By this time of the season, winter can start to feel a bit boring. It's still cold outside, and the sky often looks more gray than blue. But thankfully, you don't have to just sit at home and watch TV. Long Island is home to many indoor fun centers, science centers, and aquariums where you can engage your mind without exposing yourself to the elements. Our real estate agents are excited to share some of their favorites.

Top Spots for Indoor Fun on Long Island

Empire Adventure Park

Address: 1500 Old Country Road. Westbury, NY 11590

At Empire Adventure Park, kids and adults of all ages can play laser tag, jump on trampolines, tackle the ninja obstacle course, and more. The dodgeball court is especially popular with kids, and the soft play toddler area is perfect for the younger ones.

Empire Adventure Park is close to many great Westbury homes for sale. There's also a cafe inside where you can order favorites like nachos, fries, pizzas, and ice cream.

Laser Bounce Long Island

Address: 2717 Hempstead Turnpike, Levittown, NY 11756

If you're in the area looking at Levittown homes for sale, stop by Laser Bounce Long Island for indoor fun. Kids love their laser tag games and the inflatable trampoline park. They also have bowling lanes, with the option to add bumpers for little ones.

Adults love the arcade games at Laser Bounce Long Island. Not only are there plenty of new games, but also plenty of classics like Pac-Man, basketball, and skeeball.

Long Island Aquarium

Address: 431 E. Main St., Riverhead, NY 11901

There's something magical about the creatures that live in our lakes and oceans. At Long Island Aquarium, you can admire them up close. This magnificent aquarium is home to discus fish, electric eels, flounders, cuttlefish, and more. You can also see a few land-dwelling animals, including fishing cats, penguins, and marmosets.

The Long Island Aquarium offers several events and classes each day, including a Penguin Talk every morning and afternoon, a Sea Lion Presentation, and a Fishing Cat lecture. Admission is even free on your birthday!

iSmash Farmingdale

Address: 224 Main St., Farmingdale, NY 11735

iSmash Farmingdale is a unique indoor space where you can let out your frustrations by smashing dishes, glassware, old electronics, and more. You can also smash splatter paint, which will leave you looking more colorful than a school art project! Confetti bombs, powder bombs, and car windshields are fun to smash, too.

iSmash will also let you bring your own box of items to smash in one of their rooms. They'll provide the sledgehammer! Just make sure you save enough energy to look at Farmingdale homes for sale while you're in the area.

Find a New Home Around Long Island

As winter comes to an end, we hope you take the opportunity to visit some of these indoor fun centers in Long Island. Don't hesitate to contact us if you're looking for a home in the area. Our real estate agents are happy to help.

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Spring is a great time to enjoy fresh seafood, from oysters and crabs to a wide variety of seasonal favorites. There are plenty of places on Long Island for fresh, delicious seafood, and our real estate agents know all the best spots. Here are a few of our favorites.

Your Best Long Island Seafood Spots

Bigelow's New England Fried Clams - Rockville Centre, NY

Address: 79 N. Long Beach Road, Rockville Centre, NY 11570

All the food at Bigelow's New England Fried Clams is artfully prepared using only the freshest ingredients. A pillar of Long Island since 1939, they specialize in New England-style seafood, like their Famous Ipswich Clams. They also have a variety of other fried shellfish, including:

Popcorn shrimp
Bay scallops
Calamari

And their fresh crab cakes, made with real, lump crab meat, are second to none. Plus, try their chowders: the white, creamy New England-style; the red, brothy Manhattan-style; or the Long Island-style, which blends both. Open Tuesday through Sunday near Rockville Centre homes for sale, it's a seafood experience you won't soon forget.

Schultzy's Restaurant - Bayville, NY

Address: 265 Bayville Ave., Bayville, NY 11709

The seafood at Schultzy's Restaurant is "bay-to-table," freshly caught and beautifully prepared. Their raw bar has oysters and clams caught that morning. And be sure to try their grilled octopus. Located near Bayville homes for sale, they also do catering, serving anywhere from 20 to 300 people with Schultzy's Famous Clambake.

Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood - Port Washington, NY

Address: 395 Main St., Port Washington, NY 11050

If you like dinner with a beautiful, waterfront view, head to Louie's Prime Steak & Seafood. Their seafood is fresh-caught, and their steaks are dry-aged for 38 days. They also serve handcrafted sushi rolls, like the Hampton with Maine Lobster, shrimp, and spicy kani, or the Komodo with spicy salmon, eel sauce, and wasabi aioli. Or get it by the piece, including:

Salmon belly
Bluefin tuna
Unagi

You can enjoy it on the patio while watching the sunset over the Manhattan skyline. Located near Port Washington homes for sale, come Thursday evenings for half-priced martinis, cocktails, and sushi at the bar.

The LakeHouse - Bay Shore, NY

Address: 135 Maple Ave., Bay Shore, NY 11706

If you like fine dining and gorgeous views, head to The LakeHouse. There's a deck overlooking the bay, plus two lounges, where they serve incredible seafood. Try their grilled oysters with bourbon butter and parmesan breadcrumbs, or the mustard-rye-crusted Scottish salmon filet with pinot noir butter and celery root puree. Or go for brunch and get the grilled shrimp salad with ruby-red grapefruit, hearts of palm, and blood-orange vinaigrette. Open noon-2:30 p.m. for lunch or 4-10 p.m. for dinner. Be sure to call in your reservation in advance.

Sandbar - Cold Spring Harbor, NY

Address: 55 Main St., Cold Spring Harbor, NY 11724

Beneath the casual, laid-back atmosphere at Sandbar is some of the best seafood you'll have in the area. Named one of FourLeaf's "Best of Long Island 2026," this cozy spot has an inviting coastal vibe and a carefully crafted menu from Chef Emeritus Guy Reuge. Enjoy:

Oysters and clams on the half shell
Lobster rolls
Marinated mahi-mahi fish tacos

Open Monday through Saturday noon-10 p.m., and Sundays until 9 p.m., the space is also available for private events and catering.

Finding Your Home on Long Island

This is just a taste of what Long Island has to offer, in spring and year-round. Contact us if you're ready to make your new home here. We'll help you find the perfect house for your needs in a neighborhood you'll love.