The most popular vacation destinations in Long Island are the North Fork, with its picturesque wineries, and of course the Hamptons for its privileged beach homes. Easily accessible from NYC by the Long Island Railroad(LIRR), Long Island encapsulates mellow suburbs, busy cities and quiet rural areas. Though Queens and Brooklyn are technically on Long Island, the term 'Long Island' really refers to Nassau and Suffolk Counties.
Long Island is as varied and diverse as most states, crammed into 1400 square miles.