Enjoy an island getaway just minutes from Manhattan! Famous for its white sand beaches and world-class wineries, Long Island also has quaint fishing villages, grand historic estates, unique museums and fabulous shopping!
Follow the North Fork Trail scenic byway to wineries, farm stands, antique shops and great seafood restaurants. On the South Fork, the Hamptons’ beaches were named the ultimate summer playground by Conde Nast Traveler. Browse the chic Main Street shops or catch a breeze on a seaside bike trail; you might even spot a celebrity!
Montauk Point State Park boasts some of the world's best surf fishing. Climb to the top of Montauk’s historic lighthouse for a spectacular view or saddle-up for a ride on the beach at Deep Hollow Ranch. Catch a ferry in Sayville or Patchogue to explore Fire Island National Seashore’s pristine beaches, high dunes and maritime forests.
Families love the Long island Aquarium and Long Island Children's Museum, housed in a former airplane hangar. Discover the Island's aerospace heritage at the Cradle of Aviation Museum or its seafaring past at the Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum.
Fantastic shopping options range from farmers markets to Americana Manhasset’s “Miracle Mile” of posh designers. In Riverhead, find amazing discounts at Tanger Outlets and then cool off at Splish Splash, voted one of the “Top 15 Waterparks in the US” by Budget Travel.
Head to Oyster Bay on the Long Island Heritage Trail to visit Sagamore Hill, Theodore Roosevelt’s “Summer White House,” and stroll the garden paths of Planting Fields Arboretum, a magnificent Gold Coast estate. Unique places to stay include the magnificent Oheka Castle, now a luxury hotel where you can also dine like royalty.
Jones Beach State Park, with six miles of ocean beach and a nature center, presents top stars in concerts overlooking the bay. Nearby Belmont Park hosts world-class Thoroughbred racing, including the famous Belmont Stakes!
Stop in the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge (grand opening May 2012). The new facility, located at 340 Smith Road in Shirley, includes an interactive exhibit hall featuring Long Island ecosystems, an environmental education classroom, and a nature store.
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