3 Best Sights in Water Mill, Long Island

Opened in November 2012, the new Parrish Art Museum, originally established in Southampton in 1898, blends perfectly with its surroundings. A work of art itself, this massive yet subdued 34,440 square foot, elongated Herzon & de Meuron-designed barn blends modern clean lines with a traditional country look. Its seven sky lit galleries are filled with impressive collections highlighting Eastern Long Island greats including William Meritt Chase and Fairfield Porter, as well as exhibitions by world-renowned artists representing all media. There's also a full calendar of lectures, workshops, concerts and children's programs. Fun, family-friendly music programs take place outside during the summer. Juried art exhibitions hang on the walls during the year.

A Normandy-style château sits on 56 acres of grapevines here. Special events include live music, either on the patio overlooking the vineyard or in the tasting room, on weekends in summer and fall, as well as complimentary hot mulled wine on December weekends. If you like sweet wine, try the Aphrodite late-harvest for a real treat.

Originally built in 1644, this is the oldest operating water mill on Long Island. You can work the lathe and learn the arts of quilting and weaving here. Guided tours of the village are available for adults and children weekly during the summer, and events such as quilt shows are held here.