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Tropical Storm Isaias Closures (Updated 8/6/2020)
Looking for suggestions on what to do at Sagamore Hill during COVID-19? Read on to discover recommendations on how to get the most out of your visit. Dial-A-Ranger Would you rather speak to a live park ranger about your visit? Call 516-922-4788 and press “5” to speak to a park ranger for assistance while referring to this webpage. Frequently Asked Questions - Updated July 23, 2020 1. What is currently open in the park during COVID-19?
Additional information is available on our current conditions page. 2. Is there a fee to visit Sagamore Hill? Can I purchase an America the Beautiful Park Pass on site? Due to the current closure of the visitor center, Sagamore Hill’s America the Beautiful Pass Program has been temporarily suspended. Passes can be purchased online. There is currently no fee to visit the Sagamore Hill grounds. 3. What are the daily operating hours? Sagamore Hill grounds are open from sunrise to sunset daily with limited parking. 4. Where can I find a park map? See our Park Maps page. Download a PDF version of the Site Map (PDF 2154KB). 5. Are there any ranger led tours or interpretive programs available? Sagamore Hill will be phasing in intermittent outdoor programs. Virtual programs are available at all times on and off site.
Below is additional information regarding visiting Sagamore Hill. If you’re thinking about making your “once in a lifetime” visit to Sagamore Hill, consider delaying your trip until house tour and visitor center operations have resumed.
Suggestions Each of these activities take 30-45 minutes. If you are interested in nature:
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Downtown Oyster Bay Sagamore Hill NHS is located three miles from downtown Oyster Bay which is home to a variety of attractions including town parks, beaches, museums, and restaurants. Directions/Parking for Downtown Oyster Bay The parking lot of Sagamore Hill will lead you to Sagamore Hill Road. Follow Sagamore Hill Road to the end and make a left on Cove Neck Road. At the end of Cove Neck Road, make a right onto Cove Road. Cove Road becomes East Main Street as you enter Oyster Bay. At the traffic light the cross street is South Street (Rt. 106), and straight ahead East Main Street becomes Audrey Avenue. Street parking and municipal parking lots are available. Restaurants – Call before arriving
Nearby Attractions Theodore Roosevelt Sanctuary and Audubon Center Youngs Memorial Cemetery and Theodore Roosevelt Gravesite Oyster Bay Main Street Association
Mobile App - Google Arts and Culture
Sagamore Hill NHS partnered with Google Arts and Culture creating a virtual tour of the home with highlights of the exhibits. Google Arts and Culture Website Or Download the Google Arts and Culture App and search: “Sagamore Hill National Historic Site” Audio Tour Sagamore Hill offers a self-guided audio tour of the grounds that can be accessed by dialing 516-502-0044 or online as a web application. The tour is typically taken while visiting the site but can be accessed from anywhere. There are 8 stops that include in-depth audio description, photos, and links to video. Launch Sagamore Hill’s Audio Tour Web App Park Films Watch the park’s three films to learn more about the Roosevelt family and their time at Sagamore Hill. Photo Galleries Learn more about the park's cultural landscape and collections with our photo galleries. Transportation
The Long Island Railroad provides direct access to Midtown Manhattan or Eastern Long Island. The Oyster Bay train station is located three miles from Sagamore Hill, and the Syosset train station is located six miles from the site. Taxis and driving services such as Uber and Lyft are typically available. Local Taxi Service: Oyster Rides: 516-922-2222 Directions Directions to Sagamore Hill Visitors may take either the: Northern State Parkway to Exit 35N OR the Long Island Expressway (I-495) to Exit 41N From there, follow Route 106 North for 6 miles into downtown Oyster Bay Turn right onto East Main Street (at Nobman's Hardware Store) and travel 2 miles. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road and drive 1.5 miles to Sagamore Hill. Directions from Sagamore Hill to Long Island Expressway (Rt. 495) and Northern Parkway Westbound Drive down the hill to the stop sign. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road (no street sign). Pass Oyster Bay Harbor on the right. At the stop sign turn Left onto Cove Road. Take Cove Road until it ends at a traffic light. Turn right onto Rt. 25A (Northern Blvd). Go about two miles, straight through two traffic lights. At the third traffic light turn left into Rt. 106 South (Oyster Bay Road). Go about six miles on 106, bearing left at the fork where Rt. 25 and Rt. 107 split off. Enter the town of Jericho, passing a shopping center on the left. Get into the right lane. After you pass the Jericho Fire Department on the right watch for signs for Rt. 495 and Northern Parkway. All entrance ramps are to the right. Directions from Sagamore Hill to Long Island Expressway (Rt. 495) and Northern Parkway Eastbound Drive down the hill to the stop sign. Turn left onto Cove Neck Road (no street sign). Pass Oyster Bay Harbor on the right. At the stop sign turn Left onto Cove Road. Take Cove Road until it ends at a traffic light. Turn left onto Rt.25A (Northern Boulevard). Drive up the hill, and at the traffic light make a right onto Cold Spring Road. Make a left onto South Woods Road. Stay straight and cross Jericho Turnpike (Rt. 25). Road name changes to Piquets Road. At traffic light, make right onto Woodbury Road. Follow highway signs and turn left onto Sunnyside Boulevard. Entrances to highways ahead. Accommodations A variety of accommodations can be found on Discover Long Island's website. |