The Town of Huntington is one of ten towns in Suffolk County, New York, USA. Founded in 1653,[1] it is located on the north shore of Long Island in northwestern Suffolk County, with Long Island Sound to its north and Nassau County adjacent to the west. Huntington is part of the New York metropolitan area. As of the United States 2000 Census, the town population was 195,289. Best known for its vibrant downtown, Huntington draws visitors from near and far.
The hamlet, offers dozens of shops, restaurants, bars and other businesses. There are also arts venues, recreational activities and historical sites. Hot spots include the Book Revue, a family-owned bookstore noted for its special programs, including celebrity author book-signings. Other popular draws are two nonprofit venues, the Inter-Media Art Center, a media and performing arts center, and the Cinema Arts Centre, which offers a diverse program of independent, foreign and documentary films.
The Heckscher Museum of Art is in Heckscher Park, which also has a small lake, playing fields and a playground. During the summer, free concerts and plays are staged at an outdoor amphitheater.
Once you leave the downtown hub, Huntington becomes a quiet North Shore community. Neighborhoods offer a mix of Colonials, capes, ranches, split-levels, and newer postmodern homes.