Looking for the perfect day trip? A trip out to Long Island Wine Country is only a little of 2 hours from New York City, so pack some snacks, load up your playlist and hit the road! The North Fork of Long Island is close enough to the city to not be exhausted after traveling and far away enough to feel like you’ve been transported out of the state. You’ll take in beautiful views of the bay and feel all of the stress of the city melt away with the quiet quaintness of each town you roll through. Lavender by the Bay I got to live out my elegant faux French countryside fantasy. No seriously, I frolicked through lavender fields. Lavender by the Bay is a family run farm that has been in operation for over 15 years. When I first stepped on the field, I was immediately hit with the soothing smell of the purple blooms. There are plenty of photo-ops (get all those photos in for Instagram!) and a gift shop where you can purchase items such as dried lavender, lavender honey, and bath sets. Just a heads up from the site, “Lavender is typically in bloom […]