Long Island
Whether you know it as the birthplace of Walt Whitman, the weekend playground of New York City elite or the setting of F. Scott Fitzgerald’s masterpiece, The Great Gatsby, Long Island is a New York legend. From Gold Coast mansions to Amagansett’s windswept dunes, this East Coast destination promises romance, history and adventure for all who seek it!
Fun Facts:
Highlights: An average of 1.2 million visitors tour Long Island wineries each year.
Fun facts: Long Island was named the “Cradle of American Aviation” in 1909.
Known For: White sand beaches, yachting and sailing, sports fishing, wineries, U.S. history.
This isn’t your granddaddy’s Hamptons – although with eight decades of sophistication and luxury under its belt, there’s a good chance he’s spent a season at our No. 1 pick. With all the fêtes, faces and scenery the Hamptons is famous for – and a style all its own – Montauk Yacht Club Resort and Marina captured our No. 1 spot with seeming ease. ... See More
Stay Here
Arriving by yacht? Montauk Yacht Club’s marina is merely the beginning; this East Hampton resort welcomes all who seek leisure on Lake Montauk’s shores and is home to one of the Hamptons’ most sizzling social scenes. South Shore spa resorts blend luxury with nature’s healing powers, while Shelter Island inns pair historic digs with small town seclusion.
Long Island Lodging
Play Here
Celebrate sand and surf where Amagansett dunes meet Atlantic Ocean waters. Tour the historic lighthouses lining the Montauk coast. Snap a photo of Sag Harbor’s windmills. Play the ponies at Belmont Race Park, tee off at Montauk Downs or cast into the South Fork surf for trophy tuna and shark. The possibilities for play never end on The Island!
Long Island Attractions
Dine Here
Seafood reigns king here, so make time for clambakes at Montauk Yacht Club, lobster dinners at Stuart’s Seafood Market or surf and turf specials with tasty craft brews at Southampton’s Publick House. Mom and pop pizzerias hint at The Island’s Italian heritage, while North Fork’s maritime climate takes credit for the region’s award-winning wines.
Long Island Restaurants
How to Get Here
Long Island is an East Coast destination with good connections. No fewer than seven bridges and two tunnels lead from New York City to the western end of Long Island, with Nassau and Suffolk Counties just a short drive away. Two major airports, La Guardia Airport and JKF International, account for much of the tourist traffic in and out of this New York region.
Getting Around
Rental cars, available at most Long Island airports and hotels, let you explore the region’s sights and attractions – both on the main drag and off the beaten path. Sunrise and Montauk Highways connect most points of interest on the South Shore, while Northern Boulevard makes traveling the North Shore a breeze.
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