Top Things to do in Long Island
Top Hotels in Long Island
- 1. Inn at Great Neck
- 2. Viana Hotel and Spa, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
- 3. The Andrew Hotel
- 4. Hyatt Place Long Island/East End
- 5. Harborfront Inn at Greenport
- 6. The Garden City Hotel
- 7. Best Western Bar Harbour Inn
- 8. Red Roof PLUS+ Long Island - Garden City
- 9. Sound View Greenport
- 10. Hilton Garden Inn Stony Brook
The 10 Best Free Things to do in Long Island, Long Island
Discover the best top things to do in Long Island, United States including Calverton National Cemetery, Jamesport Farm Brewery, Mashomack Preserve, Fire Island National Seashore, Gilgo Beach, The Sunken Forest, Foster Memorial Beach, Main Beach, Shadmoor State Park, Long Beach.
Restaurants in Long Island
1. Calverton National Cemetery
2. Jamesport Farm Brewery
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By donnacK1339QR - Sayville, United States
Open beautiful outdoor setting; spacious bar area with high top tables and seating. Plenty of room for the band too! Tastings from several beers to choose from and a delicious food truck - perfect! Outdoor lawn games - fun for families with small children too. What a gem!
3. Mashomack Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 136 reviews
This Nature Conservancy property spans 2,100 acres, and accounts for one-third of the land on Shelter Island.
Reviewed By debrak2
This is a great place for a hike, especially with the family. I went with my 2 daughters in their 20s and we chose the red trail (1.4 miles). The trail was easy (I have arthritis of the knees, so it was just fine) and it was clearly marked with benches along the way. Kids will really like the fact that you get to read one page of a children's picture book every few yards, so that once you finish the hike you finish the story. There is also a gazebo along the way with water views. A lovely experience ... highly recommend it!
4. Fire Island National Seashore
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 192 reviews
Reviewed By LollysLook - New York City, United States
Fire island beaches are the spectacular jewel of the south shore of Long Island New York. The beautiful sandy beaches line the barrier island. Each town on fire island has its own unique draw-some are quiet, some have bars and restaurants that are lively. Find one that you love !
5. Gilgo Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 35 reviews
Reviewed By laurabF3899KO - Levittown, United States
I am a life long Long Islander and have been to about every beach on this island. Gilgo Beach is the absolute best, hands down. Drive in or dock your boat. Clean water and white sand, lifeguards at close intervals that are very helpful and will personally advise you of rip tides and strong undertows throughout the day, which is a plus for those of us with young kids. PERFECT BOOGIE BOARDING AND SURFING BEACH! There is a cabana for beach necessities and to rent umbrellas, boogie boards, surf boards, and chairs as well as purchase souvenirs. The shells on Gilgo Beach are different from any of the surrounding beaches... tiny white & pink perfectly shaped and and work beautifully for crafting! There are plenty of trash receptacles to keep the sand free of refuse. Warm water showers for rinsing off the salt and sand before you get in the car or boat. There is a snack shop with made to order burgers, dogs, chicken, fries, snacks & ice cream as well as a full bar for the adults. Non resident parking is a little expensive at $30 per day, but free before 8 am and after 4 pm. Honestly, it’s worth every penny, as this hidden jewel is not to be missed.
6. The Sunken Forest
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 80 reviews
Reviewed By CasaHoffa - Huatulco, Mexico
The Sunken Forest on Fire Island is a great place to cool off on a hot summer day. The wooden walkways meander through the virgin forest allowing sightings of deer, fox, racoons and many many birds and butterflies.
7. Foster Memorial Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 36 reviews
Reviewed By olivias33 - Southampton, United States
This is a great beach to go to with the family. They have lifeguards and bathrooms and the ice cream truck comes during the day. You can pull right up and take your stuff out and walk on the beach. They have day passes available.
8. Main Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 189 reviews
Reviewed By Rubiopatty - East Hampton, United States
Very beautiful beach, has showers, bathrooms, dressing rooms, very clean and friendly beach. You could park at the main parking in East Hampton town, and they have free shuttles like bus to the beach. Awesome ???? Beach, Love it!
9. Shadmoor State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States
My husband and I visited Shadmoor State Park on a Friday. The parking lot was small but we had no problems finding a space. (Parking was free.) The trail was easy and had beautiful views of the ocean and bluffs.
10. Long Beach
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 246 reviews
Reviewed By colonial23 - County Galway, Ireland
Long beach is so much f un. It is unpretentious and has lots of great Italian restaurants. It is not far from the parking lot like Jones and Robert Moses/Fire Island and it is unpretentious. I like the crowd who comes to long beach. I cannot stand waiting so long to get to Jones beach it simply is NOT worth it. And there are no restaurants nearby. The Hamptons and Montauk are filled with the annoying and tacky nouveau riche. Little Long Beach has nice people and is a fun place to go in summer and it is closer to the city without the horrendous traffic encountered on the North Shore. A great place!
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