Long Island (New York) - Wink Travel Guide


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Long Island is an island stretching eastward from New York City in the Metro New York region. The primary tourist attractions are the large number of excellent beaches along Long Island Sound on the North Shore 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. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Queens (New York City) - Wink Travel Guide


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Queens is a crescent-shaped (with a tail) borough traversing the north-to-south width of Long Island. In Flushing Meadows Corona Park, the Queens Museum offers visual art, cultural events, Worlds' Fair Memorabilia, and a sprawling scaled-down Panorama of the entire city. The northern end of the old fairgrounds includes the USTA Billie Jean King National Tennis Center. A number of museums are located in Long Island City and Astoria, including the Isamu Noguchi Sculpture Museum in Noguchi's former sculpture studio, and the Museum of the Moving Image which includes interactive exhibits on the history of video games. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




Insiders' Guide® to Long Island


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Your Travel Destination. Your Home. Your Home-To-Be. Long Island Explore a 118-mile-long reason to love New York. Experience the best of Nassau and Suffolk Counties. Savor the beaches, the fresh seafood, the local wines. • A personal, practical perspective for travelers and residents alike • Comprehensive listings of attractions, restaurants, and accommodations • How to live & thrive in the area—from recreation to relocation • Countless details on shopping, arts & entertainment, and children’s activities




The Bronx (New York City) - Wink Travel Guide


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The Bronx is one of the five boroughs of New York. Known for Yankee Stadium, the home field of the New York Yankees baseball team, the borough dates from 1899. The vast Bronx Zoo houses hundreds of species of animals. Nearby, the sprawling New York Botanical Garden features a landmark greenhouse with rainforest and cactus displays. By the Hudson River, Wave Hill is a landscaped public garden with wooded paths and a cultural center. Bronx Park and Van Cortlandt Park are two large and notably tranquil green spaces. City Island, located in Long Island Sound but officially part of the Bronx reminds people more of a small New England fishing village and is worth a visit. Wink Travel Guides introduce you to the best world travel destinations, in a clear and concise way, illustrated by photos.




A Travelers Guide to Long Island New York


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This book is a must have for anyone planning to take a trip to Long Island, N.Y. This book serves as a travel guide. The book is packed with helpful tips, infomation and places to visit. From parks, to beaches, Movie houses, to concert halls, wine tasting events and things to do with the kids, this book is a most have for any traveler!




Strange New York and Long Island History, Travel Guide and Legends


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I was born on Long Island, New York. I love New York and I love history. As I started to think about the next book I wanted to write, I thought to myself, why not bring my two loves together. In this book, you will find cool, interesting and sometimes strange facts about the New York and Long Island area. All these facts and stories are all true. Dive into the world of Ghosts, early New York History, strange tales about some of the founders of New York and more. And most of all a traveler's guide!




Greater Than a Tourist- Long Island New York USA


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With travel tips and culture in our guidebooks written by a local author, it is never too late to visit Long Island. Greater Than a Tourist- Long Island, New York by Author Elizabeth Macrelli offers the inside scoop on The Year-Round Island. Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there is nothing wrong with that, as part of the 'Greater Than a Tourist' series, this book will give you candid travel tips from someone who has lived at your next travel destination. This guide book will not tell you exact addresses or store hours but instead gives you knowledge that you may not find in other smaller print travel books. Experience cultural, culinary delights, and attractions with the guidance of a Local. Slow down and get to know the people with this invaluable guide. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to discover new activities at your next travel destination. Inside this travel guide book you will find: Visitor information from a Local Tour ideas and inspiration Save time with valuable guidebook information Greater Than a Tourist- A Travel Guidebook with 50 Travel Tips from a Local. Slow down, stay in one place, and get to know the people and culture. By the time you finish this book, you will be eager and prepared to travel to your next destination.




Greater Than a Tourist - Long Island, New York, USA


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Are you excited about planning your next trip?Do you want to try something new while traveling?Would you like some guidance from a local?If you answered yes to any of these questions then Great than a Tourist Books are for you. Greater Than a Tourist - Long Island by Kristen Schmutz offers the inside scope on Long Island, NY.Most travel books tell you how to travel like a tourist. Although there's nothing wrong with that this book will give you bucket list items to complete, places to stay and eat on a budget or a splurge, what to do if you are in the location for the hour or the day and much more. In these pages you'll discover local advice that will help you throughout your stay. Greater than a tourist is a series of travel books written by locals. Tips from locals to tourists. Travel like a local. Get the inside scope. Slow down, stay in one place, take your time, and get to know the people and the culture of a place. Try some things off the beaten path with guidance. Patronize local business and vendors when you travel. Be willing to try something new. By the time you finish this book, you will be excited to travel to your next destination. So grab YOUR copy today. You'll be glad you did.




Long Island Alive


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Each chapter of this guide to Long Island's fine dining, recreation, shopping, historic sites, and scenery focuses on a particular region of Long Island and presents its highlights from an insider's point of view. Some of the attractions described include tours and day trips, beaches and national parks, farm stands, wildlife preserves and museums.




The New Long Island


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