Famous Lighthouses & Windmills

Built along Long Island’s craggy shores, lighthouses have been guiding ships at sea for centuries. Visitors can walk up lighthouse steps to see magnificent vistas and learn about the importance of our maritime history. With over 25 lighthouses built on Long Island since 1796, Long Island enjoys a deep connection to these historic structures. Windmills across Long Island are wondrous, charming focal point of their communities, and a teaching moment for kids to learn about the possibilities of wind power.

Additional Lighthouses & Windmills to Explore

 Learn more about these storied sites and how they played an important role in Long Island’s history.

Beebe Windmill

Hildreth Avenue, Bridgehampton, NY 11932
Phone: (631) 537-1088

Corwith Windmill

Halsey Lane, Water Mill, NY 11976
Phone: (631) 726-4625

Gardiner Mill

36 James Lane, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (631) 604-5700

Hook Windmill

42 Main Street, East Hampton, NY 11937
Phone: (631) 324-0713

Long Beach Bar “Bug” Lighthouse

Orient Beach State Park, Orient, NY 11957
Phone: (631) 477-2100

Sandspit Marina Lighthouse

116 Brightwood Street, Patchogue, NY 11772
Phone: (631) 475-1592

Stony Brook Grist Mill

100 Harbor Road, Stony Brook, NY 11790
Phone: (631) 689-5888