Adventureland 2245 Broadhollow Road, Long Island, NY 11735, Located in East Farmingdale, 516-694-6868, Enjoy over 30 rides and attractions at this family fun park that includes an indoor amusement center and an array of gift shops. The park is open from April to October and the indoor amusement center is open from November to March. more... 

Cold Spring Harbor Fish Hatchery & Aquarium Route 25A, Long Island, NY 11724, Located in Cold Spring Harbor, 516-692-6768, Housed in two buildings and outdoor ponds, this aquarium and fish hatchery was founded in 1883 and maintains the largest collection of freshwater fish, amphibians, and turtles indigenous to New York State. Reservations are necessary for group tours. more...

Empire State Carousel Holtsville Park off Buckley Road, Long Island, NY 11751, Located in Holtsville, 631-277-6168, This unique, hand carved, and operational merry-go-round was designed with New York State history, traditions, and environment as its theme.

Fun 4 All 200 Wilson Street, Long Island, NY 11776, Located at Port Jefferson Station, 631-331-9000, An indoor park and playground that offers over a half acre of fun and adventure for the whole family and includes tree houses, slides, tunnels, ball pits, and a basketball court. more... 

Gates of Paradise 40 West Nicholai Street, Long Island, NY 11743, 516-931-2225, A full scale replica of the famed 15th century Golden Doors of Paradise designed by Lorenzo Ghiberti, these exquisite doors are over 16 feet tall and each door weighs one and a third tons. Depictions of scenes from the Bible can be read on the doors.

Long Island Horse and Carriage Company Located in Manorville, 631-727-6600, Authentic carriages for any event. The perfect touch for any occasion. more...

Paintball Long Island 3133 Route 112, Long Island, NY 11763, Located in Medford, 631-698-3657, Recapture the excitement you felt as a kid when playing army and similar games while at this fun place that offers paintball sports and gives you a choice of playing on outdoor or indoor fields with different game scenarios from which to choose. more... 

Sports Plus 110 New Moriches Road, Long Island, NY 11755, Located in Lake Grove, 631-737-2244, Activities for everyone are available at this unique venue that features rides, games, a rock wall, a Laser Tron, sports, a bowling center, and an ice rink, as well as bars, concerts, and other events you can bounce between for a varied nightlife.  more... 

Suffolk Marine Environmental Learning Center 3690 Cedar Beach, Long Island, NY 11971, Located at Cedar Beach in Southold, 516-852-8660, This learning center includes a hatchery, aquariums, a touch tank, hiking trails, a beach, and a salt marsh. A wide range of educational and research programs are available such as bird watching field trips and salt marsh ecology kayak tours. more... 

Arsenal, The (circa 1740) 425 Park Avenue, Long Island, NY 11746, 516-351-3244, The only known Colonial Arsenal still standing on Long Island, this magnificent arsenal was the home of Huntington's Colonial Militia and the Minutemen during the Revolutionary War.

Big Duck, The (circa 1931) Route 24, Long Island, NY 11937, Located in Flanders, Hampton Bay, 516-852-8292, Built by Riverhead duck farmer Martin Maurer as a store to sell his Peking Ducks, this duck shaped building is a classic example of roadside architecture and features exhibits that relate to Long Island's age of early motoring. East End tourist information is also available.

Brewster House (circa 1660) Brewster Lane & Runs Road, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Brookhaven, 516-751-2244, One of the oldest houses in the Town of Brookhaven, this home was owned by six generations of Brewsters including Caleb Brewster, who was known for being one of General Washington's spies.

Coe Hall (circa 1921) Planting Fields Roads, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-9210, This 65 room mansion was built in the Tudor Revival style and now serves as a house museum. Learn about the lives of the wealthy families who once populated Long Island's Gold Coast and the lives of the great numbers of servants and laborers who supported the lifestyles of the wealthy while touring this mansion.

Conklin House Museum (circa 1750) 2 High Street, Long Island, NY 11743, Located in Huntington, 516-427-7045, This National Register farmhouse was occupied for over 150 years by the Conklin family and is one of the earliest house museums on Long Island. The house is filled with original furnishings including a table and chair once used by George Washington. more... 

Cutchogue Village Green Main Road, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 531-734-7122, This site features a cluster of four historic 17th and 18th century buildings that showcase the 300 year history of the North Fork. One of the National Historic Landmark buildings, The Old House, was built in 1649 and is the oldest English type frame house in New York State.

Earle-Wightman House, The (circa 1720) 20 Summit Street, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-5032, Featured on the A&E Network special "Haunted History," this beautifully restored 18th century saltbox house is the home of the Oyster Bay Historical Society and contains a Colonial kitchen and equipment, as well as exhibits and displays about the fascinating history of Oyster Bay from Colonial times to the present. more... 

Freight House, The (circa 1901) South Broadway and South Third Street, Long Island, NY 11963, 516-226-0133, A wonderfully restored, turn-of-the-20th-century railway depot that has numerous features including railroad memorabilia and artifacts, as well as a working telegraph system.

Huntington Historical Society 209 Main Street, Long Island, NY 11743, Located in Huntington, 631-427-7045, This organization was founded in 1903 and maintains four National Register historic properties. Two of the properties are house museums, one displaying the society's collection and the other containing an art gallery, while another building houses their extensive resource center and archives. more... 

Islip Grange 10 Broadway Avenue, Long Island, NY 11782, Located in Sayville, 516-472-7016, Visit this interesting community park that features beautifully restored historic buildings, including a magnificent windmill and a church, that were moved to this park. 

Joseph Lloyd Manor House (circa 1766) Lloyd Harbor Road, Long Island, NY 11743, Located in Huntington, 631-692-4664, A wide collection of historical exhibits and period furnishings that tell the story of the Lloyd family, their children, their slaves, and tenant farmers is located in the mid-18th century house that was occupied by British soldiers during the Revolutionary War.

Kissam House, The (circa 1795) 434 Park Avenue, Long Island, NY 11743, Located in Huntington, 516-427-3984, Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, this historic house was first occupied by Dr. Daniel Whitehead Kissam, a physician from Oyster Bay, and is noted for its fine architectural details. The house features Egyptian Revival woodwork, as well as period furnishings, early paintings, and pottery, and is considered one of the most outstanding three-quarter plan houses on Long Island. 

Mather House Museum 115 Prospect Street, Long Island, NY 11777, Port Jefferson, 631-473-2665, This complex is made up of many historic buildings including the circa 1840 Mather House which displays maritime and shipbuilding exhibits and is the headquarters of The Historical Society of Greater Port Jefferson. Also on site is a craft house and museum shop, a country store, a tool shed, a marine bar and sail loft, the Spinney Clock Museum, and the Thomas Jefferson perennial garden. more... 

Raynham Hall Museum 20 West Main Street, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-6808, Experience over 200 years of American history at this 20 room house museum that was the home of the Townsend family and served as the British headquarters during the Revolutionary War. The house showcases the history from the American Revolution in the 1770s through the Victorian period in the 1870s. more... 

Rock Hall House & Museum (circa 1767) 199 Broadway, Long Island, NY 12967, Located in Lawrence, 516-239-1157, One of the best surviving examples of Georgian domestic architecture on Long Island, this historic 18th century Georgian Colonial home is complete with period furnishings and dates back to the years before the War of Independence. more...

Sagtikos Manor (circa 1692) Montauk Highway, Bay Shore, NY 11706, 631-854-0939 for tours 631-661-8348, Originally owed by Stephan Van Cortland, who was of Dutch descent and was one of the first of five patentees on Long Island, this late 17th century Colonial mansion contains a fantastic collection of rare antiques and is furnished with many original Colonial pieces. more...

Sherwood-Jayne House (circa 1730) 55 Old Post Road, Long Island, NY 11733, Located in East Setauket, 631-692-4664, Nestled in a rustic setting, surrounded by meadows, grazing sheep and apple orchards, this 18th century farmhouse is filled with a variety of unique furniture and objects. It features unique wall paintings done freehand by a Colonial craftsman. A large barn, an outhouse, a corncrib, and an ice house are also on site to explore. 

Suydam Homestead and Barn Museum (circa 1730) 1 Fort Salonga Road, Long Island, NY 11740, Located in Centerport, 631-754-1180, First built as a one room dwelling, additions to this historic house was made early on with the latest addition around 1830. The house was the abode of the Suydam family from its first construction until the 1950s and is now a museum and historic site that offers valuable insights into the construction, technology, and ways of life throughout the intervening years since it was first built. A display of one of Long Island's largest archeological finds of Redware, English china and early creamware is on site. 

Thompson House (circa 1700) 91 North Country Road, Long Island, NY 11733, Located in Setauket, 631-692-4664, This first period "salt box" house was built of post and beam construction by Samuel Thompson and is unusually large for its period. Most of the windows in the house have their original glass and a fine collection of early Long Island furniture and an outstanding collection of antiques are inside the house. An authentic colonial herb garden is also on site. more... 

William Floyd Estate (circa 1734) 245 Park Drive, Long Island, NY 11950, Located in Mastic, 631-289-4810, The birthplace of William Floyd, a Long Island signer of the Declaration of Independence and a Revolutionary War general, this estate includes the ancestral house, the cemetery of the William Floyd family, and the grounds that are open daily for hiking and wildlife viewing. more...

Fire Island Lighthouse (circa 1826) 4640 Captree Island, Long Island, NY 11702, 631-661-4876, The original lighthouse at this site was built in 1826, and a newer, taller tower was constructed on a base built from the materials of the original tower in 1857. The lighthouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is open for visits and tours, even though it is still a functioning navigational aid. more... 

Horton Point Lighthouse and Nautical Museum (circa 1857) Lighthouse Road, Long Island, NY 11971, Located in Southold, 631-765-5500, Listed in the New York State Register of Historic Places and the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, this historic working lighthouse is also a designated Town of Southold Landmark. A museum on site contains a unique collection of lighthouses and early marine artifacts.

Old Bethpage Village Restoration Round Swamp Road, Long Island, NY 11804, Located in Old Bethpage, 516-572-8400, Discover Long Island life as it was in the mid-19th century at this living history museum that is situated on 100 beautiful acres and includes antique filled homes and shops, gardens, farms, and fields.

Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park 1039 Van Buren Street, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-9200, A former Gold Coast estate, this historic park and arboretum lies on over 409 acres, with 150 of these acres being open landscaped grounds, and includes original historic estate buildings such as a 65 room Tudor Revival mansion, as well as greenhouses, formal gardens, and outstanding plant collections. more...

Queens County Farm Museum (circa 1697) 73-50 Little Neck Parkway, Long Island, NY 11004, Located in Floral Park, 718-347-3276, Occupying the largest remaining tract of undisturbed farmland in New York, this farm lies on 47 acres and is the only working historical farm in the area. Historic farm buildings are on site, as well as livestock, an orchard and herb garden, a greenhouse complex, and farm vehicles and equipment. Self guided tours and hayrides are available.  more... 

Sagamore Hill National Historic Site (circa 1884-1885) 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-4788, Sagamore Hill is two-story, 23 room Victorian home which belonged to the 26th President, Theodore Roosevelt, from 1885 until his death in 1919. This historic site is filled with furnishings as it was during his lifetime and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. more... 

Saint Paraskevi Greek Orthodox Shrine Church 1 Shrine Place at Pulaski Road, Long Island, NY 11740, Located in Greenlawn, 631-261-7272, A subterranean grotto that is dedicated to St. Paraskevi and is a faithful replica of the original grotto shrine in Therapia, Turkey, that was erected in honor of the saint around a spring that is said to have miraculous healing waters is located at this Greek Orthodox church. more... 

Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site (circa 1819) 240 Old Walt Whitman Road, Long Island, NY 11746, Located in Huntington Station, 631-427-5240, This farmhouse was the birthplace of one of America's greatest poets, Walt Whitman, and was built by his father. The humble farmhouse is listed on the National Register of Historic Places and is now a historical site and museum dedicated to Whitman, containing 130 portraits of Whitman, letters, manuscripts, and artifacts related to the poet. more... 

African American Museum 110 North Franklin Street, Long Island, NY 11550, Located in Hempstead, 516-572-0730, This museum features displays and exhibits on the history, contributions, and cultural heritage of African American Long Islanders. more... 

American Airpower Museum 1230 New Highway, Long Island, NY 11735, Located in Farmingdale, 631-293-6398, Dedicated to the history of aviation, especially as it relates to military history, this museum features displays that are located in old airport hangars and include squadrons of World War II fighters and bombers, some still in working order, as well as other military displays.  more... 

American Merchant Marine Museum 300 Steamboat Road, Long Island, NY 11024, Located in Kings Point, 516-773-5000, An extensive collection of ship models, paintings, artifacts, and World War II exhibits are housed at this museum. more... 

Amityville Historical Society Lauder Museum 170 Broadway, Long Island, NY 11701, 631-598-1486, A wide collection of marine and local history exhibits are on display at this museum that is owned and operated by the Amityville Historical Society. more... 

Bellport-Brookhaven Historical Complex 31 Bellport Lane, Long Island, NY 11713, Located in Bellport, 516-286-0888, A historical 19th century sea captain's house that includes a milk house, a working blacksmith's shop, and a barn museum that houses local history exhibits. 

Cold Spring Harbor Whaling Museum Main Street, Route 25A, Long Island, NY 11724, Located in Cold Spring Harbor, 631-367-3418, The history of the whaling industry in Long Island is showcased at this museum that exhibits a 19th century whaling boat, a scrimshaw collection, whaling history exhibits and artifacts, whale conservation exhibits, films, and changing exhibits. There is a family center on site and the museum hosts special events. more...

Cradle of Aviation Museum 1 Davis Avenue, Long Island, NY 11530, Located in Garden City, 516-472-0411, An aviation museum that explores Long Island's important role in the struggle for and development of man's ability to fly. There are exhibits that cover the beginning of aviation and follow its development up to space flight and the lunar landing. There are eight exhibit galleries, an IMAX theater, a gift shop, and a cafe also on site. more...

East End Seaport Museum Third Street at the Ferry Dock, Greenport, NY 11944, 631-477-2100, Learn about the maritime history of the East End of Long Island at this museum that boasts a large selection of nautical and lighthouse artifacts, as well as a blacksmith shop that keeps alive the knowledge and history of this ancient and noble profession. more...

East Rockaway Grist Mill Museum Woods & Atlantic Avenues, Long Island, NY 11518, Located in East Rockaway, 516-887-6300, Located in a 300 year old historic grist mill that is listed on the State and National Register of Historic Places, this museum features exhibits on local history, Native Americans, and turn-of-the-century memorabilia and artifacts. more... 

Fisher Landau Center for Art 38-27 30th Street, Long Island, NY 11101, 718-937-0727, The Fisher Landau Center for Art is a 25,000 square-foot exhibition and study facility that features works by Agnes Martin, Richard Artschwager, Neil Jenney, Ed Ruscha, Donald Baechler, John Baldessari, Jenny Holzer, Jasper Johns, Donald Judd, Sherrie Levine, Mark Tansey, Glenn Ligon, Kiki Smith, Robert Rauschenberg, Susan Rothenberg, and Cy Twombly. more... 

Garvies Point Museum and Preserve 50 Barry Drive, Long Island, NY 11542, Located in Glen Cove, 516-571-8010, Nestled on 62 acres on Long Island’s North Shore glacial moraine, this museum and preserve places depicts the archaeology and geology of the coastal New York trails. An array of exhibits and programs on the geology of Long Island and New York State, as well as Native American Archaeology, are showcased and five miles of trails are on site. more... 

Heckscher Museum of Art 2 Prime Avenue, Long Island, NY 11743, Located in Huntington, 631-351-3250, One of the most important small museums in the country with a growing international reputation, the collection at this museum began as a private collection in 1920 by the Industrialist August Heckscher and now boasts pieces as diverse as ancient Egyptian artifacts and works by contemporary artists. Over 500 years of European and American art are represented including works from Renaissance painters to early 20th century American landscapes. more... 

Hillwood Art Museum 720 Northern Boulevard, Long Island, NY 11548, Located at C.W. Post Campus in Brookville, 516-299-4073, Dedicated to educating the public in regard to various styles and schools of art, this museum showcases art from various cultures including rotating exhibits on European and American art. more... 

Hofstra Museum 112 Hofstra University, Long Island, NY 11549, Located in Hempstead, 516-463-7446, An award-winning university museum that showcases a wide variety of art and includes an exhibition hall and art gallery that are open for viewing. Tours of the sculpture garden on the campus are also available. more...

Holocaust Memorial and Educational Center 100 Crescent Beach Road, Long Island, NY 11542, Located at the Welwyn Preserve in Glen Cove, 516-571-8040, A memorial to those who lost their lives or lost loved ones to the holocaust, the honest exhibits at this center remind us of a painful truth about the recent history of the human race. A trip to this museum is an educational, enlightening, and spiritually expanding visit.  more... 

Long Island Maritime Museum 86 West Avenue, Long Island, NY 11796, Located in West Sayville, 631-HISTORY, Situated on 14 acres of beautiful land, this museum contains five historic buildings and an operational boat building shop and offers events, programs, and exhibits that deal with the maritime history of Long Island. A library and gift shop are also on site. more... 

Long Island Museum of American Art, The 1208 Route 25A, Long Island, NY 11790, Located in Stony Brook, 631-751-0066, Situated on nine splendid acres, this complex contains an art museum, a history museum, and a museum dedicated to carriages. Collections in the museums include antique decoys, miniature rooms, costumes, horse drawn carriages, and paintings by the 19th century artist William Sidney Mount. The museums also host a collection of over 40,000 items that date from the late 18th century to the present day. more... 

Museums at Stony Brook 1208 Route 25A, Long Island, NY 11790, Located in Stony Brook, 516-751-0066, The largest private museum complex on Long Island, this complex features three separate, unique museums where visitors can learn more about history and the arts. The Art Museum houses a magnificent collection of masterpieces by notable American artists and the Margaret Melville Blackwell History Museum showcases over 16,000 artifacts representing 19th and 20th century everyday life. The Dorothy and Ward Melville Carriage House displays an internationally acclaimed collection of horse-drawn vehicles. 

Nassau County Museum of Art One Museum Drive, Long Island, NY 11576, Located in Roslyn Harbor, 516-484-9338, Nestled on 145 acres of beautifully landscaped grounds, this fine arts museum is located in a magnificent mansion and features eight exhibits annually by world renowned artists. A wonderful formal garden is also on site, as well as Tee Ridder miniatures and 40 outdoor sculptures. more... 

Noguchi Museum, The 9-01 33rd Road at Vernon Boulevard, Long Island, NY 11106, 718-204-7088, Opened in 1985, the Noguchi Museum was created by Isamu Noguchi. Situated in a converted factory building, the Noguchi Museum presents a comprehensive collection of the artist's works in stone, metal, wood and clay, as well as models for public projects and gardens, dance sets and Akari Light Sculptures, in 13 galleries and a garden which contains granite and basalt sculptures. The Noguchi Museum offers a variety of education and public programs. more... 

Northport Historical Museum 215 Main Street, Long Island, NY 11768, Located in Northport, 631-757-9859, This museum showcases archival photographs and memorabilia, as well as permanent and temporary exhibits, that are related to the local history of Northport and Long Island.  more... 

Old Schoolhouse Museum Quogue Street East, Long Island, NY 11959, Located in Quogue, 516-653-4111, Located in a circa 1822 schoolhouse, this museum is filled with memorabilia related to the local history of Quogue including photographs, toys, farm equipment, and early utensils.

Old Village Hall Museum 215 South Wellwood Avenue, Long Island, NY 11757, Located in Lindenhurst, 516-957-4385, Operated by the Lindenhurst Historical Society, this museum contains numerous historical artifacts that depict local history plus offers an array of special events throughout the year. 

Oysterponds Historical Society Museum 1555 Village Lane, Long Island, NY 11957, Located in Orient, 631-323-2480, Located in five historic buildings of 18th and 19th century architecture, this museum complex depicts the maritime and rural past of Orient and East Marion through numerous exhibits such as local American schrimshaw, art, and antique furniture. 

Railroad Museum of Long Island 440 4th Street, Greenport, NY 11944, 631-477-0439, Dedicated to the railroad history of Long Island, this museum is located in a refurbished railway freight station that dates back to the 1890s and contains a collection of steam engines, as well as rare exhibits such as a huge railroad snowplow from 1907, a wooden caboose, and other railroad related artifacts and memorabilia. more... 

Tackapausha Museum Washington Avenue, Long Island, NY 11783, Located in Seaford, 516-571-7443, Putting an emphasis on the flora and fauna of coastal New York, this museum contains an interesting collection of Long Island wildlife and their habitats. A large preserve is also on site that features wonderful nature trails.

Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium 180 Little Neck Road, Long Island, NY 11721, Located in Centerport, 631-854-5555, The whole family will enjoy exploring this museum complex that contains an ostentatious and elegant mansion, a marine museum, natural history collections, a state-of-the-art planetarium, and 43 acres of landscaped grounds. more... 

Animal Farm Petting Zoo 296 Wading River Road, Long Island, NY 11949, Located in Manorville, 631-878-1785, See an array of exotic animals, reptiles, wildlife, and farm animals while visiting this petting zoo that also offers pony rides, train rides, a musical puppet theater, animal shows, and picnic areas. 

Blydenburgh County Park Veterans Memorial Highway, Long Island, NY 11787, Located in Smithtown, 516-854-3712, Open year round, this 627 acre park offers a wide range of recreational opportunities including hiking, freshwater fishing, horseback riding, a children's playground, and camping. Rowboat rentals are available.

Cathedral Pines County Park Yaphank- Middle Island Road, Long Island, NY 11953, Located in Middle Island, 516-852-5500, Situated along the headwaters of the Carmans River, this 320 acre county park is nestled among towering pines and offers open camp sites, biking trails, a children's play area, and a recreation building.

Clark Botanic Garden 193 I. U. Willets Road, Long Island, NY 11507, Located in Albertson, 516-484-8600, Situated on a 12 acre wooded, sandy moraine, this botanical garden was founded in 1969 and includes numerous collections such as native spring wildflowers, butterfly plants, rock garden plants, roses, daylilies, perennials, conifers, wetland plants, and medicinal plants. more... 

Kaler's Pond Audubon Center Located in Center Moriches, 631-878-5576, Kaler's Pond Audubbon Center is a seasonal nature center. It has public programs and special events for the whole family to enjoy.  more...

Long Island Game Farm Wildlife Park Chapman Boulevard, Long Island, NY 11949, Located in Manorville, 631-878-6670, Located on 300 acres of pine forest in the heart of Long Island, this wildlife park is the largest zoo and family amusement park on Long Island and has nature trails that lead to different collections of animals ranging from domestic to exotic including monkeys, buffalo, parrots, alligators, ostriches, and camels. An "Old MacDonald's Farmyard" is also on site that offers a petting zoo for children with ponies, ducks, rabbits, chickens, and pigs. more...

Muttontown Preserve Muttontown Lane, Long Island, NY 11732, Located in East Norwich, 516-571-8500, This nature center and preserve lies on 550 beautiful, natural acres and includes ten miles of nature trails, two self guided trails, and numerous wild plants.

Old Westbury Gardens 71 Old Westbury Road, Long Island, NY 11568, Located in Old Westbury, 516-333-0048, Guided tours are available at this garden site that is composed of inviting gardens, ponds, beech and hemlock trees, and a magnificent mansion that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. A wide array of special events are held here throughout the year and a gift shop and plant shop are also located on the premises. 

Peconic River Herb Farm 2749 River Road, Long Island, NY 11933, Located in Calverton, 631-369-0058, A wide variety of specialty plants, gardens, and greenhouses are located at this herb farm that features a huge selection of roses, native plants, aquatic and bog plants, unusual flowers, late summer and fall blooming perennials, tropicals, and shrubs. more... 

Quogue Wildlife Refuge 3 Old Country Road, Long Island, NY 11959, Located in Quogue, 631-653-4771, Situated on 305 acres of pine barrens that is the head waters of Quantuck Creek, this wildlife refuge features an animal complex, a freshwater pond, eight miles of trails, a boardwalk, and a museum. more... 

Sands Point Preserve 95 Middleneck Road, Long Island, NY 11050, Located in Sands Point, 516-571-7900, Situated on 216 acres of both natural and landscaped areas, this preserve contains numerous fields and shore cliffs, as well as a fresh water pond, six self guided nature trails, a natural history museum, and two impressive historic castles.  

Smith Point County Park William Floyd Parkway, Long Island, NY 11967, Located in Shirley, 631-852-1313, An extremely popular park, this haven for beach lovers, surfers, and sportsmen offers a variety of activities such as swimming, scuba diving, surfing, saltwater fishing, a children's playground, outer beach access, food concessions, and special events in season.

Southhaven County Park Victory Avenue, Long Island, NY 11719, Located in Brookhaven, 631-854-1414, A popular picnicking park, this scenic park is nestled on 1,356 acres and offers opportunities for swimming, freshwater fishing, camping, boating, canoeing, and hunting. An equestrian center is also on site, as well as bridle paths.

Suffolk County Farm & Education Center 4600 Yapank Avenue, Long Island, NY 11980, Located in Yaphank, 631-852-4600, A 140 year old real working farm and education facility that is open year round to the public and includes a historic hay barn, farm animals, and agriculture practices and techniques. Fairs and festivals are held here throughout the year and many educational programs are offered.

Sweetbriar Nature Center 62 Eckernkamp Drive, Long Island, NY 11787, Located in Smithtown, 631-979 6344, This nature center is set on 54 acres riddled with nature trails that wind through diverse environments that include wetlands, fields, and forests along the Nissequogue River. There is also a moth house on site, as well as a nature center and picnic area. more... 

Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary 134 Cove Road, Long Island, NY 11771, Located in Oyster Bay, 516-922-3200, The first national audubon society sanctuary, this sanctuary is a leader in environmental education and includes a bird sanctuary, a history museum, and numerous nature science programs. more... 

Brookhaven National Laboratory Science Museum William Floyd Parkway, Long Island, NY 11973, Located in Upton, 631-344-2345, This science museum features hands-on exhibits, shows, and lectures that deal with scientific history plus offers tours and special events throughout the year for all ages, as well as summer Sunday open houses.  more...

Center for Science Teaching & Learning 1 Tanglewood Road, Rockville Centre, FL 11570, Tanlgewood Preserve, 516-764-0045, CSTL's Amazing Animals Exhibit is located at the Tanglewood Preserve in Rockville Centre, NY. Visitors can enjoy the preserves streams, ponds, and nature trails any time. The Center offers family science programs, field trips, camps, birthday parties and more. Amazing animals features 3,000 square feet of snakes, reptiles, mammals, birds, and amphibians. A colorful visitors guide will guide you and your child through the exhibit with thought provoking questions and facts about the animals and their environments.  more... 

Dolan DNA Learning Center 1 Bungtown Road, Long Island, NY 11724, Located in Cold Spring Harbor, 516-367-5170, This learning center is an educational branch of the Cold Springs Harbor Laboratory and includes the world's first biotechnology museum that contains a wide variety of exhibits such as a Barbara McClintock exhibit and an exhibit on human growth hormones. 

Hicksville Gregory Museum Heitz Place and Bay Avenue, Long Island, NY 11801, Located in Hicksville, 516-822-7505, Houses in the circa 1895 historic Heitz Place Courthouse, this museum specializes in earth science and features exhibits related to rocks, minerals, butterflies, gems, and fossils. A wide range of science and craft workshops for all ages are available. more...

LI Vineyard Tours 111 Albany Avenue, Long Island, NY 11520, 718-946-3868, An exciting service offering the opportunity for Tastings and Tours to the outstanding Winery’s at the East End of Long Island. Using these Limousines and their experience in providing quality service, you are sure to enjoy the many wonderful packages LI Vineyard Tours has to offer. They offer exciting gift packages for any occasion including anniversaries, bachelorette parties, romantic endeavors, or just a relaxing day of atmosphere, tasting and enjoyment.  more... 

Adventures Aloft 27 Claremont Street, Long Island, NY 11729, Located in Deer Park, 516-595-9213, Take a fabulous hot air balloon flight over eastern Long Island and see the spectacular sights of this famous seaside resort area from the air with this tour company that provides you with a champagne toast for the end of your flight. 

American Phoenix Lines 76 Shore Road, Long Island, NY 11542, Located in Glen Cove, 516-744-2353, This elegant replica of an 1800s sidewheel paddlesteamer offers a narrated brunch cruise, as well as dinner cruises and fun and suspenseful murder mystery cruises. 

Eagle's Neck Paddling Company P.O. Box 83, Long Island, NY 11958, Located in Peconic, 631-765-3502, Dedicated to the "spirit of paddling and the enjoyment of nature at its most intimate level," this company provides kayak, canoe, and paddling gear for rent that can accommodate any level of experience. With miles of coastline, inlets, marshes, and creeks to explore, there are many opportunities for visitors to encounter and enjoy not only the natural landscape, but also many varieties of wildlife, waterfowl, and marine animals.  more...

Eastern Star Worlds Fair Marina, Long Island, NY 11368, Located in Flushing, 800-445-5942, Take a cruise on this boat that has an atmosphere of a fine New England Country Inn. With luxurious decor and excellent dining available, you can enjoy the best of staying at a fine inn and being on a cruise at the same time. Short and longer cruises are available including cruises from Long Island Sound to New York City or as far as the Florida Keys.  more...

Greenport Electric Launch Company 508 Sterling Place, Greenport, NY 11948, 631-477-2515, Enjoy daily 45 minute tours on "Glory," the only electric powered passenger vessel on Long Island. Special tours are also scheduled for special events, such as watching firework displays from the bay, and private charters are welcomed. more...

Harbor Hopper Tours West Lake Drive, Long Island, NY 11954, Located in Montauk, NY, 631-678-6824, Offers half hour narrated scenic boat tours around Montauk Harbor and Lake Montauk aboard the "Lil' Bood." 

HMS Bounty Organization P.O. Box 141, Long Island, NY 11769, Located in Oakdale, 631-588-7900, With voyages that are open to the public, this organization teaches and preserves historic sailing techniques through the experience of sailing. The Bounty is one of the last full rigged ships still sailing and makes voyages to ports from "Canada to the Caribbean." more...

Martha Jefferson Bay Cruises P.O. Box 548, Long Island, NY 11777, Located at Port Jefferson Harbor, 631-331-3333, Take a scenic cruise around Long Island's north shore on this Mississippi River style paddlewheel boat that can accommodate 149 passengers and offers dinner cruises, private charters, and special event charters. more...

Schooner Phoenix 76 Shore Road, Long Island, NY 11743, Located at Steamboat Landing in Huntington, 516-385-2357, Climb aboard this replica of a 19th century fishing schooner and learn about Long Island's natural living resources, water quality, and marine biology and ecology while cruising the rich waters of Long Island Sound.

South Bay Paddlewheel Cruises Foot of Clinton Avenue, Long Island, NY 11706, Located at Bay Shore Marina, 631-321-9005, Lunch and dinner cruises with stopovers at Fire Island are available on this 65 foot turn-of-the-century style riverboat that also offers charters for any special occasion. more...

Wetlands Discovery Cruise Shore Road, Long Island, NY 11790, Located at Boatworks Marina, 516-751-2244, Take a guided one and a half hour cruise from Stony Brook Harbor into the surrounding wetlands aboard this 35 passenger pontoon boat and learn about the ecology, geology, and history of the area. Tours are available from May to October.

Whale Watch Cruise Viking Dock, Montauk Harbor, 516-668-5700, View whales, dolphins, seabirds and other marine life when you elect to take this cruise.

Bedell Cellars 36225 Main Road, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-7537, Located in the hamlet of Cutchogue, this award-winning venue consists of three vineyards, two tasting rooms, and one winery and offers world-class wines, tours, and tastings. more... 

Castello di Borghese - Hargrave Vineyards Route 48 at Alvah's Lane, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-5111, The first of the Long Island vineyards and wineries, this vineyard invites you to tour its grounds and sample its world class wines. There is a gift shop on site that carries unique products such as hand painted wine glasses, unique corkscrews, olives and olive oil imported from Italy, and a library of wines and cookbooks.  more... 

Duck Walk Vineyards 231 Montauk Highway, Long Island, NY 11976, Located in Watermill, 631-726-7555, One of Long Island's premier wineries, these vineyards invite you to come and enjoy French style wines, tours, and tastings. Some of the wines produced at these vineyards including Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, Windmill White and Red, and Boysenberry. more... 

Galluccio Family Wineries - Gristina Vineyards 24385 Main Road, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-7089, A high profile and critically acclaimed vineyard that blends an intimate farmhouse tasting room setting with magnificent vineyard landscapes. Tours and tastings are available, as well as picnicking on a large deck overlooking the vineyards. more... 

Palmer Vineyards 180 Sound Avenue, Long Island, NY 11931, Located in Aquebogue, 631-722-4080, The oldest winery on the North Fork, this vineyard is known for its fine, award-winning wines and knowledge of the soil that helps to produce its quality wines. Wine tastings and special events are held regularly. more... 

Paumanok Vineyards 1074 Main Road, Long Island, NY 11931, Located in Aquebogue, 631-722-8800, Only premium vinifera grapevines are planted at this 77 acre estate vineyard that produces award-winning wines such as Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc, Chardonnay, and Merlot. A beautifully renovated, turn-of-the-century barn houses the winery and spacious tasting room, as well as an inviting deck that overlooks the vineyards. more... 

Peconic Bay Winery 31320 Main Road, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-7361, Tour these award-winning vineyards and taste wines in a beautiful, picturesque setting while listening to live music. An array of events are held here throughout the year and a cellar and tasting room are also on site. more... 

Pellegrini Vineyards 23005 Main Road, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-4111, Beautiful vineyard that specializes in producing world class, award-winning Cabernet, Merlot, and Chardonnay wines and offers tours and tastings. more... 

Pugliese Vineyards Main Road, Route 25, Long Island, NY 11935, Located in Cutchogue, 631-734-4057, A family owned and operated vineyard that is located on the scenic North Fork and produces award-winning wines such as Chardonnay, Cabernet Sauvnignon, Niagara, Zinfandel, Merlot, and Pinot Noir. They also produce magnificent Champagnes and superb Ports and offer tastings daily. more...