Stretching over 117 miles from the East River in Brooklyn to the town of Montauk, Long Island is the, well, longest island in the USA! It contains hundreds of towns and villages, is comprised of four separate counties, and is home to some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. In many parts, old colonial landmarks sit alongside modern made structures of today. It’s home to many famous universities, amazing restaurants, sports teams, and one of the busiest railroads in the world. Make sure to take some time explore, because you won’t see it all in just a day!
Somewhere between the fancy landscape of Amagansett, and the maritime charm of Montauk lies the tiny hamlet of Napeague. Made up mostly of hilly roads, swaying cattails, thick marshes, shady woods, glistening waters, and sandy dunes, Napeague is almost too idyllic to be true. It’s as picturesque as you could possibly imagine, and it is something of a hidden...
Long Island is home to some of the most lavish historic estates in the country, let alone the world. When many people think of the fanciest homes, the Hamptons is always the first place that comes to mind. But you don’t have to go all the way to the east end of Suffolk County to explore the lifestyles of the rich and famous. In fact, some of the fanciest...
Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States. The tower is 110 ft. high, and the current light is the equivalent to approximately 290,000 candle power, flashing every 5 seconds and can be seen a distance of 17 nautical miles. Construction on the lighthouse was authorized by the...