New York · United States
Huntington travel guide
Huntington is a city in New York, United States, home to about 204,000 people.
- Nearest airport
- ISP28 km · Long Island MacArthur Airport
- Currency
- USDUnited States dollar
- Time zone
- America/New York
- Language
- Carolinian, Chamorro, Hawaiian
About
About Huntington
Huntington is a town in Suffolk County, New York, United States. The town's population was 204,127 at the time of the 2020 census, making it the 11th most populous town in the state.
Huntington is centered around Huntington Village, the commercial core of the town along Main Street (25A) and New York Ave which has the urban feel of a small city. Moving south along New York Ave brings you to Huntington Station, where the main LIRR station in town is located. Huntington’s large area consists of everything from shopping malls, strip malls, and office space along the LIE, to the village, to the large estates and beaches along the coast. In general though, a trip to Huntington would mean a trip to the village or one of the nearby neighborhoods.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Huntington
See
Although Huntington has a lot of history, little of the sites remain. However, the old cemetery on Main Street can be interesting to wander around. Several beaches and natural areas can be found on the town’s north coast, including Caumsett State Park and Target Rock.
- Hecksher Park
- Caumsett State Park
- Target Rock National Wildlife Refuge
- Walt Whitman Birthplace Historic Site
- Oheka Castle
- Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium
- The Whaling Museum & Education Center
Do
Cinema Arts Center - Fun independent theater showcasing independent movies. On Main Street across from Hecksher Park. The Paramount - In the center of Huntington Village, you can enjoy top bill concerts and comedy acts. A wide variety of music acts from Pitbull to the Monkees to Citizen Cope have been seen here. On New York Avenue.
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Where to stay
Hotels in Huntington
1 hotel within 25 km of the centre, as recorded in Wikidata. Each name links to its encyclopedia article where there is one.
| Hotel | Opened | From centre |
|---|---|---|
| Octagon Hotel | 9.0 km |
When to go
The best time to visit Huntington
Huntington has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; March is the wettest, with about 122 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Huntington: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), about 28 km from the city centre in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN, 32 km) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 39 km) are also within reach.
Getting in
Huntington is easily accessible by car or train. The Long Island Rail Road from Manhattan stops in Huntington Station about a mile south of the village. Route 25A runs directly into Main Street and Route 110 North goes into the village as well. Route 110 is accessible by the Long Island Expressway and Northern State Parkway. It's a great day trip for anyone on Long Island, Manhattan, or Connecticut.
Getting around
Huntington Village is completely walkable. Parking can be tight on a nice summer night, but generally there are enough parking spots to leave your car and walk around. The town also runs buses, but for people of normal fitness, there is no real need to take one ever.
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ISP · Long Island MacArthur Airport
HPN · Westchester County Airport
LGA · LaGuardia Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Huntington
Eat
Huntington is a paradise for food. The town offers more pizzerias and Mexican food than most other towns of its size, as well as numerous ethnic and "American" restaurants. Food can range from $2 to $40 or higher per person.
Drink
Huntington has a vibrant bar scene. Most bars are on New York Ave. between High Street and Elm Street. Others can be found within wandering distance of Main Street.
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Questions
Huntington: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Huntington?
Huntington has no month that is both mild and dry by the measure used here. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 29 °C; March is the wettest, with about 122 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Huntington?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Long Island MacArthur Airport (ISP), about 28 km from the city centre in a straight line; Westchester County Airport (HPN, 32 km) and LaGuardia Airport (LGA, 39 km) are also within reach.
What currency is used in Huntington?
United States dollar (USD).
Nearby
Destinations near Huntington
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.