Quaint little park on the Harbor dedicated to our Veterans that sacrafice so much to keep us safe…read moreand protect our freedom. Sag Harbor is an incorporated village in Suffolk County, New York. The entire business district of the whaling port and writer's colony is listed as Sag Harbor Village District on the National Register of Historic Places. Husband and I were having an appetizer and cocktails at an upscale restaurant called Dopo La Spiiaggia when we noticed the park across the street. When we were done we took a stroll through the memorial park. It's a clean safe park where families were riding bikes, exercising, playing frisbee, having picnics and casually walking and chatting. The marina right on the edge of the park is peaceful, tranquil and beautiful. This village is very dog friendly but pets are not allowed in this park and I am confessed as to why not. I love and appreciate Sag Harbor, it has a very impressive history.

This camera obscura is one of only 50 in the entire world, only 5 of which are in the US. It was…read moreonly a dollar per person. We waited about ten minutes outside for the people before us to come out. It was a bit cloudy when we were there and I'd love to go back on a clear, sunny day. It was still a neat experience. The educator who showed us the camera obscura was fantastic. He had lived in Greenport for decades and gave us so much history and really fleshed out the experience. It was so much cooler seeing it and hearing stories about the area. This is well worth the $1 it will cost you and would be neat for kids as well. The sign said the it was open from 12 p.m. until 4 p.m. this was on a weekday. I believe they are open weekends and weekdays in the summer and only weekends the rest of the year.

There are only 5 in the US and only about 50 in the world. Historically significant and only a…read moredollar to partake. That said, prepare for an experience that lasts only a few minutes and largely depends on a cloudless sky.

Pretty much impossible to see this lighthouse from land. As the other reviewer mentioned - you…read moreenter cedar Point County Park, drive to the end of the road. Then park and walk well over a mile down the sand bar to the light. We had a ferry to catch, so didn't make the trek. From land, it's hard to see the light. It's not the quintessential tall tube - it's a 3 or 4 story granite square building. The view from the park itself is nice. Beautiful view of Sag Harbor and the sandbar extending out into the bay. You can also see Ram Island and the North Fork in the distance.

A very lonely…read morelight Cedar island Lighthouse is a very lonely light that is difficult to find and even see. It was built in 1860 and is about 40 feet high and once had a 6th order Fresnel lens. It has a Victorian style that is similar to other lighthouses of the period such as Execution Rock but has some subtle differences. It's made of huge blocks of granite that came from from Fall River Ma but I'm not sure who the architect was. The light gives an immediate impression of strength and massiveness and has survived a lot, including powerful hurricanes, nor easters and mindless vandels intent on burning it down. The light was once on a island about 200 meters from shore but the 1938 hurricane ripped this area apart and ended up filling in the breach with sand so you can actually walk right up to the lighthouse. You cannot go in and there are no gift shops or snack bars nearby. Nothing but the sea, wind and the empty lighthouse guarding memories. Perhaps the isolation is what makes in so popular for the idiots intent on vandalizing and destroying the great old lighthouse. Reaching the light is not easy, you have to park in Cedar Point Park and then walk for about a mile and a half along the very rocky shore to find the light. Not a good place to go during bad storms because on occasion the area can be flooded and you will get trapped and probably drown. Of course you can kayak out to the light but the area has some fierce rips and tides and the wind frequent tears through the area so that can be a dangerous option also. Cedar Island is a great and unique lighthouse in a fantastic, wild and pristine place. Not many people take the time and effort to find it but if you like lighthouses and rugged walks along the shore this is a delight. I have been hearing that the town of East Hampton is trying to raise money to restore and preserve the lighthouse. Considering all this lighthouse has been through it deserves a peaceful retirement.

I don't know about you, but wherever and whenever I can find a windmill, that makes me very, very…read morehappy. I love them. There aren't too many in the United States, but there are a cluster of them on Eastern Long Island. Hook Mill, aka Old Hook Mill, was built in 1806, stopped operating in 1908, but has since been added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1978 !!

Hayground windmill was built in 1809 and processed the largest amount of wheat, corn, and oats in…read morethe region, operating until it was decommissioned in 1919. In its final year, the Hayground Windmill was the last functional windmill on all of Long Island. After temporarily functioning as a tearoom, this windmill became the home and studio of artist, Agnes Pelton. Hayground Windmill was then moved by ox-cart to its present location as part of the Dowling estate in 1950 and declared a National Historic Building in 1978. We found this windmill with scaffolding, so it wasn't easy to photograph it, but ... what was really interesting to me is that when we drove right up to the gated estate where this windmill sits, the gate automatically opened. I felt kind of strange driving right onto private property, but actually, we had to do so in order to turn our car around. We stopped long enough to photograph the scaffolded windmill and then drove off. We didn't want to overstay our welcome... if, in fact, we were even welcome. But the gates opened up for us, sooooooooooo...

Bridgehampton Historical Society is a beautiful place to spend a weekend afternoon. There is a lot…read moreto see and lean in their special events exhibitions that can't be seen anywhere else. The staff is very nice and willing to help. I recommend stopping in to see what they have when ever you are out east on Long Island. It is definitely worth the trip!

Passing through and wanted to take a quick break. This location was a great little spot to have a…read morequick snack and relax next to the roaring water sounds from the falls!

Nice little waterfall. Part of it is still under construction and there was also a wedding going…read moreon when I was there so I couldn't fully explore but what I did offered some nice views and tranquility. Was tempted to follow the tracks to see where/what else I could see but didn't have it in me this day.

Good. Had a good time looking at the old buildings and seeing the tools that they used.read more

Ready for an adventure kiddies? Then come to Fall River and see the aging ruins of the Old Fall…read moreRiver Ice House. But please, be discreet. Signs around the entryway state that fishing, boating, swimming and camping are strictly prohibited. But ever since I was a child I always wondered what the old Medieval looking ruin had to offer the not so faint of heart. Now as an adult literalist, I interpret the absence of a no trespassing order as something akin to an invitation. One side of the structure can be seen on the right while driving north on Route 24 coming from 195. Take exit 5 and follow Eastern Avenue then take a left onto New Boston Road. At the end, turn left onto Willow Street which turns into Ruth Street (over the freeway) and then Meridian Street (in a very short distance). Park on Hannah Street or Bergeron Street and then walk back toward whence you drove and go around the left of the fence across the road. What awaits you on the other side is a lonesome path long neglected over time. Weeds and trees flourish between cracks in the crumbling asphalt. Once past the noise from the street, an eerie quiet sets in. A short walk will lead you to the northern shores of the pond. Continue along and watch for the ruins on the right. Inside you will find excellent photo opportunities and a remarkable example of structural decay and a forest gradually reclaiming lost ground. Vines ensnare the surrounding trees and creep alongside the walls of the massive building. The colossal inner chambers are full of trees and enormous stones that have given way to time. Interesting exterior brickwork nestled among stones can be seen as one moves along the southern edge of the building closer to the shore. One wall bears the scar of what may have been a large lightning strike. Most of the walls have soaring vacancies in the stonework that may have once held windows or doors. Sadly, there is some graffiti, but it's a minor distraction in such an exciting place. After you've had your fill of the ruins, continue along the path and feel the eyes of the forest upon you. Low walls of stone accompany you throughout most of your journey and it would be difficult to get lost. Bear left when the path splits about a half mile after you've gone over the causeway (it can be difficult to discern) and you will eventually return to Meridian Street. Do NOT forget your camera!

This lighthouse is located on the campus of UConn and so it's a little harder to find than most…read more You're also going to have some parking restrictions but if you look for "visitor" parking and don't overstay your welcome, you should be fine. Construction on this brown concrete structure completed in 1943 and is officially listed as the last lighthouse built in the state. It fell into disrepair after it was deactivated in 1967 but an extensive restoration project brought it back to stability in 2006. It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 2002. The building is 41 feet tall and is an octogon-shaped tower. The building is not open to the public but you can press your nose (and camera) up to the ground level windows to see inside. The grounds are mostly handicapped accessible. [Review 18664 overall - 81 in Connecticut - 2186 of 2022.]

Great place to bring a sack lunch & watch the boats & water, or swim & enjoy the beach!read more