Sightseeing in Long Island, NY

Updated Jul 28 2010 07:00 PM EST with 7 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.

Blydenburgh-Weld House

Free guided tours of the grounds are held every Saturday at 1pm, including the house, gristmill, carriage house, and miller's house.
102 New Mill Rd., Smithtown NY Blydenburgh County Park,		Tel 631-360-0753
Tel:	631-854-4949
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Caleb Smith House

Originally built in 1819, the House now serves as a headquarters for the Smithtown Historical Society and a repository for documents and books relating to the history of Smithtown. The house is filled with 17th and 18th century furniture, paintings and documents.
Rt. 25A, Smithtown NY 11787			Tel 631-265-6768
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Epnetus Smith Tavern

The West Wing of this building dates back to 1690. Moved three times form its original site, the building accommodated British troops during the Revolution and, in more recent times, the Smithtown Library.
211 East Middle Country Rd., Smithtown NY 11787			Tel 631-265-6788
Schools and groups only, by appointment. Map

Long Island Convention & Visitors Bureau - LICVB

Excellent resource on what there is to do on Long Island: parks & beaches, calendar of events, sports, lodging and much more.
330 Motor Parkway, Hauppauge NY 11788			Tel 516-951-3900
Tel:	631-951-3900;	Tel:	877-386-6654
Fax:	516-951-3439;	Fax:	631-951-3439
E-mail:	tourism@licvb.com;	Website:	licvb.com
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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
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Obadiah Smith House

The house was constructed in the early 18th century with many 17th century features. Of particular interest is the kitchen with its large fireplace and unusual construction.
853 St. Johnland Rd., Kings Park NY 11754			Tel 631-265-6768
By appointment 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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