Smithtown Travel Guide — Things to Do, Food & Hotels
town in Suffolk County, New York, United States
About Smithtown
Smithtown was first settled by Europeans around 1665. Local legend has it that, after rescuing a Native American chief's abducted daughter, Richard Smith was told that the chief would grant title to all of the land Smith could encircle in one day "on a bull". Smith chose to ride the bull on the longest day of the year (summer solstice), to enable him to ride longer "in one day". The land he acquired in this way is said to approximate the current town's location. There is a large anatomically correct statue of Smith's bull, known as Whisper, at the fork of Jericho Turnpike (New York State Route 25) and St. Johnland Road (New York State Route 25A).
Top Attractions in Smithtown
Explore the best things to see and do in Smithtown:
- ★Blydenburgh Park Historic District
- ★Caleb Smith State Park Preserve
- ★First Presbyterian Church
- ★Nissequogue River State Park
- ★Sunken Meadow State Park
Where to Eat in Smithtown
Must-try local food and restaurants:
- 🍴The Kitchen, a trattoria
Smithtown Travel Guide Sections
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