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The summer scene on Shelter Island

Originally published: August 27, 2010 4:39 PM
Updated: August 31, 2010 3:42 PM
By JIM MERRITT  Special to Newsday

Quick ReadWelcome to a place with no malls, traffic jams or even traffic lights.

Photo credit: Newsday/Newsday photo / Rebecca Cooney | July 17, 2009 -- Shelter Island, NY -- Diners eating on the top deck that overlooks the beach and harbor at Sunset Beach Bar on Shelter Island, New York. For travel section Day Tripper.

The briefest of ferry rides takes you to Shelter Island, a slice of New England-esque peace, quiet and scenery wedged between the North and South forks. On Shelter Island, there are no malls, traffic jams or even traffic lights.

Instead, Shelter Island charms visitors from far and wide with stress-free dining and shopping, magical sunsets and stately Victorian homes. You can bike on country...