Award winning vineyards and wineries have made the North Fork a major wine center in the Northeast. There are now nineteen wineries on the North Fork alone, varying in size and production and each with its own character and wines. Many offer summer music series and special outdoor events such as picnics and barbeques. Tours and tastings are available at most wineries.

Southold Town, with its heritage museums, historical walks and quaint shops, lies less than one mile to the east. Four miles further east is Greenport Village, a quiet working fishing town with both maritime and railroad museums. There you will find shops, art galleries, restaurants and Long Island's biggest carousel. Further east are East Marion and Orient, with their own unique and historic atmosphere. The Orient Point Ferry can take you to the Mystic Seaport restoration and aquarium, the Pequot Indian Museum, and the famous gaming palaces of Foxwood and Mohegan Sun. West of Southold are the hamlets of New Suffolk, Cutchogue, and Mattituck. Each has its own special character with shops, antique stores, restaurants and more. Riverhead, with its own acclaimed aquarium, is nearby and the Tanger Factory Outlet stores are there.

Picturesque farmstands along the roads between these towns offer freshly harvested fruits and vegetables. Numerous antique stores spark your memory and imagination, while Saturday morning yard sales often yield treasures.

Southold Township has a seemingly endless number of bays, inlets, creeks and, of course, Long Island Sound. Beaches are everywhere, fish are plentiful and water sports flourish.

Restaurants are many and varied, serving everything from seafood to French gourmet to pub style. Many of our restaurants have earned accolades in reviews for Gourmet Magazine, the New York Times and others. Ellis House has all of their menus to help you plan your evening out.

Swimming, boating, kayaking, golfing, bike riding, birding and simple walks on the beach can fill your days in whatever way you choose.