The Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory established by the Watson School of Biological Sciences is a sign of the times to come. Biotechnology and the Life Sciences have begun to revolutionize agriculture, traditional chemical industries and pharmaceuticals. Cold Spring Harbor has stolen an invaluable lead on the rest of Long Island in respect of genetic and related technologies. This head start is likely to translate in to an unmatched advantage as the years go by. The Laboratory has undergraduate students and others in advanced fields of study. Cancer, plant characteristics and gene sequencing are some of the cutting-edge technologies and fields of discovery in which this eminent Institution is engaged.

The Whaling Museum stands in intriguing contrast to the Cold Spring Harbor Laboratory. It takes a community of great wisdom and environmental awareness to invest precious resources in seemingly esoteric pursuits. The Whaling Museum shows that Cold Spring Harbor is in good hands. People here are concerned with more than science and technology, and take immense steps to conserve the area's true wealth for future generations. A 19th century whale boat with its original gear is as striking as the 21st century genre lectures on the biology of the magnificent creatures of nature and the imperatives of protecting them. The Fish Hatchery and Aquarium also serves to make people aware of the marine and fresh water ecology of Cold Spring Harbor and water bodies in the surrounding area.

The Dolan DNA Learning Center helps people at large understand the basics of genes and the impact that their study and manipulation have already started to have on our lives. Gene technology is related to the prognosis, development and transmission of disease, and hence the subject will touch all lives as the years progress. The Center renders invaluable service in creating awareness about vital natural processes. People who avail of the excellent services that the Center offers emerge better prepared to understand the living world of which they are a part. It also helps them manage their health and well being more effectively. The Laboratory also runs a Press that publishes books and articles on the subjects of its study. The City Library matches the high educational and information standards of Cold Spring Harbor with its excellent collection of print materials and on-line resources as well.

The Swan View Manor is the best place for visitors to stay in Cold Spring Harbor . The lodgings are in a historic old building and the rooms have furniture and ambience to match the mood of the place. The service has an old world charm and the staff does it best to make guests comfortable. There are adequate meal and entertainment opportunities, though this is primarily a city for study and self-development.

It remains to the eternal credit of the people and administration of Cold Spring Harbor that they neither belittle nor ignore the American heritage, even as they take decisive steps towards distant future horizons. Visionaries who teach here with those privileged to study under them and the supporting community and influencers will be etched in history with the same glory as the settlers who farmed this gracious land and made the lives of our generation as free and enjoyable as indeed it is.