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9 Best Things to Do in Fire Island, New York

Prabhakar Pillai
Fire Island is famed for its laid-back life. There is a drink unique to this destination with the sobriquet- Rocket Fuel. A historical attraction here is the Fire Island Lighthouse. In Fire Island, beach lovers can head for the beautiful Kismet Beach.Tourists can go boating at the Davis Park Marina. Sport aficionados have facilities for playing golf here.

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Village of Ocean Beach

As there are no automobiles here, folks walk and cycle to explore this quaint town. Here, you can admire the magnificent sunsets or attend the melodious open-air concerts. The locals here ooze hospitality whereas the natural scenery casts a spell on the spectators.

Sailor's Haven

The place boasts of a magnificent beach and hosts the well-known Sunken Forest. The latter appears to onlookers as if it were below the sea level. Hence the name! In the vicinity there are some great places to eat, drink and shop.

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Ocean Bay Park

This idyllic beach destination draws the youth, owing to its carefree and fun ambiance.

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Smith Point County Park

A popular attraction here is the Fire Island Wilderness Center. Enjoy the live music played at the bars. It is an ideal place to indulge in water sports, surf the waves as well as relaxing on the beautiful beach.

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Robert Moses State Park

You can indulge in amazing beach activities like fishing, surfing, swimming, kayaking, boogie boarding and others. Annually almost 4 million tourists frequent this bustling attraction.

Fire Island Lighthouse

This is a famous attraction located next to the Robert Moses State Park, dates back to 1826.
Those interested can tour the tower for which a modest amount is charged. The landmark's height is 168 feet and is featured on the reputed National Register of Historic Places.

Watch Hill

Here you will come across a sizable salt marsh. This place is popular among camping aficionados. Enjoy the nature trail and the life-guarded beach here.

Annual Sand Creation Contest

The contest gives visitors the opportunity to demonstrate their sand sculpting skills. This contest is organized by the National Park Service at Watch Hill.

Kismet

It is a small community with a number of attractions for foodies. The place is perfect for a beach picnic. Kismet also boasts of an elegant marina thronged by boaters.