Standing guard over Long Island Sound since 1877, Stepping Stones Light marks the dangerous reef between Great Neck, New York, and City Island. This Victorian-era cast-iron lighthouse features a distinctive red-brown square tower atop a granite foundation, built to warn mariners of the treacherous rocky shoal beneath. The light remains active and automated by the U.S. Coast Guard, though it is not open to the public.

Best photographed from Great Neck’s Kings Point Park during golden hour, with the Manhattan skyline as a dramatic backdrop. Nearby attractions include the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy, Sands Point Preserve, and the charming waterfront dining options along Great Neck’s shoreline.

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