Main Street, USA is the cornerstone of this country, combining the small town feel of suburbia with the hustle and bustle of the busiest city streets. The downtown is often the personality of any Long Island town, city, or village. Here are the winners of the best downtown on Long Island.
2024: Long Island Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 – farmingdalevillage.com
In Long Island, the heart of a community lies in its downtown, a sentiment well-known to locals. The Village of Farmingdale exemplifies this, earning a distinctive reputation for its vibrant Main Street! Nestled conveniently along the Nassau-Suffolk county line, this downtown hub draws visitors from across the island, enticed by its diverse array of bars, restaurants, and local shops. Whether you crave Vietnamese delicacies, classic pizza, craft beers from the brewery, or a cozy coffee spot, Farmingdale’s Main Street has it all. The shopping experience is equally charming, featuring delightful retail stores with friendly faces and unique products. Long Islanders cherish the allure of a lively downtown, and Farmingdale’s Main Street not only meets expectations but exceeds them with its inviting atmosphere and diverse offerings!
2023: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St., Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 – farmingdalevillage.com
Anyone on Long Island knows that a neighborhood’s downtown makes the community. Villages in particular become known for their downtowns, and that’s especially true for the Village of Farmingdale. Conveniently located along the Nassau-Suffolk county line, people from all over the Island visit Main Street in Farmingdale for its bars, restaurants, and local shops. You’ll find lots to eat and drink there, from Vietnamese food and pizza to beers at the brewery or coffee at the cafe. There are also some lovely retail stores to shop at, where you’ll find friendly faces and unique products. Long Islanders love a good downtown to walk around, and Farmingdale’s truly hits the mark and then some!
2022: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St., Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 – farmingdalevillage.com
Anyone on Long Island knows that a neighborhood’s downtown makes the community. Villages in particular become known for their downtowns, and that’s especially true for the Village of Farmingdale. Conveniently located along the Nassau-Suffolk county line, people from all over the Island visit Main Street in Farmingdale for its bars, restaurants, and local shops. You’ll find lots to eat and drink there, from Vietnamese food and pizza to beers at the brewery or coffee at the cafe. There are also some lovely retail stores to shop at, where you’ll find friendly faces and unique products. Long Islanders love a good downtown to walk around, and Farmingdale’s truly hits the mark and then some!
2021: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 – farmingdalevillage.com
Farmingdale Village, conveniently located along the Nassau/Suffolk line, contains everything you’d need, from shopping to a memorable night out. Stroll along Main Street and enjoy many of their specialty shops that carry coffee, chocolate, and the Farmingdale Meat Market. In the summer you can bring out a chair or sit down on the grass and grab a screening of a popular film. And in the winter, grab a spot, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the parade that welcomes the holidays and the arrival of Santa. Farmingdale Village is rich in ethnic culture and entertainment that unveils a tasty assortment of restaurants and bars that will bring out the world traveler in you!
2020: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St, Farmingdale
(516) 249-0093 – farmingdalevillage.com
Farmingdale Village conveniently located along the Nassau/Suffolk line contains everything you’d need. Stroll along Main Street and enjoy many of their specialty shops that carry coffee, chocolate, and the Farmingdale Meat Market. In the summer you can bring out a chair or sit down on the grass and grab a screening of a popular film. And in the winter, grab a spot, warm up with a cup of hot cocoa and enjoy the parade that welcomes the holidays and the arrival of Santa. Farmingdale Village is rich in ethnic culture and entertainment that unveils a tasty assortment of restaurants and bars that will bring out the world traveler in you.
2019: Long Islanders Voted Huntington Best Downtown!
Huntington
100 Main St.
(631) 351-3000 – www.huntingtonny.gov
Huntington is a quaint downtown, complete with dozens of quality and unique merchants. From business and professional services to retail stores and a terrific selection of restaurants, this downtown is the perfect destination to spend an afternoon shopping or an evening out!
2018: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown on Long Island!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com
Established in 1691, this historical village is centrally located along the Nassau/Suffolk line and home to an eclectic range of shops and restaurants. Try the Library Café, a restaurant and pub set in a former library, or stop at The Chocolate Duck to try some decadent chocolate treats. Stroll along Main Street and enjoy a range of specialty shops, or lounge on the “Village Green” during summer concerts. With so much good food, shopping, and entertainment, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders declare Farmingdale Village the Best Downtown!
2017: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Village Best Downtown on Long Island!
Farmingdale Village
361 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com
Established in 1691, this historical village is centrally located along the Nassau/Suffolk line and home to an eclectic range of shops and restaurants. Try the Library Café, a restaurant and pub set in a former library, or stop at The Chocolate Duck to try some decadent chocolate treats. Stroll along Main Street and enjoy a range of specialty shops, or lounge on the “Village Green” during summer concerts. With so much good food, shopping, and entertainment, it’s no wonder why Long Islanders declare Farmingdale Village the Best Downtown!
2016: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Best Downtown on Long Island!
Farmingdale
361 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-249-0093. farmingdalevillage.com 44444
There is no shortage of activities or family fun in downtown Farmingdale. Grab a bite to eat at one of its many outstanding restaurants, kick back at a pub to share a beverage with friends, or enjoy some live entertainment at its annual outdoor festival down Main Street! A close-knit community with an incredibly warm and inviting atmosphere, it’s no surprise that 2016 is Farmingdale’s second consecutive at the top of this category. To repeat what we declared last year, again with pride: “Gooo Dalers!”
2015: Long Islanders Voted Farmingdale Best Downtown on Long Island!
Farmingdale
An eclectic mix of restaurants, pubs, and shops, downtown Farmingdale is the place to go for live music, entertainment, fun, food and drinks. The bustling Main Street is a slice of good old-fashioned Hometown, USA and exactly what you picture when you consider what a downtown should be. Take a trip to Long Island’s newest Downtown Destination to find out for yourself why the Village of Farmingdale was voted Best Downtown on Long Island!
2014: Long Islanders Voted Huntington Best Downtown on Long Island!
1. Huntington
100 Main St., Huntington. 631-351-3000. huntingtonny.gov
2. Port Jefferson
121 W. Broadway, Port Jefferson. 631-473-4724. portjeff.com
3. Babylon Village
153 W. Main St., Babylon. 631-669-1212. villageofbabylonny.gov
2013: Long Islanders Voted Huntington Best Downtown on Long Island!
1. Huntington
www.huntingtonny.gov
2. Babylon Village
www.villageofbabylonny.gov
3. Farmingdale
www.farmingdalevillage.com
2012: Long Islanders Voted Huntington Best Downtown On Long Island!
1. Huntington
town.huntington.ny.us
2. Babylon Village
www.babylonvillage.com
3. Port Jefferson
2011: Long Islanders Voted Huntington the Best Downtown on Long Island!
1. Huntington
Main St., Huntington. 631-351-3015. www.town.huntington.ny.us.
2. Babylon Village
47 W. Main St., Babylon. 631-957-3000. www.babylonvillage.com
3. Farmingdale
361 Main St., Farmingdale. 516-249-0093. www.farmingdalevillage.com
2010: Long Islanders Voted Huntington as the Best Downtown on Long Island!
1. Huntington
Main Street, Huntington. town.huntington.ny.us
2. Port Jefferson
Main Street, Port Jefferson. www.portjeff.com
Northport
Main Street, Northport. www.northportny.com
