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Unpretentious And Awesome: A Guide To The North Fork
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Maybe you got the idea from GIRLS. But the North Fork has been a great escape for city folk for decades. With inexpensive mom-and-pop motels, farmers and oystermen working land and shore, and a truly unpretentious vibe, The North Fork, is an all-season destination. The only downside to this bucolic, charming stretch of Long Island is many of the area beaches are a bit rocky.

GETTING THERE: Put Greenport, where you’ll be spending the night, as your ultimate destination in your GPS. En route, stop in Mattituck to visit The Village Cheese Shop and stock up on a bit of charcuterie and cheese to take with you to go (you’ll appreciate them when you’re tasting wine later on). For those without a car, you can take the Hampton Jitney or the Long Island Rail Road.,

WHERE TO STAY The Silver Sands Motel is a family run motel with a small private (not rocky) beach. They are running a special until May 15th, two nights at the motel, a local bottle of wine and a $50 gift certificate to use at one of three fantastic area restaurants (The Frisky Oyster, Noah’s,Biere) all for $250 plus tax. If more luxurious digs are your thing, check into Shinn Estates or The Jedediah Hawkins Inn.

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