Though less than five square miles, Freeport’s presence as a destination for boaters is immense. This village by the water has a decidedly sea scent and sights to match — ships’ wheels, fishing nets, palm trees, and boats everywhere you look.
Woodcleft Avenue is a one-mile strip known far and wide as “The Nautical Mile.” You’ll find lots of open-air bars with crowds of people having a good time along with many restaurants offering palate-pleasing cuisines.
Take a stroll as you enjoy ices or ice cream and then check out the shops along the mile. For the boating family that also loves golf, be sure to play the 18-hole pirate-themed mini golf course at Crow’s Nest Cove.
When it comes to enjoying some time in parks, Randall and Cow Meadow Parks are close by (Cow Meadow is restricted to Nassau County residents). Have a relaxing picnic or bring a ball or a flying disc.
While many boaters gravitate towards Woodcleft Canal and the Hudson Channel, also check out Freeport Creek, just east of Hudson Channel.
Bites
Elliots on the Mile
23 Woodcleft Ave.
516-378-8776
ebelliots.com
Nautilus Café
46 Woodcleft Ave.
516-397-2566
nautiluscafe.com
Woodcleft Crabshack
150 Woodcleft Ave.
516-868-6195
woodcleftcrabshack.com
River House Grille
195 Woodcleft Ave.
516-608-5226
riverhousegrillerestaurant.com
Jeremy’s Ale House
239 Woodcleft Ave
(516) 623-0204
jeremysalehouse.com
Bracco’s
319 Woodcleft Ave
516-378-6589
Hudson’s on the Mile
340 Woodcleft Ave.
516-442-5569
hudsonsontehmile.net
Hurricane Harry
245 Woodcleft Ave,
516-608-5026
Tropix on the Mile
395 Woodcleft Ave.
516-623-8767
facebook.com/tropixonthemile
Otto’s Sea Grill
271 Woodcleft Ave.
516-378-9480
ottosseagrillfreeport.com
Pier 95
95 Hudson Ave.
516-379-9898
pier95.com
Backyard Barbeque
300 Woodcleft Ave
(516) 771-4227
bbqonthemile.com
Margarita’s Café
5116, 445 S Main St
(516) 623-2980
margaritascafe.com
Mile on the Water
229 Woodcleft Ave.
516-377-0700
mileonthewater.org
Visiting boaters
Along with some waterside restaurants, the Guy Lombardo Marina at 898 Guy Lombardo Avenue, offers transient space. Overnight visitors may opt for a room at the Freeport Inn and Marina. Always call for availability; most restaurants have restrictions on time or status.
Information
www.freeportny.com, https://hempsteadny.gov/marinas-and-fishing-piers/guy-lombardo-marina, http://www.thefreeportinn.com/, https://www.nassaucountyny.gov/2795/Cow-Meadow-Park, and https://www.freeportny.gov/38/Parks
