The whaling industry was of primary importance to Sag Harbor's development. During this period the town was the source of many real and imagined heroes, including those of the sea stories of James Fenimore Cooper, who began his first novel in this area in 1824. Sag Harbor ranked as one of the largest whaling ports in the world before the industry died in 1871.
Antique hunters have long since replaced whale hunters. The streets of the town's historic district contain interesting buildings ranging from simple weathered saltbox cottages to the more ornate houses of its wealthy past.
Visitor Centers
Sag Harbor Chamber of Commerce 8 Wharf St. Sag Harbor, NY 11963. Phone:(631)725-0011