Book with Montauk Hotels and Explore the Montauk Daylily Garden

If youre in Long Island, New York, you must not miss visiting the Montauk Daylily Garden on Second House Road, which keeps over 600 varieties of daylilies. For gardening buffs who are interested in hybrids or for nature lovers, the Montauk Daylily Garden will truly amaze you with its extraordinary colorful perennials as well as wonderful views of the Fort Pond freshwater lake. You can stay at Montauk hotels in the area, or snag one of the 10 rooms at the Avalon Lakefront Resort Motel inside the daylily garden. The Montauk Daylily Garden also grows kiwi, pepper, tomato, rhubarb, and persimmon crops, from which jam and jelly are made and are sold. Another garden attraction is the Bob Ross oil painting workshops, where visitors can practice applying wet paint on a wet canvas. Before leaving Montauk, purchase a designer gene seed from the garden so you can create your own hybrids at home.

Stay at Montauk Hotels for New York City Day Trips

Just a few hours away from New York is Montauk, a destination place at the eastern tip of Long Island that can be easily reached by bus or train. For people who are planning island day trips to unwind on the beach, take relaxing walks in the park, or go on a surfing or sports fishing adventure will find this island the perfect choice. Tourists wont have a difficult time finding places to stay; as there are numerous inns, lodges, motels and hotels for those who plan to explore the island. Although most Montauk hotels are open only from April to November, you will still find some that cater to tourists and fishermen the whole year. To start your day trip to Montauk, go to the Manhattan Penn Station for a 120-mile Long Island Rail Road ride. If you want to experience a more comfortable ride than usual, you could take the luxury coach of the Hampton Jitney for a few more dollars. If you are taking the three-hour bus ride, you can go to 86th, 69th, 59th and 40th Streets in Manhattan.

Book Montauk Hotels to Enjoy Long Island Wineries

Long Island has a history of producing fine wines that dates back to 1975. Today, there are more than 50 vineyards on roughly 3,000 acres of land yielding high quality, vinifera varietal grapes comparable to those produced in California and France. You will find many of Long Island's vineyards in North Fork, such as Ackerly Pond, where you can bring your dogs with you; Corey Creek, voted Best New York Gewurztraminer and Best New York Chardonnay by the New York Food and Grape Foundation; Bedell Cellars, featured by Wine Business Monthly as among the top 10 Top 10 Hottest Small Brands in the US; and Clovis Point, where guests can sample the Merlot, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Chardonnay, and Syrah. From Montauk hotels, book Long Island wine tours to visit vineyards at the South Fork. Check out the sprawling mansion of Loughlin Vineyards, the high-ceiling tasting room of Wolffer Estate, the nine honey mead varieties of Long Island Meadery, and the Normandy-style chateau of Duck Walk Vineyards.

See the Second House Museum from Montauk Hotels

The East Hampton town of Montauk used to be the Wild West and cattle range of Long Island, New York before it became the popular beach destination it is today. The second house built in Montauk and the oldest building still standing in Montauk today — aptly called Second House — is proof of the long ranching history of this town. When Second House was opened as a museum in June 28, 1969, people were able to view photos and artifacts from early periods while enjoying the beautiful lawns and gorgeous rose and hydrangea gardens. Most early houses in Montauk were built as farmhouses for East Hampton shepherds, and Second House was no exception. In the 18th century, the northern part of the kitchen was also used as a school. Out-of-towners can learn about Montauk history by visiting Second House from nearby Montauk hotels such as the Avalon Lake Front Motel, Second House Tavern, and Sole East Resort. The public may view the Second House Museum any day but Wednesday.