Just minutes from New York City, Long Island provides travelers with 120-miles of unparalleled abundance including award-winning Wine Country, miles of white sand beaches, vibrant downtowns, Gatsby-style Mansions, an epicurean-driven dining scene, The Hamptons and car-free Fire Island to name a few.
Travel back to the bygone era of industry tycoons that built America with a visit to the Gold Coast Mansions, rumored to have inspired The Great Gatsby. The masterfully restored OHEKA CASTLE is a picture-perfect example and has Centennial events throughout the coming year as we head into a roaring 20’s of our own making this 2020.
A year-round destination including scenic waterfront restaurants and blooming lavender fields, Long Island offers vacationers a true escape with something for everyone.
Culinary enthusiasts can enjoy some of the best farm-to-table fare from the destination’s bountiful farmlands and surrounding waters. From seaside shacks with a view where you can savor the catch of the day to top rated restaurants led by renowned chefs – Long Island is a foodie’s paradise.
Adventure seekers can climb to the top of the many storied lighthouses or venture out on a hike through the 300-year-old Sunken Forest, a rare natural formation. World-class golf courses, surfing hot spots and ultimate fishing are just a few of the open-air activities available to visitors.
Rated by Wine Enthusiast as one of the ‘Top 10 Wine Regions’ in the world, Long Island’s beverage scene is booming with over 70 vineyards and breweries that are utilizing locally-grown ingredients to create the perfect sip.
History buffs can travel back in time visiting homes of past presidents, poets, and artists, including President Theodore Roosevelt and Poet Walt Whitman. Our world-class museums and “Great Gatsby” style mansions highlight an era bygone featuring masterpieces by legendary artists.
We are the inspiration behind F. Scott Fitzgerald’s “The Great Gatsby” and AMC’s “Turn: George Washington’s Spies”; location of “Royal Pains” and “The Affair” and reality series “Fire Island”, “Summer House” and “Kardashian’s Take The Hamptons.” Home of The Belmont Stakes, Oheka Castle and the Montauk Lighthouse, Long Island is a destination that is no stranger to the spotlight.
New York City’s beachfront backyard is waiting – Discover your Long Island today.
