1. Econolodge Bay Shore
City: Bay Shore, NY
Category: Accommodations
Telephone: (631) 666-6000
Address: 501 East Main St.
Description: This is one of several inexpensive, no-frills EconoLodge motels on Long Island. The rooms are basic but air-conditioned and comfortable. Free continental breakfast and a daily newspaper are included. Several different guestroom configurations are available, featuring one or two beds. Other EconoLodges on Long Island can be found in Smithtown (755 Smithtown Bypass, 631-724-9000) and Hicksville (429 Duffy Avenue, 516-433-3900).
2. Southside Hospital
City: Bay Shore, NY
Category: Health Care
Telephone: (631) 968-3000
Address: 301 East Main St.
Description: This is a 371-bed community hospital that offers a wide range of medical, surgical, obstetric, gynecological, and pediatric specialties. It’s also known for its physical medicine and rehabilitation programs. Southside Hospital has developed a superior reputation for treating brain injuries through its Regional Center for Brain Injury Rehabilitation, which offers both inpatient and outpatient services. The hospital also offers advanced radiation therapy for outpatients and inpatients through its highly respected Frank Gulden Radiation Oncology Center.
3. Westfield South Shore
City: Bay Shore, NY
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (631) 665-8600
Address: 1701 Sunrise Hwy.
Description: Featuring more than 100 retail stores, including American Eagle, Forever 21, G By Guess, Gap, Kay Jewelers, Lids, New York & Company, Pacific Sunwear, and Victoria’s Secret, the anchor department stores at this mall include Macy’s, JCPenney, Sears, and Lord & Taylor. Normal mall hours are Mon through Fri, 10:30 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Sat, 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.; and Sun, 11 a.m. to 6 p.m.
4. Boulton Center For The Performing Arts
City: Bay Shore, NY
Category: Shopping
Telephone: (631) 969-1101
Address: 37 West Main St.
Description: Housed in a historic movie theater that was built in the late 1920s, this venue now presents a full lineup of shows, concerts, films, poetry readings, lectures, and seminars throughout the year. Children’s entertainment is also offered, as is a summer performing arts camp for kids.