Long Island’s Roadside Attractions And Curiosities

LONG ISLAND, NY — Long Island might be well-known the world over for being the playground of the rich and famous with its array of fantastic beaches and wineries. But there are also quite a few roadside attractions and curiosities as well — not to mention plenty of places nearby to grab lunch.

Whether you are in the family truckster, behind the wheel of Old Betsy, or on a motorcycle, this is a bucket list of some must-visit places:

• Shrine of Our Lady of the Island, Eastport
• Big Chief Lewis Building, Massapequa
• The Big Duck, Flanders
• The Star Gazer, Manorville
• The Sphinx, Bayport
• The Bull, Smithtown
• Camp Hero State Park, Montauk
• Casa Bosso, Westhampton
• Pilgrim State Psychiatric Center, Kings Park
• Winged Lions Of American Venice, Lindenhurst
• Muffler Man, Riverhead Raceway
• Jones Beach Water Tower, Jones Beach
• Hercules Pavilion Stony Brook
• Atlantic Seafood's Shark Mouth Entrance, East Moriches
• Yaphank Garage, Yaphank
• Nipper The Dog, Babylon

Editor's Note: Let us know if we left anything out, and we will add it.