Saturday, November 7, 2009

Exploring Long Island's Wineries

I am spending a few days exploring Long Island as I do research for a new, full-length travel guide, called The Insider's Guide to Long Island. It'll be published by Globe Pequot Press in 2010.

Anyway, I took the ferry today from New Haven, Connecticut to Orient Point, New York, and then explored Long Island's wine country this afternoon.

Tonight, I am staying at the lovely and upscale The In At East Wind (631-929-3500, www.TheInnAtEastWind.com), which is near the "entrance" to the North Fork's winery region. If you're in New York City, Connecticut or Massachusetts, for example, this is a great weekend getaway destination that's easy to reach and stunningly beautiful.

There are more than 50 wineries that are open to the public in this region of Long Island, and each has tours, tastings and events happening throughout the entire year. For more information about Long Island's wine country, visit www.LIWines.com.

The following are some photos from today's adventures in Long Island.