Drive to the north fork, LI

We took a ride out east to the north fork this week. The weather has not been great but we needed a change of scenery. This winery is in Jamesport, a beautiful area of farms and vineyards. People often stop at the wineries for "wine tasting" events, but it's really an excuse to be out in the more rural areas of Long Island.

Claudio's in Greenport is another summer destination.

Walk through the old town and stop and have lunch on the dock of Claudio's.

It's a nice way to spend the day!

Greenport, Long Island

Marine Supplies at Prestons

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Greenport,  is an historical, seaside town on the North Fork, at the east end of Long Island, in Suffolk County.  It is in the town of Southold  and located just north of Shelter Island. 

The Greenport harbor area recently went through major renovations complete with an addition of the antique Greenport Carousel and the addition of a park with views of Shelter Island. The village is abundant with eateries, dockside restaurants, unique antique shops, and the historical area. Historically, Greenport was famous as a whaling center and for its fishing and ship building industries.

Greenport is popular with boaters, from Connecticut, and Block Island as well as Montauk. The art deco movie theater is very popular with the locals as well as tourists. The Claudio’s dockside restaurant and marina is popular with boaters where they can dock their boats and stop in for a meal. There is the famous Preston’s, an older building where you can purchase nautical items and clothing.

Is also the northern terminal for the Shelter Island Ferry. Day trippers line up for the short ride to Shelter Island. Both cars and foot passengers are allowed on the ferry. Once you arrive on Shelter Island, you can take the south ferry to the Hamptons and the South Fork of Long Island.

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Please check out the lodgings in Greeport,  and spend a weekend to see what the town has to offer.

There are a variety of restaurants to satisfy every appetite. 

Some of the activities, 

are the antique carousel and the railroad museum of Long Island.

The Greenport Union Free School District is considered one of the best on Long Island too.

For more information about the school district, click here… 

For the location of Greenport and a map of the area, check out the maps. Maps of Greenport. 

Long Island Rail Road Greenport Station: End of Third Street Suffolk: 631-231-5477

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S. T. Preston & Son, Greenport

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