Travel to lively Long Island
The area's live music and wineries are just some of the reasons to come on holiday to Long Island. Renowned for its island views, shopping and beaches, this city welcomes all visitors. Barclays Center Brooklyn and Brooklyn Cruise Terminal are just a couple of the must-see attractions. With a holiday rental, you get a home away from home – many rentals offer full kitchens and outdoor grills for some home cooking.
Activities and attractions in and around Long Island
Do you want to find attractions to see while you're in town? Venture out of your cosy holiday rental and check out everything that makes Long Island a fun place to get away to. Here are some of the top attractions to see, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Stonebridge Golf Links and Country Club (5 mi / 8.1 km)
- Adventureland (15.1 mi / 24.3 km)
- Bethpage Black State Park Golf Course (17.1 mi / 27.5 km)
- Bethpage Black (17.2 mi / 27.8 km)
- Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory (18.1 mi / 29.2 km)
- Long Island Game Farm (18.5 mi / 29.9 km)
Exploring the beaches and other natural features in Long Island
Whether you're an active traveller or just want to spend some time taking in the scenery, Long Island is a great place to spend some time outside. These are some of the area's most enchanting natural features, all within 30 miles (48.2 km) of the city centre:
- Lake Ronkonkoma (2.6 mi / 4.2 km)
- Private (2.7 mi / 4.3 km)
- Shorefront Park (7.3 mi / 11.7 km)
- Avalon Park and Preserve (8.3 mi / 13.4 km)
- Sunken Forest (9.3 mi / 15 km)
- Ocean Beach (10 mi / 16.2 km)
Travelling to and around Long Island
The nearest airport is in Islip, NY (ISP-MacArthur), located 2 mi (3.1 km) from the city centre. If you can't find a flight that's convenient for your trip, you can also fly into Shirley, NY (WSH-Brookhaven Calabro), which is 14 mi (22.5 km) away.
If you prefer to travel by train, Ronkonkoma Station, Central Islip Station and Oakdale Station are the main stations that serve the city. You can see more of Long Island by jumping on the metro at Jamaica 179 St. Station, Far Rockaway - Mott Av. Station or 169 St. Station.