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This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Is Montauk good for a weekend getaway? What is there to do? We were thinking of going to Martha's Vineyard for our anniversary, but it's a bit far for a weekend trip. Is Montauk similar to Martha's Vineyard?
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aliwnec10
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Well i've never been to Martha's Vineyard so i can't compare, but i did live in Montauk my whole life (up until a few years ago).
When are you planning on going?
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| Posted 4/15/08 2:51 PM |
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Our anniversary is 6/17, so around then. Maybe the 20th-22nd of June.
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| Posted 4/15/08 2:53 PM |
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beachgirl
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Montauk is nice ..I would also recommend newport for a weekend getaway - always something going on there.
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| Posted 4/15/08 2:59 PM |
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by beachgirl
Montauk is nice ..I would also recommend newport for a weekend getaway - always something going on there.
I'm in MD, so looking for about a 4 hr drive.
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| Posted 4/15/08 3:09 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Our anniversary is 6/17, so around then. Maybe the 20th-22nd of June.
Well june will definitely be a nice time to go, especially if the weather is nice enough for you to go to the beach.
As for what to do, you can rent bikes/mopeds, go horseback riding, go into East Hampton and do some window shopping (unless of course you can afford it  ) go out on a fishing boat, go to the lighthouse, do some hiking, etc.
At night... there is the 1 movie theater that usually plays only 2 different movies (one at the 7pm showing and the other movie at 9pm), get some drinks at cyrils, go out to dinner, go to some of the bars, watch the sunset at topside or the Montauket, etc.
It really just depends on what you want to do.
Have you ever been to block island?
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| Posted 4/15/08 3:13 PM |
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Have you ever been to block island?
No, where is that?
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| Posted 4/15/08 3:15 PM |
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Just looked it up, it's RI. Too far since we're in MD and DH can't take any days off.
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| Posted 4/15/08 3:22 PM |
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aliwnec10
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Posted by aliwnec10
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Have you ever been to block island?
No, where is that?
oh okay nevermind then (it's about a 2 hour boat ride from montauk).  I was going to say that block island and montauk are very similar if you've been there. But i just read up above that you're in MD so the chances of you going to block island are pretty slim.
Message edited 4/15/2008 3:24:18 PM.
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bikramaddict
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
montauk is nice. walk around town. go to the beach. swim (if your hotel has a pool), go to gosman's dock - there's some shopping there. they have a little movie theater and then you can take a ride to east hampton which is a little livelier. montauk has great charm to it.
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Gertyrae
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
I wouldn't think that Montauk is a romantic area...you might be better off going to the North Fork.
Montauk is a fun town and there are things to do, I just wouldn't consider it romantic. It's more family/fishing oriented.
The North Fork is more quaint - you have the vineyards, various little towns and restaurants. I would think it's more along the lines of Martha's Vineyard.
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| Posted 4/15/08 9:52 PM |
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MrsMessina
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by Gertyrae
I wouldn't think that Montauk is a romantic area...you might be better off going to the North Fork.
Montauk is a fun town and there are things to do, I just wouldn't consider it romantic. It's more family/fishing oriented.
The North Fork is more quaint - you have the vineyards, various little towns and restaurants. I would think it's more along the lines of Martha's Vineyard.
I agree! I live on the North fork and LOVE It out here!!!  I grew up out here and DH and I moved back a couple of years ago b/c I missed it so much...
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MarisaK
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
I'd choose the North Fork for a romantic weekend - Greenport is adorable and quaint -
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| Posted 4/18/08 11:36 AM |
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Kellish
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by glinda-goodwitch
Posted by beachgirl
Montauk is nice ..I would also recommend newport for a weekend getaway - always something going on there.
I'm in MD, so looking for about a 4 hr drive.
what about deep creek in maryland. I love it out in western md
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Kristin616
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Do you have a hotel in mind for Montauk?
If you are going for your anniversary--I agree with the girls above. I'd check out the North Fork instead. There is more to choose from with the vineyards, aquarium, shopping and restaurants.
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| Posted 4/18/08 10:26 PM |
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MrsW
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
If you're already staying in Montauk, you could just do a day trip to Block Island. It's a high speed ferry this year, takes about 45min each way. It's also quaint and casual, cute little shops, nice beach atmosphere, great for bike riding(can bring your own bike over on the ferry) or rent a moped to go to the bluffs and lighthouse.
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| Posted 4/19/08 8:45 AM |
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Alli06
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Posted by MrsW
If you're already staying in Montauk, you could just do a day trip to Block Island. It's a high speed ferry this year, takes about 45min each way. It's also quaint and casual, cute little shops, nice beach atmosphere, great for bike riding(can bring your own bike over on the ferry) or rent a moped to go to the bluffs and lighthouse.
Block Island is a great idea!! I think that would be better then staying in Montauk.
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| Posted 4/20/08 11:50 PM |
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SuzyQ
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
Montauk seems far from you, unless you're planning on being in NY anyway. I would think there are lots of great places closer. What about Cape May, NJ? Or Ocean City, MD? Or go south to N. Carolina? Virginia Beach?
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Kris516
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Re: This will probably end up on travel, but a Montauk question
I think Montauk can definitely be romantic. It is very family oriented though.
I would recommend staying beach front: Royal Atlantic or Surf Club have rooms on the beach and are walking distance to town.
Definitely check out Gossmans, and of course, the lighthouse! The light house is on rocks, so bring some sneakers so you can explore the surrounding beach.
Although loud, check out the town pizza place for dinner one night.
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