See the grand homes on the New York enclave that earned the region the nickname “The Gold Coast” and inspired the novel The Great Gatsby. Visit Vanderbilt Museum and Planetarium. Listed on the U.S. National Register of Historic Places, the institution was once the home of William Vanderbilt III. Today it operates as a house museum filled with a stunning collection of antiques. Or Explore the Sagamore Hill National Historic Site nearby. A U.S. National Historic Site, Sagamore Hill served as the personal residence of President Theodore Roosevelt from 1885 until his death in 1919.

Discover the history of the region. Tour the firefighting at Cold Spring Harbor Firehouse Museum. This spectacular museum resides within a building that dates back to 1896 and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. Inspect a fully equipped whaling boat, scrimshaw samples, artifacts, and dioramas at The Whaling Museum & Education Center of Cold Spring Harbor.

Explore the history of OHEKA CASTLE on a guided tour. Discover where secret passageways once led, see where Merchant Marine radio operators worked, and learn why emblems of Linden Trees are found around the estate.