Shelter Island

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 Sylvester family.

Villages and Hamlets

 * Dering Harbor
 * Shelter Island Heights

Get in
In order to get onto this island, you must take either:
 * North Ferry, +1 631-749-0139. Take the Long Island Expressway (I-495) east to the last exit, exit 73. The off-ramp will lead you directly to Suffolk County Route 58 east. After about three and one half miles, County Road 58 will merge into Route 25 east. Continue on Route 25 east for about 20 miles to Greenport. Watch for signs marked "To Route 114 South." These signs will direct you to turn right onto Sixth Street. Drive one block and make your next left on Wiggins Street ("To 114 South"). At the end of Wiggins Street, ferry traffic makes a hard right turn and continues turning right to enter the final staging area. The ferry line takes you away from the ferry, around a loop, and back in line facing the ferry dock and passenger terminal.
 * Westmoreland Airport (49NY), +1 516-354-5310. A small, 1400ft private airstrip for emergency use only.
 * Westmoreland Airport (49NY), +1 516-354-5310. A small, 1400ft private airstrip for emergency use only.

Get around
The main means of getting around on the island is by car. But you may also walk or ride a bike.

See

 * 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.
 * 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.
 * 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.

Do

 * 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.

Buy
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.

Eat
There are plenty of restaurants where you may want to grab a bite to eat.

Drink
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.

Go next

 * Southold
 * East Hampton