Long Island
New York, United States
Island in New York, United States of America. It is best visited in spring or autumn, when the weather is mildest and the crowds thinner.
Why visit: Alcatraz in the bay, the Channel Islands, and the barrier islands of the Atlantic coast.
- ›Book the ferry ahead in summer
- ›Check the last return sailing before committing
- ›Look for seals, seabirds and whales in season
- ›Take everything you need — island shops are limited and pricey
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Best time
May – September; winter crossings are rough and often cancelled
Weather
Four distinct seasons — warm to hot summers of 25–32°C, cold winters that drop below freezing across the north, and mild spring and autumn months that are the best time to travel.
Entry fee
Ferries ~₹2,000 – 4,000 return; Alcatraz ticketed and books out weeks ahead
Hours
Ferry timetables are seasonal
Est. budget
₹3,000 – ₹8,000
Duration
Half to full day
Nearby attractions
No other destinations within 25 km. Try a wider radius.