5 Things Left to Do Over the Summer

With the days of summer winding down, have you thought of everything you haven't done yet but would like to before school returns and the weather cools off? Here are five suggestions of how to make your summer complete.

Go for a run – With a quick glance at Smithtown residents, from those at the local gyms and yoga studios and more, it’s pretty clear that locals know how to stay in shape. With the warm weather upon us, why not go for a run? Throw on your favorite workout jam on your iPod, lace up your running sneakers, and let your legs take you throughout the town. Besides, you know come winter the shorts turn into sweatpants, the t-shirt turns into a hooded sweatshirt, and breathing in that brisk, thick air is no fun on the lungs.

Backyard barbecue – While barbecues are sure to leave you stuffed, with chicken and steak to fish, grilled vegetables and the standard cooler full of soda and juice for the kids, the true purpose of a backyard barbecue is to enjoy time with family, friends and loved ones, and to have some good fun. Get the gas for your grill, call over some family and friends, and enjoy the last days of summer.

Picnic at a pocket park – If you pick up a rock and throw it anywhere in Smithtown you’re likely to hit a pocket park – but have you had a picnic at one this summer? Grab a blanket, throw some sandwiches in a basket and sit in a park in a place that Yogi and Boo Boo aren’t likely to steal it.

A trip to the beach – It’s hard to imagine you haven’t taken a trip to the beach yet this summer, but if you haven’t get a trip in before the weather cools off. And if you have, why not take another trip? Is there anything better than the smell of sun tan lotion and the feeling of sand between your toes?

Grab an Italian ice – Is there a better way to cool off than enjoying an Italian ice? Italian ices are made in hundreds of flavors, which will satisfy even the pickiest palate. From banana to cotton candy, strawberry margarita to java chip, your local Italian your local Italian ice shop will have you covered.

Have any more suggestions? Let us know in the comments.