Fire Island on Long Island attracts vacationers from NYC, elsewhere on Long Island, as well as from much farther away. Why is Fire Island such a hot spot? Imagine being on an island where cars aren't allowed. That means you won't have to inhale exhaust fumes, hear horns honking, or fight for parking. Maybe that's why many people prefer this barrier island, only about an hour and a half from Manhattan, over the more chichi Hamptons. Maybe it's the casual lifestyle or the diversity of people who frequent the island. Singles and families, both gay and straight, have long felt at home on Fire Island.
Facts about Fire Island:
- Fire Island has 17 communities.
- You must take a boat to Fire Island. Ferries travel to Fire Island from Bay Shore, Sayville and Patchogue.
- Dress is casual.
- Much of Fire Island just about shuts down in the winter. Ferries run on very limited schedules and many restaurants and hotels are closed.
Explore Fire Island and see what it has to offer.
