Things to Do on Long Island - Long Island Guide

The iconic Long Island sign at Gantry Plaza State Park in Long Island City stands along the East River waterfront, with the neighborhood skyline rising behind it. The waterfront park is one of many places to explore across Long Island, from urban attractions and scenic parks to beaches, museums, farms, entertainment and outdoor recreation. File photo: Javier Catano Gonzalez, licensed.

Looking for things to do on Long Island? Use this page as a starting point for exploring beaches, outdoor recreation, family attractions, museums, historic sites, farms, wineries, boating, restaurants, shopping, nightlife, seasonal activities, and more. Many of the guides below include interactive maps that make it easy to compare destinations across Nassau County and Suffolk County.

Whether you are planning a day trip, looking for something to do this weekend, visiting the East End, searching for a family activity, planning a meal, or simply trying something new close to home, browse the categories below to find the right Long Island Guide. For festivals, concerts, community activities, and other scheduled happenings, visit the Long Island Events Calendar.

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Events & Planning

Popular Interactive Guides

Outdoor Activities & Nature

Beaches & Coast

Hiking & Trails

Parks, Preserves & Scenic Places

Camping, Biking, Horseback Riding & Golf

Water Activities & Coastal Recreation

Fishing & Crabbing

Boating, Sailing & Marinas

Coastal Wildlife

Waterfront Scenery

Family Fun, Games & Entertainment

Games & Active Fun

Indoor & Family-Friendly Attractions

Arts, Museums, History & Entertainment

Art, Museums & Historic Places

Shows, Movies & Live Entertainment

Farms, Wineries & Seasonal Experiences

Farms & Pick-Your-Own

Wineries & Craft Beverages

Seasonal Things to Do

Spring & Summer

Fall & Winter

Food, Restaurants, Shopping & Going Out

Restaurants & Dining

Shopping, Drinks & Night Out

Ideas & Inspiration

Not sure what you want to do yet? These guides are useful when you are looking for ideas rather than a specific type of attraction.

Explore Things to Do by Region

Long Island offers an unusually wide range of things to do within a relatively compact area, from Atlantic Ocean beaches and North Shore preserves to East End farms, wineries, restaurants, museums, amusement centers, historic sites, boating destinations, and year-round indoor attractions. Bookmark this page as a directory to LongIslandGuide.com’s activity maps and planning guides, and use the individual guides above to narrow your choices by location, season, interest, and type of outing.

Are you ready for fall on Long Island? Check out these local seasonal guides:
🍎 Apple Picking 🍓 Strawberry Picking 🎃 Pumpkin Picking 👻 Haunted Houses 🍂 Farm Festivals