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You’ll probably want to seek out the sights of historical relevance while you’re staying in Bay Shore. While you’re in town, why not also explore the many sights including the beaches?

Based on our travel expertise, The Ocean Bay House is a top 3.5-star inn for history seekers booking on Expedia, and it offers free breakfast and free stocked minibars. Bay Shore Historical Society is a short walk away. Other choices near historic sites include Travelodge by Wyndham Bay Shore Long Island and Bay Shore Inn.

Bay Shore is home to 124 hotels and other lodging options bookable on Expedia though you won’t find many designated historic hotels.

Bay Shore is notable for landmarks like Fire Island Lighthouse, Robert Moses Water Tower and Fire Island Lighthouse. Cultural venues include Bay Shore Historical Society, YMCA Boulton Center for the Performing Arts and Sagtikos Manor. A couple of additional sights to add to your itinerary are Fair Harbor Ferry Terminal and Robert Moses Beach.

When you choose a historic hotel, you’ll sleep in a place that has an officially recognised national historic designation. A palace, castle, grand home or even an old police station, pub, lodge or skyscraper can be considered a historic hotel as long as it’s a place of special interest. Traditional architecture and period features are often found in the public spaces and guestrooms of such hotels in Bay Shore, giving a historical feel.

“Heritage hotel” is a term often used in Asia and Europe, while “historic hotel” is more common in the U.S. though overall the terms are quite similar. The architecture and building of historic hotels are generally what’s most significant. For a heritage hotel, mainly, it’s cultural value as well as how it inspired the community.

Hotel interiors feature the modern conveniences and safety features you might expect, though efforts have been made to preserve the historic aspects and traditions. Private rooms with updated bathroom facilities, heating and air conditioning, free and fast Internet, and the normal amenities found in any hotel will also be available in a historic hotel. When you choose a historic hotel in Bay Shore, don’t worry that you’ll be staying at a place that’s uncomfortable for guests or simply rundown.