SIGHTSEEING IN LONG ISLAND, NY

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Every year hundreds of thousands make the pilgrimage to the end of Long Island, climb the 137 steps to the top of the Montauk Light and take in some the most breathtaking views anywhere. Here at Montauk Point State Park the beaches and view are much as they were in President Washington�s time, when he commissioned the Lighthouse. Preserved for future generations Montauk Point now serves as the literal highlight of a day spent touring and enjoying some of what the East End of Long Island has to offer. The Lighthouse itself is commanding. Constructed of limestone brought over on barges from quarries in Connecticut, its walls are six feet thick at the base. Its beam casts light out 19 nautical miles to aid ships en route to Manhattan, Boston, the St. Lawrence Seaway and Canada.

At the Montauk Lighthouse you�ll find a gift shop as well as a museum. But fieldtrips by schoolchildren aren�t the only visitors to the site. Many weddings have been held on the grounds and vows have even been taken beside the beacon. In July Triathletes compete in a swim, bike and run that culminates in race to the top of the tower finish line! There are family-oriented activities at the Lighthouse year round including craft sales, special lighthouse weekends, Holiday gatherings, even ghost stories around Halloween!

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	Custom House In 1789, Sag Harbor was the first U.S. port of entry. Museum is in the home of the port's first U.S. customs master. 161 Main St., Sag Harbor (EHmptn) (and Garden St.).................................... Tel: 631-692-4664 E-mail:.................................................................................................................... staff@splia.org Internet:..............................................................................www.splia.org/museum_custom.html 10am-5pm weekend Mem Day-June and Labor Day-Columbus Day; 10am-5pm daily July and Aug; grp by appt; Map