Overview
Huntington is a town in Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. It is on the North Shore (or Gold Coast) of the island, famous for its lavish estates along the Long Island Sound and its affluent residential communities. The town is large with a population of over 200,000, and many neighborhoods in town having their own distinct identities. Four villages in the town even have their own level of autonomy, with one of them, Northport, having its own article.
7 sights · 3 places to eat · 2 places to stay
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Best things about Huntington
Hecksher Park
Hecksher Park is a nice place to wander for a little bit. Occasionally, concerts are held there. Be sure to check the Huntington Folk Festival (usually in August).
Caumsett State Park
"Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodlan…
Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Target Rock is a beautiful nature refuge close to Caumsett State Park (about 15 minutes by car from Huntington Village). If you follow the trail to the beach, you'll see the 14-foot rock from which the refuge derives its…
Walt Whitman Birthplace Historic Site
This is the only New York historical site open to the public on Long Island. You can walk through the restored house in which Walt Whitman lived.
Oheka Castle
The second largest residence in the United States. It was built to be the home of financier Otto Hermann Kahn. It was completed in 1919 and is now a hotel.
Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
The estate of William K. Vanderbilt II. The mansion is now a marine, natural history, and ethnographic museum open to the public. There is also a planetarium on the grounds.
Plan your trip
Best time to visit & weather
Most comfortable: May–Oct. Summer highs reach about 84°F; winter lows dip to about 22°F. Cold months (Jan, Feb) can bring snow and ice; check road conditions. Wettest: Oct and Jun. (climate data from nearby Pleasantville)
Blue bars: average daily high and low (°F). Purple columns: average monthly rain and melted snow (inches).
Getting there
- From you: to see whether to drive or fly, and how long it takes.
- ISP Long Island MacArthur Airport, Islip — 17 mi away. Directions
- HPN Westchester County Airport, White Plains — 20 mi away. Directions
- LGA LaGuardia Airport, New York — 25 mi away (major hub). Directions
Huntington is easily accessible by car or train. The Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan stops in Huntington Station about a mile south of the village. Route 25A runs directly into Main Street and Route 110 North goes into the village as well. Route 110 is accessible by the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. It's a great day trip for anyone on Long Island, Manhattan, or Connecticut.
Full “Get in” guide ↓Budget & where to stay
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Sample 2-day itinerary
Day 1
- Morning Hecksher Park, The Whaling Museum & Education Center, Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
- Lunch Faz's Tex-Mex
- Afternoon Caumsett State Park, Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
- Dinner Little Vincent's
Day 2
- Morning Walt Whitman Birthplace Historic Site
- Lunch Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant
- Afternoon Oheka Castle
Stops are grouped by area so each day needs little backtracking. Check opening hours before you go.
Food for you
Huntington is a paradise for food. The town offers more pizzerias and Mexican food than most other towns of its size, as well as numerous ethnic and "American" restaurants. Food can range from $2 to $40 or higher per person.
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Understand
Huntington is centered around Huntington Village, the commercial core of the town along Main Street (25A) and New York Ave which has the urban feel of a small city. Moving south along New York Ave brings you to Huntington Station, where the main LIRR station in town is located. Huntington’s large area consists of everything from shopping malls, strip malls, and office space along the LIE, to the village, to the large estates and beaches along the coast. In general though, a trip to Huntington would mean a trip to the village or one of the nearby neighborhoods.
Get in
Huntington is easily accessible by car or train. The Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan stops in Huntington Station about a mile south of the village. Route 25A runs directly into Main Street and Route 110 North goes into the village as well. Route 110 is accessible by the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. It's a great day trip for anyone on Long Island, Manhattan, or Connecticut.
Get around
Huntington Village is completely walkable. Parking can be tight on a nice summer night, but generally there are enough parking spots to leave your car and walk around. The town also runs buses, but for people of normal fitness, there is no real need to take one ever.
See
Although Huntington has a lot of history, little of the sites remain. However, the old cemetery on Main Street can be interesting to wander around. Several beaches and natural areas can be found on the town’s north coast, including Caumsett State Park and Target Rock.
See Caumsett State Park
"Caumsett State Historic Park, situated on a scenic peninsula extending into Long Island Sound, offers miles of bridle paths, walking, jogging, hiking, biking, cross-country skiing and nature trails over acres of woodland, meadows, rock shoreline and salt marsh. The park has beautiful gardens, excellent fishing and scuba diving by permit." (from website)
See Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
Target Rock is a beautiful nature refuge close to Caumsett State Park (about 15 minutes by car from Huntington Village). If you follow the trail to the beach, you'll see the 14-foot rock from which the refuge derives its name. Local legend says that the rock was used for target practice by the British army during the American Revolution and the War of 1812. The refuge is a prime place for bird watching. In spring, it isn't unusual to see horseshoe crabs.
Do
Cinema Arts Center - Fun independent theater showcasing independent movies. On Main Street across from Hecksher Park.
The Paramount - In the center of Huntington Village, you can enjoy top bill concerts and comedy acts. A wide variety of music acts from Pitbull to the Monkees to Citizen Cope have been seen here. On New York Avenue.
Buy
- Marshes - Marshes on Main Street, close to the intersection of New York Ave., is known for high-end fancy men's clothing.
Eat
Huntington is a paradise for food. The town offers more pizzerias and Mexican food than most other towns of its size, as well as numerous ethnic and "American" restaurants. Food can range from $2 to $40 or higher per person.
Eat Faz's Tex-Mex
The food is great and super affordable (for $5 nachos you can easily feed three people). It's one of many Mexican food restaurants in Huntington and almost as good as Pancho's.
Eat Little Vincent's
Italian food, pizza - make sure to ask for a cold cheese slice – they're amazing.
Eat Oaxaca Mexican Restaurant
A small but friendly place with some of the best authentic Mexican food on Long Island. Prices are cheap ranging from $1.99 tacos to the more expensive seafood dishes that go for $17 at most. The staff is really friendly so expect to have a chat with your waiter about any question you might have on the menu.
Drink
Huntington has a vibrant bar scene. Most bars are on New York Ave. between High Street and Elm Street. Others can be found within wandering distance of Main Street.
Sleep
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