Gold Coast

Explore the Gold Coast
This western-most North Shore neighborhood where mansions and millionaires once abounded is epitomized in F. Scott Fitzgerald's The Great Gatsby. MORE INFORMATION »

American Dream

Explore the American Dream
America's suburban ideal is expressed in the western interior of the North Shore Heritage Area, near rail and road corridors. MORE INFORMATION »

Maritime Coast

Explore the Maritime Coast
Safe harbors and deep-water ports gave rise to working waterfront communities all along the coast. MORE INFORMATION »

Pine Barrens

Explore the Pine Barrens
Natural heritage is showcased in the Pine Barrens, one of the largest preserves in New York, which sits atop a freshwater aquifer formed by the retreat of the final glacial ice tide. MORE INFORMATION »

Harvest Coast

Explore the Harvest Coast
The North Fork of Long Island contains some of the most agriculturally productive land in New York State. MORE INFORMATION »

Maritime Coast

Safe harbors and deep-water ports gave rise to working waterfront communities all along the coast. In the center of the North Shore, Port Jefferson anchors the Maritime Coast. Today the communities retain the influence of a seafaring past, amid a vibrant contemporary setting.

"Harbors, coves, inlets and wetlands here were home to ship captains and ship builders. Sloops & schooners built here were the trucks of their day carrying Long Island's produce to market. Our brigs and barks travelled all over the world. Colonial and Victorian homes here are comfortable and understated. The pace of life is slower and the many wooded paths and secluded coves still beckon explorers and provide a refuge for wildlife."
Beverly Tyler, Three Village Historical Society Historian

Events In Maritime Coast


The Smithtown Township Arts Council’s Annual Youth Art Showcase opens February 16 at the Mills Pond House Gallery. Highlighting the creativity...

A Katie's Puppets Performance! A book inspires Mr. Mouse to build a rocket ship! Join in the excitement as Mr. Mouse accidentally explores the...

A Katie's Puppets Performance! A book inspires Mr. Mouse to build a rocket ship!  Join in the excitement as Mr. Mouse accidentally explores the...

Northport Historical Society showcases the talents of local artists in a juried art exhibition, "An Artist's Vision of Northport." Drawing...

For the 49th year the Art League's Holiday Fine Art & Craft Fair is bringing 50 highly-skilled craftspeople and artists together under one roof...

Venues In Maritime Coast


Society for the Preservation of Long Island Antiquities Homestead Arts Three Village Historical Society