{"id":61382,"date":"2018-09-24T14:16:21","date_gmt":"2018-09-24T18:16:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/?p=61382"},"modified":"2022-03-27T11:52:43","modified_gmt":"2022-03-27T15:52:43","slug":"the-10-best-fall-foliage-activities-on-long-island","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/offmetro.com\/ny\/61382\/the-10-best-fall-foliage-activities-on-long-island\/","title":{"rendered":"The 10 Best Fall Foliage Activities On Long Island"},"content":{"rendered":"

The weather may be getting cooler but don\u2019t count out a visit to Long Island just yet. Measuring in a 118 miles in length, it\u00a0offers way more than summertime fun at the beach. Parks, historical attractions, performing arts centers and culinary options draw visitors year-round. The colorful foliage, with a its dramatic splashes of scarlet, gold and pumpkin colored leaves, is not to be missed.<\/p>\n

Falls\u2019 crisp days are some of the best times to explore. Fortunately, getting to many of these scenic spots doesn\u2019t require a car. Hop on the Long Island Rail Road and you\u2019re in business.<\/p>\n

Here are 10 ways to escape to Long Island this fall.<\/p>\n

Visit an Arboretum<\/h2>\n

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Long Island is full of arboretums and botanical gardens including Great River’s Bayard Cutting Arboretum<\/a>, Brookville’s L.I.U. Post Community Arboretum<\/a> and\u00a0Oyster Bay’s Planting Fields Arboretum<\/a>. The Planting Fields Arboretum is a quick taxi ride from the Oyster Bay stop on the LIRR. You will be close to the Oyster Bay Brewing Company<\/a> so indulge with a refreshing beer before catching the train home.<\/p>\n

Visit a State Park<\/h2>\n

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Long Island is home to dozens of state parks, including Farmingdale’s Bethpage State Park<\/a>, Valley Stream’s Valley Stream State Park<\/a>, and Montauk’s Hither Hills State Park,\u00a0<\/a>where overnight camping is permitted.\u00a0Wantagh\u2019s Jones Beach\u00a0<\/a>is also a state park and a great spot for a sandy autumn stroll with the ocean waves as your soundtrack.<\/p>\n

Ride the LIRR right to Jones Beach.<\/p>\n

Explore Long Island Viticulture<\/h2>\n

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There are over 50 wine producers on Long Island with many clustered on the East End. Coffee Pot Cellars,<\/a>\u00a0Macari Vineyards<\/a>, Bedell Cellars<\/a> and the Clovis Point Vineyard & Winery<\/a>\u00a0are all producing excellent wines. North Fork Wine Tours<\/a> offers guided tours of the region.<\/p>\n

Dine with a Water View<\/h2>\n

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Long Island has no shortage of waterfront restaurants. Cold Spring Harbor\u2019s Harbor Mist, Centerport\u2019s Mill Pond House<\/a> and Northport\u2019s Whale\u2019s Tale<\/a>\u00a0are all known for delectable seafood. Enjoy autumn’s briny bounty at an island eateries with a view.<\/p>\n

Mingle in a Mansion<\/h2>\n

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There are several Gold Coast mansions on Long Island. Fans of The Great Gatsby <\/em>should\u00a0enjoy a visit to Cold Spring Harbor’s opulent Oheka Castle<\/a>. Glen Cove’s Woolworth Estate and Sands Point’s Hempstead House are also worthwhile grand estates.<\/p>\n

Ride a Ferry<\/h2>\n

A ride on an old-fashioned ferry is a quintessential Long Island maritime experience. Catch Fire Island Ferries<\/a> from Bay Shore for a fall day trip to Fire Island<\/a>. If you’ve never visited this car-free barrier island, you’re in for a treat.<\/p>\n

Indulge In Farm Fresh Flavors<\/h2>\n

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No matter your favorite fruit or vegetable, Long Island has a farm where you can pick it yourself. Jamesport’s Golden Earthworm Organic Farm<\/a> is popular for its wide variety of produce, including heirloom tomatoes, melons and garlic. \u00a0Riverhead’s W. Zilnicki Pumpkins<\/a>\u00a0has a corn maze in the fall and is just a short cab from Riverhead’s LIRR station.<\/p>\n

Climb To The Top of a Lighthouse<\/h2>\n

Long Island is loaded with lighthouses, especially as you travel east. The Fire Island Lighthouse<\/a>, Southold’s Horton Point Lighthouse, the Huntington Harbor Lighthouse and the Montauk Point Lighthouse<\/a>\u00a0offer tours. The Montauk Point Lighthouse is a quick cab ride from the Montauk LIRR station.<\/p>\n

Take a Hike<\/h2>\n

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Nassau and Suffolk County have plenty of fine hiking trails. For suggestions, read all about the\u00a010 best hiking trails on Long Island.\u00a0<\/a><\/p>\n

Spend a Weekend in a Former Whaling Village<\/h2>\n

Sag Harbor is a haven in fall. The crowds have gone home, restaurants are less crowded, hotel prices are lower and the Long Island Sound sparkles in the midday sun. The Jitney runs from NYC right to the center of the village. Read why Sag Harbor<\/a> is a top weekend getaway for car-free New Yorkers.<\/p>\n

For more to hep you plan your next Long Island getaway, visit Discoverlongisland.com.<\/a><\/p>\n

Images courtesy of Discover Long Island<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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