Shelter Island is an island and town in Suffolk County in New York. It is between the two forks on Long Island and in total is 6.5 sq miles and was founded by the Sylvestor family.
- Dering Harbor
- Shelter Island Heights
- Mashomack Nature Preserve. There is a nice nature preserve that would be a great place to see. It is part of the Nature Conservancy and comprises 1/3 of the island.
- Kissing Rock. Also, there is a huge, well-known rock located at the end of Crescent Beach that was redecorated immediately after 9/11.
- During the summer, once a week, the Perlman Music Camp, founded by world-known violinist Itzhak Perlman, puts on a performance. The students are gifted young people and occasionally Itzhak Perlman conducts the students.
- The Ram's Head Inn. Was the site of the Shelter Island Conference on the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics in 1947. Many famous physicists attended, including Oppenheimer and Feynman. A small plaque commemorates the event.
Mashomack Nature Preserve. There is a nice nature preserve that would be a great place to see. It is part of the Nature Conservancy and comprises 1/3 of the island.
Kissing Rock. Also, there is a huge, well-known rock located at the end of Crescent Beach that was redecorated immediately after 9/11.
During the summer, once a week, the Perlman Music Camp, founded by world-known violinist Itzhak Perlman, puts on a performance. The students are gifted young people and occasionally Itzhak Perlman conducts the students.
The Ram's Head Inn. Was the site of the Shelter Island Conference on the Foundations of Quantum Mechanics in 1947. Many famous physicists attended, including Oppenheimer and Feynman. A small plaque commemorates the event.
- This island has many beautiful beaches. Spending a day at the beach would be great to do.
- Also, there are two golf courses and one mini-golf course if you enjoy shooting a game of golf.
- There are also retreats available for groups through St. Gabes and Quinipet.
- Ride bicycles
- Go birdwatching at the nature preserve.
- Rent horses Paard Hill, run by Ellen Lear, daughter of TV Producer Norman Lear, operates these stables which offer lessons for all levels.
- Play a game of tennis at the tennis courts is also an option.
Also, there are two golf courses and one mini-golf course if you enjoy shooting a game of golf.
Rent horses Paard Hill, run by Ellen Lear, daughter of TV Producer Norman Lear, operates these stables which offer lessons for all levels.
There are quite a few little shops on the island that are worth checking out. There are some antique shows, gifts shops, specialty shops, and a few delis, etc. There is a newly owned IGA supermarket at 75 North Ferry Road, that offers home and boat delivery. Catering also available 631-749-0382. If needed there are also two banks and two post offices.
- . Black Cat Books is a wonderful and classy used bookstore on 114 around the middle of the island. It has a sprawling black couch to rest on and plenty of fiction, art, photo books and more. A great break for those biking across the island on the Hamptons-Greenport route.
- Geo Jo video, 57 north ferry rd, +1 631-749-2324. Not your usual video store. Worth a visit or two.
- Jacks Marine, Bridge St, +1 631-749-0114. This is a Toy store for all ages. It has been on Shelter Island for over 60 years.
Geo Jo video, 57 north ferry rd, +1 631-749-2324. Not your usual video store. Worth a visit or two.
Jacks Marine, Bridge St, +1 631-749-0114. This is a Toy store for all ages. It has been on Shelter Island for over 60 years.
- Bob's Fish Market. Authentic.
- The Chequit Inn. Good food. Wonderful patio. Great place to meet for a drink. Decent people watching. Great place to stay if you're carless. Azaleas.
- The Dory. A real harbor bar. Not fancy. There are plenty of restaurants where you may want to grab a bite to eat.
- Pat and Steve's. Simple meals. Nothing fancy.
- Pridwin. Rustic food and rooms. Cabins ideal for young families. Wonderful salt pool. Spectacular sunsets.
- Ram's Head. Lovely place. Perfect for a quiet weekend. Excellent food and service. Superb bartender. Simple but fine accommodations.
- Shelter Island Pharmacy. You mean the soda fountain?
- Bella Vita, 3 North Ferry Road, +1 631 749-5462. 11 AM to 10 PM daily. Fantastic Brooklyn-style pizza.
- Maria's Kitchen. Organic Mexican stuff
- Vine Street.
- Sunset Beach, 35 Shore Rd, +1 631 749-2001. A late night spot near the Pridwin. Be cool.
- Planet Bliss, 23 North Ferry Rd, +1 631-749-0053. World Bistro Menu.
Bob's Fish Market. Authentic.
The Chequit Inn. Good food. Wonderful patio. Great place to meet for a drink. Decent people watching. Great place to stay if you're carless. Azaleas.
The Dory. A real harbor bar. Not fancy.
Pat and Steve's. Simple meals. Nothing fancy.
Pridwin. Rustic food and rooms. Cabins ideal for young families. Wonderful salt pool. Spectacular sunsets.
Ram's Head. Lovely place. Perfect for a quiet weekend. Excellent food and service. Superb bartender. Simple but fine accommodations.
Shelter Island Pharmacy. You mean the soda fountain?
Bella Vita, 3 North Ferry Road, +1 631 749-5462. 11 AM to 10 PM daily. Fantastic Brooklyn-style pizza.
Maria's Kitchen. Organic Mexican stuff
Vine Street.
Sunset Beach, 35 Shore Rd, +1 631 749-2001. A late night spot near the Pridwin. Be cool.
Planet Bliss, 23 North Ferry Rd, +1 631-749-0053. World Bistro Menu.
There are quite a few places to get a drink. All the hotels have a bar and you can also get drinks at The Dory.
- Southold
- East Hampton