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North Fork Magazine, Long Island, New York
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MUSEUMS:
East End Seaport and Marine Foundation
Third Street
Open May to December on Fridays, Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
1 PM to 6 PM, and by appointment.
The East End Seaport and Marine Foundation, founded in 1990, is an organization dedicated to educate the public about the rich maritime history of Eastern Long Island. The Maritime Museum, housed in a restored LIRR station, has exhibits ranging from aquarium tanks filled with local marine wildlife, to collections of lighthouse artifacts, historic fishing equipment, antique ship-building tools, ship models, and photography exhibits.
The Foundation sponsors the Greenport Maritime Festival in September, which features whaleboat races, wooden boat regatta, clam chowder contests, clam opening contests, Air Force and Coast Guard rescue demonstrations, music, and food.
Railroad Museum of Long Island
Saturdays, Sundays and Holidays
Noon to 5pm, and by appointment
631-477-0439
The Railroad Museum of Long Island operates two locations in Greenport and Riverhead. The Greenport site features displays at the Railway Freight Station, a locomotive turntable built in 1895, and a snowplow nicknamed "JAWS", dated 1907, is on a display track in front of the museum.
Stirling Historical Society of Greenport
Main Street
Museum Building located in Monsell Park
The Stirling Historical Sociey aims to keep Greenport's history alive for both local and seasonal visitors to enjoy. The Margaret E. Ireland House, home of the Society, was built c.1831.
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GOLF:
Island's End Golf and Country Club
Route 48
631-477-0777
18 holes, pro shop, lessons, locker room, driving range, putting green, practice trap, chipping area, restaurant, snack bar.
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RECREATION:
Carousel
Front St.
Sat., Sun. & some holidays.
Miniature Golf
Route 25
631-477-1339
Drossos Miniature Golf Course and Snack Bar
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PARKS/BEACHES:
Inlet Pond County Preserve
Main Road
631-854-4949
39 acres on Long Island Sound. Surf fishing, unmarked hiking trails
Norman E. Klipp Marine Park/Gull Pond Beach
At the end of Manhanset Avenue, off Route 48.
Facilities include a playground and restroom. The beach is supervised by lifeguards and attendants. Parking by permit only.
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