The Astrodome scoreboard lit up in 1965 to welcome President Lyndon Baines Johnson to the world's first indoor baseball game. The Astrodome scoreboard lit up in 1965 to welcome President Lyndon Baines Johnson to the world's first indoor baseball game.
Hotels and Motels near Shelter Island. The closest cities with additional hotels are Sag Harbor, East Marion, Bridgehampton, and East Hampton. Sag Harbor NY Hotels, Motels â approximately 22 minutes south of Shelter Island.
Visit Shelter Island. Shelter Island Visitors Guide â Shelter Island of Long Island, New York. Welcome to Shelter Island, a unique island community located less then 100 miles from New York City. Nestled between the world-famous Hamptons on the South Fork of Long Island and the pastoral North Fork win country, Shelter Island embracess many of the best attributes of both. Despite the regionâs rapid growth, Shelter Island has maintained much of its rural character and country charm.