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The 5 Best Budget-friendly Things to do in Cold Spring Harbor, Long Island
Discover the best top things to do in Cold Spring Harbor, United States including JK Kayak & Sup, Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory, The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium, Cold Spring Harbor State Park.
1. JK Kayak & Sup
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 65 reviews
JK Kayak is the premier professionally guided Kayak and Stand-up Paddle Board Company on Long Island since 2012. We are a mobile company servicing several put-in locations. Our services include guided tours, instruction, summer camps and sales. Our instructors are ACA certified and experienced in all techniques in both Kayaking and SUP. No experience is needed to have a great time! All equipment is included! See us on the TLC hit series "The Long Island Medium" with Theresa Caputo!
2. Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 29 reviews
Visitors are able to tour this facility specializing in advanced life sciences research.
Reviewed By LindsCC777
Went on a tour of the campus led by one of the graduate students. Learned so much about a place I didn’t know existed. And the location is beautiful. To get there I took the LIRR from Penn to Cold Spring Harbor and then an Uber.
3. The Whaling Museum & Education Center
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 70 reviews
Discover the history of whaling, the importance of whale conservation, and Long Island maritime history at The Whaling Museum. See an authentic 19th Century whaleboat, learn how scrimshaw was made, and touch real whale bones. Enjoy special programs, craft workshops, lectures, and films for all ages.
Reviewed By MTrav - Garden City, United States
My kids and I were so pleasantly surprised by this museum. Really just 4 rooms, but it's well organized and lots to see. I have a 5 and 6 year old and they loved it. Asked if we could come back another time as we were leaving. Many of the exhibits are interactive and encourage hands-on learning. One of the rooms was set up with 5 different tables, each with a simple craft, all included in the admission. At any given time when we were there, only one or 2 other families were with us in the building. (was a grey Sunday in April). My kids were really engaged with the scavenger hunt available at the front desk. Only downside is, from what I can tell, there is no parking lot. We parked a couple of blocks away in the main part of town. There is a sidewalk, so easy enough. But for some, that may be more of a challenge, particularly in bad weather.
4. Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 71 reviews
Reviewed By IlanaDM
My kids enjoyed feeding the fish and watching them jump on top of another for the food. We love the tiny aquarium and live exhibit with stream exhibit, baby turtles, snapping turtle, frogs and species local to Long Island. Very doable when you are with little ones. We got to eat out at the bench area on a nice sunny day. We missed out reserving for the fishing experience as it booked out but will definitely go back and do that!
5. Cold Spring Harbor State Park
Overall Ratings
4.0 based on 22 reviews
Reviewed By mariacG6698SS
Although this is a relatively short hike, it is very challenging and poses a great cardio work-out. be sure to wear hiking shoes, as the terrain can be steep and difficult in some areas; also muddy after the rain. Beautiful views of the harbor can be seen from the top. Many families as well as dogs enjoy this hiking course.
