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A National Historic Site, the Montauk Point Light offers sweeping views of the Atlantic Ocean from the easternmost point of Long Island and is one of the best things to do in Montauk NY. Visitors can climb 137 iron steps to the top and tour the beautiful grounds. The visitor center houses a gift shop and a museum exhibiting an extensive collection of maritime artifacts and historical documents pertaining to the nation’s fourth oldest active lighthouse. The Montauk Lighthouse Triathlon is hosted here in July. In November, visitors can watch the holiday lighting complete with hot cider and a visit from Santa.
Montauk Point Lighthouse, 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, Long Island, Phone: 631-668-2544
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