Long Island

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Long Island Travel Guide Video

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

3.5/5(4 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

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.

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Downtown Brooklyn

Travelers choose Downtown Brooklyn for its abundant dining options. Hop aboard the metro at Jay St. - Tech Station or York St. Station and check out top sights like Brooklyn Bridge.

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Greenpoint

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

Spend some time visiting places like Bridge Street AME Church while getting to know Bedford-Stuyvesant, and be sure to check out the abundant dining options. You can hop aboard the metro at Kingston - Throop Avs. Station or Nostrand Av. Station (Fulton St.) to see more of the area.

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Rockaway Beach

The beaches and sporting events make Rockaway Beach worth a stop. Make a stop by Rockaway Beach, and jump on the metro at Beach 90 St. Station to get around 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
Fully refundableReserve now, pay when you stay
The price is P7,366 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P7,366
P8,773 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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Stay at this 3-star business-friendly hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and valet parking (surcharge). Our guests praise the breakfast ...
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LIC Manhattan View Hotel

LIC Manhattan View Hotel

2 out of 5
39-05 29th St, Long Island City, NY
Fully refundable
The price is P6,798 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
P6,798
P8,004 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
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Stay at this hotel in Long Island City. Enjoy free WiFi, parking (surcharge), and a 24-hour front desk. Popular attractions 5th Avenue and Grand Central Terminal ...
8/10 Very Good! (375 reviews)
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Reviewed on Aug 1, 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 P10,208 per night from Aug 17 to Aug 18
P10,208
P13,586 total
Aug 17 - Aug 18
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Stay at this 4-star business-friendly hotel in Brooklyn. Enjoy breakfast (surcharge), a 24-hour fitness center, and WiFi (surcharge). Our guests praise the helpful ...
8.6/10 Excellent! (1,498 reviews)
"It was very nice in the lobby, there was fresh and flavored water, they had healthy breakfast options and a bar, the staff checked us in quickly and kindly. The room was clean and decorated well it had a very comfy bed and the soap in the bathroom smelt amazing. The room had nice features and a mini ..."

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EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG
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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 WiFi, and a 24-hour front desk. Our guests praise the helpful staff and the clean rooms in our ...
8/10 Very Good! (599 reviews)
"Clean and huge, excellent services"

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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 WiFi, a 24-hour front desk, and a business center. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.2/10 Very Good! (1,115 reviews)
"It’s very good place"

Reviewed on Jul 31, 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 coffeemaker, and housekeeping. Our guests praise the helpful staff ...
8.4/10 Very Good! (163 reviews)
"it was nice"

Reviewed on Jul 30, 2025

The Dutch Hotel Long Island City, Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy
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