Long Island

Travel Guide

Long Island which includes a marina
Southampton
Sag Harbor
Long Island
Long Beach
Head east from the big-city environment of Manhattan to parks, museums and beaches. Enjoy the mix of affluent and laid-back communities on this long island.

Some of the biggest attractions of Long Island are its beaches, starting less than a 1-hour drive from New York City. Coopers Beach in SouthamptonOpens in a new window and the Main Beach in East Hampton are two of the most popular beaches along the Atlantic coastline. Bring your swimsuit and Frisbee to Jones Beach State Park in Wantagh, Hither Hills State Park and Montauk Point State Park, where you’ll find the iconic Montauk Point LighthouseOpens in a new window. End a summer of sun with Labour Day fireworks at East Hampton’s Main Beach.

Take a ferry to Fire Island, a narrow barrier island stretching along the southern coast. Relax on beaches on the inner and outer shorelines and walk along dunes to the Fire Island Lighthouse.

The area offers more than just beaches. Long Island’s North Shore is known as the Gold Coast for its early 20th-century mansions, as depicted in The Great Gatsby. Visit Old Westbury Gardens, Oheka Castle and Vanderbilt Museum. On the south shore is the more modern, affluent part of the island, the Hamptons. Drive around to view huge modern mansions, play at high-end golf courses or mingle at coffee shops with summer residents holidaying from New York City.

For excellent cultural experiences, select from dozens of museums and art galleries. Heckscher Museum of Art in Huntington has five centuries of Western art while the Parrish Art Museum near Southampton focuses on contemporary art. Tour the Cradle of Aviation Museum in Garden City for the story of aerospace. Enjoy a music concert or big-name comic performance at NYCB Theatre at Westbury. See Broadway shows or children’s productions at the John W. Engeman Theatre in Northport. Simply relax at the athletic facilities of Nassau County’s Eisenhower Park.

Drive, take a bus or ride the Long Island Rail Road from Pennsylvania Station. MontaukOpens in a new window on the eastern tip of Long Island is about 120 miles (190 kilometres) from the heart of Manhattan.

Where to stay in Long Island

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Queens

3/5(186 area reviews)

Flushing Meadows-Corona Park and Flower District are top sights in Queens, and you should be sure to explore the popular shops. Hop aboard the metro at Briarwood Van Wyck Blvd. Station or Jamaica Van Wyck Station to see more sights in the area.

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Williamsburg

4.5/5(44 area reviews)

Noted for its cafes and live music, there's plenty to explore in Williamsburg. Top attractions like McCarren Park Pool and Brooklyn Brewery are major draws, and you can hop on the metro at Metropolitan Av. Station or Lorimer St. Station (Metropolitan St.) to see more of the city.

Williamsburg
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Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(23 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Brooklyn Bridge while getting to know Downtown Brooklyn, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station to see more of the area.

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Greenpoint

4.5/5(23 area reviews)

You might take some time to check out the abundant dining options in Greenpoint. Spend some time visiting top spots like McCarren Park, and catch the metro at Nassau Av. Station or Greenpoint Av. Station to see more of the area.

Greenpoint
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Bedford-Stuyvesant

3/5(11 area reviews)

Travellers choose Bedford-Stuyvesant for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) and check out top sights like First AME Zion Church.

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Park Slope

4/5(9 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like Lesbian Herstory Archives while getting to know Park Slope, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at 7 Av. Station (9th St.) or 9 St. Station to see more of the area.

Park Slope
Nova Hotel Brooklyn
Nova Hotel Brooklyn
2 out of 5
101 Bogart St, Brooklyn, NY
The price is €117 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€117
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and daily housekeeping. Popular attractions Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Bridge ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (101 reviews)
It’s a fine place.
"Would say that this is a fine place to stay. Room was small but fine. Balcony but nothing to sit on. The room was not swept well so some debris on the floor which was also true of the halls. The mice traps around the hallways also didn’t set a great tone. I think they are just opening so time will ..."

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Nova Hotel Brooklyn
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
3 out of 5
33-68 Farrington St, Flushing, NY
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is €132 per night from 30 Mar to 31 Mar
€132
includes taxes & fees
30 Mar - 31 Mar
Stay at this 3-star hotel in Flushing. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the pool and the restaurant in our ...
8.8/10 Excellent! (2,200 reviews)
"Good spot"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Four Points by Sheraton Flushing
Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown, an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown, an IHG Hotel
3.5 out of 5
300 Schermerhorn Road, Brooklyn, NY
The price is €119 per night from 16 Mar to 17 Mar
€119
includes taxes & fees
16 Mar - 17 Mar
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, breakfast (surcharge), and room service. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
7.6/10 Good! (1,402 reviews)
"Excellent customer service"

Reviewed on 9 Mar 2025

Holiday Inn Brooklyn Downtown, an IHG Hotel
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Starlight Hotel
Starlight Hotel
2.5 out of 5
40-40 College Point Blvd, Flushing, NY
Stay at this aparthotel in Flushing. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (441 reviews)
"Nice"

Reviewed on 3 Mar 2025

Starlight Hotel
Montauk Manor
Montauk Manor
3.5 out of 5
236 Edgemere St., Montauk, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Montauk. Enjoy free WiFi, an outdoor pool, and a 24-hour fitness center. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean ...
9/10 Wonderful! (1,133 reviews)
"We had an amazing time!"

Reviewed on 7 Mar 2025

Montauk Manor
Condor Brooklyn
Condor Brooklyn
3.5 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star business-friendly aparthotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,038 reviews)
"The hotel staff was friendly, helpful and attentive. Wonderful stay, great hotel and a little gem tucked away in a unique area of town! I would definitely stay here again! Thanks for making my NY trip amazing!"

Reviewed on 24 Feb 2025

Condor Brooklyn
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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