Jones Beach State Park. Six and a half miles of white-sand Atlantic Ocean beach spread across 2,400 acres on the South Shore, drawing roughly 8 million visitors a year. Beyond swimming, the boardwalk, fishing piers, and the Northwell Health at Jones Beach Theater for summer concerts make this the quintessential Long Island day out.
Montauk Point Lighthouse. Commissioned by George Washington in 1792 and completed in 1797, this is the oldest lighthouse in New York State and the fourth oldest active lighthouse in the United States. Perched dramatically at the far eastern tip of Long Island, it is a National Historic Landmark with a museum inside and sweeping Atlantic views…
North Fork Wine Country. More than 40 wineries dot a 30-mile stretch of farmland between the Long Island Sound and Peconic Bay, producing acclaimed Merlot, Cabernet Franc, and Chardonnay from the region's maritime climate. Iconic producers like Bedell Cellars and Lenz Winery welcome tasting-room visitors along Route 25, making the North Fork…
Fire Island National Seashore. A 26-mile car-free barrier island reached only by ferry, Fire Island preserves pristine Atlantic beaches, the wild Otis Pike Wilderness, and the boardwalk-threaded Sunken Forest at Sailors Haven. A third of all North American bird species pass through during migration, making it a world-class birding site alongside…
Sagamore Hill National Historic Site. Theodore Roosevelt's beloved 23-room Victorian home in Oyster Bay served as the Summer White House from 1901 to 1909, hosting foreign dignitaries and peace talks that helped end the Russo-Japanese War. Sitting on 95 acres of forest and salt marsh, the house retains nearly all original furnishings and is viewable by…
The Hamptons. A collection of about 20 villages across the South Fork — including Southampton, East Hampton, Sag Harbor, and Amagansett — the Hamptons deliver world-class ocean beaches, grand Gilded Age estates, acclaimed restaurants, and gallery-lined Main Streets. Coopers Beach in Southampton and Ditch Plains surf break in…
Greenport Village. The North Fork's most charming waterfront village packs over 40 eateries, boutique shops, a restored antique carousel at Mitchell Park, and the Greenport Harbor Brewing Co. into barely one square mile of walkable streets beside a working marina. It is the natural base for exploring the surrounding wine country and…
Parrish Art Museum. Designed by the Pritzker Prize-winning architects Herzog and de Meuron and set in Water Mill amid open farmland, the Parrish holds more than 2,600 works with particular strength in Long Island-connected artists including Jackson Pollock, Lee Krasner, Roy Lichtenstein, and Eric Fischl. Rotating exhibitions make every…
Top-rated tours & activities in Long Island
Bermuda Island Tour — 4.8★ (20 reviews)
Luxury Beach Bonfire and Picnic Dinner at Town Line Beach — 4.8★ (19 reviews)
JFK AIRPORT LIMO | JFK To Manhattan Transfer With a Stretch Limo — 4.6★ (78 reviews)
Private Beach Fire Montauk — 4.7★ (13 reviews)
Captain Steve's Sailing Experience on Long Island — 5.0★ (11 reviews)
Big Apple Transport: Premier Transportation Services in NYC — 4.4★ (70 reviews)
Bermuda Aquarium and Crystal Caves Admission — 4.4★ (69 reviews)
Skip the Lines Reliable Comfortable and stress free Rides — 5.0★ (68 reviews)
Bermuda Island Tour — 4.8★ (20 reviews)
Luxury Beach Bonfire and Picnic Dinner at Town Line Beach — 4.8★ (19 reviews)
JFK AIRPORT LIMO | JFK To Manhattan Transfer With a Stretch Limo — 4.6★ (78 reviews)
Private Beach Fire Montauk — 4.7★ (13 reviews)
Captain Steve's Sailing Experience on Long Island — 5.0★ (11 reviews)
Big Apple Transport: Premier Transportation Services in NYC — 4.4★ (70 reviews)
Bermuda Aquarium and Crystal Caves Admission — 4.4★ (69 reviews)
Skip the Lines Reliable Comfortable and stress free Rides — 5.0★ (68 reviews)