July on Long Island offers perfect weather and a variety of activities for locals and visitors alike to enjoy, but nowhere is there so much for you to see and do than on the East End of Long Island. Here is a look at just some of the many possibilities.
Time in and Around the Water
As July is one of the hottest summer months on Long Island, it is only natural that those living or visiting the East End would want to enjoy long days in and around the water. Why not pack a cooler full of snacks and cold drinks and head to the beach. And if a crowded beach simply lacks the excitement and adventure you are looking for, then you can always go fishing on one of the many charter boats or visit the Splish Splash Water Park and enjoy the water slides and wave pools.
Commune with Nature
Of course, spending time in and around the water isn’t the only fun activity to be enjoyed on Long Island’s East End. For those of you that enjoy nature and want to spend time in natural surroundings or around animals, there are several interesting things you can take part in.
You can take the little ones and spend time at the petting zoo, feeding and watching some of the friendliest animals around. And if you want to escape the heat, you can always visit the Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, where you can watch the sharks, seals and penguins and learn a little bit about them.
There are also many nature preserves on the East End of Long Island. You can enjoy the floral and fauna at the Quogue Wildlife Refuge or the saltwater marshes at the Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge. There are also some great state parks where you can pack a picnic lunch and go and spend an afternoon or even pack up and spend a night or two camping and sleeping under the stars, really getting close to nature.
Museums
Of course, there are plenty of rainy-day activities for you to enjoy on Long Island’s East End as well. Besides shopping and some great places to eat, including a clam shack or two, there are some great museums, which are well worth a visit. The children will love exploring at the Children’s Museum of the East End, since many of the activities are actually hands on.
Or take time to appreciate those that keep us safe by visiting the Sag Harbor Firemen’s Museum. And while there, why not spend an hour or two at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum?
Street Fairs and Festivals
If you are looking for a bit of local color and family fun, visiting one of the local street fairs and festivals that are held during the month of July on Long Island’s East End can provide some good old-fashioned fun for the entire family.
There is so much to see and do on Long Island’s East End during July that the only real problem you may have is deciding what to do next.
