Retreats, Outings, and Getaways
Learn more about getaways, turnkey retreats, outings and team-building excursions right here on Long Island.
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Introducing the LIRR escorted tours for the 2024 season!
Make this a summer to remember with the LIRR's escorted tours!
Enjoy discounted tours and cruises to some of Long Island's most scenic and famous destinations, such as the Fire Island Lighthouse, Montauk, mansions, east end vineyards and so much more. Our tours include discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, an LIRR Guide and admission to amazing attractions. No traffic, no stress, just a scenic ride with us: We’ll take you there, back, and everywhere in-between! For more information, please check out https://away.mta.info/ or call LIRR Group Travel at 718-558-7419.
2024 Escorted Tour Calendar
Gatsby Mansions
2024 Schedule:
Sunday, July 14
Sunday, August 25
Sunday, September 15
Tour lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast. Visit Vanderbilt Museum, Huntington Village, and Old Westbury Gardens,
Cost: $97.75 per person ($85.50 for children 5-11). Includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and a stop at Huntington Village for lunch.
Gatsby Mansion and Oyster Fest
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, October 19: The Vanderbilt Museum and the Oyster Fest
Sunday, October 20: Old Westbury Gardens and the Oyster Fest
Revisit an era of lavish country mansions, elegant estates, breathtaking architecture, and picturesque landscapes on Long Island’s Gold Coast, plus visit the East Coast's largest waterfront festival. Visit to either the Vanderbilt Museum or Old Westbury Gardens. Then, enjoy lunch on your own at the Oyster Bay Oyster Festival.
Cost: $85.75 per person ($77.50 for children 5-11) for Saturday, October 19th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Vanderbilt Museum, and the Oyster Fest; $81.75 per person ($69.50 for children 5-11) for Sunday, October 20th, which includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to Old Westbury Gardens, and the Oyster Fest.
Montauk Lighthouse
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, June 29
Saturday, August 10
Saturday, September 28
Take a trip to Montauk, without the stress of a long drive or planning your day. After your train pulls into the station, you will board a bus to “the End,” making stops at three classic sights: Montauk Village, the Montauk Point Lighthouse, and Gosman’s Dock. Includes round-trip rail and bus transportation, a visit to Montauk Village (on your own), admission to Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum, and a stop at Gosman’s Dock to eat and shop (on your own).
Cost: $83.75 per adult ($65.50 per child ages 5-11).
LIRR Escorted 190th Anniversary Tour
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, July 27
Take a scenic ride to Greenport and relax while learning about the history of the LIRR. Then, head to the Railroad Museum of Long Island to explore the exhibits commemorating both the 190th anniversary of the LIRR and the 180th anniversary of the first LIRR train to Greenport. Board a bus to ride The Greenport Express. Then visit the Railroad Museum at Riverhead and stroll through Greenport. Includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, admission to the Railroad Museum at Greenport and Riverhead, a ride on a G-16 park train, 'The Greenport Express,' and an LIRR 190th Anniversary commemorative book and LIRR 190th anniversary merchandise.
Cost: $90.00 per adult ($77.75 per child ages 5-11).
Sunday Cruise to Fire Island Lighthouse
2024 Schedule:
Sunday, July 21
Sunday, September 29
Set sail on the Lauren Kristy, a 65ft turn-of-the-century style riverboat for a cruise along the scenic Great South Bay. Enjoy a buffet-style lunch along the way to the Fire Island Lighthouse and visit the historic village of Babylon. Includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, a 3-hour cruise and buffet lunch on the Lauren Kristy, admission to the Fire Island Lighthouse, and a stop at the village of Babylon for shopping and dining.
Cost: $139.75 per adult ($96.50 per child ages 5-11).
North Fork Fruit and Hard Cider
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, July 13 - CANCELLED DUE TO INCLEMENT WEATHER
Saturday, August 24
Saturday, October 5
Visit Riverhead Ciderhouse, Wickham’s Farms, and the historic village of Greenport. Includes discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, tastings at Riverhead Ciderhouse, fruit picking at Wickham’s Fruit Farms, and a visit to the village of Greenport.
Cost:
- $99.75 per adult ($69.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, July 13, 2024
- $101.75 per adult ($71.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, August 24, 2024
- $103.75 per adult ($73.50 per child ages 5-11) for Saturday, October 5, 2024
Greenport Lighthouse Cruise
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, August 17
Saturday, September 7
Visit Greenport for a memorable cruise to the Long Beach Bar “Bug” Lighthouse. Explore the East End Seaport Museum and set sail on a narrated cruise to “Bug Lighthouse”. You will also have the opportunity to explore inside the lighthouse originally built in 1870. After the cruise, enjoy your evening in the Village of Greenport. Includes discounted round-trip rail, admission to the East End Seaport Museum and Village Blacksmith Shop, and a two-hour narrated cruise and tour of the “Bug Lighthouse."
Cost: $64.25 per adult ($22.00 per child ages 5-11).
North Fork Vineyards
2024 Schedule:
Saturday, July 20
Sunday, August 11
Saturday, September 21
Sunday, October 6
Saturday, October 26
Saturday tours (July 20, September 21, and October 26) include discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Duck Walk Vineyards and Pindar Vineyards, and a visit to the village of Greenport.
- Cost: $104.75 per person (21+ only).
Sunday tours (August 11 and October 6) include discounted round-trip rail, bus transportation, wine tastings at Jason's Vineyard, and a visit to the village of Port Jefferson.
- Cost: $87.25 per person (21+ only).