Roslyn

Roslyn village contains homes that date to pre-Revolutionary War times. For information, contact Roslyn Village Hall (621-1961). All telephone numbers listed are area code 516.

Attractions Nassau County Museum of Art
Museum Drive (off Northern Boulevard), Roslyn Harbor. Inside the historic former Frick Estate, the museum offers ambitious, original exhibitions of renowned European and American art. A 145-acre preserve includes Formal Gardens, Arboretum and the largest publicly-accessible Sculpture Garden on the East Coast. Also featured: the Tee Ridder Miniatures Museum. Open year-round 11-5 p.m.,Tues.-Sun. Fee (484-9337)

Roslyn Clock Tower
N. Main Street. Stone tower built in 1895, and given to the community as a memorial.

Cedarmere
Bryant Avenue. Former home of famed poet William Cullen Bryant features a gothic mill and garden. Open April-November, Sat.-Sun. and holidays, 1-5 p.m. Free. (571-8130)

Van Nostrand-Starkins House c.1680
221 Main St. A residence for almost three centuries restored to its 18th-century appearance. Open Sat.-Sun., 1-4 p.m., May through September. (625-4363)

Shopping & Dining
Downtown shops, eateries, the Roslyn Park duck pond and historic homes dating back to the Revolution, are among local sights.

Lodging
Roslyn Claremont Hotel
1221 Old Northern Blvd. (625-2700) 76 Rooms
Gold Coast Inn
1053 Northern Blvd. (627-2460) 60 Rooms

Old Westbury and Brookville

For information, contact Old Westbury Village Hall
(626-0800). The nearby communities of Westbury and Greenvale offer many dining options. All telephone numbers listed are area code 516.

Attractions Old Westbury Gardens
Old Westbury Road. The Gardens’ 160 acres include the Walled Perennial Garden, the Boxwood Gardens, the formal Rose Garden, Cottage Garden and demonstration gardens, as well as sweeping lawns, over 100 species of trees, rolling fields and wildlife. The Westbury House mansion, virtually unchanged from the time of the Phipps residence, still contains the family’s collection, furnishings and fine arts. Open April-October, Wed.-Mon., 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., and for special events in November and December. Guided tours are available. Fee. (333-0048)

Tilles Center for the Performing Arts
Rte. 25A. (C.W. Post Campus in Brookville). Long Island’s leading concert hall includes a 2,242-seat theater which hosts classical and popular entertainment and a 490-seat recital hall for presentations of chamber music and cabaret. Fee for shows. (299-3100)