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- Question: Why is Long Island an ideal location for day trips?
- Answer: Long Island’s close proximity to Manhattan makes it an ideal location from which to day trip to small towns in Connecticut, explore New York or Pennsylvania.
- Question: What are some transportation options for day trips from Long Island?
- Answer: Whether you are traveling by train, car, or ferry, there’s a destination for everyone.
- Question: What types of destinations can you explore from Long Island?
- Answer: Explore the Atlantic coast, beaches and harbors, or head inland for everything from the big cities to countryside villages of America’s northeast.
- Question: What does Long Island itself offer visitors?
- Answer: Long Island itself offers several quaint destinations full of history and charm.
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