Visit Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor is an historical town located on the eastern end of Long Island in an area called the Hamptons. My grandparents used to live there for almost thirty years and I grew up in East Hampton, a town not too far away. In my opinion, Sag Harbor is one of the most eclectic and friendly small towns I have ever been to. Anything you are looking for, whether it be a great place to go sailing and surfing to enjoying a night on the town, you can find it there! Living there is very private and peaceful, whether you want to live in the town, or on the outskirts in a quaint neighborhood or down a quiet single lane road.
The town of Sag Harbor is full of rich history. In the eighteenth century, the town used to be an international port. During the Revolutionary War, some of the battles were fought in Sag Harbor. One of the famous battles is known as Meigs Raid. American patriots attacked and killed six British soldiers and captured 90 of them. The town was unsuccessfully attacked by British soldiers during the War of 1812. The whaling industry is prominent within the town's history. The industry was at its peak in the 1840's. The town of Sag Harbor is even mentioned in the novel Moby Dick.
Today, the town has diverse population of yearly visitors and an overall friendly population. Their are whaling museums, and historical museums that are fun to check out. Also, the library is a unique place to visit because it is one of the oldest buildings in the town. There you can find a number of original texts, journals, and books from the eighteenth and nineteenth century that tell stories and historical accounts of the town. The oldest building in the town is the Umbrella house. It housed British troops during the Revolutionary War and was hit by a cannon fire during the War of 1812. The building was restored soon after the war ended. There is also the Whalers Church Museum on Union Street. It is also known as the First Presbyterian Church.
The houses in town are so beautiful. Most of them have been deemed historical homes. It is always relaxing to walk by them; most are located right after the other.
As far as entertainment and shopping go, Sag Harbor's got it! There are great shops on the wharf and at the center of town. But beware of tourist traps. Though there are some shops such as the Wharf Shop, Island Surf and Kites of the Harbor that have cute gifts for mostly children as well as adults, there are some shops that have over the top prices! Those shops are mostly located right of RT-114 along the wharf. As far as restaurants, the town has everything from Thai and Japanese to Spanish, Italian and French. My personal recommendations are Il Cappuccino and La Superica. Another great restaurant is called Capelletti's, just a ten minute drive near Long Beach not too far from the Town of Sag Harbor.
If you would like to stay in Sag Harbor, the hotels are excellent and convenient. Both the Barons Cove Inn and the Sag Harbor Inn are within a short walking distance to the center of town! For the cheapest rates, stay during the weekdays or during off season!
I also suggest to take walks along the beaches such as Haven's Beach and Long Beach. Though there is an enormous seasonal fee if you are from out of town, what you can do is park away from the beach and walk. With Haven's Beach, for example, it is an easy walk from the Sag Harbor hotels!
Lastly, Sag Harbor is a beautiful town to visit during Christmas. The town is lit up with lights and there are colored lights on all the pine trees outside the shops. A small tree is also set in the center of the pond in town every year (one of the many simple traditions of the Harbor).