10 Hidden Gems Things to do in Long Island That You Shouldn't Miss

August 29, 2021 Hector Krause

Discover the best top things to do in Long Island, United States including Mtk Cruises, Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki, LongHouse Reserve, Can You Escape LI, Escape Game Long Island, Montauk Parasail, East End Seaport Maritime Museum, Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center, Sagamore Hill National Historic Site.
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1. Mtk Cruises

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5.0 based on 149 reviews

Mtk Cruises

Mtk presents Tomoka, a 40' USCG inspected tour vessel for 33 people. Tomoka will guide you through the history of Montauk harbor till present day, then off to circle our 900 acre lake that is part of the harbor. We also offer paddle board tours as private charters. Bring your beverages and food.

2. Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki

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5.0 based on 199 reviews

Sailing Montauk's Catamaran Mon Tiki

Sailing Montauk presents Mon Tiki Largo—a US Coast Guard Certified eco-conscious catamaran inspired by traditional Polynesian double-canoe designs. Come aboard for one of our daily scheduled sailing trips, or use your imagination to create your own special seafaring adventure. No experience is necessary, and all ages are welcome! Mon Tiki is the only US Coast Guard certified sailing vessel operating full-time in Montauk. We offer both "walk-on" daysailing and sunset cruise and private charters for groups of any size. Let's go sailing!

3. LongHouse Reserve

133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937-3808 +1 631-329-3568 [email protected] http://www.longhouse.org
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5.0 based on 112 reviews

LongHouse Reserve

Located in beautiful East Hampton, New York, LongHouse Reserve is a sixteen acre garden with established lawns, ornamental borders, plant collections and outdoor sculpture, planned by the internationally recognized textile designer, Jack Lenor Larsen. Mr. Larsen, along with the recommendations of the LHR Art Committee, has assembled a collection of over 70 sculptures for the gardens. LongHouse Reserve was established in 1991 and reflects founder Jack Lenor Larsen's desire to encourage creativity in gardening and in collecting and everyday living with art.

Reviewed By StephenCr0ss - Dublin, Ireland

Amazing gardens and wonderful place to see. It’s under refurbishment for the winter but the items are still amazing. Recommended

4. Can You Escape LI

44 Jericho Tpke, Mineola, NY 11501-2954 +1 516-246-9939 [email protected] http://www.canyouescapeli.com
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5.0 based on 286 reviews

Can You Escape LI

You and your team get locked in a fully themed room. The clock starts as soon as you enter. You have 60 heart pounding minutes to solve the puzzles, find the clues, and get out. You need to think outside of the box and think fast. Can You Escape? Many will try, few will succeed.

Reviewed By KerinLeigh

This was one of the better escape rooms I have been in. We did the prison break it was very fun and challenging.

5. Escape Game Long Island

718 Portion Rd, Ronkonkoma, NY 11779-1853 +1 631-974-6988 [email protected] http://www.escapegameli.com/
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5.0 based on 278 reviews

Escape Game Long Island

Do you have what it takes to Escape the Room in 60 minutes?! Come to Long Island's #1 Rated Escape Room and find out! Find Clues | Crack Codes | Solve Puzzles

Reviewed By X8700CEryanc - San Francisco, United States

Are you disappointed in your family? We all are a little, in some small way, outwardly admitted or not. Want to feel better? Do an escape room together! Whether you get through, or not, this thing is a blast. You’ll power through (or not) abstract puzzles, codes and ideas together and your mental cardio will be in overdrive - and after it’s done, and despite whether you make it, you and your group will have had a blast. Enjoy the experience. Appreciate everyone contributing and simply have a fun time together. And ideally walk away less disappointed with some things, surprised at the mental agility of others and have had a new experience with family or friends. ;) The people st the Ronkonkoma location are just wonderful. Keep up the great work.

6. Montauk Parasail

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Montauk Parasail

Montauk Parasail is located on the eastern most tip of Long Island and is the summer destination of many. Come unwind and enjoy this scenic area filled with restaurants, hotels, whale watching, and water sports such as parasailing! Take a private charter and see the sunset or sunrise, or dare yourself to enjoy our high ride parasailing over the beautiful Montauk waters. Montauk Parasail is located at Star Island Yacht Club. There is a Free Hop-on, Hop-off bus service that rides the Montauk Loop and stops daily every 30 minutes at 10 key stops in Montauk! One of those stops is the Montauk Yacht Club right across the street so pop on over! Parasailing is for all ages, and you can stay dry or choose to get wet, the adventure is up to you!

7. East End Seaport Maritime Museum

3rd St, Greenport, NY 11944 +1 631-477-2100 http://www.eastendseaport.org/
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4.5 based on 39 reviews

East End Seaport Maritime Museum

The mission of the museum is to recognize, restore and preserve the maritime heritage of the East End of Long Island by sponsoring ongoing activities such as annual lighthouse cruises and lighthouse maintenance projects.

8. Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum

1575 Lighthouse Rd Lighthouse Park, Southold, NY 11971-2356 +1 631-765-5500 [email protected] http://www.southoldhistoricalsociety.org/lighthouse.htm
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4.5 based on 60 reviews

Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum

Visit the 1857 lighthouse and its accompanying museum that offers a unique collection of marine artifacts such as sea chests, paintings, maps, scrimshaw and photographs. Southold Historical Society volunteers are on hand to share their knowledge and love of the lighthouse.

9. Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

830 Springs Fireplace Rd, East Hampton, NY 11937-1512 +1 631-324-4929 http://pkhouse.org
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4.5 based on 76 reviews

Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

Open by advance reservation through October 31. Reserve on our website, pkhouse.org. Admission strictly limited to 50% capacity. Masks and social distancing required. The house, and its adjacent studio, give visitors a glimpse of how artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner lived and worked. A National Historic Landmark.

Reviewed By B1486RPmariap - Port Jefferson, United States

The Docent was very informative and enthusiastic about sharing the information on Pollock-Krasner. The space gives you a feeling of what it was like to live and work together. Much smaller studio than I would have imagined for such a large figure.

10. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site

20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771-1807 +1 516-922-4788 http://www.nps.gov/sahi/index.htm
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4.5 based on 486 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 Jasmine38Chichester - Chichester, United Kingdom

There was more to see here than we realised and wished we'd allowed more time for our visit. As well as the tour of the house, which was excellent and took around 40 mins, there is a small, well presented museum, a couple of short movies about Sagamore Hill and life of TR, some interesting interpretative signs around the grounds and a nice nature trail down to the water. The house was built to his requirements, is full of TRs personal effects and furnished just as the family lived in it. We learnt so much about this fascinating individual and his views and beliefs. You can only visit the house on a tour and in peak season you need to book ahead if you have a national park pass on the parks website for free. If not best to show up early and book on a tour for $10 each for a time slot as tickets are often sold out by noon.

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