Long Island Getaway - Cold Spring Harbor NY Weekend Getaway

Preview: Long Island offers a microcosm of a much larger region, with distinct areas, ranging from the mansions of the “Gold Coast,” old whaling and fishing ports, and farms growing those famous “spuds,” to the natural beauty of coastal spits of land, dunes, beaches, and small villages. Musical entertainment encompasses rock concerts and classical concerts. You can go to thoroughbred races, harness races, or auto races. There are many wineries for touring and tasting and a variety of seafood and ethnic restaurants. You can fish, sail, swim, or just relax on a summer holiday. Long Island, just 125 miles long and no more than 23 miles wide, packs in a lot of variety for visitors to enjoy. We suggest beginning your tour on the north shore, heading for Orient and Montauk Points at the forked end, and then continuing west along the beaches of the south shore. The Gold Coast stretches along almost one-third of the Long Island Sound shore. East of the Gold Coast is a historic triangle from Centerport to Stony Brook. Farmlands make up another third of the island, leading to the small villages, ports, and wineries of the North Fork. As you continue this circuit, take the ferries across to Shelter Island and Sag Harbor and then head out to Montauk Point. The South Fork, also known as “the Hamptons,” is another, newer Gold Coast of exurban villas and mansions that serve as a retreat from the city. Its beautiful ocean beaches merge with the barrier beaches that line the remaining two-thirds of the Atlantic shore of the island, creating sheltered bays, all the way to Brooklyn. This chapter has everything you need to plan a travel experience on Long Island and includes details on Port Washington, Roslyn, Glen Cove, Oyster Bay, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington, Centerport, Stony Brook, Port Jefferson, North Fork, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Montauk, Amagansett, East Hampton, Southampton, Fire Island, and Jones beach.
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Duration: One day to several days
Best Time to Go: Year-round
This travel guide comes from:
Daytrips and Getaway Weekends in the Mid-Atlantic States Guide Book