve broadcasts, lived and kept boats here.
Today Freeport is best known for the Nautical Mile along Woodcleft Avenue, a waterfront strip of seafood restaurants, bars, fish markets and charter fishing boats that comes alive in summer. The village is laced with canals and marinas, and the Freeport Historical Society Museum tells the story of its maritime past.
Nature lovers can explore the salt marshes of Cow Meadow Park and Preserve, and the bay leads out to the barrier beaches, with Jones Beach State Park a short drive away. Frequent Long Island Rail Road trains make Freeport an easy trip from New York City.
A strip of Woodcleft Avenue along the Woodcleft Canal lined with seafood restaurants, raw bars, waterside decks, fish markets and souvenir shops. It is busiest on summer evenings and weekends, with live music on many patios. Park in the village lots and walk; try fresh clams and lobster rolls.
Charter and party fishing boats line the Woodcleft Canal at the Nautical Mile, offering half-day and full-day trips for fluke, porgy, sea bass and bluefish, plus evening and sightseeing cruises. No experience is needed and rods are provided. Book ahead in summer and bring motion sickness tablets.
An annual summer street festival on Woodcleft Avenue with live music, food stands, crafts, rides and boat activities, drawing big crowds from across Long Island. It celebrates the village's fishing and boating heritage. Take the train or arrive early, as parking around the Nautical Mile fills quickly.
A Nassau County park on Freeport's south shore combining salt marsh preserve with walking trails, a small beach area, a marina, a fishing pier and playing fields. It is good for birding, especially herons, egrets and shorebirds. Free to visit; bring binoculars and insect repellent in summer.
A village marina and waterfront park on the canals near the Nautical Mile, named after bandleader Guy Lombardo, who lived in Freeport. It offers boat slips, benches and views of passing fishing boats. A quiet place to stroll after dinner and watch sunset over the water.
A small museum in a historic house on South Main Street, run by the Freeport Historical Society, with exhibits on the village's maritime history, its vaudeville and resort era and local families. Admission is free or by donation, and volunteers share stories. Open limited hours, so check before going.
The village's large recreation center with an indoor ice rink, an outdoor swimming pool, fitness facilities and programs for children and adults. Public skating sessions are popular in winter. Non-residents may pay higher fees, so check the schedule and rates before visiting.
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