Riverhead
Photo by Audrey C. Tiernan
Long considered a "gateway" to the North Fork and Hamptons, Riverhead beckons visitors with plenty of family-type attractions.
These days, there are even more reasons to consider the area a full-fledged destination: A revitalization is under way in the historic downtown district, with new restaurants and shops opening. In July, the Long Island Aquarium opened a significant new attraction -- Butterflies! -- in its new exhibition center, which includes a Hyatt hotel. Grangebel Park has been spruced up with brick walkways over the river and a stage for outdoor concerts. The new River & Roots community garden is bringing residents out to socialize as they work to grow their own fruits and vegetables.
Staycationers have a choice of lodging, including Hotel Indigo, which for the first time is offering a novel summer-share concept that will allow visitors to spend several long weekends at the hotel during the season.
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Athens Gyro & Grill $$ | Greek 33 E Main St Riverhead John Mantzopoulos, chef-owner of Athens Gyro & Grill, recently did a major remodeling job of ...
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Bistro 72 $$$ | New American 830 W. Main St. Riverhead
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Buoy One $ | Seafood, Restaurant, Kids 1175 W. Main St. Riverhead Formerly known as One Fish Two Fish, this restaurant is decorated to evoke a tropical ...
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Cody's BBQ and Grill Barbecue 65 E. Main St. Riverhead Cody’s BBQ and Grill, the newest entry in the Riverhead culinary renaissance, opened for business. ...
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Dark Horse Restaurant American 1 E Main St Riverhead Riverhead's downtown gets a new spark from the good food, casual style and handsome bar ...
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Euro Deli Deli 517 Pulaski St Unit B Riverhead This authentic Polish deli has been a fixture in Riverhead’s Polish Town for about 10 ...
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Farm Country Kitchen $ | Eclectic, Restaurant, Sandwiches 513 W. Main St. Riverhead In a charming little house set back from the main road, chef-owner Tom Carson defines ...
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Funcho's Fajita Grill $ | Tex-Mex 127 Main St. Westhampton Beach Funcho's in Westhampton Beach is a 3-year-old sibling to the Riverhead restaurant of the same ...
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Green Earth Natural Foods Health food 50 E Main St Riverhead This market features organic produce and dairy, natural body care, environmentally-friendly household products, aromatherapy, ...
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Haiku $$ | Sushi 40 E Main St Riverhead The restaurant has lots going for it: good looks (raftered ceilings and handsome furnishings) and ...
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ExploreTV: Atlantis Marine World
Hotel Indigo
