Montauk travel is never complete without visiting the many interesting sites in this small town in Suffolk County, New York. There are a lot of great attractions in the area aside from its wide expanse of beachfront. Here are some of the best places that travelers can include in their Montauk travel itinerary.
Hither Hills State Park
50 South Fairview Ave.
Montauk, New York 11954
(631) 668-2554
Offering the best picnic area in Montauk, the Hither Hills State Park comes complete with two miles of ocean beachfront, 40 hectares of freshwater lake and wooded areas. This park is open to the public and a lot of activities are offered such as cross country skiing during winter, hiking, biking and camping. In order to enjoy these facilities, it would be best of you are staying in a nearby Montauk Bed and Breakfast. Note that the park management imposes strict laws against people loitering around the park.
Montauk Point Lighthouse
50 S. Fairview Ave.Route 27 east to end
Montauk, New York 11954
(631) 668-2544
www.montauklighthouse.com
Your Montauk travel itinerary won't be complete without visiting the infamous lighthouse. The oldest lighthouse in the state of New York, this is a historic landmark that has been a part of Montauk's coastline for more than 200 years. This site offers guided tours for traveling groups and students, and it is the best place to get a 360-degree view of the entire area. The lighthouse offers a souvenir shop, where you can find miniatures of the lighthouse being sold. A restaurant is also in the vicinity if you need some refreshment.
Kirk Beach
Off Route 27 (just west of village)
Montauk, NY (631)324-2417
Spending a day having a picnic and enjoying the sun is best done in Kirk Beach, whilst staying at a Montauk Inn to fully enjoy the beach's facilities. This particular beach also offers picnic, fishing and camping facilities. There isn't really anything much to do but to enjoy the sand, sea and sun while frolicking in the vast beach front and savoring the massive structure of the towering cliffs above, which provide a backdrop to the beach line.
Viking Fleet
462 W Lake Drive
Montauk, New York 11954
(631) 668-5700
To get a good view of the entire town of Montauk, riding the Viking Fleet is the best thing to do. The Viking Fleet is a 120-foot vessel that comes complete with world class facilities. The fleet is harbored at Lake Drive and leaves every day at sundown to take visitors on a tour along the bay surrounding the entire Montauk area, while having dinner inside the wide banquet hall of the ship.
Montauk Museum
Fairview Ave.
Montauk, New York 11954
Located nearly a mile away from the Montauk Lighthouse, the Montauk Museum showcases artifacts such as old photographs, local paintings, dioramas and other interesting crafts that highlight the early beginnings of Montauk. Overlooking the breathtaking Connecticut Bay, this particular museum offers a good view of the sea. This museum is open only from Monday to Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.