Long Island Day Trip: The Perfect NYC Getaway 🌿✨
For New Yorkers craving nature without the hassle of flights or overnight stays, Long Island is the answer! Here’s a serene yet packed 1-day itinerary, capped with a sunset seafood feast. 🌞 11:00 AM 📍 Suffolk County Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium $14 adults | $10 students | BOA cardholders FREE 🎫 Highlights: Animal specimens + French-style coastal gardens . Vibe: Nautical heritage meets romantic landscapes. ⛵️ 🌳 1:00 PM (40-min drive) 📍 Old Westbury Gardens (Rosé’s "Toxic Till the End" MV spot!) $18 adults | $15 students Wander for 2 hours: Manor house (Gilded Age opulence) Expansive lawns + hidden flower gardens (aesthetic heaven!). Snack break at the on-site café. 🏰 3:30 PM (20-min drive) 📍 Sands Point Preserve Closed? No problem! The castle grounds + ocean views are worth it. 🌅 Dinner 📍 Louie’s Seafood Plateau (shrimp, lobster, oysters, clams) + mains (try the steak/lobster roll!). $100+/person (pricey but views >>>). Reserve ahead! Why This Itinerary? ✅ No flights, no stress—just scenic drives. ✅ Mix of history, gardens, and ocean. ✅ Golden-hour dining with Long Island Sound vistas. #NYC #LongIsland #DayTrip #VanderbiltMuseum #OldWestbury #SeafoodLover #TravelLocal 🌊🗽