New-York tribune., 1901-06-09
HOTEL DARLINGTON, 9TH S
LONG ISLAND HOMES.
MANY ATTRACTIVE PLACES REACHED
BY THE LONG ISLAND RAILROAD.

The seeker after rest health, recreation or mere
enjoyment for the summer months will find within
the $50 miles of coast line of Long Island every
variety of where these may be secured TO the
best possible advantage. Those who have never
beyond limits of the cy's territory at the
western end of this part of the State Will md
nothing surprising than the great variety of
country that is within easy reach of the city dwell
and the much lower range of temperature to
be found Long Island. Nothing is more attrac-
tive about Long Island d summer resort than
these two thngs-convenienc of access and COM
fort in heated terms. The Long Island Railroad
provides the one, and to the bounty of nature Is
due the other. The proximity of the broad Allan
tic the side and of Long Island Sound on
the other affords constant lowering Of temper
the cool air from: the salt water passes
over the land. The variety of surface of the coun-
try, with the range Of hills on the northery shore
and the deep bays and estuaries, with the woods
and fields of the interior. together with the varied
South Side, which is more strictly marine. gives
every variety to the scenery. The many extensive
estates and fine residences add greatly to the gen.
eral attractiveness OF the region, and each year
these Increase I'm number
on the score of healthfulncss Long Island leaves
nothing to be desired The longevity Of the native
residents is remarkable and the uniformity with
which visitors gain in health and strength Is pro
verbal There Is constant inducement TO be in the
fresh air and thus gain all the benefit possible,
while the tonic qualities Of the salt breezes have
Shore of Long Island has coast line of over a
hundred miles with many beaches that are known
all the land resorts Of throngs from the
crowded city. The number OF permanent summer
residents all of these is great, owing 10 the
readiness with which they reached after busl-
ness hours. Every train on the Long Island Rail-
road carries thousands OF persons to the neffby re-
the South Side. Within the hfty-mile
limit are great residence districts with thousands
of summer homes whose go daily 10 and
from their places of business while others fnd II
possible TO to town only twice or thrice week
and spend the rest OF their time in the enjoyment
of their homes. In the same territory there are
also many hotels ana boarding houses. wh!ch are
Further eastward lie the picturesque Hamptons
and other distinctivey summer resorts, even as
far as Montauk Point TO which people resort for
less protracted periods of summer outing;
but they keep In close touch with town by
means of frequent trains and the facilities afforded
for readily going backward and forward in comfort
The North Shore has an equally large number or
frno Mn" 70 orient Point aItbougb there are
no places drawing the throngs which TO the
South Side In the interior OF the island are many
picturesque lakes and streams, and the beautiful
ends All forms of enjoyment of the salt water in
bathing. sailing, and fishing, available at nearly
also the best of roads for the use of all sorts of
vehicles. many golf courses, some famous all over
door amusements. At big hotel and at modest
boarding house alike means for enjoying life to the
avail themselves Of them and who are mpeed by
the for healthful recreation. 1t is not neces-
sary name the many places especially sought
out by Long Island visitors. for every village ana
hamlet in the entire territory has something 10
offer in the way of special attractions which draw
The Long island Railroad with its excellent train
Long Island city stations, gives adequate and con
venient of 10 every part of this great
Yachts while there are regular boats Greenport.
Shelter Island, Sag Harbor and Block Island