Things to do for kids and adults
Sightseeing
Montauk Light was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States. The tower is 110'6" high. The Lighthouse Grounds, Museum and Gift Shop are now open 7 days a week, from 10:30 to 5:30, weather permitting.
257 locals recommend
Montauk Point Lighthouse
2000 Montauk HwyMontauk Light was the first lighthouse in New York State, and is the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the United States. The tower is 110'6" high. The Lighthouse Grounds, Museum and Gift Shop are now open 7 days a week, from 10:30 to 5:30, weather permitting.
North Fork lavender farm offering handmade and artisanal lavender sachets, East Marion - Open daily 9-5PM. Calverton - Open Daily 9-6 PM.
56 locals recommend
Lavender By the Bay
7540 Main RdNorth Fork lavender farm offering handmade and artisanal lavender sachets, East Marion - Open daily 9-5PM. Calverton - Open Daily 9-6 PM.
Sprawling nature preserve & educational center featuring a variety of habitats & native animals. A beautiful place to walk and observe nature. There are live owls and animals in zoo like enclosures. The walk around the lake is amazing and very well maintained. Trails are well-marked and mowed. There is ample free parking.
89 locals recommend
Quogue Wildlife Refuge
3 Old Country RdSprawling nature preserve & educational center featuring a variety of habitats & native animals. A beautiful place to walk and observe nature. There are live owls and animals in zoo like enclosures. The walk around the lake is amazing and very well maintained. Trails are well-marked and mowed. There is ample free parking.
Viking Fleet
462 W Lake DrVariety of boat trips, take off from Montauk.
The former home and studio of artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, a National Historic Landmark, is open by advance reservation Thursdays - Sundays from May - October.
154 locals recommend
Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
830 Springs Fireplace RdThe former home and studio of artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, a National Historic Landmark, is open by advance reservation Thursdays - Sundays from May - October.
For a day of shopping, visit this outlet center located on 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead
242 locals recommend
Tanger Outlets Riverhead
1770 W Main StFor a day of shopping, visit this outlet center located on 200 Tanger Mall Drive, Riverhead
Great day trip! The ferry departs from Sag Harbor, and you can board the car on the ferry
78 locals recommend
Shelter Island
Great day trip! The ferry departs from Sag Harbor, and you can board the car on the ferry
Another great day trip! Explore the wineries in the North Fork, buy local produce and pies, enjoy some berry / apple picking, and enjoy the foodie scenery in Greenport. If you are up for a longer drive, Orient Point natural park and beach are very nice
119 locals recommend
Greenport
Another great day trip! Explore the wineries in the North Fork, buy local produce and pies, enjoy some berry / apple picking, and enjoy the foodie scenery in Greenport. If you are up for a longer drive, Orient Point natural park and beach are very nice
For Kids
Nice playground close to home. Check out their evet calendar too!
12 locals recommend
Good Ground Park
9 Squiretown RdNice playground close to home. Check out their evet calendar too!
Meschutt Beach
1 Canal RdPlayground by the beach!
Long Island Aquarium, sizable aquarium with engaging exhibitions. Can easily spend a full half day there
24 locals recommend
Riverhead Aquarium
Riverhead AquariumLong Island Aquarium, sizable aquarium with engaging exhibitions. Can easily spend a full half day there
Hands-on exhibits & educational programs for kids of all ages; minigolf
95 locals recommend
Children's Museum of The East End
376 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor TurnpikeHands-on exhibits & educational programs for kids of all ages; minigolf
Long Island Game Farm - Wildlife Park & Children's Zoo
489 Chapman BoulevardAnimal Farm Petting Zoo
296 Wading River RdIn the North Fork, this farm is like a playground for families. In addition to the petting zoo, they have games throughout the farm, playgrounds, hay rides and engaging activities throughout the day
79 locals recommend
Harbes Family Farm - Mattituck
715 Sound AveIn the North Fork, this farm is like a playground for families. In addition to the petting zoo, they have games throughout the farm, playgrounds, hay rides and engaging activities throughout the day
A very nice museum with exhibits on the area's natural history. Informative with live animals and a touch tank of starfish, hermit crabs, etc.
27 locals recommend
South Fork Natural History Museum
377 Bridgehampton-Sag Harbor TurnpikeA very nice museum with exhibits on the area's natural history. Informative with live animals and a touch tank of starfish, hermit crabs, etc.
Park and pond in east Hampton, where you can feed the ducks
7 locals recommend
East Hampton Village Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary
Davids LanePark and pond in east Hampton, where you can feed the ducks