Fire Island, New York

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Rivers & Roads in Song near Fire Island

Songs written about the waterways and highways that run near Fire Island.

13 stories, landmarks & places within ~20 miles — the same local lore RoadyGoat plays as you drive through.

• Fire Island Lighthouse · 0.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This lighthouse has guided ships through treacherous waters for over 150 years, and its light can be seen for miles. The original Fire Island Lighthouse was authorized by Congress in 1825 and completed in 1826. However,…

• St. Johns Episcopal Church and Cemetery (Oakdale, New York) · 8.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over for a minute and reflect on the lives of Oakdale residents past, here at St. Johns Episcopal Church and Cemetery. The church you see standing today was expanded and remodeled in 1843. A stained glass window…

• Modesty (sloop) · 8.2 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Take a look at that beautifully restored oyster sloop; it’s a tangible link to Long Island’s rich maritime past. This is the *Modesty*, built in 1923 by The Wood and Chute Shipyard in Greenport. She was modeled after…

• South Side Sportsmen's Club · 8.3 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine the lavish parties and exclusive gatherings of wealthy businessmen at this Gold Coast-era recreational club. The South Side Sportsmen's Club was a retreat for the elite, operating from the 1870s through the…

• John Coltrane Home · 12.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Walk in the footsteps of jazz legend John Coltrane, who composed his masterpiece 'A Love Supreme' in this very house. From 1964 until his death in 1967, this ranch house in Dix Hills, New York, was home to John Coltrane…

• Halliock Inn · 15.1 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Pull over here for a second; this unassuming building has seen centuries of travelers pass through. Halliock Inn, dating back to the 18th century, served as a vital gathering place in the Village of the Branch. The Inn…

• Wantagh Railroad Complex · 16.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step back in time at this preserved 1885 railroad station, a testament to the golden age of rail travel on Long Island. Originally built in 1867, the first train station in Wantagh served the South Side Railroad of Long…

• Walt Whitman Birthplace State Historic Site · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Right here is where the legendary Walt Whitman began his journey. He was born in this farmhouse on May 31 1819. The house was built by his father, Walter Whitman, Senior, around 1810. The Whitman family lived here until…

• Jones Beach State Park · 16.6 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  This beach isn't just sand and surf; it's a testament to one man's vision for public recreation. Jones Beach State Park, a New York icon, was developed in the 1920s and offers miles of sandy shoreline and striking art…

• St. James General Store · 17.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Step inside a time capsule at this general store, operating since 1857. Since before the Civil War, the Saint James General Store has been serving the community at the corner of Moriches and Harbor Hill Roads. It became…

• Oheka Castle · 18.4 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Prepare to be transported to a world of Jazz Age glamour – you're approaching Oheka Castle, rumored to be the inspiration for F. Scott Fitzgerald's *The Great Gatsby*. Otto Hermann Kahn, a wealthy financier,…

• John Wood House (Huntington Station, New York) · 18.9 mi · Scraped Hmdb

  Imagine living in a house that's seen over three centuries pass! That's the story of the John Wood House, right here in Huntington Station. Built around 1704, this wasn't just a house; it was a home, built in the…