Long Island Kids
Things to do in Riverhead
Attractions
Atlantis Marine World (PHOTOS)
Family Fun: Up close with marine life
Aquarium and research facility features live coral reef, shark tank, rainforest, penguin pavilion, seal exhibit, sea lion show and more.
Hallockville Museum Farm
Focus on this 8-acre farm is the Hallock Homestead, representing a North Fork farm from 1880s and 1890s.
Long Island Science Center
Hands-on science and technology museum with interactive exhibits of bubbles, magnets, structural engineering, archeology, bats and more.
Peconic Paddler
Rent a kayak and paddle the Peconic River. Free launch for kayak owners, too.
Railroad Museum of Long Island
Retired railroad equipment on display, plus ride the 1964-65 World's Fair mini train.
Riverhead Raceway
Get your motor runnin', head out to Riverhead for auto racing, demolition derbies and more.
Splish Splash
From Alien Invasion to Cliff Dive, from The Abyss to the Max Slide, there's plenty of thrills to be had at Long Island's water park.
Suffolk County Historical Society
Suffolk history is reflected in permanent and changing exhibits on trade and industry, transportation, crafts, whaling and Indian culture.
Tanger Outlet Mall
Big names, little prices. Shop at more than 165 brand-name outlets at the end of the L.I.E.
Town of Riverhead Skate Park
Boards, blades and BMX bikes. And hockey!
Restaurants
• Athens Gyro & Grill
• Buoy One
• Cliff's Rendezvous
• Digger's
• Farm Country Kitchen
• Funcho's Fajita Grill
• Hy Ting
• Jerry and the Mermaid
• Lobster Roll Restaurant Northside
• Michael's at the Boardwalk
• Parto's
• Snowflake
• The Birchwood
• The Roadhouse
• Tweeds Restaurant & Buffalo Bar
Golf courses
• Indian Island
• Links at Cherry Creek
• Long Island National
• Sandy Pond Par 3 Golf
• Woods at Cherry Creek
Parks
Cranberry Bog County Preserve
460 acres in Pine Barrens, with wet lands and woodlands.
David Sarnoff Pine Barrens Preserve
Bird conservatory, hiking trails and hunting.
Indian Island County Park & Campground
Campsites, fishing, hiking, playground, picnic area.
Stotzky Memorial Park
Columbus Avenue and Pulaski Street
12 acres includes: fields for softball, baseball, soccer and football; courts for tennis, handball and basketball; an "All Children's Playground" and picnic area, skateboard park, three restroom facilities and plenty of parking.
Ammermann Riverfront Park
Main Street (behind stores on south side)
Includes two gazebos, scattered benches along the water, boat moorings and dock, picnic tables, restroom facilities. There's a fee for riverfront docking. Ample parking available.
Milton L. Burns Park
Peconic Avenue (behind bank on Main Street)
Includes permanent chess and checkerboard tables. Limited parking.
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