3. Cold Spring Harbor

COLD SPRING HARBOR.   Not listed on many tourist guides, this sleepy little town is worth a stop, especially if you're in the mood for some antiquing (the Huntington Antiques Center is a must!). After the local whaling industry went under in the mid-19th century, Cold Spring Harbor fell on hard times until the 1880s brought a tourism boom. The research industry followed in later years, bringing with it the esteemed Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. Aside from superb antique shops and bistros, the town offers family-friendly attractions like the Cold Spring Whaling Museum and the Fish Hatchery and Aquarium.   (© 10Best)

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