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Here Are 'Closer, Cheaper' Escapes On Long Island, Report Says

Looking to surround yourself in elegance or enjoy a quiet day on the beach but can't afford the pricey Hamptons?

Old Westbury Gardens is a great Gold Coast stop on Long Island.

Old Westbury Gardens is a great Gold Coast stop on Long Island.

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There are cheaper alternatives, suggests a New York Post article.

A day or overnight trip on the Island's Gold Coast might include stops at some of the Great Gatsby-esque mansions. These include Old Westbury Gardens and Oheka Castle in Huntington, on the highest point on Long Island, and considered as elegant as a French chateau. this is also a hotel with overnight stays, both suggested in the article.

Sunken Forest on Fire Island reached by ferry from Sayville is one of the less crowded beaches, said the report.

Click here for the New York Post article.

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