subject: Purchase Cheap Long Island Vacation Packages And Find Tips On Favorite Sights And Things To Do [print this page] Montauk Hotels Provide Opportunities to Visit Long Island
New Yorkers are lucky to have a nearby relaxing destination like Long Island when they need to unwind from the frenzy of the city. Each year, thousands of tourists go to this island to experience its famed immaculate shores, pretty sunsets, charming road views, and activities for the family. Book at Montauk hotels for a starting point to the famous Montauk Point Lighthouse, known to be the oldest active lighthouse in New York. Next to the lighthouse is the Montauk Point State Park, where you can go surf fishing, trail hiking, and seal or whale watching. Children will have the adventure of their lives at the water parks and the numerous fun rides on Long Island. At Splish Splash in Calverton, they will enjoy Dr. Von Darks Tunnel of Terror, a dark 40-foot plunge where they will experience 360-degree spins. Play laser tag in Lazerland or Laser Kingdoms. There is also a family roller coaster, carousels, go-karts, batting cages, a mini golf course, bumper boats, and a rock wall at Boomers, a nine-acre amusement park in Medford.
Stay at Montauk Hotels to See the Montauk Point Lighthouse
The Montauk Point Lighthouse is known to be the oldest lighthouse in New York. Located at the easternmost point of Long Island, the Montauk Point lighthouse was built in 1796 during President George Washingtons term and has been used as a navigation aid since 1797. It is currently the fourth-oldest active lighthouse in the US. Visitors billeted in Montauk hotels can take a glimpse of the seafaring history of this lighthouse at the Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum, where guided tours include a climb up 137 steps to the observation deck of the lighthouse for a spectacular view of the Atlantic Ocean. The museum houses a whaling exhibit; displays of the original documents from the Second United States Congress outlining the order of the lighthouses construction; and the celebrated Where Land Meets Sea and Sky: Exploring Montauk History through the Richard T. Gilmartin Galleries. Plan a Thanksgiving vacation to Montauk so you can view the lighting of thousands of white lights outlining the lighthouse for the holiday season.
Luxury Accommodation at Montauk Hotels
If you're looking for luxurious accommodation in Montauk, Long Island, you'll most likely choose among these three popular Montauk hotels: the Montauk Yacht Club, the Montauk Manor and Gurney's Inn. Named one of the top 10 marina destinations in North America, the Montauk Yacht Club Resort & Marina has been a favorite vacation place of the rich and famous for 80 years, including Vincent Astor, J. P. Morgan, Nelson Doubleday, Thomas Eastman, John Wanamaker, Harold Vanderbilt, and Charles Lindbergh. World-class amenities at the yacht club include waterfront cocktails, boardwalk dining, and panoramic views of Montauk's pristine beaches. Why not book deluxe oceanview suites and romantic cottages at Gurney's Inn, which features a world-famous heated seawater swimming pool where visitors can enjoy spa treatments, aquatic gymnastics, and Roman baths. Receive royal treatment at the Montauk Manor, an English Tudor hotel that has been welcoming guests since 1927 on top of Signal Hill. It has 140 condominium apartments, a private health club, a magnificent indoor and outdoor swimming pool, and three tennis courts.
Book at Montauk Hotels and Go Bird Watching
For those who want to see some 120 species of birds, Long Island in Montauk, which is also a stopover for hundreds of migratory birds, is the best place to go. Located on the oceanfront and allowing for great opportunities for bird watching, it is now a popular vacation choice for bird watchers. Many birders stay at Montauk hotels near the Montauk Point State Park, where migrating birds on the Atlantic Flyway make a stop every year. The most common birds that visit are ospreys, bald eagles, ducks, geese, and songbirds; but if youre lucky you will see rare bird species once in a while. Catch sea birds such as Corys Shearwaters, Black-Legged Kittiwakes, Greater Shearwaters, Northern Fulmars, Audubons Shearwaters, Manx Shearwaters, and Wilsons Storm-Petrels during migrating season while enjoying views of the Atlantic Ocean. Many restaurants near the Montauk Point Lighthouse offer great spots for bird watchers. The best time to visit Montauk is in the fall and winter.
