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Fodor's New York City 2013
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At 1,377 square mi, Long Island is the largest island on the East Coast, as well as the most varied. From west to east the island shifts from overcrowded roads and suburban sprawl to verdant farmland and fruit-laden vineyards punctuated by historic seaside villages.
Long Island Hotels
More than 340 lodging properties across Long Island—chain hotels, oceanfront condos, cottages, and bed-and-breakfasts—provide close to 15,000...read more
Long Island Restaurants
Every conceivable cuisine is served at restaurants, cafés, and diners across Long Island, but fresh seafood is the most notable regional specialty...read more
Things To Do in Long Island
Explore the best sights, entertainment, and shopping with our top choices and insider tips.
Travel Deals in Long Island
- $94.28 & up : Midsize rentals in East Hampton Hotwire
- $108.56 & up : Full Size rentals in East Hampton — $109 Hotwire
Long Island Experiences
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Beaches. Whether you prefer the white sand of Fire Island, the more expansive beaches of Southampton, or the surf culture of Montauk, Long Island... Read more
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Clean white-sand beaches are Long Island's main attraction for most visitors, whether their idea of beach fun is lounging on the warm sand, watching... Read more
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The white-sand beaches of the North Fork encircle a broad, central agricultural belt that, it turns out, has near-perfect conditions for ripening... Read more
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When Louisa and Alex Hargrave planted their first grapevines at their eponymous vineyard in 1973, they also planted the seeds of a new North... Read more
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