Manhasset NY

Settled in 1675 and named after the Manhanset tribe, Manhasset was once home to John Hay Whitney, founder of the Museum of Modern Art. All telephone numbers listed are area code 516.

Attractions

Science Museum of Long Island
1526 N. Plandome Rd. in Leeds Pond Preserve. Hands-on workshops, lectures, seminars, organic gardening, nature trails. (627-9400)

 

Port Washington NY

Settled in 1674, Port Washington was once cattle and oyster farming land, then a center of the sand and gravel industry which supplied 90 percent of sand for skyscrapers in N.Y.C. For more information, call the Port Washington Chamber of Commerce (883-6566).All telephone numbers listed are area code 516.

Attractions

Sands Point Preserve
95 Middle Neck Rd. An early 1900s estate with two castles, six hiking trails, changing natural history exhibits, and a Wedgwood collection. Open Feb.-Sept., Wed.-Sun., 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fee. Falaise, the former home of Harry Guggenheim, is open for tours from May-October, Wed.-Sun. Fee. (571-7900)

 {NOT VISIBLE!}