11. Take a Staycation or a Weekend Escape
Photo © Oheka Castle Hotel & Estate
Enjoy a staycation without leaving Long Island at places like the Glen Cove Mansion, Oheka Castle, the Hamptons (now that the summer crowds have left), Long Island Wine Country and more.
Or plan a weekend escape to nearby areas like Manhattan, Queens, Brooklyn, New England or Washington D.C., Baltimore, MD, or Boston, MA.
12. Explore Long Island's Neighborhoods
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Now that the weather is pleasant, take a walk or drive through some of Long Island's many wonderful neighborhoods. From Oyster Bay, once home to Teddy Roosevelt's "Summer White House," to Lloyd Neck where Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie once rented a luxurious estate, Long Island's neighborhoods offer great scenery and attractions. Read about walking and driving tours at:
13. Enjoy Great Restaurants on Long Island
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
From seafood restaurants to vegetarian restaurants to outdoor dining and everything in between, Long Island offers a wealth of great places to eat. Read Long Island restaurant reviews...
14. Attend An Islanders Game
Photo © NY Islanders
Since 1972, Long Island's professional hockey team, the New York Islanders have thrilled audiences and a number of Islanders have been inducted into the Hockey Hall of Fame. To see their current game schedules or to purchase tickets, please go to the Nassau Coliseum website or the NY Islanders official website.
15. Go Shopping
Photo © Linda Tagliaferro
Indulge in a little "shopping therapy" at places like:
16. Enjoy Fall Festivals on Long Island
Photo © Lyn Dobrin for Hicks Nurseries
In the fall, Long Island offers a wealth of festivals. Take the whole family along to enjoy festivals like the Long Island Fair, the annual Fall Festival at Hicks Nurseries, Sag Harbor's Harborfest, the annual Fall Country Fair at the Sands-Willets House, the annual Bayville Waterside Festival, the annual Medieval Festival at the Sands Point Preserve, North Hempstead's annual FamilyFest, the Long Island Apple Festival at the Sherwood Jayne House in Setauket, the annual Nassau County Hibernian Feis (traditional Irish arts & crafts fest), and for those who love the taste of garlic, the annual Long Island Garlic Festival at the Garden of Eve Farm in Riverhead.
