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Gold Coast

Explore the Gold Coast
This western-most North Shore neighborhood where mansions and millionaires once abounded is epitomized in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. MORE INFORMATION »

American Dream

Explore the American Dream
America's suburban ideal is expressed in the western interior of the North Shore Heritage Area, near rail and road corridors. MORE INFORMATION »

Maritime Coast

Explore the Maritime Coast
Safe harbors and deep-water ports gave rise to working waterfront communities all along the coast. MORE INFORMATION »

Pine Barrens

Explore the Pine Barrens
Natural heritage is showcased in the Pine Barrens, one of the largest preserves in New York, which sits atop a freshwater aquifer formed by the retreat of the final glacial ice tide. MORE INFORMATION »

Harvest Coast

Explore the Harvest Coast
The North Fork of Long Island contains some of the most agriculturally productive land in New York State. MORE INFORMATION »

The Long Island North Shore Heritage Area

This interactive site is for you. Here you'll find things to do and places to go--plus learn about and enjoy the rich legacy of Long Island's North Shore. You can discover rare treasures right here on Long Island. You can be connected to information that pertains to your own personal and family interests.

The Long Island North Shore Heritage Area, LINSHA, covers a large area. Five general neighborhoods or themes are used to help target your interest and explain the stories waiting to be experienced. Each one addresses special and distinct features that have qualified Long Island's North Shore as a New York State Heritage Area.

You’ll be able to comment upon and rate venues plus add events and more. Just go to the “Need an account” link at the top right of this page to get started.

Long Island North Shore's unique cultural, historical and natural resources are for us all to preserve, protect, cherish.

Go ahead… Live Long Island!

Explore the North Shore

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