Long Island, NY

Travel Guide

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Southampton
Sag Harbor
Southampton which includes a park
Long Beach

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(7,239 area reviews)

Largest NYC borough, Queens boasts linguistic diversity and a varied economy. Explore Flushing Meadows–Corona Park, catch a game at Citi Field, or attend the U.S. Open at the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center.

Queens
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Williamsburg

4.5/5(496 area reviews)

Experience contemporary art, hipster culture, and vibrant nightlife in this Brooklyn gem. Discover cutting-edge galleries, trendy bars, and eclectic eateries for a taste of modern urban living.

Williamsburg
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Downtown Brooklyn

4/5(698 area reviews)

Discover the third largest central business district, featuring attractions like Fulton Mall, Brooklyn Academy of Music, and New York Transit Museum. Enjoy local produce at Borough Hall Greenmarket and savor Junior's famous cheesecakes. Easily accessible via subway and bridges.

Downtown Brooklyn
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Greenpoint

4/5(263 area reviews)

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.

Greenpoint
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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.

Rockaway Beach
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Bedford-Stuyvesant

3.5/5(284 area reviews)

Spend some time visiting places like First AME Zion 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.

Bedford-Stuyvesant
Comfort Inn JFK Airport

Comfort Inn JFK Airport

2.5 out of 5
132-15 150th Avenue, Jamaica, NY
The price is NT$6,322 per night from Aug 10 to Aug 11
NT$6,322
NT$7,357 total
Aug 10 - Aug 11
includes taxes & fees
Book a stay at this business-friendly hotel in Jamaica. Enjoy free breakfast, free WiFi, and a free airport shuttle. Our guests praise the helpful staff and ...
8/10 Very Good! (4,722 reviews)
"Good because it's close to the airport"

Reviewed on 2025/7/18

Comfort Inn JFK Airport
EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG

4 out of 5
46 Nevins Street, Brooklyn, NY
Fully refundable
The price is NT$4,206 per night from Jul 28 to Jul 29
NT$4,206
NT$5,772 total
Jul 28 - Jul 29
includes taxes & fees
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! (1,466 reviews)
"Really liked this hotel, comfy bed, A/C that didn’t blow directly on you in bed, and I loved the little fitness center with rubber bands and yoga mat and yoga block."

Reviewed on 2025/7/16

EVEN Hotel Brooklyn by IHG
LIC Manhattan View Hotel

LIC Manhattan View Hotel

2 out of 5
39-05 29th St, Long Island City, NY
The price is NT$4,052 per night from Jul 24 to Jul 25
NT$4,052
NT$4,752 total
Jul 24 - Jul 25
includes taxes & fees
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! (312 reviews)
"Neighborhood was a little sketchy but no problems. Hotel was clean. Room was small but clean. Overall was the basics of we needed for a last minute overnight trip going to a birthday party. Nothing more, nothing less."

Reviewed on 2025/7/17

LIC Manhattan View Hotel
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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! (580 reviews)
"My flight was canceled and I booked the hotel last minute. I was pleasantly surprised on how clean and modern it was. The room was spectacular and I was able to enjoy a good nights sleep despite the circumstances."

Reviewed on 2025/7/15

Starlight Hotel
Aura Hotel Brooklyn

Aura Hotel Brooklyn

3.5 out of 5
56 Franklin Ave, Brooklyn, NY
Stay at this 3.5-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! (1,103 reviews)
"Under new ownership - so new that no gps can find the name Aura hotel in Brooklyn (be careful- there is one in time square!) The check in/out process is very old fashioned and sort of odd- that coupled with the name change made the whole arrival experience weird, and kind of sketchy- but it all worked ..."

Reviewed on 2025/7/16

Aura Hotel Brooklyn
Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City

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! (153 reviews)
"Very quiet area!"

Reviewed on 2025/7/8

Sonder by Marriott Bonvoy The Dutch Apartments Long Island City
Lowest nightly price found within the past 24 hours based on a 1 night stay for 2 adults. Prices and availability subject to change. Additional terms may apply.

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