Long Island Travel Guide

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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 Labor 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 vacationing 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 Theater 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 kilometers) from the heart of Manhattan.

Where to stay in Long Island

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Queens

3/5(186 area reviews)

Citi Field and Aqueduct Racetrack 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 Brooklyn Brewery and Music Hall of Williamsburg 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 Green Point Lodge, and catch the metro at Nassau Av. Station or Greenpoint Av. Station to see more of the area.

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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 Bridge Street AME 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.

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Queens

SpringHill Suites by Marriott New York Queens

3 out of 5
38-39 9TH STREET BUILDING B, Long Island City, NY
The price is Rp2.294.600 per night from 19 Aug to 20 Aug
Rp2.294.600
Rp2.723.199 total
19 Aug - 20 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free breakfast, free Wi-Fi and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (878 reviews)
"Great hotel."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

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LIC Manhattan View Hotel

LIC Manhattan View Hotel

2 out of 5
39-05 29th St, Long Island City, NY
The price is Rp1.473.034 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp1.473.034
Rp1.747.672 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, parking (surcharge) and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (383 reviews)
"Clean with a friendly staff, got there at 3:00 and the parking was full so we had to improvise."

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

LIC Manhattan View Hotel
EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

4 out of 5
46 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY
The price is Rp2.861.694 per night from 11 Aug to 12 Aug
Rp2.861.694
Rp3.811.387 total
11 Aug - 12 Aug
includes taxes & fees
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness centre and Wi-Fi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,505 reviews)
"I’m a Brooklyn born native and now I live in NJ so it always feels good to come back home to where I’m originally from. My stay was pleasant only thing I don’t like is the destination fee combined with the deposit."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG
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.
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 Wi-Fi and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in their ...
8/10 Very Good! (604 reviews)
"transportation is good. Shopping is good."

Reviewed on 5 Aug 2025

Starlight Hotel
Aura Hotel Brooklyn

Aura Hotel Brooklyn

4 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 4-star business-friendly aparthotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and a business centre. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8/10 Very Good! (1,116 reviews)
"It’s very good place"

Reviewed on 31 Jul 2025

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy

3.5 out of 5
39-35 27th Street, Long Island City, NY
Stay at this 3.5-star aparthotel in Long Island City. Enjoy concierge services, an in-room coffee maker and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (167 reviews)
"A great quiet spot in the city, a few blocks away from main streets!"

Reviewed on 4 Aug 2025

The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
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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