For many years, Long island has always been regarded as a perfect getaway to spend a lovely weekend, more so with your kids. This island at the coast of New York has so much to offer to its guests. If you are planning a trip to Long Island this weekend or during your summer holiday, there are a lot of things to do.

Long Island beaches are just awesome and you can get to enjoy a wide range of your favorite water sports starting with scuba diving to Kayaking to water surfing. There are even professional surfing trainers on the job who will give you some lessons till you become an expert. In any case, you always have the option of trying some canoeing, kite boarding or paddle boating. The choice is always to make. Long Island has great beaches that you must visit such as the Long Beach, Fire Island Min beach and Jones Beach. Although beach water is usually cold and somehow chilly, there is no way that you need to miss engaging in this water sports as they highlight your visit to this place.

Many people also come here as a get away from the noisy and chaotic life in the city and if you are such a visitor, the serene and peaceful museums in Long Island are simply the best place to be. Just in water sports, you also have some choices to make here. You may opt to visit the Whaling Museum or Launder museum and many other fine museums in the area.

Most people might find it surprising that Long Island is a hub various parks that provide total amusement. These parks are some of the best option for families wishing to spend some quality and meaningful time together. Take your kids to Adventureland, mini golf, laser kingdom and many others where they can enjoy the best adventure sports they ever dream of. Children can meet up with other children and engage in some of the adventurous games in the parks as the family cheers on.

Long island is also known for its many antique shops that are the perfect way to make your trip complete. Here, you need some dollars as the shops are just so inviting and you will be tempted to buy one or two items. The antiques are simply the best you can show to memorize your visit to this paradise on earth. In any case, you are always invited for a bargain that is not only fun but you get to learn more about these antique items. For people who enjoy wine taking and merry making, long island vineyards are a must visit. In fact, Long Island is known to have some of the best, if not the best wines and beers in the world. You will also get a chance to witness vodka brewing and possibly taste some. All these out of the world experience is only found in Long Island.