Few villages on Long Island pack as much history into as small a footprint as Oyster Bay. Here's your complete guide to Sagamore Hill, Raynham Hall, Planting Fields, and more — plus how to build a perfect day.
Oyster Bay is one of Long Island's most underrated destinations. Perched on the North Shore's Gold Coast — just 25 miles from Manhattan — it packs more history, natural beauty, and great food into a few square miles than most towns twice its size. Whether you're a lifelong Long Islander finally exploring your own backyard or a visitor looking for a day trip worth making, here's your guide to making the most of it. And yes, we're a little biased — we've been brewing beer here since 2012. But we know this town well, and every recommendation below is genuine. History & Landmarks National Historic Site Sagamore Hill If you do one thing in Oyster Bay, make it Sagamore Hill....
