Things To Do Near Sagamore Hill National Historic Site
Those looking to see how Roosevelt and his family lived can tour the home, including the "North Room," where foreign dignitaries ate and danced while negotiating treaties. Another tour of a house called "Old Orchard" is open to the public via guided tour. It is a museum dedicated to the Theodore Roosevelt family with documentation, artifacts, and videos of its accomplishments. Several nature trails beckon to visitors, many of which lead to the ocean beaches, marshy swamps, and tidal areas.
Hiking Trails
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Sagamore Hill Nature Trail
Visitors walk in the footsteps of a president when they hike the Sagamore Hill Nature trail. Roosevelt often walked this path from his home to Cold Spring Harbor with his family. The hike wanders through an oak and tulip tree forest, over the Eel Creek Boardwalk, and into a wildlife refuge.
Location
In front of the Visitor Center at 20 Sagamore Hill Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Length
1.5 miles
Intensity
Easy
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Planting Fields Arboretum Trail
The Planting Fields Arboretum Trail wanders amongst some of the most beautiful flower gardens on the East Coast. Once through the formal flower gardens, visitors are led through oak forests.
Location
1395 Planting Fields Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Length
1.5 miles
Intensity
Easy
Sightseeing
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Youngs Memorial Cemetery
Visitors to Roosevelt's grave at Youngs Memorial Cemeteryget a glimpse of why he was so intent on preserving the beauty of the land. Set high on a bluff above Oyster Bay, glints of sunlight reflect off the surface while the limbs of tall maples dance in the wind.
Location
134 Cave Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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Muttontown Preserve
Muttontown Preserve includes 550 acres of woods, fields, ponds, and estate grounds. The preserve seeks to display the difference between natural grounds and formal gardens. Trails run throughout the preserve.
Location
1861 Muttontown Road, Oyster Bay, NY 11545
Museums
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Raynham Hall Museum
While you are in the area, stop by the Raynham Hall Museum. This is the home of Robert Townsend, one of the most effective spies to work for General George Washington during the American Revolution. The house tells the story of that era and the harshness of farm life, which included the use of slaves.
Location
20 West Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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Oyster Bay Railroad
The Oyster Bay Railroad served Long Island as its only rail service from 1889 to 1999. Referred to as the Presidential Railroad during Theodore Roosevelt's presidency, the railroad was the principal means of transport used by Roosevelt to move between Sagamore Hill and Washington, DC.
Location
1 Place de la Comedie, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
Nearby Shops and Restaurants
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G. Willikers
G. Willikers is an imaginative gift shop that holds items you likely never imagined. Look for well-rounded large plastic animal toys for toddlers, Hermionie's wand, or a sushi roll dice game that will spice up any kid's day.
Location
22 Forest Avenue, Locust Valley, NY 11560
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The Finer Things
The Finer Things is an antique shop that deals in those mysterious items found in estates, tucked away in the attic, or buried under debris in a barn. Their shelves are filled with tangible objects that decorated past eras. Visiting this shop is like taking a walk into the past.
Location
24 Birch Hill Road, Locust Valley, NY 11560
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Wild Honey
Wild Honey provides a unique pricing scheme for its meals. Each meal is offered at the same price as all others on the menu (except one, which is notated). Each meal is labored over until it is brought to perfection. Try their blackened Louisiana catfish or the double-cut Berkshire pork chop for a delicious and filling dinner.
Location
1 East Main Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771
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Autentico Ristorante Caffe
The Autentico Ristorante Caffe seeks to bring authentic Italian cooking to America. The cuisine uses an old style of preparation where only two meals are offered per day to ensure quality. If you have the opportunity, try their roasted leg of lamb for an exquisite meal you will remember forever.
Location
24 South Street, Oyster Bay, NY 11771