Things to do: Long Island, NY
Long Island has so many gorgeous natural spots, fun parks, historic places and quaint villages to visit.
A beautiful former estate with many old, enormous tree specimens and amazing flowers & plants. The grounds have multiple visiting areas, you can explore the old main hall, the stables and playhouses and hidden treasures throughout and there are e...
Captree State Park is the place to go for day boat fishing trips, chartered boat events and tours, picnics, beach days, and boardwalk/pier sights.
I have spent a lot of time on fishing boats but I have yet to go whale or seal watching and I have always wanted to. Learn about whales and seals from a naturalist while viewing the beautiful sights.
Long Island's amusement park Adventureland can be a fun stop for families and couples.
Huntington has plenty of things to do, it is one of the most walkable and varied downtown hubs on Long Island. Heckscher Park is a great park with events occasionally and an art museum.
The Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium was one of my favorite field trips growing up. Here you can find planetarium shows for all ages and visit the Vanderbilts' personal collections of artifacts and preserved marine life specimens among others intere...
Have a zipline experience at Adventure Park Long Island.
Sweetbriar Nature Center is a beautiful wildlife rehabilitation center that helps people and animals from all over Long Island and the New York area. The staff are amazing, beautiful people.They have great events for children and adults and its alway...
Whisper Vineyards is a great stop when exploring Long Island's local wineries and vineyards. It is in a cozy location at a small family run farm and should make for a lovely time.
If you're visiting the beautiful Stony Brook area stop in the St. James General store for some cute old timey souvenirs and see if there's a craft fair or event at the Deepwells Farm House right next door.
When you visit Stony Brook Village on Long Island you'll find a quaint town by the water, full of small shops and restaurants and events during the summer. Check out the Long Island Museum while you're there, including the carriage house to see how p...
There are many fun things to do in Port Jeff. Lots of shops, eateries and bars to enjoy. A walkable pier, parks, photo ops, museums, and the ferry that goes across to Bridgeport, Connecticut. Whether you're interested in marine biology or just want a...
Long Island game farm is a wildlife park that has some nice animals to visit. It's a great place for kids, however I was scared of the deer as a child 😆
Visit the town of Patchogue and have a day with the arts. This art town has galleries to visit to satisfy your visual needs and they often have really fun events. There are bars and eateries around and there's no party like an art party with artists!
The Big Duck is an odd duck shaped building with a gift shop that inspired the name of the local Long Island baseball team. It's a fun sight to see, near other nice sightseeing areas. Nothing is very far on Long Island 🙂
If you like fresh fruit and vegetables visit the farms on Long Island's eastern areas, there are many to choose from. Certain ones even have pick your own apples, peaches, pumpkins and berries. And of course the best pies.
Open during the warm season this is one of the most popular summer fun destinations on Long Island.
Snowflake is the best ice cream in eastern Long Island. If you are a dessert lover, you won't be disappointed stopping here, you just may have to wait or park down the way when it gets really crowded at times in Summer.
Head out to the Tanger Outlets at Riverhead to find a bargain for anything you might want and stop in the nearby Riverhead village for lunch or a walk by the water at Peconic Riverfront Park.
The Long Island Aquarium has a whole bunch of aquatic guys you can go see. Go see them. If the price is a bit steep take a walk down the main street in Riverhead, get some DELICIOUS tacos at Taqueria Cielito Lindo and then head up the road to look at...
Sands Point Preserve is an estate with walkable grounds and lots of interesting and fun events throughout the year.
Visiting Greenport is a great way to spend a weekend. Walk the town and marina and head over to Greenport Skatepark for some time on the ramps. They also have great events with food, music, vendors and live painting, check their social media for upda...
Go out to Montauk for a weekend stay at the real end of Long Island. You can visit the lighthouse or the beaches or find lots to do in the main town center. Off season hotel stays are always cheaper.