Day Trips from Sachem: Port Jefferson

Each week we'll take a brief look at a destination on or close to Long Island for our "Day Trips from Sachem" column.

We'll start basic for week one...

Destination: Port Jefferson

Distance from Sachem community: 11 miles, 22 minutes

Key attractions: In no specific order, Long Island Seaport and Eco Center, Danfords, The Steamroom, Billy's, main street shops and eateries, among others.

Have a better idea? Let us know what we should write about next week. Email Chris@Patch.com

Please note, this is not an actual sanctioned day trip that meets or leaves from a location. It's just an idea to give community members something to do in their spare time.