If you’ve ever explored the waterfront or spent family time at a park on the North Fork you know there are plenty of great ways to do so.
For our second Best of the North Fork contest, the northforker team once again came up with our favorites in 50 categories covering everything from the best wineries to musical acts, parks and gourmet pizza pies.
Today, we’re focusing our attention on our selections in the Best of Breathe categories, which highlight the best activities and outdoor spaces.
Now that you have our list, it’s your turn to weigh in. Vote for your favorites in our Readers’ Choice Awards poll. You can vote once per email and voting closes at noon on Wednesday, July 20.
BEST DOWNTOWNS
- Greenport Village
- Love Lane, Mattituck
- Riverhead
- Southold
- Wading River
BEST YOGA & PILATES CLASSES
- Farm Yoga, Riverhead
- The Giving Room, Southold
- Karunā Hot Yoga, Greenport
- North Fork Yoga Shala, Greenport
- Solntse Hot Yoga and Barre, Wading River
BEST GYM AND FITNESS STUDIOS
- BodyRite Training, Jamesport
- BodySmart, Southold
- Fitness Advantage, Southold
- JABS, Cutchogue
- Underground Training, Southold
BEST SPAS AND SALONS
- Blue Sage Day Spa, Mattituck
- Craft Hair, Greenport
- Neytiv Natural Spa Boutique, Cutchogue
- The Spa & Salon at East Wind, Wading River
- Special Effects Salon, Greenport
BEST LIVE MUSIC SPACES
- Clovis Point, Jamesport
- Green Hill Kitchen & Que, Greenport
- Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, Peconic
- Jamesport Farm Vineyard, Riverhead
- Suffolk Theater, Riverhead
BEST LOCAL BANDS AND PERFORMERS
- Gene Casey and the Lone Sharks
- Jon Divello
- Rob Europe
- Julia King
- Points East
BEST MARINAS
- Brick Cove Marina, Southold
- Lighthouse Marina, Aquebogue
- Port of Egypt, Southold
- Safe Harbor, multiple locations
- Strong’s Water Club, Mattituck
BEST KIDS’ ACTIVITIES
- Drosso’s Mini Golf, Greenport
- GDC Roller Rink, Greenport
- Harbes Barnyard Adventure, Mattituck
- Long Island Aquarium, Riverhead
- Mitchell Park Carousel, Greenport
BEST LOCAL LANDMARKS
- Custer Institute and Observatory, Southold
- East End Seaport Museum, Greenport
- Hallockville Museum Farm, Riverhead
- Horton Point Lighthouse, Southold
- The Village Blacksmith, Greenport
BEST PARKS
- Grangebel Park, Riverhead
- Jean Cochran Park, Peconic
- Mitchell Park, Greenport
- Orient Beach State Park, Orient
- Stotzky Park, Riverhead
BEST HIKING TRAILS
- Downs Farm Preserve, Cutchogue
- Hallock State Park Preserve, Riverhead
- Mashomack Preserve, Shelter Island
- Orient Point County Park, Orient
- Peconic Dunes County Park, Peconic
