Hamptons Activities on the South Fork

The South Fork has activities that are as much a part of its whole experience as a gondola boat ride is in Venice! In fact, there are so many things to do, you may choose to honeymoon here so that you really have time to absorb the magic. There are farm tours and wine tastings, charter fishing boats and harbor tours, kayaking and bicycling, trail riding and carousel riding, swimming and snorkeling, concerts and fairs! The list is simply endless. Your guests will most likely be here for a few days and how delighted they would be if you arranged for them to engage in some of these South Fork activities. While making your wedding plans, do some of them yourself! It doesn't matter if you are from New York City or New Suffolk; locals often forget to enjoy what is available to them all of the time! The listings below will offer you a glimpse into some of the activities available. Be sure to check out "Insider's Advice" for suggestions.

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Attractions

Formerly the Atlantis Marine World, the Long Island Aquarium has been recently expanded nad updated to offer additional amenities. It is still a wonderful place to discover the underwater world of eastern Long Island along with the sea life of exotic locales. The serenity of the deep blue will offer a relaxing and tranquil diversion from the hectic pace of party planning. Fun for all ages.

Sophisticated , yet casual , silly, scrumptious, sensitive and superior describe this premier professional not-for-profit regional theater that is quintessential East End. It's a place where known talent can practice their art without hindrance and where new talent can break upon the scene. And such a scene it is! The Target Mainstage. Season presents exceptional plays: comedies, dramas, and musicals. KidsStreet provides exceptional entertainment for children including circus acts, pageantry, musical productions, and stories. The Comedy Club at Bay Street Theater makes the nights as deliciously fun as the days in The Hamptons with top name stand up comics. Bay Street Theater has so many programs that you really have to visit its website to absorb them all. You just can't say you've experienced the East End if you haven't experienced Bay Street Theater.

Hallockville Farm Museum and Folk Life Center is situated on the original Hallock Family Homestead and has been restored to reflect the traditions and cultural heritage of Eastern Long Island. The vineyards are the newest chapter in Long Island's agricultural and cultural history, but to truly "get" the East End, you should visit this museum located in Riverhead, on historic Sound Avenue, at the very gateway to the North Fork Wine Country. Popular annual events include A Victorian Christmas, Fall Festival, Civil War Reenactments, Antique Car Shows, and, of course, Tractor Pulls! Educational programs are ongoing and school children are invited to experience life as it once was. Even if there is no special event, the museum grounds are open and there is a charming museum shop offering hand made toys, quilts, and art work. The oldest building was erected in the 1700's and the Naugles Barn was built in 1938, a peak time for farming on the East End. Be sure to make this your first stop on your visit to LI Wine Country.

This converted movie theater has become a cornerstone in the East End Arts scene, presenting concerts, plays and local theater programs for all ages to enjoy. Check the box office during your stay to enjoy performances by A-listers in all genres-from Elvis Costello to Stephen Stills to Snow White. This lovely theater is located in easy to access, and beautifully manicured Westhampton Beach. Take in a show here while you enjoy your visit to the East End.

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Salt Air Farm
A Gentleman's Estate
1535 New Suffolk Road
Cutchogue, NY 11935
(631) 734-4180
www.HydrangeaFarmAndGardens.com

Corporate entertaining is one way to bind your clients to you by showing them they matter and that you are unique. Instead of the expected golf outing or dinners at a posh restaurant, can you imagine the buzz a gentleman's estate outing would create? Wide skies, sweeping vistas, creeks, shoreline, and open lands are the backdrops for led game bird hunts and clay shoots led by an experienced guide, owner Dan Heston, a guy who knows hunting and the land like few others. For those inclined to gentler activities, croquette and tea on a lawn surrounded by flowering hydrangeas is perfect. All arrangements for a superior event for corporations and bachelor parties can be taken care of arranged. This is upper class with no pretension, substance not frilly, and style, not stuffy. . Freddy's House B&B, a completely restored 1789 farmhouse, can provide accommodations for your most important guests of honor and accommodations for others are easily arranged in the area.

Indian Island Golf Course
661 Riverside Drive
Riverhead, NY 11901
(631) 727-0788
www.indianislandcatering.com

Indian Island Golf Course is a Suffolk County owned and operated 18 hole golf course. It's stupendous location and course design makes it a popular destination for golfers all over. I am not a golfer, so I can not personally comment on its design, but friends of mine who are golfers tell me it is one of their favorite courses. There is an on site restaurant, Indian Island Clubhouse, that is reviewed on this site in the restaurant category. Corporate outings are easily arranged and groups are accommodated. For full information, please check their website!! (See also: Restaurants, Catering, and Venues)

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Tours & Carriage Rides

LI Vineyard Tours
718-WINE-TOURS / 718-946-3868
(718)-LI-WINE-TOURS / (718)-549-4638
www.LIVineyardTours.com

LI Vineyard Tours has grown with the same care and attention as the wine industry here on Long Island. Far from a casual endeavor, LI Vineyard Tours spares no effort in ensuring that your Wine Tour is an experience to be savored, enjoyed, and remembered. This company took the time to learn about the wineries, invested in a transportation fleet capable of meeting the needs of wedding parties, tourist groups, or corporate clients, and hired a sufficient and knowledgeable staff that is courteous and well educated. A visit to The Hamptons is not complete without seeing the local wineries and tasting the superb wine. LI Vineyard Tours offers door-to-door service and is the limo company of choice for many of the finest lodging establishments on the East End and the metropolitan area. Safe, comfortable transportation is critical to the success of any event or outing and clients of this company can assure Reliable, Comfortable, and Luxurious Service and Transportation.

M & V Limousines, Inc.
1177 Jericho Turnpike
Commack, New York
(631) 543-0908
www.mvlimo.com

Tours of Long Island Wine Country are provided by this exceptional limousine company owned and founded by Mark Vigilante. Not only does he have a most fabulous fleet of vehicles, but he also understands how to give his clients a real taste of the North Fork. He knows the East End and he knows his customers' need. Hugely popular for bachelor/bachelorette parties and corporate outings, these tours are truly "parties on the move." Celebrate an anniversary, a birthday, a promotion, or a graduation with a safe drive through the gorgeous North Fork. This is the way to taste the wines.

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