A hidden gem in the county. If you are into American history, a visit to the estate is worthwhile…read more Our GPS sent us to the back entrance, it is a one way entry so we had to ask a local the way to the main entrance. The park signage is visible once you reach the right street- Old Church Av. Out tour guide was very knowledgeable. She knows details of the estate and the family. The free tour is being offered from Friday to Sunday only, every half hour schedule from 10 - 4 PM. The house size from outside was very deceiving, it looks small, when we went for a tour, we cant believe how many rooms were built inside. The house is on its original form, minor renovation was made. The grounds are maintained. We visited the family cemetery at the northwest end corner of the property. It was amazing to see the family of different generation's tombstomes. It was a privilege be on the estate of one of the Declaration of Independence signors.

Park Ranger Anita D'Anca led our group of nine on what I consider to be one of the most interesting…read morehistorical site tours I have ever taken. Ms. D'Anca is a wonderful storyteller; she regaled us with colorful tales of the many generations of Floyds that called the estate their home. I highly recommend taking the tour of the William Floyd Estate, one of Long Island'a hidden historical gems. Thank you, Ms. D'Anca, for helping to make the day so memorable.

I came to this place as a chaperone for a school field trip. I have to start by saying that the…read moreentire grounds are beyond amazing! There are so many plants, flowers, and a beautiful greenhouse. Everything outdoors was stunning, and despite the heat, it was a wonderful day to spend outside. The kids had a great time, and the parents acting as chaperones enjoyed the nature as well, we were able to hear the birds, smell the flowers, and take beautiful pictures. Everything was great from that perspective. However, when we took the tour inside the castle, things took a turn. There is no AC inside, and it was a very hot day. You can imagine having a large group of kids inside a stuffy museum after they had already been out in the sun! They had a scavenger hunt set up for the kids, yet when the kids actually found the items, the staff very angrily told them they weren't allowed to touch anything. It makes no sense to host a scavenger hunt for children if they aren't allowed to interact with the items. In every single room we entered, they were just barking orders: 'Don't touch, don't lean, don't do this, don't do that.' It was incredibly frustrating, especially given the heat. To make matters worse, one of the girls working with the tour guide kept complaining out loud, saying, 'Oh my God, oh my God, these kids.' It was very unprofessional. Vine a este lugar como acompañante en una excursión escolar. Tengo que empezar diciendo que todo el terreno exterior es más que increíble. Hay muchísimas plantas, flores y un invernadero hermoso. Todo afuera es espectacular y, a pesar del calor, fue un día muy bonito para pasarlo al aire libre. Los niños se lo pasaron genial y los padres que íbamos como chaperones también disfrutamos de la naturaleza; pudimos escuchar las aves, oler las flores y tomar fotos preciosas. Todo estuvo excelente desde esa perspectiva. Sin embargo, cuando hicimos el recorrido dentro del castillo, la situación cambió por completo. No hay aire acondicionado adentro y hacía mucho calor. ¡Imagínense tener a tantos niños dentro de un museo caluroso después de haber estado bajo el sol! Tenían una búsqueda del tesoro (scavenger hunt) para los niños, pero cuando ellos encontraban los objetos, el personal les decía de forma muy molesta y agresiva que no tenían permitido tocarlos. No tiene sentido organizar una búsqueda del tesoro para niños si no pueden interactuar con los objetos. En cada habitación a la que entrábamos, solo nos decían: 'No toquen, no se apoyen, no hagan esto, no hagan aquello'. Fue muy frustrante, especialmente por el calor. Para colmo, una de las muchachas que estaba con el guía no dejaba de quejarse diciendo: 'Ay Dios mío, ay Dios mío, estos niños'. Fue muy poco profesional.

If you like orchids then this was the event for you. Placed at the Horticultural house with easy to…read morefollow spink signage along the path , this 3 day weekend event was all about them. Lots of variations, everything for purchase to buy and set yourself up for these plants, classes , materials, pictures and jewlery. This said stopping into their Greenhouse to see many other amazing plants was also a treat to the eyes .The sensory garden was quite nice with sweet smells and a little fountain of running water. Sunday head beautiful weather and a nice place to visit most anytime. Note : parking is 8 dollars and after you find and pay at machine you must take tag back to your car for placement in window. ( maybe libraries have tickets for it - it's worth checking)

Furman Square has been here forever, but was officially named and dedicated in 1993. It lies on…read morethe West side of South Ocean Avenue, just below Main Street (between Dragon and Phoenix Resturant (http://www.yelp.com/biz/dragon-and-phoenix-restaurant-patchogue#hrid:IVd-2YqxaIkZsNTd40EU6Q?fsid=9OcBmmLwE7sEZyvxsCEX-A) and Jimmy's Quality Shoe Repairing). The Square has a bench, a tree, some kind of Village Marker, and a one-way traffic inlet into the Church Street Municipal Parking Field. There is an unremarkable mural on the wall to the North, but the true attraction here is the Hans Gabali painting on the Southern wall. It features old-timey sights of South Ocean Avenue (see pics): 1. A dedication for the Incorporated Village Centennial. 2. Imagery of the (now bygone) Suffolk Traction Company. 3. The old Academy Street School (which is also gone). 4. An early Twentieth Century depiction of the Southeast buildings of the Four Corners. 5. The (still-there) Methodist Church (http://www.yelp.com/biz_photos/U1-bhlcgRzGn7vQQzDBlPw?select=Ju0C1UqSeC40VwyY_JSvRw). 6. Colby's Ice Cream Parlor (formerly on the corner of South Ocean and Smith St., now relocated) 7. (What I assume is) The old Mascot Dock and Public Bathing Beach. It's a great mural and Patchogue is lucky to have a Gabali piece of such a historic and personal nature.

This is former President Theodore Roosevelt's historic summer home estate, featuring preserved…read morebuildings, informational placards, and guided tours. The grounds are completely free to enter, with ample parking, well-maintained porta potties, and a small museum offering additional information and bathrooms. We've visited both in the winter and recently in the spring, and each season offered a different experience. On our latest visit, we took the short, manageable trail to the beach area with our dog. Walking among the towering hundred-year-old trees felt magical, almost like stepping back in time. The beach views were incredibly serene, and we even got to witness two deer running freely through the forest, chasing each other. This place is more than just a historic site, it gives you an awe-inspiring feeling. Between the peaceful scenery, rich history, and natural beauty, it felt like we were transported to another time. Absolutely recommend a visit here.

Honestly slightly embarrassed to have learned about this spot from guest visiting when it is so…read moreclose to where I am based. This spot is Theodore Roosevelt's family summer home. The house itself can be toured with timed guided tours Friday through Sunday. These open for reservation 9:30a online for the same day and ate usually sold out in minutes so plan accordingly! I can't comment on the house since I did not snag tickets when I naively went. However, the grounds are beautiful and the walk down to the forested loop trail with the beach outlet to the harbor is stunning. There is also a museum onsite that is free to visit and enter. It contains history of the family's home life, initial political career in NY state, and Vice Presidency and Presidency, issues he championed, and post Presidency conservation work and legacy.

One of the coolest exhibits in the area!!! The amount of history in the exhibit is amazing. The…read moretour featuring Washington's spies is phenomenal and the tour guides are extremely knowledgeable! They also offer a DIY phone tour that you can drive to various sites and view countless other historic sites and museums. My wife and I loved the exhibit and it featured the real life characters of the AMC series TURN, but gave the the FACTS of the Washington's Spy ring! We will definitely be coming back!!!

William Cullen Bryant's home Cedarmere was built in 1787. Bryant was a 19th-century poet & editor…read moreof The New-York Evening Post for over 50 years. He purchased the home and property in 1843 & traveled 3 hrs each way by steamship on the weekends. In 1975 his great-granddaughter donated his home & 7 acres to the county recreation & cultural purposes. The museum closed in 2009 due to lack of funds, however the volunteers of Friends of Cedarmere are currently restoring it. There were 2 small parking lots and a Porto potty. We walked through the beautifully manicured gardens, sat on the porch & appreciated the views. We need to make a reservation to tour the inside of the home.

Loved walking around it's a free stop very cool. Lots of poison ivy. But beautiful…read more Thy have two parking lots. Some hill walk. Beautiful views of the harbor in Roslyn. It had beautiful flowers blooming. Lots of area have shade but great breeze. Although the home wasn't open it has great garden areas good.

I'm writing an update about this place because it improved immensely. I picked up a beach pass for…read moremy vehicle and the place was pretty crowded but the line moved quickly and the people behind the counter were friendly and professional. PS it's right behind the swimming pools

Picking up our summer pass for the beaches. The building is nice and clean. It sits behind the pool…read moreon phelps, lane staff is friendly and personable

Such a fun way to spend the afternoon exploring wildlife, homes and estates along the Nissequogue…read moreriver. The cruise is one and a half hours in duration just long enough without it feeling antsy. The scenery included forests, wetlands, and shorelines. We even crashed in on a festive cocktail hour at the Old Field club lol. Our tour guide Erika was entertaining, interesting and informative.

We (one of us flew from Florida) arrived the morning of the cruise. Two other people were also…read morethere. There was no one from the cruise boat there. We called the wetlands booking number and we were told the cruise was canceled, because not enough people were going. I drove a total of 28 miles for nothing. The other people also drove 40 miles for nothing. This was a disappointment to all of us. This cruise was a sham. Avoid it.