Best points of interest near Shelter Island

10 points of interest · 10 ranked · updated 2026-07-19 · off-season

Explore the best points of interest near Shelter Island, New York — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.

Showing the top 10 of 10 points of interest · best 15 shown on the map
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Cedar Island Light House
#1 Cedar Island Light House
3.1 mi away
Cedar Island Light House is a lighthouse located near Waterford in southeastern Connecticut. Situated on Cedar Island, this historic structure offers visitors a glimpse into the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Bug Light
#2 Bug Light
3.7 mi away
Bug Light is a lighthouse located near Waterford, Connecticut. Situated on the Connecticut coast, this historic structure offers visitors a glimpse of maritime heritage and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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watchtower
#3 watchtower
3.9 mi away
Watchtower is an attraction located near Madison in Connecticut. Visitors to this site can explore this local landmark situated in the coastal region of the state.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Parking
#4 Parking
5.3 mi away
This parking area is located in Waterford, Connecticut. It serves as a convenient access point for visitors exploring the local area.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Slaves Burying Ground
#5 Slaves Burying Ground
5.4 mi away
Slaves Burying Ground is a historic cemetery located near Waterford, Connecticut. This site serves as a significant landmark related to the region's African American heritage and…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Custer Institute & Observatory
#6 Custer Institute & Observatory
6.1 mi away
Custer Institute & Observatory operates an astronomical observation facility near Madison in southern Connecticut. The observatory offers visitors opportunities to observe…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Horton Point Light
#7 Horton Point Light
7.0 mi away
Horton Point Light is a lighthouse on the north side of Eastern Long Island, New York in the hamlet of Southold. The lighthouse and the grounds surrounding it are under the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
40Rated
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Orient Point Light
#8 Orient Point Light
8.9 mi away
Orient Point Light is a sparkplug lighthouse off Orient Point, New York in Plum Gut of Long Island Sound – the deep and narrow gap between Orient Point and Plum Island. It was…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Guild Hall
#9 Guild Hall
9.4 mi away
Guild Hall is a museum located in Waterford, Connecticut. Visitors can learn more about the institution and its offerings by visiting its website at guildhall.org.
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Plum Island Light
#10 Plum Island Light
9.8 mi away
Plum Island Light is a lighthouse located near Waterford in southeastern Connecticut. Situated on Plum Island in Long Island Sound, it marks a navigational point along the…
Why 40: protected / landmark status
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Points of Interest near Shelter Island

The Shelter Island area has 10 points of interest on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.

How we rank the best points of interest near Shelter Island

How are these points of interest ranked?

Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.

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Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.

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