This article covers the Village of Roslyn, plus the villages of East Hills, Roslyn Estates, and Roslyn Harbor – along with unincorporated Greenvale and Roslyn Heights; the article on the Village of Flower Hill covers that portion of town (these seven municipalities & hamlets, collectively, form the Greater Roslyn area).
Understand
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Roslyn was first settled by the European colonists in the 1600s, and was named Hempstead Harbor. Locals changed the name to Roslyn in the 19th century. Flower Hill, East Hills, Roslyn Harbor, and Roslyn Estates all incorporated as villages in 1931, while downtown Roslyn itself – the heart and soul of the community – did so the following year, in 1932, becoming the Village of Roslyn.
The village is famous for its historic downtown, which has 2 national historic districts (Main Street and Roslyn Village), dozens of properties listed on the National Register of Historic Places, great shops and restaurants, the legendary My Father's Place, the iconic Ellen Ward Memorial Clock Tower, and for so much more.
Get in
[edit]By train
[edit]The Long Island Rail Road's Oyster Bay Branch stops at the Roslyn station (which is actually in Roslyn Heights, just over south of its border with the Village of Roslyn), and it is a very short walk or bus ride from the station to the north end of Main Street. Two other stations on that line serve the community: the Albertson station (in Albertson & Roslyn Heights; it still counts!) and Greenvale (in Roslyn Harbor).
By car
[edit]Roslyn is very accessible by car. Northern Boulevard (NY 25A) passes through the village, and the Long Island Expressway (I-495) and the Northern State Parkway are both just south of the village limits and provide very easy access to the heart of Roslyn's downtown.
By bus
[edit]One can get to Roslyn easily by bus, with the n20, n20X, n21, n23, n27, n40X, and Port Washington Shuttle bus routes – all operated by Nassau Inter-County Express (NICE) – passing through and serving the downtown area of the village.
Get around
[edit]Roslyn is a very walkable community – especially the downtown area in the Village of Roslyn. It is also easy to get around the village by car or on a bicycle.
See
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- Stroll through the historic downtown area and see all the gorgeous and meticulously-preserved buildings.
- Eat and dine at the amazing restaurants downtown.
- Catch a show at My Father's Place – a legendary venue which has hosted many celebrity entertainers over the years.
- Research local history at the Bryant Room at the Bryant Library – the largest public library local history archive in Nassau County.
Listings
[edit]1 The Bryant Library, 2 Papermill Road, Roslyn Village. Home to the Bryant Room, which contains the Bryant Library Local History Center – the largest public library local history archive in Nassau County. 
2 Cedarmere, 225 Bryant Avenue, Roslyn Harbor. A county park containing the estate and home of poet and journalist William Cullen Bryant, located right on Hempstead Harbor. One of the most distinctly "Roslyn" places one can visit.
3 William Cullen Bryant Viaduct, Northern Boulevard, Flower Hill & Roslyn Village. One of the most impressive bridges on Long Island (there's even a book about it!); offers spectacular views of the area, the L.I. Sound, and Westchester County – and it has a pedestrian & bike path.
4 Elderfields Preserve, 200 Port Washington Boulevard, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-571-8130. A historic county park, preserve, museum, and art gallery. The Elderfields Preserve consists of the historic Hewlett-Munson-Williams House – one of the oldest extant structures on Long Island (with the earliest sections dating back to the 1670s).
5 Sid Jacobson Jewish Community Center, 300 Forest Drive, East Hills. One of Long Island's most important Jewish cultural centers and a hub for the area's large Jewish population; contains a Jewish history museum.
6 The Bryant Library, 2 Papermill Road, Roslyn Village. Home to the Bryant Room, which contains the Bryant Library Local History Center – the largest public library local history archive in Nassau County.
7 Nassau County Museum of Art, One Museum Drive, Roslyn Harbor. One of the region's most coveted art museums; also famous for its impeccable gardens.
8 Clark Botanic Garden, 193 I.U. Willets Road, Roslyn Heights. A 12-acre, North Hempstead-owned botanic garden on the former estate of attorney Grenville Clark; contains 5,000 plant species and over 1,000 labeled trees, shrubs, and garden plants.
Do
[edit]Learn
[edit]- The Roslyn Landmark Society is headquartered within the village, and its headquarters on Main Street contains a great local history museum.
- The Bryant Library Local History Center is another must-see for history-lovers, what with its astonishing archival collections.
Buy
[edit]Eat & Drink
[edit]1 Besito Mexican Restaurant, 1516 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn Village, ☏ +1 516-484-3001. A very popular and highly-rated steakhouse – one of the Long Island's best. People come here to eat from all over the region.
2 Bryant & Cooper, 2 Middle Neck Road, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-627-7270. A very popular and highly-rated steakhouse – one of the Long Island's best. People come here to eat from all over the region.
3 Hendrick's Tavern, 1305 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn Village, ☏ +1 516-621-1200. Not only is it a great steakhouse: what history buff wouldn't be excited eating in a great restaurant, located in the same building where George Washington visited!
4 Kitchen Kabaret, 409 Glen Cove Road, East Hills, ☏ +1 516-484-3320. One of the most popular spots in town for grabbing a coffee or a meal; also features a boutique grocery store.
5 Landmark Diner, 1027 Northern Boulevard, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-627-4830. The first prefabricated double-deck diner in the country and one of the area's most iconic eateries. Includes a great bar upstairs.
6 Limani, 1043 Northern Boulevard, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-869-8989. A super popular, upscale Mediterranean restaurant. Features a terrific bar and offers outdoor seating. Great food and a very ambient atmosphere.
7 Wild Fig, 1085 Northern Boulevard, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-918-9700. A popular Mediterranean restaurant and grill.
Sleep
[edit]1 Holiday Inn Express Roslyn – Long Island, 1053 Northern Boulevard, Flower Hill, ☏ +1 516-627-2460. Despite the name, this is the popular hotel chain's Flower Hill location and is located within the village. Features include a fitness center and free breakfast. Wifi is available to guests.
2 The Roslyn – Tapestry Collection by Hilton, 1221 Old Northern Boulevard, Roslyn Village, ☏ +1 516 625-2700. This luxurious Hilton hotel is in the heart of the Village of Roslyn's downtown and houses a legendary music and entertainment venue called "My Father's Place".
Connect
[edit]Stay safe
[edit]Roslyn is a very safe community – both during the day and at night; it is a community which takes pride in preservation. You do not need to worry about being the victim of any crime in any of the Roslyn area villages or hamlets, and the Nassau County Police Department is never far away.
Just like you would do anywhere else in the United States, in case of an emergency, dial 911.