Located on Woodcleft Canal in Freeport, the nautical mile is literally a one-mile-long strip of boating, bars and restaurants.
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Freeport settled in the 1640s nestled along Nassau County's south shore.
It was originally known for oysters and fishing and over time evolved into an entertainment destination.
"You got to go into the bay and sometimes in Merrick Bay, sometimes in Baldwin Bay, there's seals around," business owner Harley House said.
Freeport also offers a variety of entertainment from theater to nightlife.
"We have some fantastic restaurants, we have bars we have charter boats," Freeport Chamber of Commerce President Ben Jackson said. "The Long Island Arts Council happens to do the concert series during the summers here."
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If you're interested in seafood check out Two Cousins where they serve fresh catches every day.
There's also Braccos a 30-year-old restaurant featuring a wrap-around bar inside and outside with plenty of deck space for waterside dining.
Watch "Kickoff to a Long Island Summer" Saturday, May 27 at 7 p.m. on Channel 7 and wherever you stream ABC7NY
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