Discover Long Island

Long Island welcomes guests annually to enjoy its beaches, home-grown farmers’ markets, local vineyards and award-winning resorts. As we head into the summer season, Long Island is the perfect retreat for a day trip from Manhattan or a week-long vacation. Plan your visit today and Discover Long Island.

Adventures for the whole family

Long Island is a destination that is rooted with family-friendly attractions. A FINtastic aquarium, home of our minor league professional baseball team the Long Island Ducks, amusement parks and over a dozen parks attract visitors from around the globe.

This summer, don’t miss the chance to travel back in time and bring history to life with a “Tri-Spy” outdoor adventure. Historian Margo Arceri guides cyclists, walkers and kayakers through actual trails where the British and Patriots once roamed during the Revolutionary War on Long Island. Follow in the footsteps of the famous men and women of the Culper Spy Ring who helped change the tide of the American Revolutionary War and inspired the popular AMC series TURN. September 7^th marks the 10th annual Culper Spy Day, a festival celebrating the historic impact of Long Island’s famed spies.

Beaches & Ocean Fun

Long Island is known for its famed coastline featuring miles of pristine beaches and scenic parks and is home to some of the most popular spots to catch some summer rays.

Celebrity-studded Main Beach in East Hampton and Coopers Beach in Southampton have both been rated number one in the nation by international beach expert Stephen P. Leatherman of Florida International University a.k.a. “Dr. Beach.” Each year, surfers flock to Point State Park and Ditch Plains where waves reach record heights for the eastern seaboard.

Wildwood State Park and Robert Moses State Park are other popular South Shore ocean spots. Fire Island, designated a federal National Seashore, is a 32-mile-long barrier island located just across the Great South Bay from mainland Long Island. Its 17 small communities, which are only accessible by passenger ferry, are known for their sparkling beaches and lively nightlife.