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Reader's Choice Winner: Greenport is Your 'Staycation' Destination

North Fork Patch readers have decided the winner of this week's Reader's Choice poll.

Your choice for best place to 'staycation' on the North Fork is Greenport. Locals still see a stroll through this quaint portside village as charming as ever.

With it's unique shops, art galleries, fine dining, unbeatable views of Greenport Harbor and Shelter Island and the ever-appealingCarousel, Greenport Village wins this week's contest.

Readers’ Choice is a weekly feature where we ask you to tell us your top picks. Each Monday we’ll list our nominees — this week was places to 'staycation' — and ask for your recommendation.

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Here are the poll results:

  • Where do you 'staycation' on the North Fork? (Voting has been closed for this question)
    • Orient Beach State Park   5 (12%)
    • Anywhere on Shelter Island   6 (15%)
    • Veteran's Memorial Beach in Mattituck   1 (2%)
    • Breakwater Beach in Mattituck   2 (5%)
    • Laurel Lake   1 (2%)
    • Island's End Golf Course   1 (2%)
    • Truman's Beach in Orient   1 (2%)
    • Stroll through Greenport Village   15 (37%)
    • A ride on Cross Sound Ferry   2 (5%)
    • Loving on Love Lane in Mattituck   1 (2%)
    • The back deck of Corey Creek Vineyards   3 (7%)
    • Fishing off of New Suffolk waterfront   1 (2%)
    Total votes: 40

Thanks for voting for your favorites. We'll have another contest beginning Monday.

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