Things To Do on Long Island
- Playhouse Apartments
- Feb 11
- 3 min read
Updated: Feb 11
Long Island is a year-round destination with easy access to New York City and diverse attractions. There's something for everyone to enjoy from the famed beaches of the Hamptons, Fire Island and Jones Beach to historic Gold Coast mansions, award-winning vineyards, eclectic dining, boutique shopping and charming downtowns.
Beaches
Long Island beaches are world-renowned for their fine white sand, spectacular waves, miles of boardwalks, beach trails, shore-side restaurants, public picnic areas, and beautiful sunrises & sunsets.
With remarkably diverse natural landscapes, from breathtaking beachfronts to lush forests to floral oases and wildlife preserves, Long Island is a playground for outdoor lovers.
Arts & Culture
For more than four centuries, immigrants from all over the globe have made their home on Long Island, bringing their traditions from around the world. Long Island celebrates this shared ancestral tapestry at cultural sites, performance centers, museums, parades and festivals all year long.
Museums & History
Long Island’s history is as vast and deep as the Atlantic. From the titans of the Roaring 20’s to the spies that shaped the Revolutionary War, history lovers can relish in topics from moon landings to maritime.
Kids & Family
Set your imagination free on Long Island with an endless amount of activities for the entire family to enjoy. Choose between an array of attractions including water-sport activities, animal encounters, museum exhibits, outdoor parks, world-renowned beaches and unique entertainment.
Farms & Orchards
From wine tours to pumpkin patches and farmers markets, Long Island provides some of the best fresh, locally-grown food and wine in New York. Go apple picking with your family or tour our many vineyards with a loved one. Your options are limitless and guaranteed to please.
Shopping
Trendsetters, sophisticated fashionistas, collectors, and bargain hunters alike flock to Long Island for its unmatched shopping opportunities. Head to the Shoppes at East Wind for local styles and flavors to take home or to the Tanger Outlets for hot deals at cool prices in an open-air setting.
Spas & Salons
Long Island has long been a refuge for relaxation for New Yorkers seeking to escape the hustle and bustle of city life. But no matter where you’re from, you can escape to Long Island for a rejuvenating, bliss-inducing spa weekend where heated pools and massages will provide the self-care you crave.
Nightlife
When the sun goes down, that's when Long Island comes alive. Explore the many downtowns throughout the region that keep the party going all night long. Rock out to today's top bands by stepping into music venues such as Mulcahy's or Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater, where you can listen to your favorite singers play your favorite songs along the water.
Affordable Things To Do
The best things in life are free, as the saying goes, which certainly applies to these affordable things to do on Long Island with family and friends.
Events Calendar | by Discover Long Island
Long Island has no shortage of top-notch signature events that draw tourists worldwide. From live music, professional sports, and unique festivals to indie films, high fashion, and gourmet food, something unforgettable is just a vacation away.
Special Offers | by Discover Long Island
Cruise through the latest special offers and deals provided by hotels and businesses across Long Island to score serious savings at incredible places.
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