Top Rated Attractions in New York

The Oyster Bay Long Island Rail Road Turntable is a historic turntable built in 1902. The Oyster Bay station is one of the very stations on Long Island Rail Road which has an original turntable. Plans are to accommodate this turntable in the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum which will be built on this site.

Oyster Bay is a railway station of the Long Island Rail Road. Located at the intersection of Maxwell and Shore Avenues, the terminus started operating in 1889. This historic station serves the Oyster Bay Branch of the LIRR. Restorations to accommodate the Oyster Bay Railroad Museum are under the way.

History lines the streets of Oyster Bay, hidden in hot dogs and houses... the Earle Wightman House provides the opportunity to learn about the everyday lifestyle of a tradesman in the 18th century, with frequent "hands-on" tours. It also serves as the headquarters for the Oyster Bay Historical Society, and contains a research library with maps, photographs, historical and genealogical documents, which are used in their lectures and exhibits. Closed Mondays.