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 Things To Do In Wine CountryFun is in Order When You Visit Long Island Wine CountryLooking for things to do in wine country besides tasting wine? Eastern Long Island is a virtual playground. I bet there are a few things to do that you might not have thought of while you are in wine country. You can relax and take it slow and still have fun along the wine trail.
Fun Places to GoThere are beaches, restaurants, quaint bed and breakfasts and more at your fingertips for your weekend getaway in wine country.If you are visiting for the day, there are many other things to do besides wine tasting. Plan in advance for a fun day or weekend in Long Island Wine Country. If you like antique browsing or shopping, you will find many antique shops on the South Fork in the Hamptons. 2010 Events in Long Island Wine CountrySummer in Wine CountryVisit Long Island Wine Country this summer. Many wineries have a garden or outdoor deck for you to enjoy your own picnic lunch, and it's free. It's a lovely way to enjoy the flowers and sunshine and treat mom, dad and the entire family to a beautiful day in the country.Sign up for our RSS feed for updates on the current events and Things to Do in Wine Country.
July and AugustJuly 17 and 18Sparkling Pointe, 39750 Route 48, Southold, NY, (631)765-0200 is having a Carnivale, Rio style on July 17 and 18. There will be raffles and giveaways, samba music and free Cabot cheese tastings to be paired with Sparkling Pointe's sparkling wines. Visit Sparkling Pointe and have fun at Carnivale. Sundays in July and August Lenz Winery, Main Road/Route 25, Peconic, NY, (631)734-6010 is featuring the "Wine Explorer Series". From Sunday July 18 through Sunday August 15 Lenz Winery will be exploring wines from Bordeaux and Burgundy from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m.. Join the fun Sundays at the Lenz Cottage.
Family FunThere are lots of things to do for the entire family. If you take the family with you for the weekend you can go to the water park, aquarium, or take in the stock car races at the Riverhead raceway.There are many beaches and parks on Long island. Pack a special picnic and enjoy fun in the sand for the day. Take A Guided Tour of Historic HomeYou can take a guided tour of the furnished 25 room historic home of Declaration of Independence signer William Floyd. There are special dates and times for the tours, so be sure to call in advance for details.245 Park Drive Mastic Beach, NY Phone: (631) 399-2030
Biking in Wine CountryExplore Long Island’s North Fork wine region by bicycle. You can cycle along country roads and through local farms, vineyards and villages.Bring along a picnic lunch on your visit to one of the wineries with a patio. You can taste their wines to enjoy with your picnic lunch. This is a beautiful way to spend a day in the country. Or research the touring companies to plan a day of biking along the wine trail. Lunch is provided as well as wine tasting and touring wineries in the afternoon. Transportation is provided to and from the area.
Wine CampAdult camps are quite popular of late. My favorite is wine camp. If you are a wine lover, and want to learn about wine and wine-making, this is for you.Wine camp on Long Island is a comprehensive 3 day weekend with accommodations at a first class Long Island Bed and Breakfast and includes delicious meals with wine pairings.
There are several participating wineries that host seminars/activities and tastings. The grand finale is five course dinner and wine pairing at a North Shore vineyard. If this is your "glass of wine" then you might want to consider a weekend at Wine Camp. Horseback RidingAmong the many things to do on Long Island is the very popular horseback riding. There are many stables on Long Island that give riding lessons. Listed are just two of the many stables that give lessons. Call for information and directions and to make a reservation.
Stay at a Bed and BreakfastIf you are planning a weekend stay in wine country you can choose to stay at one of the quaint and beautiful Bed and Breakfasts and enjoy a gourmet breakfast before you begin your day.Amenities vary at the Bed and Breakfasts in wine country. Some of the wonderful amenities that may be offered are gourmet breakfasts either in the dining rooms or on the patio (weather permitting); water views, fireplaces, afternoon refreshments, spa accommodations, in room TV/DVD's, ceiling fans, access to a private beach, and more. Please be sure to call or check on-line to view the unique accommodations for each bed and breakfast. Listed below are a few randomly selected bed and breakfasts that have been given a "Best Of...." award. Some may be conveniently located on the wine trail, or may be near a beach. Be sure to call for information, as each bed and breakfast will have different amenities and attractions.
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Did You Know?Rosé wines have the refreshing qualities of a white wine and some of the complexities of a red wine.
They are made either as a still wine or sparkling wine and can be either dry or sweet or somewhere in between.
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