Location: Riverhead
Top Things to do in Riverhead
10 Things to Do in Riverhead That You Shouldn't Miss
Riverhead is a town within Suffolk County, New York, on the north shore of Long Island. As of the 2010 census, the population was 33,506. The town rests on the mouth of the Peconic River, from which it derives its name. Since 1727, Riverhead has been the county seat of Suffolk County. The smaller hamlet of Riverhead lies within it, and is the town's principal economic center. The town is 166 miles (267 km) southwest of Boston via the Orient Point-New London Ferry, and is 76 miles (123 km) northeast of New York City.
Restaurants in Riverhead
1. Tanger Outlets
Overall Ratings
4 based on 292 reviews
Find great savings on merchandise from your favorite designer and name-brands direct from the manufacturer at stores like: Polo Ralph Lauren, H&M, Nike, Off 5th, Williams Sonoma, Banana Republic, Gap, Barneys New York, Restoration Hardware, Coach and many more. Before you travel, check out the Tanger Outlet website to find the latest Coupons & Sales Offers for Tanger Outlets in Riverhead. Or, when you arrive at the outlets, make your first stop Shopper Services to learn about the benefits of joining TangerClub (Tanger Club information is also available online). In Shopper Services you can purchase a coupon book full of great savings or if you are already a TangerClub member pick up a coupon book for free! Think Outlets, Think Tanger.
Reviewed By krazykloud9 - New York City, New York
I planned on starting my Christmas shopping early this season. Was a little worried about it being crowded on a Sunday before Thanksgiving, however it was the complete opposite. Arrived around 11AM, found parking right away. There were other shoppers and some stores had lines...MoreWow! We are so glad to know you chose Tanger Outlets to get your Christmas shopping done, we work hard to provide a great selection and great shopping experience, sounds like you had a great day! Thanks for the rating, the feedback and your business!
2. Paumanok Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 90 reviews
This family-owned vineyard estate consists of 77 acres of vinifera grapevines consisting of Chardonnay, Johannisberg Riesling, Sauvignon Blanc, Chenin Blanc, Merlot and Cabernet Sauvignon.
Reviewed By marie s - Huntington, New York
We have been here many times, but never in March. It was cold, but warmish In the sun outside. We sipped wine and admired how beautiful the sky was and vowed to come back again in late April or early May to enjoy fine wine and company.
3. The Big Duck
Overall Ratings
4 based on 51 reviews
Reviewed By Alberto M - Yonkers, New York
I first saw the Big Duck over years ago as a child on my first ride out to Southampton in the early 1950s. My father had told me about it and of course I did not believe him, but he proved himself true to his word.
There was, truly, a big duck! AND there still is. And it's still ducky after 60 years.
We had a chance to drive out the Hamptons again recently and we got off the Montauk Highway (Route 27, the main road to SH) a bit early to take the detour around Riverhead and go through the Flanders area. The Big Duck was still there, as big and white as ever, and open for business and for tourists (we noticed three of the four cars parked had out of state license plates).
It's a famous place, famous as a tourist attraction and famous in the history of US highway art and design, as well as in the advertising and marketing world. The Big Duck is well worth a detour off the main road!
4. Sherwood House Vineyards - Jamesport Tasting House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 50 reviews
Reviewed By Roslyn28wantagh - Wantagh, New York
Some friends and I came here on the recommendation of another friend. It is a wonderful place. The house is cozy and historic. You feel like you are visiting a friend's home. The wine is wonderful. The staff is friendly. We really had a great visit! It's a mellow vibe.
5. New Vine Wine Tours
Overall Ratings
5 based on 78 reviews
We are a full service tour company on the beautiful North Fork of Long Island. We can do everything from picking you up, taking you to the wineries, making your reservations with tastings included, and catering your lunch.
Reviewed By Brianne S
Such a smooth easy going experience! Wine tour was great, communication with Dana was great from day 1- from pricing to picking the vineyards. Our driver Mike was just the best and everyone had such a great time. Highly recommended. (and the price was great...MoreThanks Brianne, it was my pleasure to help you plan your day. I'm glad everyone had a great time and look forward to hearing from you in the future! Dana
6. Long Island Aquarium
Overall Ratings
4 based on 528 reviews
This FINtastic destination features one of the largest all-living coral reef displays in this hemisphere, a 120,000-gallon shark tank, year-round sea lion shows, African Penguins, Marmosets, numerous touch tanks and more than 100 exhibits including the lavish indoor gardens of our Butterflies, Bugs and Birds Exhibit! This Section features more than 30 species of North American and exotic, tropical free-flying butterflies and is the only insect displays of its kind in New York (and one of the only exhibits like this in the Northeast) featuring bugs ranging from most deadly to largest and most colorful. You can even hand feed the gorgeous conures, ringnecks and lovebirds in our Bird Aviary. We're celebrating our 15th birthday this year and we want you to join the celebration. You'll get FREE Aquarium admission (with valid ID) within 7 days of your birthday!! You can also try one of our JAWsome Aquatic Adventures, like the Shark Dive where you'll get in the cage and down into our amazing Lost City of Atlantis Shark Exhibit. Or the Penguin Encounter where you'll get up close and personal with our cutest feathered friends. You can even snorkel with tropical fish from around the world with our Pirate Snorkel Adventure (seasonal)! There are plenty of special events on the calendar, for guests of all ages. Check our website for a full listing of the great activities you won't want to miss. Like our Family Sleepovers, where you'll explore the Aquarium after hours, then spend the night in front of one of the tanks. Or Fish & Sips, our adults only wine tasting event featuring more than 20 local vineyards with tasting and purchasing opportunities. You can celebrate the holidays with us at our Holiday Brunches for Easter, Mother's Day or to celebrate Christmas with our Santa Brunch. We can also help you host your child's next birthday, we specialize in parties and have a wide range of party packages to offer. Planning a Bar/Bat Mitzvah or Sweet 16? We've got you covered, our Atlantis Banquets & Events team will make your child's special day the party of the year. You can even get married where the walls are alive with our most colorful and tropical exhibits! Named a Top 10 Aquarium for Children by Parents Magazine, the Long Island Aquarium is open daily from10am to 5pm year-round (Closed Christmas & Thanksgiving Days). You can add to the fun with an overnight stay at the waterfront Hyatt Place Long Island / East End and located adjacent to the property.
Reviewed By earladybon - Long Island
Great place to visit especially with children. A bit pricey so take advantage of any discounts they may offer ie AAA, AARP, Senior Thursday etc. Sea lion, penguin, and otter shows. Colorful and well maintained tanks from small fish to sharks. Great Butterfly house and bird aviary. Worthwhile entertainment. Parking is plentiful but does require walking a few blocks to reach parking lots.
7. Palmer Vineyards
Overall Ratings
4 based on 76 reviews
Located in the rich grape-producing area of Long Island's North Fork, Palmer wines are sold all over the United States as well as Canada, United Kingdom, Switzerland, Norway and Holland.
Reviewed By rick c - Commack, New York
We've been going here for many years. Very Nice place.Our friend is a member and brought us here a few years ago for one of their festivals. We went with 8 friends. All adults in our 50's
We encountered 2 rules we were not ready for and were disappointed.
First rule: is we wanted to buy a bottle of Wine, open it, and sit somewhere Inside or outside. We were told we are NOT allowed open the bottle we just purchased,But, Instead, we could buy a glass of wine at the bar. No open Bottles??
Second rule: We Are not allowed to eat the snacks and food we brought with us, but you could purchase a small cheese platter there. Since it was early spring, perhaps they would have more choices available later in the year.
We then requested to Sample a specific wine and the woman behind the bar rudely said to her Co-Worker "just give them a drop". To which he complied. However,We did purchase several glasses of wine, finished them and quickly left to another winery.
8. Peconic River Herb Farm
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 21 reviews
Reviewed By earladybon - Long Island
A unique, beautiful garden, concert center, and buildings with an assortment of plants, flowers, memorabilia, etc. A gardener, photographer or person who loves the outdoors dream visit. I can't say enough about this place and it's uniqueness. Well worth a visit or two or three...
9. Clovis Point
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 74 reviews
Reviewed By DelMarVaJohn - Dover, Delaware
This winery specializes in very dry, French-style wines with prices that reflect that. Was attracted by the name: "Clovis point" is term given to the stone spear points used by the Native American Paleo-hunters who lived in this region about 10,000 to 16,000 years ago. Apparently no such points were found on the winery property, but a site from that era is located nearby. In any case, the wine my friend and I tried on a Friday afternoon were very dry as expected, but not really to our liking, especially given the $30 to $40 a bottle price range.
10. Spa Bellezza
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 17 reviews
Located in Aquebogue, Long Island, lies a peaceful sanctum designed to renew and rejuvenate your spirit. Spa Bellezza is your own private refuge and considered as the North Forks hidden jewel. Set in a comforting, peaceful environment, our therapists of the body and mind, from massage, skin treatments, aromatherapy to nail care and more, are sure to impart to your essential inner peace and tranquility.
Reviewed By Melissa T - Hampton Bays, New York
I visited spa Belleza last year with my sister and I had an I visited spa Belleza last year with my sister and I had an amazing experience, so for my birthday we both decided to pamper ourselves again at this location. Unfortunately, my experience from today was far from good. I arrived today around 10:05 due to some delays from traffic, and as soon as I enter the spa I was greeted by a very agitated manager. She asked me if I was going to pay for my sister and I or we were going to pay separately, I told her that I bought a groupon for both of us, she seemed a bit annoyed that we bought a groupon instead of buying directly from the store, even though I made this clear when I called to make the appointment. After she put the Groupon in the system she told me that gratitude was not included and I had to put it in the box. I honestly found this comment unprofessional, I'm not sure if she was judging me because I bought a groupon and she assumed that I wasn't going to tip. I been to a lot of other spas before and I have never seen this type of behavior from the receptionist before. She then rushed me behind the curtains and started telling me that my massage would be cut short because I was running late and that I had to go in right away, so I told her that I wanted to wait for my sister to arrive. After a couple of minutes another lady walked in and her attitude was completely different, she was nice and pleasant with her and did not mentioned anything about leaving a tip. At that point I was really upset because the whole reason why I went to spa in the first place was to feel relaxed and enjoy time with my sister, I don't think her attitude was appropriate. I acknowledge that I was a few minutes late and I know Joseph has other clients, but her comment seemed unnecessary. At that point I honestly wanted to walk out because I felt disrespected, but Joseph was wonderful and I decided to stay. To be honest I didn't enjoy my massage at all, i did not feel relaxed because all I kept thinking was how disrespectful and unprofessional the manager was. the entire time I was there all I wanted to do was get dress and run away. After the massage was over the manager refused to acknowledge us, we were standing in front of her for 5 minutes while she talked on the phone, then she proceeded to talk to another employee as we weren't even there. When she finally felt like helping us I asked her for an email where I could talk to someone and she just gave me a pamphlet and said it should be there and pointed at the address of the place. I told her she was just pointing at the address and she said we'll just go online you will find it there. She asked me the reason why I need the email and I told her the truth about how she impacted my experience in such a negative way and as I was expressing my experience she continued to talk over me, I had to ask her to let me talk but she continued to talk over me and kept giving me excuses and saying that I was late. At that point I felt like It didn't matter what I said to her, she obviously felt that we were at fault for being late 5 minutes, so I just walked away. 100% of the purchases I make are based on customer service, and I felt disrespected today. I wish I would have enjoy my birthday in a different manner, but sadly I will not return where I feel that my business is not appreciated because I bought a groupon instead of paying full price for a service. It's honestly a shame because Joseph and Jennifer are wonderful. amazing experience, so for my birthday we both decided to pamper ourselves again at this location. Unfortunately, my experience from today was far from good. I arrived today around 10:05 due to some delays from traffic, and as soon as I enter the spa I was greeted by a very agitated manager. She asked me if I was going to pay for my sister and I or we were going to pay separately, I told her that I bought a groupon for both of us, she seemed a bit annoyed that we bought a groupon instead of buying directly from the store, even though I made this clear when I called to make the appointment. After she put the Groupon in the system she told me that gratitude was not included and I had to put it in the box. I honestly found this comment unprofessional, I'm not sure if she was judging me because I bought a groupon and she assumed that I wasn't going to tip. I been to a lot of other spas before and I have never seen this type of behavior from the receptionist before. She then rushed me behind the curtains and started telling me that my massage would be cut short because I was running late and that I had to go in right away, so I told her that I wanted to wait for my sister to arrive. After a couple of minutes another lady walked in and her attitude was completely different, she was nice and pleasant with her and did not mentioned anything about leaving a tip. At that point I was really upset because the whole reason why I went to spa in the first place was to feel relaxed and enjoy time with my sister, I don't think her attitude was appropriate. I acknowledge that I was a few minutes late and I know Joseph has other clients, but her comment seemed unnecessary. At that point I honestly wanted to walk out because I felt disrespected, but Joseph was wonderful and I decided to stay. To be honest I didn't enjoy my massage at all, i did not feel relaxed because all I kept thinking was how disrespectful and unprofessional the manager was. the entire time I was there all I wanted to do was get dress and run away. After the massage was over the manager refused to acknowledge us, we were standing in front of her for 5 minutes while she talked on the phone, then she proceeded to talk to another employee as we weren't even there. When she finally felt like helping us I asked her for an email where I could talk to someone and she just gave me a pamphlet and said it should be there and pointed at the address of the place. I told her she was just pointing at the address and she said we'll just go online you will find it there. She asked me the reason why I need the email and I told her the truth about how she impacted my experience in such a negative way and as I was expressing my experience she continued to talk over me, I had to ask her to let me talk but she continued to talk over me and kept giving me excuses and saying that I was late. At that point I felt like It didn't matter what I said to her, she obviously felt that we were at fault for being late 5 minutes, so I just walked away. 100% of the purchases I make are based on customer service, and I felt disrespected today. I wish I would have enjoy my birthday in a different manner, but sadly I will not return where I feel that my business is not appreciated because I bought a groupon instead of paying full price for a service. It's honestly a shame because Joseph and Jennifer are wonderful.
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