![]() ![]() Tea and Tchotchkes: This lifestyle boutique offers an array of one-of-a-kind bags, scented candles, plants and pots, essential oils, and clothing.North Fork Art Collective: On Front Street, this shop showcases local art for sale in a welcoming streetfront exhibition space.The Times Vintage: Housed the former office of the Suffolk Times newspaper, it includes a superb selection of vintage clothes, vinyl records, and home furnishings.Lido: Here, you’ll find design-forward clothing, jewelry, accessories, and home furnishings sourced from fair-trade artisans around the world.Some of the best Greenport vintage stores include: The North Fork has a shining reputation for its creatively curated vintage shops, many of which are located in downtown Greenport. Wander through 17 acres of blooming lavender, then shop for a variety of aromatic products at the farm’s on-site store. Visit Lavender by the Bay’s lavender fieldsĭuring the summer months, head east of Greenport to East Marion for a peek at one of the country’s largest lavender fields, Lavender by the Bay. Charter a boat, take a fishing tour, rent a kayak, paddleboard, or Jet Ski, or simply cross the Peconic River to Shelter Island-whatever you do, this staff of boat-loving experts will ensure you enjoy the adventure. Fish, kayak, paddleboard, or jet-ski with Peconic Water Sportsįor a day on the water, call Peconic Water Sports, Long Island’s leading water sports company located in Southold and Sag Harbor (with pickup service on Shelter Island). The sustainable farm also features an outdoor food truck that serves breakfast and lunch from a seasonal menu. The 28-acre family-run farm sells fresh eggs from pasture-raised hens at its on-site market, where you’ll find hand-woven rugs and knitted clothing made using wool from the farm’s Icelandic sheep. Outside Greenport, Cutchogue’s 8 Hands Farm is an absolute must-see. But Long Island’s saltwater sea breezes and moderate temperatures give the North Fork’s wines their own appeal, and to sip the best of them only requires a quick trip around the peninsula. Long Island’s terroir has drawn comparisons to France’s Bordeaux region and the Napa Valley in California because all of these wine countries sit on approximately the same latitude. ![]() Check out Edie’s Room, Jane’s Suite, and Debbie’s Room. Each room at the Lin Beach House is listed separately on Airbnb and starts from $350 per night. The Lin Beach House is an intimate, check-yourself-in-and-out guesthouse featuring its own cocktail bar, Days Like These, where you can sip custom-blended gins and botanical-infused spirits from Matchbook Distilling Company, a craft distillery in Greenport. Dog parents: Good news, this place is also pet friendly. It’s a great option for guests who want to be within walking distance of the town’s restaurants, bars, and boutiques, set in Greenport’s historic Stirling Square. There is a museum that is open on weekends.Closer to town but farther from the shore sits the stylish American Beech Hotel, a former horse stable turned hotel with a farm-to-table restaurant. In Southold, make sure to visit the Horton’s Point Lighthouse along the Long Island Sound. You can visit the gorgeous fields and then shop in their store where they offer lavender sachets, soaps and other gift items. Lavender by the Bay: Don’t miss this lavender farm, just east of Greenport in East Marion. Down the street is Magic Fountain for a large selection of ice cream. The Love Lane Kitchen comes highly recommended as a fun local’s spot. Make sure to visit Love Lane with its small shops and restaurants. ![]() Mattituck has some great wineries as well. Don’t miss driving down Village Lane to see the small downtown with its quaint historic buildings. Orient: Is a charming town at the end of the North Fork. Greenport is a wonderful spot to base yourself and then explore the surrounding area, Shelter Island, Sag Harbor, Montauk and the Hamptons. You will drive through the charming small towns of Jamesport, Southold, Cutchogue, East Marion, Orient, Mattituck and Greenport. Here you will find beautiful farmland and many farm-stands featuring local fruits, vegetables, homemade jams, pies and honey, lavender fields and 44 wineries. ![]() I was very impressed with the North Fork of Long Island. ![]()
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