Zippy Shell Moving & Storage in Long Island, NY

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Top Attractions to Visit in Long Island, NY

1. Montauk Point Lighthouse - Commissioned by President George Washington in 1792, the Montauk Point Lighthouse is the fourth-oldest working lighthouse in the country. Today, you can tour the grounds, view the scenic outlooks, and even get married on the grounds of this picturesque historical monument.

2. Cradle of Aviation Museum - From fighter jets to civilian aircraft, to the Lunar Module, The Cradle of Aviation Museum is a big hit for any aviation or history fan. With events happening all the time and over 75 different aircraft to view, there is much to see at this museum!

3. Long Island Aquarium - No coastal hot spot is complete without an aquarium! Located in Riverhead, the Long Island Aquarium sits on 3.2 acres of land along the Peconic River, and has one of the largest all-living Coral Reef displays in an aquarium in the Western hemisphere. With more than 100 exhibits, including Butterflies, Bugs, and Birds exhibit, there is something exciting to see for everyone!

Facts About Long Island, NY

1. Long Island played a big role in the 1969 Apollo 11 Moon landing mission. The Lunar Module that got Neil Armstrong and Buzz Aldrin onto the Moon's surface was built on Long Island by the Grumman Corp, a subsidiary of the civilian and military aerospace manufacturer Northrop Grumman, whose headquarters is still on the island.

2. According the 2020 U.S. Census, over 8 million people reside on Long Island. Not only is Long Island the largest island in America, it is the third most populous island in the Americas, beaten in population by Hispaniola and Cuba. It would also rank 13th in the nation if it were a state based off population alone, and makes up roughly 40% of New York state's total population numbers. It isn't a wonder why 7-Eleven sells more coffee on Long Island than it does in the entire state of California.

3. The first non-stop solo flight across the Atlantic Ocean started at historic Roosevelt Field on Long Island. On May 20, 1927, Charles Lindbergh took off in the Spirit of St. Louis, and despite facing numerous challenges along the way, successfully landed near Paris, France roughly 33 hours later.