Stony Brook Village Center

STONY BROOK. Styled to resemble an old-fashioned Main Street, Stony Brook Village Center actually dates from the 1940s, when it was conceived as a blend of Colonial Williamsburg's charm and New England's architecture. Under the guidance of philanthropist Ward Melville and architect Richard Haviland Smythe, the crescent-shaped commercial district evolved around the village green. It eventually became three distinct sections (Harbour Crescent, Inner Court, and Market Square), each boasting its own charm and share of restaurants and upscale boutiques.