The primary tourist attractions are the large number of excellent beaches along Long Island Sound on the North Shore (the setting of the famous novel and movie "The Great Gatsby", and the more famous South Shore, which is home to the Atlantic Ocean's waves and white-sand beaches.
The North Fork is also home to many wineries, farms and culinary outlets.
Other attractions include North Shore harbor towns such as Port Jefferson, Huntington Village, Stony Brook and Northport where a variety of eateries and small businesses thrive in a bohemian atmosphere.
Take a day trip on the Hampton Jitney
Long Island Wine Country on the North Fork
The Hamptons on the South Fork.
Long Island has some great villages, like Great Neck and Huntington where you can just wander around and see cute little stores and take in nice views.
Port Washington has a beautiful bay with a public park where you can see all the boats and the water.
The Most Frequently Asked Travel Questions about Long Island
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