1. Cities & Towns

Exploring Long Island's Neighborhoods

Want to learn more about Long Island's many neighborhoods? In this category, you'll take tours of different towns and villages. Learn what's special about them, and find out where to eat, drink, and shop in each town.

Tell Us Your Opinion About Long Island, NY

Tell Us Your Opinion About Long Island, NY. We'd love to hear your comments about a variety of topics relating to Long Island, NY.

Long Island, NY - Frequently Asked Questions

Long Island, NY - Frequently Asked Questions. Find out the answer to your questions about Long Island, NY.

Long Island, NY Climate

Long Island Climate - Average Monthly Temperatures and Average Monthly Precipitation. Find out the average temperatures and precipitation for Nassau and Suffolk Counties, Long Island, NY.

How To Find A Summer Rental in the Hamptons

Learn some tips on finding great summer rentals in the Hamptons, Long Island, NY.

Best Place To Live On Long Island?

Readers share their opinions of the best places to live on Long Island, NY. See submissions

Long Beach Heritage Tour

Long Beach Heritage Tour. A photo essay about a guided tour of Long Beach, NY's past and present.

Discovery Wetlands Cruises from Stony Brook Harbor

Learn about wetlands cruises aboard the Discovery. Board the 35-passenger pontoon boat for a 1 1/2 hour cruise that takes you through Stony Brook Harbor to the wetlands at West Meadow Creek, with ongoing commentary by a naturalist to point out birds and marine creatures.

Manhasset - Long Island Neighborhood Profile

Learn about Manhasset, a hamlet on the North Shore of Long Island, NY.

Sea Cliff - Long Island Neighborhood Profile

What do you love about Sea Cliff?

The Port Washington Organic Farmers Market

There's no need to travel far to buy fresh-from-the-farm fruits and vegetables. In season, the Port Washington Town Dock is home to the Port Washington Organic Farmers Market with an abundance of just-picked produce, delicious baked goods and more.

Why did you move to Long Island, NY?

Why did you move to Long Island, NY? Readers share their stories.See submissions

Long Island Beaches - Where to Find Great Beaches on Long Island

Long Island boasts miles of beautiful beaches. Learn about some of them, including Main Beach, Coopers Beach, Jones Beach and more.

Port Washington - Walking Tour of the Port Washington Waterfront

Take a walk on the lovely waterfront in Port Washington, Long Island, NY, where you'll enjoy expansive views of Manhasset Bay.

Long Beach, NY - Tour of the oceanfront at Long Beach

Long Beach, NY offers 3.5 miles of powder-fine sand and a boardwalk that stretches over two miles. Learn about this wonderful beach through photos and text.

Neighborhoods

Long Island's neighborhoods have much to offer. Whether you're a new or long-time resident of a Nassau or Suffolk County neighborhood, there's plenty to see and do in these areas.

Oyster Bay, Long Island - Walking and Driving Tour of Oyster Bay

A photo tour of Oyster Bay, Long Island, former home of 26th U.S. president Theodore Roosevelt. The photo tour includes historic buildings like the Raynham Hall Museum and more.

Brangelina Country - Tour of Lloyd Neck

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie rented an estate in Lloyd Neck. What's the neighborhood like? Take a tour of this lovely peninsula on the North Shore of Suffolk County. You'll need at least a half-day to see the sights, and more if you want to spend time walking through the outdoor attractions.

Walking and Driving Tour of Cold Spring Harbor

A walking/driving tour of the village of Cold Spring Harbor in Long Island, New York, including attractions, eateries and places to shop.

Northport - Long Island Neighborhood Profile

Profile of Northport, Long Island, NY, including history, where to eat and shop, local attractions and events.

Sea Cliff-Long Island Neighborhood Profile

Learn all about Sea Cliff, Long Island, including its history, where to eat and shop, attractions and annual events.

Long Island's North Fork

Want to learn more about Long Island's North Fork? Then go to this site to discover the museums, wineries and other attractions in this area.

Hamptons.com

From Westhampton to Montauk and all points in between, this website covers local news, attractions and more.

Free on Long Island?

What's your favorite free or cheap thing to do on Long Island? Share your ideas and read what others have to say.

What's The Life Expectancy in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, NY?

What's The Life Expectancy in Nassau and Suffolk Counties on Long Island, NY? Read the results of a study by the Insittute for Health Metrics and Evaluation, University of Washington.

LIRR - Long Island, NY Beach Getaways

LIRR - Long Island, NY Beach Getaways. Read about discounted beach trips to and from Long Island, NY.

Long Island Ferries

Long Island Ferries. Learn about ferries that sail to and from Long Island, NY.

Long Island, NY Fireworks - Your Favorite Photo

Long Island, NY Fireworks - Your Favorite Photo. Readers share their favorite photos of Fourth of July fireworks and more on Long Island, NY.

The Garden City Hotel, Long Island, NY

The Garden City Hotel, Long Island, NY. Read about the legendary hotel that hosts weddings, sponsors corporate events and features upscale rooms, suites and eateries.

Quiksilver Pro New York - Long Beach, NY - Music Lineup

Quiksilver Pro New York - Long Beach, NY - Music Lineup. The professional surfing competition also includes free concerts. Here's the lineup.

Environmental Organizations on Long Island, NY

Environmental Organizations on Long Island, NY. A sampling of environmental and natural organizations that seek to preserve the natural habitats of Long Island, NY.

Long Island Questions and Answers

Long Island, NY Questions and Answers.

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