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Step Back in Time: Discover Long Island's Most Iconic Historic Sites
Long Island is replete with historical sites that will bring you adventure, excitement, and insight into what makes our area special. Our real estate agents know there's always something new to discover on Long Island. That's a big part of why historic tours all around the island have proven so popular with visitors and local residents alike.
Let's take a look at just a few of the most popular Long Island historic home tours and neighborhood walks:
- Oheka Castle Mansion and Estate – 135 West Gate Drive, Huntington, NY 11743
Oheka Castle Mansion and Estate is one of the most prominent historical landmarks anywhere on Long Island. Perched on the famous Gold Coast, it was the home of financier Otto Hermann Kahn and family. Built in 1919, it's now known not only for its beautiful architecture and interiors but also for its sprawling, manicured garden. It is home to a hotel with 32 guest rooms and suites, and it can also be used for private events. It has daily tours. - Hallockville Museum Farm – 6038 Sound Avenue, Riverhead, NY 11901
Hallockville Museum Farm is a local nonprofit organization that helps today's Long Islanders take a look at the family farming roots that defined the region in its early years. It holds regular tours throughout the grounds of the museum and also hosts a variety of classes and workshops. Different parts of the farm recreate various aspects of local life over the centuries. The operation is entirely supported by charitable donations. - Historic Northport Main Street – 63 Bayview Avenue, Northport, NY 11768
Historic Northport Main Street was the setting for the paintings of renowned American artist Edward Lange. Lange lived from 1846 to 1912, and many of his works immortalized Northport. To this day, you can still see many traces of the historic Northport that Lange loved so much when you tour the local area. Historians have been known to conduct walking tours to point out relevant landmarks on a regular basis. - The Official Historical Gold Coast Tour – See Website for Venue Information
The Official Historical Gold Coast Tour is one of the longest-running tours on Long Island and perhaps the best way to learn more about the Gold Coast. Also known as the North Shore, the Gold Coast vies for its honor as a highly attractive and desirable locale comparable to its Australian counterpart. On the official tour, which lasts for three days, you will see Sands Point Preserve, Coe Hall, Old Westbury Gardens, Oheka Castle, and more. - Sands Point Preserve Conservancy – 127 Middle Neck Road, Sands Point, NY 11050
Sands Point Preserve Conservancy sits on the grounds of the original Guggenheim Estate and is a marvel of architecture that attracts visitors from all around the world. Sprawling across a lavish 216 acres, Sands Point Preserve Conservancy is owned by Nassau County and operated by an affiliated nonprofit. There are tours, classes, and special events offered all year long. Plus, some facilities can be rented for private events. - Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum – 2000 Montauk Highway, Montauk, NY 11954
Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum is the king of Long Island's lighthouses. Connecting the area to its role in Atlantic maritime history, Montauk Point stands out as the most memorable of the 25 lighthouses constructed in the area since 1795. The Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum has seasonal hours and offers tours nearly any day the facility is open. Guided tours allow visitors to climb to the top of the lighthouse to see the view.
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