The North Fork is a 30-mile- (48 km) long peninsula in the northeast part of Suffolk County , New York , U.S., roughly parallel with a longer peninsula known as the South Fork , both on the East End of Long Island . Although the peninsula begins east of Riverhead hamlet , the term North Fork can also refer collectively to the towns of Riverhead and Southold in their entirety.
12-629: North Fork most commonly refers to the peninsula at the east end of the North Shore of Long Island. North Fork may also refer to: North Fork (Long Island) Beginning about 75 miles (120 kilometers) east of Manhattan, the North Fork is the easterly part of the North Shore of Long Island. Along with The Hamptons , the area is also part of Long Island's "East End". At Riverhead proper, Long Island splits into two tines , hence
24-495: A ferry terminal connecting Long Island and eastern Connecticut. West to East, Wading River , Baiting Hollow , Calverton , Aquebogue , Jamesport , Laurel , Mattituck , Cutchogue , New Suffolk , Peconic , Southold , Greenport , East Marion , Orient , and Orient Point are among the hamlets of the North Fork. The North Fork also has fishing and clamming industries on the Bay, Sound, and adjacent creeks and beaches. The North Fork
36-518: Is accessible via roadways from the west, most notably New York State Route 25 . The Long Island Rail Road provides limited weekday, and limited weekend service as far as Greenport on the Ronkonkoma Branch . The Hampton Jitney provides seven days per week, year-round express bus service between Long Island's East End and New York City. Ferries connect the North Fork to Plum Island and New London , Connecticut . Ferries also connect
48-421: Is an American Viticultural Area located in eastern Suffolk County , New York . Authored by winemaker Richard Olsen-Harbich in 1985, it includes the entire North Fork of Long Island and the townships of Riverhead , Shelter Island , and Southold . The North Fork of Long Island is home to over 40 wineries and 3,000 acres (1,200 ha) of planted vineyards . The local climate is heavily influenced by
60-652: The Great Peconic Bay , Little Peconic Bay , and Gardiners Bay . Lying between the North Fork and the South Fork are several islands, including Robins Island and the two large islands of Shelter Island and Gardiners Island . Shelter Island lies between the North and South Forks, and ferries provide shuttle service between Greenport Village and Shelter Island Heights, as well as between Shelter Island and North Haven along The South Fork. The easternmost tip of
72-558: The North Fork is Orient Point . Beyond that point are three additional significant parts of the Town of Southold, Plum Island , Great Gull Island , and Fisher's Island . These islands and the North Fork itself originated as the Harbor Hill Moraine . Agricultural industries include vineyards, apple orchards, potato farms, and sod farms. At the tip of the fork are Orient Point County Park and Orient Beach State Park as well as
84-479: The North Fork to the South Fork by means of Shelter Island roads. From the North Fork, visitors can access via ferry Shelter Island , which sits in the Peconic Bay. Ferry service is available on the bay side of the fork as well. The North Fork is currently home to more than 30 vineyards , many of which run tasting rooms for the public to sample and buy their wines. The first of the area's vineyards, Hargrave,
96-569: The designations of the South Fork and the North Fork. The dividing line between the two forks in the west is the Peconic River . The North Fork is composed of all of the Town of Southold in the east and part of the Town of Riverhead in the west. The body of water north of this region is Long Island Sound . The southern water boundary comprises several connected bodies of water, including
108-554: The presence of Long Island Sound , Peconic Bay , and the Atlantic Ocean . The maritime influences of these bodies of water help to moderate temperature fluctuations and extend the growing season up to a month longer than other regions in New York. The most planted grape varieties in the region are Merlot , Chardonnay , and Cabernet Franc . The hardiness zones are 7a and 7b. This wine region article
120-456: The region as well, and their farmstands are a popular attraction. During the fall harvest season many of the farms host pumpkin picking and other attractions revolving around the harvest theme, and have given rise to the term agritainment . On fall weekends traffic backs up on both primary roads with many people making the drive from suburban areas of Long Island and NYC to participate in the harvest season activities. The North Fork lies east of
132-693: The terminus of the Long Island Expressway (LIE), and is served by three primary east to west roads, Route 25 , also called Main Road, Sound Avenue, and County Road 48 also called Middle Road. At the easternmost point, Cross Sound Ferry runs daily car and passenger ferries to and from New London, Connecticut. The Long Island Railroad provides daily service to the region. 40°58′03″N 72°37′12″W / 40.96750°N 72.62000°W / 40.96750; -72.62000 North Fork of Long Island AVA The North Fork of Long Island AVA
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#1732765105552144-519: Was founded in 1973, and today continues as Castello De Borghese. The North Fork of Long Island AVA was established in 1985, and its vineyards and wineries are now an important part of the area's economy. They stretch from Baiting Hollow in the west to Southold in the East, with new vineyards recently planted in Greenport and Orient. Many multi-generational family farms are still in operation throughout
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