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Address: 71 Old Westbury Rd, Old Westbury, NY 11568
Designed by Englishman George A. Crawley in 1906, Old Westbury holds claim as the finest example of landscape design on Long Island, thanks to 140 acres of magnificent formal gardens, woodland areas, ponds, and expansive lawns. All of it is centered around a lovely Charles II-style mansion that's decorated with a vast...
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Address: 20 Sagamore Hill Rd, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Sagamore Hill served as President Theodore Roosevelt's Long Island home from 1885 until 1919. Visitors find that it looks much as it did during the family's residence in the early 20th century. Original furnishings adorn the home, along with the President's big game...
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Address: 161 River Ave, Patchogue, NY 11772
Located on the south shore, this little blue-sided building may not look like much, but don't let appearances fool you Blue Point produces some of the best microbrewed beer on Long Island. The building, actually an old ice cream factory from the '30s, is open for tours, allowing visitors to meet brewmasters, learn...
Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge
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Address: 784 Noyack Rd, Sag Harbor, NY 11963
A Sag Harbor treasure for its rich diversity of wildlife and stunning natural beauty, this 180+-acre refuge was founded by the state in 1954, following a gift from Elizabeth Morton. Located between Noyack and Little Peconic Bays, the refuge is home to migratory and threatened/endangered birds the piping plover,...
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Address: 1080 Bayview Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Long before the Dutch arrived and the whaling industry exploded, Long Island was inhabited by people of the Algonquin Nation. This North Fork museum preserves as much of that heritage as possible in exhibits of pottery, spearheads, tools, and fishing tackle. The facility also hosts lectures by scientists, scholars,...
Vanderbilt Museum & Planetarium
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Address: 180 Little Neck Rd, Centerport, NY 11721
Although construction began on William K. Vanderbilt II's exquisite Spanish Revival mansion in 1910, the home wasn't completed until some 26 years later. Rooms in the Gold Coast-era mansion are now open to the public, allowing intimate glimpses into the lifestyle of one of the nation's wealthiest families. Aside from...
Connetquot River State Park Preserve
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Address: Sunrise Hwy, Oakdale, NY 11769
Home to an array of wildlife indigenous to Long Island, the Connetquot River is a must for folks who enjoy getting out and experiencing the natural world firsthand. Indeed, osprey and waterfowl use the preserve's land for seasonal nesting, and it's not uncommon to spot deer and other furry critters scampering through...
Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
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Address: 581 West Jericho Tpke, Smithtown, NY 11787
One of the area's more picturesque settings, Caleb Smith State Park offers outdoor lovers plenty to see and do, no matter the season. Activities range from enjoying a walk in the woods and taking in the stunning autumn foliage to cross-country skiing on a blustery winter's day. In addition, the park offers a veritable...
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Address: Robert Moses Causeway, Fire Island, NY
Situated on the southwestern tip of Fire Island, this state park offers more than five miles of white sand beaches. Swim along the shore, rent a boat, or practice your short game on the pitch-and-putt golf course Robert Moses offers something for the beach bum in all of us. In addition, the park makes a good...
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Address: 246 Old Walt Whitman Rd, West Hills, NY 11746
Walt Whitman whose poems "Song of Myself," "O Captain! My Captain," and "I Sing The Body Electric" are oft anthologized was born on Long Island in 1819. The poet, whose free verse extolled the virtues of nature and individuality, broke all the rules held dear by his contemporaries and helped redefine American...
