Conference House
298 Satterlee St.
718-984-6046www.conferencehouse.org
Built in 1680 on the tip of Staten Island, the Conference House was named in honor and commemoration of the famous peace conference of 1776, which unsuccessfully attempted to end the the American Revolution. The house is now a historic landmark and a museum open to the public. Open for guided tours: Fri-Sun, 1-4 PM, from the first weekend in April to mid-December.