With High Gas Prices, Getaway Options Without Driving

WANTAGH, NY — With the price of gasoline surging across Nassau and Suffolk counties, Long Islanders are looking for travel options that don't include their vehicles.

Tourist organization Destination Long Island has started a campaign to remind people about the best spots to visit in 2022 by train.

"The LIRR serves as a crucial transportation artery for Long Island and remains key to our economy and recovering tourism industry – underscored by our nation’s growing gas crisis," Kristen Jarnagin Reynolds, President & CEO of Discover Long Island, said in a statement. "With a 600% increase in domestic travel bookings since January, we’re seeing a hunger for new experiences and no-hassle travel."

Among the Top 10 getaways via the Long Island Rail Road:

• The "City by the Sea": Long Beach is just 45-minutes from midtown Manhattan. The barrier island features a surfing community, beach volleyball, free summer concerts and much more.
• Nautical Mile, where you find restaurants in the landmark location in Freeport and also find workboats. From there, the NICE bus will bring you to the Jones Beach Boardwalk and the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater.

The average price of gas did retreat slightly on Long Island to $4.43 per gallon, down from $4.45 the previous day, according to AAA.