Montauk Point Lighthouse. It is really THE END

The Montauk Point Lighthouse is really the end of Long Island.  The visitor station there is very helpful, interesting and interactive.  It is located in a pretty park with some hiking trails and also right by the water of course so there is plenty to do.  This is the first and oldest lighthouse in New York state.  This lighthouse was authorized by our first president George Washington in 1792.  It took about 5 months to construct.  This still serves as an aid for navigation to many.  There are 137 steps to the top of the lighthouse.  The light flashes every 5 seconds.  It is a beautiful and very interesting site to see so it is definitely worth the trip.  It is also very nice from the top. Although you can't walk around the deck like you can in the Fire Island lighthouse it is still a pretty site.  It really is the very end of Long Island.