Long Island & NY City Region of New York
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Long Island has something for everyone: boating, swimming, and fishing in our beautiful waters of Long Island Sound and the Atlantic; relaxing on our sandy beaches; touring our Gold Coast mansions; sipping world-class wines at our numerous vineyards; or taking advantage of our many sporting and recreational facilities. Historic Montauk Lighthouse reaches out to the Atlantic at the end of Long Island
Nightlife, beaches, sports, shopping, museums, history, farms, and wine country can all be enjoyed in this region's five distinctive areas: the North Shore, South Shore, Central Suffolk, South Fork and North Fork. Here, just minutes from New York City, you can explore fishing villages, historic lighthouses, white sandy beaches, wildlife preserves, and opulent Gold Coast mansions from a bygone era. You will also find among the many attractions major cultural and sporting centers; museums of history, art and science; guided cruises and railroad tours; and grand shopping malls.
The picturesque North Shore is known for the historic "Heritage Trail," which retains a unique character dating back to the time of George Washington. Bays, harbors, and quaint villages on Long Island Sound offer breathtaking views and sunsets, as well as attractions such as the Old Westbury Gardens arboretum, the Vanderbilt Museum and other "Gold Coast" mansions, and the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory's DNA Learning Center. Shoppers will relish the world-renowned designer boutiques in the sophisticated village of Great Neck.
The South Shore combines major cultural and sporting centers with more than 50 miles of ocean beach. Experience the thrills of thoroughbred racing at Belmont Park Racetrack, the excitement of NHL hockey games at the Nassau Coliseum, and concerts at the Westbury Music Fair and Jones Beach open-air theater. Tour arboretums and historical sites such as Old Bethpage Village Restoration - a pre-Civil War farm village with costumed interpreters, a blacksmith shop, and farm activities. Or shop at one of six indoor malls. But don’t miss the jewels of the South Shore, the pristine white sand beaches that stretch for miles along the barrier beach islands: Jones Beach State Park, Long Beach, and Fire Island National Seashore.
Central Suffolk, the true center of Long Island, blends natural beauty, pine forests, rivers, wetlands, beaches, and farmland with exciting man-made attractions. You can enjoy a riverboat cruise through the quiet wildlife refuge and preserved forests of the Pine Barrens. Or you can explore Splish Splash Water Park, Tanger Factory Outlet Center, Brookhaven National Laboratory, Okeanos Aquarium, and many other attractions.
Known throughout the world as "The Hamptons," the South Fork is a resort playground famous for miles of ocean beaches and rural maritime charm. Movie stars, writers, and artists share this haven with Shinnecock Native Americans, bay men, and potato farmers. Visit the historic Montauk Point Lighthouse, commissioned by George Washington; the chic shops and restaurants in Southhampton; the internationally known Parrish Art Museum; or the quaint, 18th century seafaring village of Sag Harbor. In Sag Harbor, you can tour the beautifully restored historic home of the custom master and his family and the Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum in a Greek-Revival building housing scrimshaw, oil paintings, ship models, and other historical items associated with the industry.
The tranquility of its 350-year-old farming and fishing heritage has been preserved in the North Fork section, which offers low key charm, historical museums, vineyards, and roadside stands selling fine local produce. The Horton Point Lighthouse, the East End Seaport Maritime Museum, and the Railroad Museum of Long Island are worth a visit.
The natural beauty of this area, combined with exciting historic and cultural attractions, makes the Long Island region one of the most appealing places for all to enjoy. Let our Bed and Breakfast inns cap your enjoyment with a pleasant stay.
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Plutarch
New York City is the cultural and entertainment capital of the United States and is famed throughout the world for the excellence of its attractions. Throughout the five boroughs comprising the city are world-famous attractions including the United Nations, the Empire State Building, Lincoln Center for the Performing Arts, the Statue of Liberty, Ellis Island, the Brooklyn Museum of Art, Yankee and Shea stadiums, the Staten Island Ferry, to cite just a few. Shopping is fabulous: from the glamorous houses of fashion on Fifth Avenue to the art galleries and shops of Soho and Greenwich Village; from the grand department stores and elegant boutiques to the bargain basements of the Garment District.
In Manhattan, visit world-class museums and galleries, including the Museum of Modern Art, the Metropolitan Museum of Art, the Guggenheim Museum, the Cloisters, and the Jewish Museum housed in the 1908 Warburg Mansion. Entertainment choices are endless, from Radio City Music Hall to Carnegie Hall, from jazz cellars in Greenwich Village to dazzling nightclubs. Theater buffs can choose from one of the many Broadway and off-Broadway shows. On rejuvenated 42nd Street, the ornate 1903 New Amsterdam Theater, restored by Disney, offers family entertainment. Other historic theaters on the block have been refurbished, and new additions include retail outlets and Madame Tussaud's wax museum.
Make reservations for the NBC Studio Tour at Rockefeller Plaza and Radio City Music Hall. The South Street Seaport conducts historic tours and harbor sails aboard 19th-century schooners. Enjoy fantastic views, whether from the deck of a tour boat, the top of the Empire State Building, the middle of Central Park, or merely people watching while strolling any of the city's bustling streets.
The Bronx Zoo/Wildlife Conservation Park, the largest urban zoo in the United States, offers a Jungle World, Himalayan Highlands, African Plains, and more. View pertinent artifacts and exhibits on Bronx history in the landmark 1758 Valentine-Varian house.
In Brooklyn, you will be enthralled by the Brooklyn Botanic Gardens, a 52-acre urban oasis of specialty gardens. New York's Aquarium, also in Brooklyn, features exciting marine mammal shows and up-close animal encounters. At Coney Island, Astroland Amusement Park, you can choose from one of 25 rides including the famous Cyclone roller coaster.
On Staten Island, visit Snug Harbor Cultural Center. This 83-acre harbor park, preserved as a unique center for the arts, contains 28 historic buildings and offers a broad range of programs and events. Cultural organizations sharing the property include the Staten Island Children's Museum and the Staten Island Botanical Garden, a working educational and recreational center with bird and butterfly exhibits.
In Queens, see thoroughbred racing at the Aqueduct Race Track. Visit Queens Botanical Garden, 39 acres of outstanding seasonal floral displays; or the Isamu Noguchi Garden Museum, 250 works on the site of this world-renowned sculptor's studio; or the Queens Historical Society located in the circa 1785 National Historic Landmark Kingsland Homestead. If you prefer to be outdoors, bask in the sun at Rockaway's 12 miles of beaches and boardwalk, or at Fort Tilden, a lovely beach known for its dunes. At Jamaica Bay Wildlife Refuge, explore the habitat of more than 300 species of birds.
Visit the United States' largest and most dynamic city and let yourself discover what millions of other visitors already have-that the "Big Apple" is the most exciting travel destination in the world. Our member inns will afford you an oasis of serenity amid the city's excitement.
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