Sightseeing in Long Island, NY

Updated Sep 04 2010 07:38 PM EST with 5 listings

This page lists local attractions for tourists and residents alike. Take advantage of the many tours, museums, parks, boat excursions, historic places, historic houses and sightseeing attractions that are available for fun and leisure.

Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages

This museum began in 1939 as the Suffolk Museum. From the 1950s to the 1980s, several historic buildings were moved to the property and the art, history and carriage museums were opened.
1200 Rt. 25A, Stony Brook NY 11790			Tel 631-751-0066
Fax:	631-751-0353;	E-mail:	mail@longislandmuseum.org
Website:		longislandmuseum.org
Map

Mather House Museum

The 19th-century home of shipbuilder John Mather & his father, John Richard Mather. Museum permanent exhibits include the harbor's early shipbuilding industry with displays of shipbuilding tools, models and photographs of early harbor activities. Donation: Adults:$2, Children under 12:free
115 Prospect St., Port Jefferson Station NY 11777		Tel 631-473-2665
Tel:	631-928-6287
1pm to 4pm. Sat and Sun-May 23 to June. Sept 1 to Labor Day. Tue, Wed, Sat and Sun-July and Aug. Map

Sherwood-Jayne House

This 18th century colonial farmstead, features a barn, corn crib, ice house and sheep. The house is decorated with hand-painted floral frescos by an unknown colonial artisan.
55 Old Post Rd., East Setauket NY 11733			Tel 631-692-4664
Open by appointment summer, spring and fall Map

Stony Brook Grist Mill

Long Island's most completely equipped working Grist Mill, the Stony Brook Grist Mill is listed on the National Register of Historic Places.
Harbor Rd., Stony Brook NY off Main St.,		Tel 631-751-2244
Website:	wardmelvilleheritage.org
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Thompson House

One of the finest collections of early Long Island furniture, dating to 1750, plus a colonial herb garden. This house is an unusually large saltbox structure.
91 North Country Rd., Setauket NY 11733			Tel 631-692-4664
E-mail:	staff@splia.org;	Website:	splia.org
Map