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  • On May 26, 2008

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things to do

Here are just some ideas, also check out the “Places to go” section

  • boat trips in greenport - Glory Harbor Tours Daily
    Memorial Day thru July 3 (Fri/Sat/Sun/Mon)
    12:00, 1:30, 3:00, 4:30
    July 4 to Labor Day Operating Daily
    12:00, 1:30, 3:00,
    4:30, 6:00
    45 minute tours. Departing Preston’s dock.
  • Sign up at the dock 30 minutes prior to departure. Daily Harbor Tours on Long Island’s Only Non-polluting Electric powered passenger vessel
  • wine tasting – This is Long Island Wine Country, and the choice of vineyards and wineries concentrated in only a few square miles is now extensive. Our favorites include the family owned and run Old Field Vineyards. More details at The Long Island Wine Council.

  • golf in greenport - Island’s End Golf & Country Club is a semi-private course located in the heart of Wine Country on the North Fork of Long Island. The 6,700 yard layout runs from the Main Road, North to where the signature par 3, 16th hole graces the shores of Long Island Sound. From this vista you can see the shores of Connecticut, or up and down the coast of Long Island. The hole itself is a challenging 185 yards. At times you may battle stiff winds coming off the water to a rolling right to left green.

    Although semi-private, the course hosts mostly public players. Tee times can be reserved up to seven days in advance and walk on play for singles or doubles is generally available. The Four Star rated course is uniquely constructed with small moguls, bunkers, trees, and doglegs to make it challenging for any player. The greens are the finest on Long Island. Small groups and outings are always welcome. The course features a driving range, four tee boxes on each hole, showers, a lounge, restaurant, and catering. Non members and public players can book 7 days in advance. Click here for details.

  • golf in riverhead Indian Island is a Suffolk County owned and operated Golf Course, with call-in reservations available through the “Green Key” system. For information about the Park and Golf Reservation System, call (631) 244-PARK. The reservation Fee is $3.00, green fee 18 holes for tourists (non-resident) is $35 weekday and $40 weekends. Twilight rates available for Non-residents for $28.00. Comprehensive selection of outing packages to include food and beverages at: http://www.indianislandcatering.com/outings.htm Located at 661 Riverside Drive, Riverhead, NY 11901, (631) 727-0788.
  • kayaking - The calm waters, meandering creeks and sandy beaches along the shoreline of Southold Bay and the Peconic Estuary provide ideal conditions for this gentle sport from around April through to the end of October.
  • hiking trails
  • bike trails
  • beaches
  • horse riding
  • fishing
  • tennis
  • outlet shopping - Tanger Outlet in Riverhead, located at the end of the LIE (Long Island Expressway) is the largest outlet mall on the east coast with over 165 designer, specialty and chain stores. Find great outlet sales and exclusive discount offers from your favorite brands, by clicking here for current discount coupons.
  • antiques
  • water park