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New York, Long Island area Bed and Breakfast - Find B&B on BnBStar.com
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A beautiful blend of sea and scenery with stunning beaches adorning the bays and ocean, dunes and cliff side buffs, from remarkable working lighthouses, forests, wetlands and marshes to scenic displays of boats of all types bobbing about in the waters, offering all the outdoor pursuits and entertainment for a fantastic vacation with the added charm of bed and breakfast in the New York Long Island area where your visit can be as memorable as the breathtaking unparalleled sunsets! You’ll also find some of the most beautiful and challenging golf courses in the country and home to the nationally televised USPGA major golf championship synonymous with Long Island which boasts a multitude of over a hundred of well kept public and private courses making it a golfer's paradise and a superb destination favoured by both the professionals and keen amateurs, not forgetting the spectators alike!
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You might be surprised at some of the exciting attractions and fascinating things waiting to be discovered. The island is steeped in history, with over a hundred museums offering Long Island's rich maritime heritage and historical sites to choose from. At 118 miles in length and almost twenty miles at its widest point, it is the site of key Revolutionary War battles, also the location of the first wireless radio transmission sent to the airfield from where Charles Lindbergh began his momentous non-stop flight to Paris.
The region is blessed with miles of clean, fine white sandy beaches stretching along both the ocean and the bay, surrounded by secluded coves and the North Shore cliffs with scenic side bluffs and lighthouses. If you are looking for especially gorgeous beaches, then a visit to East Hampton situated along the island's South Fork is a must and is most widely-renowned for some of the world’s best public beaches. A natural wilderness area featuring miles of boardwalks dotted with good restaurants, picnic areas, pretty beach side trails, not forgetting the spectacular sunrises and sunsets are all nearby. Long Island is an ideal spot to go sailing either in the bay or out in the ocean, with an impressive array of cruises also available throughout the day or night for that romantic dinner cruise. The Shinnecock Canal in the heart of downtown Southampton provides a connecting waterway for vessels travelling from the Atlantic Ocean to the Great and Little Peconic Bays. Other beachfront communities within the area are, Amagansett, Bell Port, Sag Harbor, East Quogue, Westhampton Beach and West Hampton. Enjoy the superb bed and breakfast in New York Long Island and make your vacation a more comfortable one!
Rich in maritime history and an artist's delight is Greenport where you'll be pleasantly surprised to find some of the world's most renowned vineyards. Tastefully preserved for more than three centuries, this pretty little seaside village is famous for its fine dining and marvellous nightlife. Some of America's most renowned artists have lived in the town, including Walt Whitman, painter Whitney Hubbard and author and illustrator Marjorie Flack. There is a wonderful outdoor theatre, live music events and a plethora of galleries to browse in. Just as beautiful is Southold, Cutchogue, East Marion and Orient. Pretty Shelter Island sits on the shorefront and apart from the endless and exciting recreation activities in the area, for a more relaxed pace you can go shopping at the many exciting boutiques and old-fashioned general stores. Dering Harbor located within Shelter Island, offers a scenic shoreline drive and is well worth a visit. For those who are interested in fauna and flora, then head for the Mashomack Nature Preserve with nearly 2,100 acres and is home to many species of plants and animals including several rarities.
Visit the picturesque and bustling seaport of Port Jefferson, in the heart of Long Island's prestigious north shore, it's a historic ship-building village nestled at the far end of the harbor where restaurants and shops of period buildings in tree-lined streets where tourists blend to form the commercial scene and breath the sweet salt air while enjoying a wide range of pleasure boats. For a panoramic view, take the daily cruise from Port Jefferson Harbor along the scenic North Shore and see some beautiful views of the harbor. There's plenty of history in the village, mostly tied to the shipbuilding years and you'll find a treasure trove of Victoriana here too, though originally it was a waterside home for the Setauket Indians.
Fishing party boats, ecological tours, paddle wheelers, electric boats and tall ships are all available to the interested seafaring visitors. The town of Montauk, situated at the eastern end, offer many day and half-day cruises to suit every need and budget and there are many delightful state parks within the area offering an extensive variety of facilities with varying landscapes, but hiking, cycling, picnicking, rowing, fishing are also widely available throughout the impressive 21,000 acres of land. The wetlands, grasslands and forests are also home to a variety of frogs, toads, salamanders, snakes and turtles. The more popular creatures being the turtles, which vary in everything from size, to shell design and visibility and are quite often seen basking in the brilliant sunshine. Autumn on the island is a time when migratory fish are plentiful on the shores and where waterfowl, seals and whales take refuge during winter. Summer brings enjoyment of beaches and hiking with beautiful vistas and breathtaking scenic displays whilst spring provides the abundant harvest of the many wineries. Bed and breakfast in New York Long Island region is full of warm hospitality with excellent value for money providing a family or couples a vacation delight!
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