Old Westbury Gardens [1]: The resplendent mansion sits surrounded by what are considered the finest English gardens in the United States.
Sagamore Hill [2]: The former summer home of Theodore Roosevelt is packed with fascinating memorabilia.
Stony Brook [3]: The restored 18th-century village is home to a historic inn and the Long Island Museum of American Art, History, and Carriages.
Jones Beach [4]: Just 25 miles from midtown Manhattan is one of New York’s most famous (and crowded) beaches: six miles of white sands lined with a wide, weathered boardwalk and art deco facilities.
Sag Harbor [5]: The lively old whaling port holds a fascinating whaling museum, 19th-century sea captains’ homes, and a wharf with great views of a busy harbor.
Montauk Lighthouse [6]: Commissioned by George Washington in 1792, the beacon stands sentinel on a lonely bluff at Long Island’s easternmost tip.
Links:
[1] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-north-shore/old-westbury-gardens
[2] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-north-shore/sagamore-hill
[3] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-north-shore/stony-brook
[4] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-south-shore/jones-beach
[5] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-hamptons/sag-harbor
[6] http://www.moon.com/destinations/new-york-city-long-island/long-island/the-hamptons/montauk/montauk-lighthouse