Port Jefferson

Extending from a scenic harbor on the North Shore to an LIRR station on its southern border, Port Jefferson is a hilly, close-knit community with a bustling downtown and a New England flair. With its restaurants, boutiques, professional theater, and art galleries, many in historic buildings, the former shipbuilding hub is a destination for day-trippers and weekenders, some of whom come on the ferry from Connecticut, which docks near Danfords Hotel, Marina & Spa, a luxury property that includes an outdoor restaurant. Locals enjoy the village's waterfront park, which has summer concerts, a Village Center with recreational programs, and a skating rink.