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American Airpower Museum

This is a museum commemorating the World War II big iron birds, especially the P-47 “Thunderbolt.” Some sixty five years ago, the current home of the American Airpower Museum at Republic Airport was a crucial part of the "Arsenal of Democracy". Home to Republic Aviation, the complex produced over 9,000 P-47 Thunderbolts in Farmingdale.

American Airpower Museum
1230 New Highway, Farmingdale, NY, 11735

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Atlantis Marine World

Prepare for a voyage of undersea discovery at Atlantis Marine World — Long Island’s own full-scale Aquarium. From shark dives to snorkeling, boat tours to salt marsh explorations, a giant octopus to the Western hemisphere’s largest all-living Coral Reef display, it’s all happening at Atlantis Marine World.

Atlantis Marine World
431 East Main Street, Riverhead, NY 11901
Tel: 631.208.9200 • Fax: 631.208.0466
Open year-round from 10am to 5pm. Closed December 25

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The Big Duck

In 1931, Riverhead duck farmer Martin Maurer built this 20-ft. tall, 30-ft. long eye-catcher using concrete (technically, "ferrocement") applied over a wooden frame. Taillights from a Model T Ford became its eyes, glowing red at night. Maurer sold ducks and eggs from the shop in its belly.

The Big Duck
Flanders Rd, Flanders, NY 631-852-8290

Brookhaven Volunteer Firefighters Museum

Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum

1889 Fire House, two floors of Fire Memorabilia, two truck buildings house, 12 fire trucks.

Brookhaven Volunteer Fire Fighters Museum
Fireman's Memorial Park, Route 25   Ridge, NY 11961

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Cedar Point Lighthouse and County Park

Cedar Point Lighthouse is located on the south shore of Long Island in Cedar Point Park in Easthampton. The lighthouse is situated on Cedar Island, just off of Cedar Point, between the waters of Northwest Harbor and Gardiners Bay.

Settled in 1651, Cedar Point was once a busy port for shipping farm goods, fish, and timber from Sag Harbor. The historic Cedar Point Lighthouse stood on an island 200 yards from shore when it was built in 1860. Its beacon served to guide whaling ships in and out of Sag Harbor during its hey-day as a major port. The hurricane of 1938 transformed the shoreline, shifting sands to create a narrow, walk able strip that now connects the lighthouse with the mainland.

Cedar Point Lighthouse & County Park
Suffolk County Dept of Parks, Recreation, and Conservation,
631-854-4949

Children's Maritime Museum

Children's Maritime Museum

Come to the Children's Maritime Museum where children can explore the Working Waterfront. Build a bridge, engineer a water wheel, operate a water taxi, bail a boat and much more. Visit us to see our "What's New Center". Open all summer

Children's Maritime Museum
Port Jefferson Village Center, East Broadway,
Port Jefferson, NY 11777

Children's Museum of the East End

Children’s Museum of the
East End

Interactive exhibits are both permanent and rotating. The permanent exhibit focuses on what makes the East End a special place, with an emphasis on the people and living creatures that inhabit it. Themes include agriculture, fishing, world celebrations, and community.

In addition to the indoor activities, visitors are encouraged to explore outdoor exhibits, mazes and gardens. There is space for year-round workshops, performances, and special events, as well as a permanent art workshop for children to explore their own creativity.

Children's Museum of the East End
376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Turnpike
Bridgehampton, NY 11932, tel: (631) 537-8250

East Hampton Marine Museum

East Hampton Town
Marine Museum

The Marine Museum tells the unique story of Long Island's East End community and its relationship with sea through artifacts, photographs, models and displays.

Three floors of exhibits are characterized by thoughtful interpretation of historical research and the perspective of the men who work on the water everyday of their lives.

East Hampton Town Marine Museum
East Hampton Historical Society, 101 Main St., East Hampton, NY 11937 631-324-6850

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Hither Hills State Park

Hither Hills State Park is sure to be popular with the kids. On just 2.5 miles of beach, you’ll find a softball field, a playground, sand chairs, fishing on a 40-acre freshwater pond, 2 volleyball courts, and even campsites (open April through November).

Hither Hills State Park
50 South Fairview Av, Montauk, NY 11954, 631-668-2554

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Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park

The original historic estate buildings remain including the 65 room Tudor Revival mansion, Coe Hall, which is open for tours spring through fall. The grounds, landscaped by the Olmsted Brothers of Brookline, Massachusetts, are spectacularly beautiful year round. Educational programs are offered for children and adults. Planting Fields is an ideal location for wedding photography.  Also a great place for a picnic and a romp on the lawn.

Planting Fields Arboretum & State Historic Park
1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY, 11771, 516-922-9200

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Railroad Museum of
Long Island

Historic Railroad collection including steam engine #39, Diesel engine #1556, Porter engine #1 and 8 other vintage railroad cars. Indoor museum, miniature railroad, working site.

Railroad Museum of Long Island
416 Griffing Avenue Riverhead, NY 11901 631-727-7920
4th Street at the Tracks Greenport, NY 11944 631-477-0439

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The South Fork
Natural History Museum
and Nature Center

This is the only state-of-the-art natural history museum on the South Fork of Long Island.  A visit to SoFo provides a day of fun and discovery for adults and children. The museum brings nature indoors, and a walk through the museum is like taking an interpretive nature hike. The museum even furnishes you with a field guide to the exhibits. Each of the displays engages all your senses, making you feel like a naturalist who is exploring a new territory and asking, “What have I come upon?” and “Why is it here”?

South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
377 Bridgehampton / Sag Harbor Turnpike
P.O. Box 455, Bridgehampton, NY 11932-0455, 631-537-9735

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Splish Splash Water Park

The East End water park—voted one of the best parks in America by the Travel Channel.

Splish Splash
2549 Splish Splash Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, (631) 727-3600