Montauk Lighthouse - Where the Atlantic Meets the Edge of Long Island
📍 Montauk Point State Park, NY 🚗 6-hour round trip from Queens (traffic + local roads = patience required!) This iconic 1796 lighthouse sits at the very tip of Long Island, surrounded by dramatic Atlantic cliffs and endless ocean views. Your lighthouse ticket ($18) also grants access to nearby Camp Hero State Park—don’t miss its jaw-dropping cliffside photo ops (no guardrails, so watch your step! 😅). 🌊 Must-Do: 📸 Lighthouse + cliff selfies (sunset = magic hour!) 🦞 Lobster rolls in town – Fresh catches at Gosman’s Dock! 🚶 Walk the trails – Ocean breezes + seabird sightings galore. 💡 Pro Tips: ⏳ Arrive early to beat crowds (and get parking!). 🧥 Bring layers—it’s windy AF up there! ⚠️ No barriers = thrilling but risky views (hold those phones tight!). Perfect for: 🌅 Sunset chasers 📷 Adventure photographers 🦀 Seafood lovers 📍 Montauk Lighthouse – Worth every minute of the drive! #MontaukNY #LongIsland #AtlanticCoast #Lighthouse #NYCRoadTrip #CoastalVibes #SeasideEscape #NYCWeekend