Riverhead (town, New York)

Riverhead is a town on Long Island in New York. It is the western half of Long Island's North Fork. The town of Riverhead includes the following communities: Aquebogue, Baiting Hollow, Calverton, Jamesport, Northville, & Riverhead (hamlet).

Understand

Riverhead is located on the North Fork (northeastern peninsula) of Long Island, New York. While serving as the seat of Suffolk County, the town is more rural in nature than much of the island and attracts visitors for its wineries, shopping, and cultural activities.


Get in

By train

The Ronkonkoma branch of the Long Island Railroad stops in Riverhead.

See
  • 🌍 Long Island Aquarium and Exhibition Center, 431 East Main Street, ☏ +1 631-208-9200, fax: +1 631-208-0466. Has stingray and shark petting, large tank with sharks, moray eel, turtles and manta rays, outdoor exhibits including emus and tortoises. Many conservation efforts. Children (3-12) $21.00, Adults (13-61) $27.95, Seniors (62+) $23.50, Children 2 & under Free; Discounted admission on winter weekdays. 

Do

Buy
  • 🌍 Tanger Outlets. An Outlet Center of over 100 stores 
  • Hallock's Cider Mill at 1960 Main Rd, Laurel on Route 25, is a farmers' market that has the best pies. Daily 9AM-5PM.

Eat

Drink

The town of Riverhead is located in the North Fork of Long Island American Viticultural Area and is a popular regional destination for wine tourism.

Sleep

Go next
Routes through Riverhead
New York City ← Brookhaven ←  W  E  → END


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