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Montauk

The laid-back surf town at the eastern tip of Long Island, with the Montauk Point Lighthouse and fresh seafood by the harbor.

Photo: Quintin Soloviev · CC BY 4.0
Best Time to Go
Jun–Sep
Our full guide to Montauk is being written. It's on the Northeast list as If You're Nearby.

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