Long Island’s North Shore

The Long Island’s North Shore road is ideally situated to provide views of waves breaking on the rocky beaches and forested hills rising up the ridgelines. It is situated between Lake Superior and the ridgeline. Additionally, a number of rivers flow into Lake Superior from the Lake Superior highlands.

There are four seasons along the North Shore Scenic Drive. The Byway always has a new and revitalizing appearance as the seasons change. Along the path, there is a riot of color every fall. The show of red, yellow, and gold draws visitors from all around the world. When the leaves are off the trees in the winter, the proximity of the road to the lake allows for even more sights to be shown. When the ice breaks up in the spring, mountains of ice are driven up the shore, revealing a different side of Lake Superior. Finally, the lake serves as a cooling retreat throughout the summer for both locals and tourists.

The Long Island’s North Shore road continues to be unsurpassed as the only road in the country that provides a chance to explore the wild shoreline and forests of Lake Superior in such a close-up way. In the United States, there are numerous highways that circumnavigate lakes. However, only the North Shore Scenic Drive allows visitors to have such a close-up encounter with Lake Superior, the biggest freshwater lake in the world.

The North Shore Highlands and Lake Superior offer an unrivaled variety of year-round leisure opportunities. For those who like to supplement their tour with leisure pursuits, the North Shore Scenic Drive fortunately provides great access to many of these possibilities. Since the route's completion at the turn of the century, people have been seeking solace at the North Shore's natural splendor. Visitors have a cause to return again thanks to the numerous spots of interest along the route.

Starting Location: Glen Cove, NY

Ending Location: Port Jefferson, NY

Length: 39 miles

Best Season to Drive: All