Long Island lighthouse day trips to Fire Island, Montauk and Greenport
People relax on the slopes of the Montauk Lighthouse. Credit: John Roca
Sturdy shoes and a sense of adventure — that's all you really need to plan a day visiting one of Long Island's landmark beacons. Sure, you'll get a dose of history and a workout as you climb to the top of these lighthouses, but the reward is unparalleled views of the shorelines. What's more, you can round out the experience with a post-tour brunch, a sunset cocktail or even a boat ride back to land.
FILL YOUR CAMERA ROLL & WATCH THE SUNSET
The Montauk Point Lighthouse, a national historic landmark completed in 1796, is seen at dawn along the shore near Camp Hero State Park.; Montauk Lighthouse is a must for Long Island photo-ops.; People relax on the slopes of the Montauk Lighthouse. Credit: James Fenimore; Gordon M. Grant; John Roca
TAKE A HIKE & GET A BITE
Lisa Uvena, of Huntington, takes a picture of her daughter Jaime, as Dina Maxwell, takes a picture of her son Devon, at the Fire Island Lighthouse in Babylon.; Take a stroll around the Fire Island Lighthouse.; Alex Volya, center, and his family, from Tallahassee, Florida, visit the Fire Island Lighthouse for the first time. Credit: James Carbone; Barry Sloan; Steve Pfost
TAKE A LIGHTHOUSE CRUISE
The "Bug Light" lighthouse, also known as Long Beach Bar Lighthouse.; People relax in Mitchell Park during the Greenport Maritime Festival hosted by the East End Seaport Museum.; Claudio's waterfront restaurant is a Greenport institution. Credit: Bob Allen; Randee Daddona; Corey Sipkin
