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long island,new york, itineraryFollowing are Long Island area tour “snapshots”– use alone or combine for longer stays. Contact the Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau to help coordinate your next Long Island tour.
 
GATSBY’S GOLD COAST
An exciting visit to Long Island’s exotic North Shore Gold Coast:

  • Nassau County Museum of Art - See important exhibitions of the works of internationally acclaimed artists.
  • Lunch in Roslyn - After lunch, stroll through this charming town and window shop.
  • Sands Point Preserve - Tour the fabulous Hempstead House and the opulent Falaise Castle.
  • Sands-Willet and Thomas Dodge Homes - Historically significant homes depicting the early North Shore.
  • Dinner at local seafood restaurant - Dinner overlooking sunset on the Long Island Sound.
  • Overnight Accommodations - Stay at one of Long Island’s fine “group-friendly” hotels.

NORTH SHORE TO NORTH FORK
A day that is as educational as it is entertaining:

  • Choice: Stonybrook Harbor Wetlands Cruise or Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages.
  • Wetlands cruise with an experienced ecologist or visit America’s finest carriage and art collections.
  • Historic walking tour of the colonial town including discount shopping card for 35 boutiques.
  • Stonybrook Grist Mill - This working mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
  • High Tea luncheon with performance - Arrange and enjoy one of the popular Biographies or Stage performances.
  • Tanger Outlet Shopping - bargain-hunting to haute couture.

WINE COUNTRY TOURS AND TASTINGS

  • So many vineyards along the North Fork to choose from!
  • Dinner on the North Fork. Casual or formal – dining to fit every budget.
  • Overnight Accommodations - Charming lodging choices all over the Island.
  • (For something really different, you might plan a meal function or overnight on board a Tall Ship!)

HAMPTON’S HAPPENINGS
Hobnob with the rich and famous – not only with the celebrities you may encounter, but also with our rich landscape and world-famous beaches:

  • Montauk Point Lighthouse and Museum -The furthest tip of Long Island, and our most famous Lighthouse.
  • Deep Hollow Ranch - Recognized birthplace of the American cowboy!
  • Lunch and Spa Stop - Add a manicure or massage to your mid-day dining experience.
  • Rich and Famous Hamptons Tour - See how the other half lives! 
  • Museum stop: Art, History, Culture – you’ll find a museum to cater to every taste.
  • Dinner in “The Hamptons' - You might even spot a movie star strolling around town.
  • Overnight Accommodations - There’s plenty of room for your group in the exciting Hamptons!

SOUTH SHORE SURPRISES
Rich maritime history and culture, along with world-class white sand beaches make this the place in the sun to be:

  • Stroll the boardwalk of Long Beach.
  • Visit the Nautical Mile in Freeport for fine food and music.
  • Shop quaint villages such as Babylon, Bayshore and Sayville.
  • Visit the Maritime Museum.
  • Climb to the top of the Fire Island lighthouse.
  • Visit the national seashore at Fire Island.
  • Stroll the mansion and gardens of Bayard Cutting Arboretum.

KIDS FUN
Long Island has plenty of beaches, parks and attractions to keep the kids busy:

  • Visit the Cradle of Aviation Museum
  • Firefighters Museum
  • Long Island Children's Museum
  • Long Island Game Farm
  • Splish Splash Water Park
  • Long Island Aquarium & Exhibition Center

 


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