About Long Island

Rich in history, graced with endless beaches and natural beauty, and abundant with the fruits of its centuries-old farming and fishing industries, Long Island each year attracts visitors from all over the world. And no wonder! A diverse array of attractions, festivals and fairs, cultural events, dining experiences, and a truly beautiful landscape make Long Island a destination that's hard to resist.

A glimpse inside a majestic Gold Coast mansion transports to an opulent bygone era. A walk on an empty ocean beach brings tranquility. A stroll along the piers of harbor villages conjures up images of seafarers. A splash in the wave ride at a water park excites and delights. A pick of a perfect pumpkin, or a sip of a delectable local wine, lights up the day.

Here, you can enjoy swimming and sunbathing on white, sandy beaches. Take in the excitement of thoroughbred horse racing, polo, NHL hockey, professional tennis or golf. Attend star-studded concerts and plays. Discover fine dining in romantic settings, and the freshest seafood to be found anywhere. There is so much to see and do on Long Island, you're likely to find that one visit just won't do. Which is why we say, "You've got to get out more!"

Location & Geography

Long Island is the largest island adjoining the continental United States, extending approximately 118 miles east-northeast from the mouth of the Hudson River, adjacent to Manhattan Island. Twenty miles at its widest point, the 1,377-square-mile island is separated from the mainland on the north by the Long Island Sound and bounded by the Atlantic Ocean on the south and east.

Geographically, Long Island includes the four counties of Brooklyn, Queens, Nassau and Suffolk. But because Brooklyn and Queens are part of the five-county City of New York, the Long Island reference is commonly known to mean Nassau and Suffolk Counties exclusively. The Nassau County border is only about 15 miles from midtown Manhattan.

Long Island's Regions Five distinct regions make up Long Island: the North Shore, with dozens of historic sites dating back to colonial days and Gatsby-era mansions; the South Shore, the Island's spectator sports and entertainment hub, with world-famous Jones and Fire Island Beaches; Central Suffolk, with beautiful forests and natural inlets, the world's largest factory outlet center and a huge water park; the North Fork, with an expansive array of vineyards, farms and farm stands; and the South Fork, widely known as "The Hamptons," with pristine beaches, and where one village is more charming than the next.

Climate

Long Island enjoys a moderate climate, given its relatively northern latitude-which makes it a pleasant place to visit year-round.

For More Info On Long Island Try The Long Island Visitors Bureau's Site they have a lot of interesting info. That's where I found the above information.

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