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East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation
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Address: 3rd St, Greenport, NY 11944
Housed in Greenport's old train depot, this fascinating museum is a must for those who love the high seas and nautical history. Exhibits focus on local fishing and oyster industries, include scale models of the "USS Ohio" and "USS Holland," and feature old Fresnel lenses from area lighthouses. The museum's gift shop...
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Address: off Robert Moses Causeway, Ocean Beach, NY 11770
Since the 1820s, a lighthouse has stood on Fire Island's southwestern end, guiding ships – many of them full of immigrants yearning for new lives – as they made their way to New York Bay. The present, 168-foot brick tower dates to 1858 and was on "active duty" until December, 1973. Through the combined efforts of...
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Address: 120 Laurel St, Main Office, Patchogue, NY 11772
This long, narrow barrier island reaches from the historic William Floyd Estate to Robert Moses State Park. It was designated a National Seashore in 1964 in the hopes that its bird habitats, maritime forests, and sandy dunes would remain free from commercial development. Road access to Fire Island is limited to the...
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Address: 315 Stewart Ave, Garden City, NY 11530
Hidden danger lies in wait at this classic links-style course. With a number of bunkers, grass and sand, off-line shots will often find trouble. Approach shots will release on these firm greens, so only precise iron play will leave short putts. Built in the 19th century, this exclusive course played host to the 1902...
Garvies Point Museum and Preserve
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Address: 50 Barry Dr, Glen Cove, NY 11542
Erudite travelers find much to their liking at this estate, which dates from the early 19th century and whose exhibits trace regional history back 5000 years. Among the items on display are prehistoric Native American artifacts, paintings depicting Indian life before and after contact with European cultures, and an...
Governor Alfred E. Smith / Sunken Meadow State Park
Category: Long Island Attractions & Activities
Address: Sunken Meadow Pkwy, Northport, NY 11754
Located on the shores of Long Island Sound, this state park offers a dramatic landscape that, at times, is nothing short of majestic, thanks to towering bluffs, mysterious tidal flats, and dense hardwood forests. A terrific escape for nature lovers, the park features an extensive network of trails for hiking, biking,...
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Address: 158 Main St, East Hampton, NY 11937
A museum of fine art, a performance venue, and a community center – in many ways, East Hampton's Guild Hall is at the center of Long Island's cultural scene and has been since the 1930s. The museum features displays of contemporary art each season and is available for corporate rentals. Meanwhile, John Drew Theater...
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Address: 2 Prime Ave, Huntington, NY 11743
This museum traces its history to 1920, when August Heckscher had a small Beaux Arts facility constructed to house his growing art collection, which included ancient Egyptian artifacts and works from the Hudson River School. Heckscher's acquisitions increased over the years, and today, the institute's holdings include...
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Address: Lighthouse Rd, off Old North Rd, Southold, NY 11971
Completed in 1857, this 58-foot lighthouse is one of seven still standing in the Southold area. It's also listed on both the New York and National Registers of Historic Places. Besides the lighthouse, the Horton Point complex includes a nautical museum, picnic facilities, and terrific views of Long Island Sound,...
John P. Humes Japanese Stroll Garden
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Address: 347 Oyster Bay Rd, Mill Neck, NY 11765
Offering one of Long Island's more unique examples of landscaping, this hillside garden was the brainchild of Ambassador John P. Humes, who fell in love with Tokyo's formal gardens during a visit. The setting includes bamboo groves, beds of azaleas and mountain laurel, a lake, Japanese irises, and a handful of...
