Long Island Uncovered (from New York)

Discover the distinctive character of Long Island, where American history, coastal scenery, elegant estates, and vibrant cultural heritage come together. This journey explores the island’s rich past through presidential landmarks, historic mansions, preserved villages, renowned museums, and sites celebrating aviation, art, and maritime traditions. Experience beautifully landscaped gardens and arboretums, picturesque harbors, sandy beaches, and iconic lighthouses overlooking the Atlantic. The region also offers the timeless charm of the Hamptons and the peaceful countryside of the North Fork, known for its scenic vineyards and welcoming communities. From historic towns and grand estates to oceanfront landscapes and cultural treasures, Long Island provides a fascinating introduction to the history, natural beauty, and relaxed coastal atmosphere of New York’s celebrated island destination.

Nassau 1. Sagamore Hill National Historic Site – Oyster Bay 2. Old Westbury Gardens 3. Planting Fields Arboretum 4. Sands Point Preserve – Port Washington 5. Old Bethpage Village Restoration – Old Bethpage 6. Cradle of Aviation Museum – Garden City 7. Nassau County Museum of Art – Roslyn Harbor 8. Garvies Point Museum and Preserve – Glen Cove 9. 1. Oyster Bay Historic District Sulfolk 1. Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium – Centerport 2. Walt Whitman Birthplace – Huntington Station 3. The Long Island Museum – Stony Brook Smithsonian 4. Historic Stony Brook Village 5. Fire Island Lighthouse – Fire Island 6. Montauk Point Lighthouse 7. The Hamptons – Southampton and East Hampton 8. 1. Long Island Wine Country – North Fork Scenic vineyards