Long Island, New York
Experience Long Island, New York
Known for its affluent culture and beautiful neighborhoods, Long Island is a captivating vacation, shopping and dining destination. Long Island’s impressive museums, spectacular state parks, pristine beaches, charming wineries, world-class seafood restaurants and breathtaking waterways are favorite attractions for vacationing families and friends. Getaway spots like the Hamptons, Montauk Point and Fire Island are idyllic retreats for romantic escapes and relaxing adventures. Leave some space in your suitcase as there are hundreds of shopping malls and enchanting shops and boutiques scattered across the island with the latest fashions and trends.
Top 10 Attractions in Long Island
MacArthur Islip Airport . If you want to avoid the crowds, long lines, and traffic that come along with flying in and out New York, consider Long Island’s MacArthur Islip Airport on your next trip to the New York City area. MacArthur is your #1 ticket to simple and direct transportation to Long Island and offers convenient ground transportation service to New York’s five boroughs.
Splish Splash Water Park. If you’re visiting Long Island in the late spring or summer, stop by this fun-filled water park to cool off on a hot day. Splish Splash Water Park features 92 incredible acres of thrilling tubes, slides, rivers and rides. With affordable entrance fees and irresistible attractions like Mammoth River, Shotgun Falls, and Splash Landing we dare you to try and stay dry!
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Atlantis Marine World Aquarium. This adventurous aquarium of Riverhead, NY features a detailed replica of what the lost city of Atlantis could have looked like. Situated along the Peconic River in central Long Island, Atlantis Marine World Aquarium offers interactive activities and picturesque exhibits that make it one of Long Island’s top tourist attractions. Plunge into the ruins of the one-of-a-kind aquarium, swimming with sharks, rays and sea creatures.
Tanger Outlets. Discover 165 of your favorite brand name retailers at this expansive discount shopping center in Riverhead, NY. Enjoy great savings of 20-80% off the suggested retail prices off shoes, clothing, accessories, furniture and just about any other items you can think of. Shoppers love high-end stores like Ralph Lauren, Lacoste and Hugo Boss, while kids will stay busy for hours in shops like KB Toys and the Disney Store.
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Adventureland. Since its opening in 1962, this Long Island amusement park has been bringing families together with classic attractions like its Ferris Wheel, Balloon Tower and Lady Bug Roller Coaster. Through the years, Adventureland has gone on to build a number of fast and fear-inducing rides like the Hurricane Coaster, Pirate Ship and Silvers Twister. The park now includes three water rides, ideal for a refreshing blast on a summer’s day.
Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium. Celebrating 125 years in Cold Spring Harbor, this is a wonderful place to see and learn about the rainbow, brown and brook trout that the hatchery raises and distributes throughout New York’s lakes, rivers and streams. Through the hatchery’s educational events and programs, children and adults alike will better understand the significant role that fish and other wildlife have on our natural environment. The
Aquarium houses over 30 species of freshwater fish native to New York State - from primitive bowfin to the Long Island brook trout.
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Dinosaur Walk Museum. Located in Riverhead, NY, this Long Island attraction displays one of the most impressive collections of prehistoric animal bones and fossils in the world. Witness the skeletal remains of some of history’s fiercest and most fascinating dinosaurs and reptiles including the ever popular Tyrannosaurus rex and Velociraptor. The Dinosaur Walk Museum also has two high-definition movie theaters where you can watch videos about incredible creatures and a gift shop where you can shop for souvenirs.
Belmont Park. Since 1905, Belmont Park has one of the most famous horseracing tracks in the country. Located on 430 acres in Elmont, NY, Belmont Park features thoroughbred horse racing on its 1.5 mile track, wagering, dining and some of the most competitive races in the sport. Belmont Park is home of the 140th running of the Belmont Stakes - the oldest of the three Triple Crown horseracing events - on June 7, 2008.
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Montauk Point/Montauk Point State Park. From breathtaking ocean vistas to historic lighthouses to beautiful beaches, Montauk is a vacation paradise on Long Island’s eastern tip. Montauk offers outstanding attractions, including Montauk Point Lighthouse, ocean beaches, state parks and nature preserves. Montauk Point State Park is a coastal treasure and the world’s best place for surf fishing. With spectacular views of the lulling Atlantic Ocean, this park is a popular destination for natural activities like swimming, sunbathing, fishing, boating, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and watching seals on the offshore rocks.
Fire Island Beaches. One of the east coast’s best sand bars can be found on this unique barrier beach just south of Long Island. Fire Island is a popular vacation destination for thousands of visitors annually looking to unwind. Rolling sand dunes, gorgeous white beaches, fantastic beach shops and an outrageous nightlife are just a few of the many reasons to check out Fire Island during your time in Long Island.
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Long Island Wine Country. Long Island boasts 60 delightful vineyards and wineries with breathtaking scenery and fantastic wines. Long Island’s charming wineries are ideal stops for wine aficionados and anyone with an appreciation for beautiful landscapes and complex flavors. The vineyards vary in size from two and a half acres to over 500 acres, producing varietals ranging from the traditional chardonnay and merlot to the more obscure dolcetto and riesling. Tour and taste your way through the picturesque Long Island Wine Country.
- Wöllfer Estate Vineyard
- Martha Clara Vineyards
- Palmer Vineyards
- Pellegrini Vineyards
- Jamesport Vineyards
Hersha Hotels of Long Island, NY. With two remarkable hotels on Long Island, Hersha Hotelsoffers beautifully-appointed accommodations outfitted with preferred amenities and features that make your Long Island vacation simply unforgettable. Come escape to Long Island, New York, a magnificent destination beloved for its pristine beaches, charming wineries, exciting attractions, shopping malls, state parks and incredible sights. Discover the latest vacation packages from Hersha Hotels and get a taste of Long Island!
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