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The collection of the J. Paul Getty Museum comprises Greek, Roman, and Etruscan art from the Neolithic to Late Antiquity; European art from the Middle Ages to the early twentieth century; and international photography from its inception to the present day.
Sep 2, 2020 · Directions. You can get to Fire Island National Seashore from a number of locations on Long Island, by various modes of transportation. From mid-May to mid-October, many visitors either drive or take the Long Island Railroad to Bay Shore, Sayville, and Patchogue on Long Island to access passenger ferries that service communities and National ...
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Unlike surrounding hamlets (which are known for, and often proud of, their lack of restaurants and hotels), the unofficial capital of Fire Island operates like its own tiny city—with small-town appeal, of course. Lifeguards roam the beaches and the downtown area is home to more than a dozen restaurants and bars (and just as many shops). Island Merm...
Despite being larger than Ocean Beach, you’ll find almost zero tourists walking the streets of Saltaire. That’s because this Fire Island village, just east of Kismet, has virtually no hotels—save for the members-only Yacht Club. Locals, which once included the late Liz Claiborne, pass the time walking the boardwalks, visiting the small library, and...
You could compare Cherry Grove to Manhattan’s West Village—both were among the first havens in America for the LGBT community before the gay rights movement, and, although the Village’s party days have quieted down somewhat, Cherry Grove’s bars are still all about dance parties and drag shows. If you thrive on that energy, be sure not to miss Cherr...
Neighboring Fire Island Pines, you might say, is Grove’s more grown-up sister: restaurants and residences are much more dressed up, with no end to private pools, though the gay community still runs strong. An architectural renaissance of sorts has sprouted up over the years: on either side of the main boardwalk that splits this one-square-mile haml...
Because Fire Island’s westernmost community can be easily walked to from Robert Moses State Park—not to mention the many share houses that line its five blocks—make Kismet one of the most vacation-friendly towns on the island. Step off the dock and you’ll already be in its bayside downtown, a quaint little hub with its own market, liquor store, caf...
The narrowest section on Fire Island might also be its most difficult to access—there are hardly any sidewalks to keep you from the hot sand, and most of the people you’ll find gathered here don’t stray far from the 150-slip marina or the Shack beach bar. While there may not be much going on here, Atlantique’s central location can’t be beat: most o...
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6 days ago · On its 86-acre Brentwood hilltop, the J. Paul Getty Museum is easily the most popular art museum in Los Angeles, with well over 1.25 million visitors in post-pandemic 2023. ... Air, fire, water ...
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Jan 25, 2018 · Because of height restrictions in the area, half of the Getty Center is underground – it is three stories both up and down. Every spring the Getty museum hires a herd of goats to clear the brush and reduce fire danger on the hillside.
Aug 31, 2023 · This is the ultimate guide to visiting the The Getty Center, a spectacular museum in LA's Brentwood neighborhood. You’ll find a history and overview of the museum, a list of must see masterpieces, and must know tips for visiting the Getty Center.
