Stony Brook NY and Setauket NY

Washington’s spy ring operated there, and British soldiers went to the Stony Brook Grist Mill for supplies. In 1941, Ward Melville created the Colonial-style Stony Brook Village Center. Information, (751-2244). All telephone numbers listed are area code 631.

Attractions

Stony Brook Grist Mill, c.1751
Harbor Rd., off Main St. Long Island’s most fully equipped grist mill. Open May - June, Sat. & Sun., noon-4:30 p.m.; July-Labor Day, Fri.-Sun., noon-4:30 p.m. (751-2244)

Stony Brook University/Staller Center
Nicolls Rd. 1,100 acre major research campus includes Staller Center for the Arts. (632-ARTS)

The Long Island Museum of American Art, History & Carriages
Main Street at Route 25A. Nine-acre, three-museum complex includes carriage collection, changing art/ history exhibitions. Open year-round, Fri. & Sat., 10 a.m.-5 p.m., and Sun., noon-5 p.m. Open Memorial Day, Labor Day and Columbus Day, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. Fee. (751-0066)

“Discovery” Wetlands Cruises
Stony Brook Harbor. Cruise on a 35-passenger, covered boat guided by a naturalist. May through Oct., one-and-a-half-hour tours. Fee. (751-2244)

Educational and Cultural Center
Located in the historic Stony Brook Village Center, The Ward Melville Heritage Organization’s, 8,800 square-foot Educational and Cultural Center is a year-round facility providing activities, theatrical performances and exhibits. Available for rental.

Shopping & Dining

Stony Brook Village Center
Main Street on the Harbor. Specialty shops in a Colonial setting. The mechanical eagle atop the post office flaps its wings on the hour. Enjoy 35 shops and 7 restaurants. For Details call 631-751-2244.

Lodging

Three Village Inn
150 Main Street, Stony Brook
(751-0555) 26 Rooms

Courtyard by Marriott
Courtyard Long Island MacArthur Airport, 5000 Express Drive South., Ronkonkoma (612-5000)

Holiday Inn Express
3131Nesconset Hwy., Centereach
(471-8000) 143 Rooms

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