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Agricultural
Attractions
- Long Island Aquarium
- Grumman Park - F14 Display
- Riverhead Raceway
- Splish Splash Park
Leisure & Travel
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1822 School House
The schoolhouse was built in Baiting Hollow in 1822. In 1918, having been replaced by a more modern school building, the then 97-year-old structure was moved to the Sabat farm across the street, where it served as housing for migrant workers, and later as storage for fertilizer.
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Beaches
Riverhead Parks & Recreation maintains several beaches, waterfront associations (W.F.A.), boat launches, and docking facilities for all to enjoy. We ask that all visitors to these locations be respectful to the facilities, the residents who live in the area, and the wildlife inhabiting each location.
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Downtown Riverhead Historic Trail
Explore Riverhead’s rich history by walking the Downtown Historic Trail – either with your feet on the ground or virtually on your computer or smart phone. With enthusiastic support from the Town Board and the BID, the Landmarks Preservation Commission has created this Historic Tail for Downtown Riverhead.
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Farm Stands
Agriculture has always been an important industry on Long Island. Along with providing over 10,000 jobs, Long Island agriculture provides the landscape and scenic beauty that make the Island a popular tourist destination, generating $1 billion in revenues annually.
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Marinas
Find marina locations for boating in Riverhead.
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Polish Town USA
Polish Town is a small neighborhood in Riverhead settled by Polish immigrants at the turn of the century. They came to this country for several reasons, the most important of which was the religious persecution that developed after Poland was divided among Russia, Prussia, and Austria.