Things to do in Long Island

Never say that there's nothing east of the Big Apple ... especially if a Long Islander is there. The counties of Nassau and Suffolk, once major farmland, have long been respected for their natural beauty: undulating hills, thick forests, tidal swamps, glacier-cut coastlines, and white-sand beaches. So remarkable, in fact, is Long Island's landscape that, near the beginning of 20th century, Nassau County's northwest area became recognized as the Gold Coast. And amid such variety, there are lots of Things to do in Long Island.

Shopping categories direct you to the best places to find souvenirs and mementoes of that perfect trip. Here you can go to-

Amagansett Square
Americana Manhasset
Cold Spring Harbor
Locust Valley
Oyster Bay
Port Jefferson
Roosevelt Field
Stony Brook Village Center


Nightlife options provide you with the best places to unwind, kick back and leave the day behind. Enjoy at-

1. Canoe Place Inn
2. Port Jazz
3. Rare Olive Lounge
4. B.K. Sweeney's Pub
5. Croxley Ales
6. Stephen Talkhouse
7. Aqua Nightclub
8. The Tavern Nightclub
9. Maxwell and Dunne's
10. Paula Jean's Supper Club

1. Duck Walk Vineyard

This vineyard on the South Fork is a prime tourist attraction, thanks to its proximity to the Hamptons' main resort areas.


2. Jones Beach State Park

Relax at one of Long Island's best (and most crowded) beaches, Jones Beach.

3. Sagamore Hill

Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Sagamore Hill served as President Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island home from 1885 until 1919. Get the charm of history over here.

4. Montauk Point State Park

Enjoy picnic at this narrow stretch of land becomes heavily wooded as it reaches into the Atlantic and forms Long Island's eastern tip.


5. Sag Harbor Whaling Museum

In the 19th century, whaling emerged as one of Sag Harbor's most lucrative industries, attracting hearty seamen from all over the world and making the town one of the busiest ports on the eastern seaboard.

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