SAVOR THE NORTH FORK
SAVOR OUR NAVIGATIONAL BEACONS
Surrounded by water, it should come as no surprise that the North Fork’s Southold Town has the most lighthouses in the US – 8. Heading west from Watch Hill, RI, sailors approach Latimer Reef Lighthouse, just north of Fishers Island, NY, continue west around the island to North Dumpling and Race Rock Lighthouses, followed by Little Gull Island Lighthouse then south west between Plum Island Lighthouse and Orient Point Lighthouse, aka the Coffee Pot. Enter Gardiner’s Bay and head west along Orient Beach to the Long Beach Bar Lighthouse, aka Bug Light and enter Orient Harbor for points west.
On the Sound side you’ll find the Horton Point Lighthouse Nautical Museum, part of the Southold Historical Museum. Every lighthouse worth a visit, and all but Horton accessible via cruises.
SAVOR LIGHTHOUSE CRUISES
Bug Light, under the stewardship of the East End Seaport Museum, is a local treasure and working navigational beacon guiding sailors safely through Orient Harbor to Dering Harbor / Shelter Island, Greenport, and points west.
The East End Seaport Museum offers Bug Light Cruises & Tours on Saturdays at 5pm now through October 25th. Take the cruise and support their efforts to restore and sustain this functioning navigation system for future generations.
Escape to the cool sea breezes and breathtaking beauty of the waterways surrounding the North Fork on Lighthouse Cruises while gaining a new perspective on the history of Long Island and Southern New England aboard comfortable, climate-controlled high-speed vessels.
Lighthouse Cruises offers a few different 2 hour cruises, narrated by experienced tour guides ready to regale you with tales of seafaring legends as well as the history of each notable sight and lighthouse. Savor now before the season ends.
SAVOR AUTHENTIC
Discover a wide array of places to STAY, EAT, DRINK, SHOP, things to EXPERIENCE, ORGANIZATIONS and SERVICES in the North Fork Marketplace.
WE EMPOWER THE COMMUNITY
North Fork Authentic is the homegrown regional umbrella brand of the North Fork of Long Island, NY. We empower the community to thrive through connection, collaboration, innovation, education and promotion. Our purpose is economic sustainability for the region.
A UNIFIED APPROACH
Our ‘umbrella’ marketing approach provides opportunity to individual businesses to maintain their own brands and benefit from a single ‘North Fork’ message. We put North Fork businesses and organizations front and center – and passionately tell their authentic stories while communicating the value they provide.
WE CULTIVATE POTENTIAL
We work with businesses, organizations and government to develop initiatives and programs, expand audience reach, markets and distribution, while promoting the North Fork region. Our objectives are to increase awareness, value and demand for the North Fork to drive the local economy and create jobs for the community.
A MAGICAL PLACE
The North Fork is a verdant, diverse agri-and aquaculture region located 90 miles east of New York City. Surrounded by vibrant, clear waters, the peninsula is blessed with fertile soils, wildlife, flora, and a variety of maritime microclimates.
Our rich history and heritage as a farming and harvesting community was established almost four centuries ago. The North Fork has been producing for generations.
SMALL, DIVERSE COMMUNITY
The North Fork is geographically, socially, and economically diverse. Our goal is to unify this vibrant, fragmented community for the benefit of all, believing that “a rising tide lifts all boats”.
The North Fork is a world-class destination with a history of agriculture, aquaculture and viticulture offering a wide variety of unique, high quality goods, services and experiences. The region is uniquely positioned to serve the New York City metro area, the nation and the world.
STEWARDSHIP, BEST PRACTICES & FAIRNESS
While the North Fork is a delicate ecosystem, we believe sustainable economic growth is attainable if smartly managed – to preserve quality of life, the environment, and our food producing legacy for future generations.
