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
Things to do in Long Island, Long Island: The Best State Parks
Discover the best top things to do in Long Island, United States including Jones Beach State Park, Hither Hills State Park, Montauk Downs State Park, Montauk Point State Park, Shadmoor State Park, Camp Hero State Park, Orient Beach State Park, Sunken Meadow State Park, Robert Moses State Park, Caumsett State Park.
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1. Jones Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 463 reviews
This park offers visitors seven miles of beach, two swimming pools, a boardwalk and games.
Reviewed By LIICETEA - Long Island, United States
Jones Beach State Park, a NY STATE PARK so Parking Fees apply during the season, 10.00 dollars daily. There are plenty of activities at the park for every one. A great boardwalk, a beautiful beach, playgrounds for the kids, Shuffle board and miniature golf. Beside the Beach, the 2 pools should be open during season, I rode my bike on the bicycle path from Cedar Creek park to Jones Beach which is about 5 miles. i didnt continue but i think it goes further along the bay towards Gilgo Beach. Now the Best hidden secret in this park, Parking lot 10(check out picture) with the fishing pier have the best sunsets. GO there and you will see what I mean.
2. Hither Hills State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 204 reviews
Reviewed By CherryTravels17 - New Jersey, United States
My husband and I visited Hither Hills State Park on a Saturday. It is quite large and with minimal cell service in the area, we got lost looking for the Coastal Trail. We came across the Walking Dunes Trail by accident. (There was free parking on the street bordering the trail.) We only did the first loop but it was very unique and featured views of the water, dunes and forest. We later found the Coastal Trail and parked in the lot at the end of Navy Road. (Parking was free.) The trail was easy and had a nice mix of forest and water views.
3. Montauk Downs State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 23 reviews
Reviewed By AmagansettGal
The new reservation service makes life a lot easier. There are still some cons, but overall the pros outweigh.
4. Montauk Point State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 258 reviews
Reviewed By JohnRegoPark - Rego Park, United States
It's a far place, no doubt about it, but it is really worth it. The ride from New York is generally smooth until you get to the Hamptons when all of a sudden the highway becomes a street, and there are lights. The park itself is wonderfully laid out. There is ample parking, bathroom facilities, picnic tables, and hiking paths. You can get down to the water and walk around the base of the lighthouse. The lighthouse itself is not to be missed. There is a small charge to get into the museum which is the bottom floor of the lighthouse. The exhibits chart the history of the lighthouse, which has never been moved. The efforts to keep the sea at bay are very interesting. Because of covid restrictions, there is no place to buy food here. This is a wonderful day trip from anywhere on Long Island and will supply a lasting memory.
5. 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.
6. Camp Hero State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 112 reviews
This state park had a long history as a U.S. military facility.
Reviewed By Ranger0213 - Hicksville, United States
Great place. Amazing views. We hiked to the Montauk Lighthouse area and you can go around the Lighthouse stepping on large rocks, it was a little scary. but most of the rocks are flat. Cool experience.
7. Orient Beach State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 81 reviews
Reviewed By howards50 - Albany, United States
Great state park on the eastern end of the North Fork of LI. It has a nice beach on Gardiner's Bay, a bathhouse with showers and toilets, picnic tables and a play ground. Since there are trees there, you can sit in shadded areas if you are not a big fan of the sun. I went there to kayak in Hallock Bay which is a protected bay with about six miles of shoreline You can also rent kayaks there. if you bring your own kayak, make sure to stop by the rental shop to get the low down on kayaking at the park.
8. Sunken Meadow State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 127 reviews
Reviewed By jtpcarroll5212 - Brooklyn, United States
Great state park with fantastic views and outdoor opportunities. Must be amazing in the summer but is great in the winter on a calm sunny day.
9. Robert Moses State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 196 reviews
Reviewed By EdP517
The park is part of the Fire Island Seashore. Closer to New York City and also serving Long Islanders it tends to be crowded and is accessible by car, bus and Long Island Railroad. There is a large public pool as well as the Atlantic Ocean. There are food concessions and an outdoor theater for concerts and plays. B hers who might wish a calmer atmosphere need to go further south to the 2 communities on Fire Island and to the wealthy beach scene of the Hamptons.
10. Caumsett State Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 218 reviews
Reviewed By worktotravel
Love this for a weekend walk or hike. Plenty of parking. We visit once a week if we can since we have the Empire pass. You can find a map online on the NY State Park website.
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