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
New York Improv Theater's interactive mystery has you solving "A Portrait Without a Face" while bar-hopping through Huntington Village. You'll pick up clues at local spots while hearing ghost stories and historical tidbits about the area. Starts at the Paramount on New York Ave at 5pm, making this the evening option if noon doesn't work for you.
- When
- Where
- Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab scientists break down their genetics research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. They'll explain what they're actually working on in terms that make sense, answer questions, and stick around to talk. Parking lot behind the brewery on New York Avenue fills up fast after 6:30pm.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Touring Comedy at The Paramount — Friday Headline
The Paramount's regular Friday-night touring comedy series brings a rotating slate of national headliners to Huntington Village. The 1,550-seat hall format is intimate enough to feel like a real comedy room while accommodating big names that wouldn't otherwise route through Long Island.
- When
- Where
- The Paramount, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Singles Wine/Cheese Mingle + Country Western Dance Lesson Huntington
Learn basic country western steps with other singles in their 40s-60s at The Ballroom on New York Avenue. The evening includes a group dance lesson, appetizers, and your first wine or beer. Street parking is usually available within a block, and you can grab dinner before or after at one of the nearby Huntington Village restaurants.
- When
- Where
- The Ballroom of Huntington, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Cocktails & Chromosomes
Cold Spring Harbor Lab scientists break down their genetics research over beers at Six Harbors in Huntington. They'll explain what they're actually working on in terms that make sense, answer questions, and stick around to talk. Parking lot behind the brewery on New York Avenue fills up fast after 6:30pm.
- When
- Where
- Six Harbors Brewing Company, Huntington
- Price
- See ticket page
Huntington Village New York Murder Mystery Pub Crawl
New York Improv Theater turns Huntington Village into an interactive crime scene where you'll piece together clues about a missing portrait while hitting bars along New York Avenue. Expect local history, ghost stories, and drinks as you play detective through the village's walkable downtown. Starts at the Paramount and winds through spots you can easily bar-hop between on foot.
- 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.