Huntington
Huntington Village is the cultural heart of the North Shore — walkable downtown, the Paramount and Heckscher Museum as anchors, a Friday-night dinner scene that rivals Manhattan. Whaling Village past, gallery + restaurant present.
Known for
- downtown nightlife
- live music at the Paramount
- Heckscher Park
- harbor + sailing
- restaurant scene
Huntington is what most people imagine when they imagine Long Island done right. Walkable downtown, real restaurants (multiple), a working harbor 10 minutes north, the Paramount as the venue anchor, the Heckscher as the cultural anchor, and a Friday-night dinner scene that quietly rivals parts of Manhattan.
The neighborhoods:
- Huntington Village — Main Street + New York Ave + Wall St. Restaurants, bars, the theater. Walk everywhere.
- Huntington Harbor — north end. Sailing, kayaking, Coindre Hall waterfront walk.
- Cold Spring Harbor — east. State park, walking trails, whaling museum.
- Centerport — beach + Vanderbilt Museum + planetarium.
Worth a stop:
- Saturday Heckscher Park (free music in summer, museum, pond walk)
- Sunday farmers market in the village
- The Paramount upstairs for comedy + cabaret
Upcoming in Huntington
Editor's Pick Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl at Paramount in Huntington, Thursday, October 22 at 5:00 PM. Presented by New York Improv Theater.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory scientists bring their research to Six Harbors Brewing in Huntington for an informal night of genetics talk and beer. They break down actual lab work in plain English while you drink—think TED talk meets taproom. Parking's easy on New York Avenue after 7:00 PM.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
New York Improv Theater runs an interactive whodunit through Huntington Village bars, where you'll piece together clues for "A Portrait Without a Face" while hearing local ghost stories and history between drinks. Starts at the Paramount on New York Ave at 5pm. Solid excuse to bar-hop with purpose on a Wednesday.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Read about Huntington
- town spotlight Huntington Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 The complete local's guide to Huntington Village — restaurants, harbor walks, The Paramount, the Heckscher, Northport ferry option, and the off-hours moves that make the village actually pleasant. Curated by The Editors.
- town spotlight Northport Village: A Local's Guide for 2026 Northport Village — the North Shore harbor village with restored 19th-century Main Street, the working harbor + town park, the Engeman Theater, the Saturday farmers market, and the John W. Engeman Theatre + Northport Yacht Club rituals that anchor the village's calendar. Walking distance from the LIRR. The North Shore family Saturday at its best.
- safety Driving on Long Island: The Safety + Insurance Guide for 2026 A practical guide to driving safely on Long Island — the most dangerous corridors, NY no-fault insurance basics, what to do at the scene of a crash, and how to navigate a claim. Editorial content, not legal advice.