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Off The Beaten Path: Visit the Sands Point Preserve
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  • Created in the early 1900's as a grand estate on Long Island Sound, the 216 acre Sands Point Preserve showcases its Gold Coast heritage and features exhibits, special events and nature trails that take advantage of the unique setting.

    Two impressive castles, built by original owner Howard Gould, face the Great Lawn. Castlegould, the estate stables, now houses changing exhibits with natural history themes. Hempstead House, the residence of second owner Daniel Guggenheim, is open for tours of the main rooms and to view the Buten collection of Wedgwood china.

    Falaise, a Normandy style manor house built by Harry F. Guggenheim in 1923, can be visited on a one hour bus and walking tour. The home is notable for its Medieval and Renaissance period art and architecture and for its historic connections with Charles Lindbergh, Robert Goddard and other mid-twentieth century notables.

    95 Middleneck Road in Sands Point

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    Off The Beaten Path: Adopt a Pet
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  • The now famous North Shore Animal League is located in Port Washington. Animal lovers flock from all over the island and from New York city come here to adopt lovable pets that need a home. We adopted three of our dogs from here - Cisco, Shannon and Dolores.

    25 Davis Avenue Port Washington, NY 11050

    It is open 365 days a year from 10am - 9pm

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