The 10 Best Things to Do in Huntington Station, United States

February 24, 2018 Oliva Fomby

Huntington Station is a hamlet and census-designated place (CDP) in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The population was 33,029 at the 2010 census.
Restaurants in Huntington Station

1. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1807 +1 516-922-4788
Excellent
73%
Good
22%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 393 reviews

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

A bully good historic attraction, not to be missed: the home of Theodore Roosevelt from 1902 to 1906, considered the "Summer White House," a beautiful 23-room Victorian mansion estate that also includes a 37-acre National Environmental Study Area of forest, tidal salt marsh and bay beach.

Reviewed By Dakneec - Peachtree City, Georgia

i have not been to Sagamore hill since i was a kid. Did not disappoint. Joe was an awesome tour guide. A genuine love for the topic and full of great stories. Every one in our group enjoyed the visit. A must do if in the area.

2. Vanderbilt Museum

180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721-1145 +1 631-854-5579
Excellent
49%
Good
39%
Satisfactory
9%
Poor
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Terrible
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 181 reviews

Vanderbilt Museum

The Vanderbilt Museum is located on the 43-acre waterfront estate of William K. Vanderbilt II, listed on the National Register of Historic Places. His “Eagle’s Nest” mansion is itself a museum that preserves a privileged way of life from America’s Jazz Age through the Great Depression, made possible by the family’s railroad fortune. In ocean-going yachts, Vanderbilt circumnavigated the globe in the 1920s and 1930s. He brought back thousands of marine, animal, insect and bird specimens and cultural artifacts that form a second museum of notable cultural, educational and historic value. The state-of-the-art Reichert Planetarium, with its 60-foot dome and theater, is the largest astronomical facility on Long Island. Throughout the year, the Museum offers intriguing programs for all ages, which are based on the animal habitats, large marine and natural-history collections, the mansion and Vanderbilt family history, and include extraordinary celestial shows on the planetarium dome.

Reviewed By nygrainbread - Southampton, New York

Visited this evening at the 10pm Pink Floyd Laser Light show. IT wasn't crowded. Affordable and a delightful evening out. There were many young people and adults. The place has a wonderful gift shop for the upcoming Christmas season. The process are phenomenal. The light show was good, the amount of noise was just right and the seating was perfect. A must try on this hidden little road overlooking the Long Island Sound... you can see Connecticut form here. If you are disabled they have a buggy that the security people will transport you by. Go ahead check this place out! WE LOVED it

3. Walt Whitman Birthplace

246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, Huntington Station, NY 11746-4148 +1 631-427-5240
Excellent
51%
Good
43%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 48 reviews

Walt Whitman Birthplace

In 1819, Walt Whitman was born at a farmhouse in West Hills built by his father circa 1810. The Birthplace was restored in 2001 and it is a fine example of native Long Island craftsmanship.

Reviewed By MIZT13 - Long Island, New York

Another local gem just stashed behind Rte 110 that you'd pass daily, as I did for 1.5 years when I went to college down the road 25 yrs ago.......Again, nice to see very young docents working there. The one that gave my tour wants to be a curator at a grand museum one day, I wish him luck as he seemed passionate about this little historical home.

4. John W. Engeman Theater

250 Main St, Northport, NY 11768-1740 +1 631-261-2900
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 235 reviews

John W. Engeman Theater

The John W. Engeman Theater at Northport is Long Island's only year-round professional theater, casting its actors directly from the Broadway talent pool. Featuring stadium-style seating, state-of-the-art lighting and sound, and The Green Room Lounge.

Reviewed By EileenO727 - Huntington, New York

It is usually said that locals don't know what is in their own backyard, e.g., New Yorkers who never have visited the Statue of Liberty, but I consider myself a lucky local to have discovered this excellent theatre and show venue right in my own backyard!
Though the theatre has been in existence for several years, only within the last four or five have I subscribed to the season's offerings.
And, boy, am I glad I did! EVERYTHING I have seen there rises to the level of anything that could be on Broadway! Actors Equity caliber entertainers come out from NYC to perform. It is a stellar cast, usually, performing in well-rehearsed and choreographed productions.
The theatre itself is a posh outpost, with a full bar in the lobby and cushy lobby seating. It has "Professional" written all over it and is polished to a fare-thee-well by the attentive and accomodating staff.
No matter what is playing there, rest assured that you will not walk away disappointed!

5. White Post Farms

250 Old Country Rd, Melville, NY 11747-2798 +1 631-351-9373
Excellent
39%
Good
44%
Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4 based on 169 reviews

White Post Farms

White Post Farms is the number one attraction for kids and adults on Long Island, New York! We have a one-of-a-kind animal farm and petting zoo along with two massive bird aviaries where you can feed & observe beautiful parakeets, lorikeets, budgies cockatiels & love birds. We have pony rides, train rides, bouncers, playground equipment and the list goes on and on! Make sure to stop by and take a “selfie” with our sweet baby giraffe, Patches! We also offer spectacular children’s birthday parties in beautiful, renovated party rooms. You will have a hostess run the entire party for you and each child will get a pony ride, feed the animals on the animal farm. Each guest will also get to hold & pet a baby animal and feed the goats & sheep with baby bottles. White Post Farms assures you & your family an unforgettable birthday party for your special one!

Reviewed By Phantastic4u - Tysons Corner, Virginia

Here are some STRONG SUGGESTIONS or HELPFUL HINTS upfront:
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1. This place deals in CASH ONLY...so bring lots of cash ($200 or more is safe as tickets for 2 Adults + 2 kids with bonus rides will total $100). Food and other activity costs will run you more depending on how long you spend at White Post.

2. Pay the extra $10 per kid for the Train Ride & Pony Ride tokens -- WHEN YOU BUY YOUR TICKETS.

3. Bring the kids some BATHING SUITS or clothes they can wet in and change in to DRY clothes...otherwise the Disney themed waterslides are OUT...

***We did not know about the water slides when we got there and our kids really wanted to do it.***

4. Everyone should wear COMFORTABLE CLOTHING to deal with outdoor activities and animal related interactions.

5. To get your money's worth for you & your family, expect to spend at least 3 hours...or more.

6. Do the enclosed BIRD FEEDING area. It is worth -- Paying $3 per feeding stick or $5 for 2 feeding sticks...so, the birds will come to you and your kids to eat the seeds.


NOW, my review. White Post Farms was a REAL FUN TIME for my children. THEY LOVED IT! They could not get enough of this place...they wore us out and later themselves.

It was worth seeing them happy and full of smiles while they had fun at White Post Farms.

We would definitely return to this place -- AGAIN!!!!

6. American Airpower Museum

1230 New Hwy, Hangar 3, Farmingdale, NY 11735-1546 +1 631-293-6398
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 99 reviews

American Airpower Museum

The American Airpower Museum is Non-Profit 501C3 Aviation Museum and State Chartered Educational Foundation. A unique Museum in that many of the historic Aircraft are operational and fly regularly during the spring and summer months. The Museum is located at historic Republic Airport in Farmingdale NY. The Airport established back in the 1920s by Fairchild and Grumman Aviation. Eventually the home of Seversky Aviation during the 1930s it would evolve into Republic Aviation in 1939. In 1941 Republic produced the P-47 Thunderbolt which would go on to be the most mass produced fighter of WWII with over 15,000 built. Republic would go on to build the F-84, F-105, and A-10 Fighter Aircraft all right here in Long Island NY. Today the American Airpower Museum calls one of the last three surviving Republic Hangars home.

Reviewed By Ladope - Connecticut

This awesome museum is located on the Republic Airport, the former airfield of the famous Republic Aviation Corporation, at Farmingdale, Long Island, New York. It has a remarkable collection of historic combat aircraft, many of them in actual flight condition, that usually perform at air...MoreThanks for taking the time to write a review. We are so glad you enjoyed your visit. We hope to see you again, perhaps in the spring or summer when flight operations are up an running more regularly or during one of our special events.

7. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

1660 New York 25A, Cold Spring Harbor, Huntington, NY 11724 +1 516-692-6768
Excellent
37%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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4 based on 56 reviews

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium

Reviewed By Alore85 - Long Island, New York

My sister and I brought my two sons to the Hatchery during Mid-Winter Recess for a snow making activity. The event space was very small and crowded. Luckily, my sons really weren't interested in the event and were more than happy to walk around the trout tanks outside and feed the fish. (Fish food is $4 for a bucket, but there are quarter machines to buy food as well.) They also enjoyed the baby turtles.

The facility itself is not very big and all of it can be done within an hour or hour and a half. They do have a pond where you can fish, however it is only open on weekends. They also advertise for many special events throughout the year. We are definitely looking forward to going back when the weather is nicer and trying out luck with more special events in the future.

8. Caumsett State Park

25 Lloyd Harbor Rd, Huntington, NY 11743-9706 +1 631-423-1770
Excellent
74%
Good
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Satisfactory
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4.5 based on 160 reviews

Caumsett State Park

Reviewed By coderite - syosset

Great park for a 4-mile round trip walk. Great scenery and view of the LI Sound. Many bike riders. Mostly paved trails, but a lot of off-road trails available. When we went for the walk, there were no houses to tour and all were closed to the public. Only a few restrooms; bring your water and refreshments. Trails had some benches to rest.

9. The Adventure Park at Long Island

75 Colonial Springs Rd, Gate #3, Wheatley Heights, NY 11798-1014
Excellent
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Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4.5 based on 205 reviews

The Adventure Park at Long Island

Located in Wheatley Heights, NY on five spectacular wooded acres of the Henry Kaufman Campgrounds, The Adventure Park at Long Island is the area's most exciting new attraction. The Adventure Park appeals to outdoor fun-seekers age 7 through adult and features multiple zip lines and aerial ropes challenge courses.

Reviewed By Denise A - Port Washington, New York

Everything was fantastic. Only suggestion is they need a few more staff to help with the warm up and some of the easier courses as we were held up quite a bit by some kids the weren't proficient on the equipment.

10. The Paramount

370 New York Ave, Huntington, NY 11743-3316 +1 631-673-7300
Excellent
54%
Good
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Satisfactory
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Poor
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Terrible
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4 based on 258 reviews

The Paramount

A venue like no other.

Reviewed By TripEnthusiast2 - East Hills, New York

I went to see Squeeze at The Paramount earlier this month. It is a smallish venue in the very cute Huntington Village. The floor "seats" are general admission, and these folks have the best view of the stage, but they're standing for the entire show. There's a bar on that level. There is also a level where you can purchase assigned seats. Further up is the Sky Bar, which is the cheapest section, without assigned seats. There are bar stools, however, and the view is still good. We had seats in the Sky Bar, and they were fine. For the next show I'm seeing at The Paramount, we've purchased seats. Really like this venue!

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