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This Charming Historic Seaside Village Is Just A 3 Hour Train From NYC

Spend your summer in Greenport, where the streets are lined with art galleries and ice cream shops and the water is always just a hop, skip and a jump away.

As of 2022, this little village only had a population of 2,583 folks. Find all of the magic that awaits within this little village with all of the best things to do in Greenport and how to get there from NYC below.

Where is Greenport?

Greenport is a quaint seaside village located on the North Fork of Long Island within the Town of Southold.

How do you get from NYC to Greenport?

To get from NYC to Greenport by public transportation, you can take the LIRR from Penn Station to Ronkonkoma then from Ronkonkoma to Greenport. The journey by train is about three hours. Otherwise, you can get from NYC to Greenport by car in a little over two hours.

Greenport Harbor
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What makes Greenport historically unique?

Greenport dates back to the 1800s when at the time it was home to a burgeoning fishing industry. It was even a major whaling port on North Fork at one point. Additionally, since Greenport is the terminus of the Main Line, it marked the first arrival of the LIRR in July 25, 1844.

What is there to do in Greenport?

From setting sail to tanning at the beach, there are many ways to enjoy your time in Greenport.

Museums & Art Galleries

Someone inside of an art gallery
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History buffs can make a stop at the Maritime Museum to get a closer look at the ever-evolving maritime history that played a crucial role in Greenport’s growth.

Moreover, Greenport is a wonderful village for art lovers, with streets lined with incredible studios and galleries. Some notable ones include The Upstairs Gallery and Cindy Pease Roe Studio & Gallery. On the first Friday of every month from June to December, the village even hosts a Greenport Gallery Walk where art galleries extend their hours and sometimes offer promotional deals.

Beaches

Beach shoreline
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From Fifth Street Beach & Park to Goose Creek Beach, Kennedy’s Beach to McCabe’s Beach, Greenport is home to numerous beautiful beaches to cool off at this summer.

Boating

Sail boat
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There are plenty of opportunities to climb aboard a boat and set sail from Greenport. Whether you’re looking to buy a yacht (could you imagine 😂) or take out a private charter, there’s something for every sailor!

Find even more things to do in Greenport on the village’s website.

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This 60-Foot-Tall Sparkling Emerald Waterfall Oasis Is Under 3 Hours From NYC

It isn’t summertime without hiking some beautiful trails around New York. And though some trails offer llamas and alpacas as company, we know about a little place where you can discover a glittering waterfall not far from NYC! It’s known as Bash Bish Falls, right near the border of New York and Massachusetts.

Where is Bash Bish Falls?

Bash Bish falls is located near Egremont, Massachusetts, only a little over a two-hour drive from NYC.

How big is Bash Bish Falls?

Bash Bish Falls is home to the tallest single-drop waterfall in Massachusetts, reaching 60-feet in height. The trail in which you take to get to the waterfall is 3.4km (a little over 2 miles). It’s about an hour and 10 minutes to walk the entire Bash Bish Falls Trail.

Bash Bish Falls
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How can you get from NYC to Bash Bish Falls?

To get from NYC to Bash Bish Falls, you’ll need to take a car. Since Bash Bish Falls is near the border of New York and Massachusetts (sorta like America’s longest zipline), you can enter from Taconic State Park in New York to head to Bash Bish Falls.

For hiking trails you can get to from NYC via public transportation, see here.

Is swimming permitted at Bash Bish Falls?

Unfortunately, swimming is not permitted at Bash Bish Falls due to its very strong current than can pose as a safety risk. However, NYC isn’t far from additional waterfall sites that do let you swim.

Are dogs welcome at Bash Bish Falls?

Yes, your furry friends are invited to come along to Bash Bish Falls. They must be on a leash, however.

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