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With the construction of the "new" Riverhead on Route 58 the downtown area suffered the loss of many of it's traditional retail businesses who were no longer able to compete with the modern shopping malls. The resulting void has been filled with an aquarium, a dinosaur museum, a playhouse and specialty shops and restaurants that have transformed the downtown into a thriving visitors area ...
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Main Street is a great walking tour ...
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Maybe you need to pick up a few things before your visit ? These shops are open 24 hours a day and are STILL tax-free !!!
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Park your car in the lots south of Main Street and browse the shops, waterfront and sights of downtown. Grab a bite to eat in town and then head out east to the wineries and farmstands to round out your day ... don't miss Atlantis Marine Aquarium or the brand new Dinosaur Walk Museum at 221 East Main St. (631)369-6556. Also catch the Long Island Science Center which is within walking distance at 11 West Main Street 208-8000.
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In season you'll find a waterfront farmer's market ...
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These shops are located on Main St. and are all close to the aquarium ...
Barth's Drugstore 32 E. Main St. 727-2125
Ben Franklin Crafts 54 E Main St. 369-7163
East End Coin Shoppe 405 E. Main St. 727-5004
Green Earth Natural Foods 50 E. Main St. 369-2233
Northeast Christian Bookstore 67 E. Main St.
Only For You Gourmet Grocery 73 E. Main St. 208-0800
Sears 203 E. Main St. 369-7500
West Marine 101 E. Main St. 369-2628
...and one block south, along the waterfront you'll find
Fryer and Ice 31 McDermott Ave. 727-5909 Waterfront sidewalk dining !
Heirloom Country Collectibles 31 McDermott Ave. 506-0263 For that extra something !
Scoops Ice Cream (On the Waterfront Walk at Atlantis) Great little treats !
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When you're done with the tour or just starting your day this eateries are all within walking distance of the aquarium and serve up some fine food ...
Bagel Lover’s 136 E. Main St. 727-5080 Great Breakfast Shop
Boardwalk on Main 65 E. Main St. 369-4445 Seafood Menu
Cliff’s Rendezvous 313 E. Main St. 727-6880 Full Menu
Digger O’Dell’s 58 W. Main St. 369-3200 Excellent American Fare
East Enders Coffee House 40 E. Main St. 727-2656 Morning Coffee Easy Lunches
Hy Ting 58 W. Main St. 727-1557 Sit Down or Take-out Chinese
Jerry’s Seaside Clam Bar 469 E. Main St. 727-8489 Fine Seafood
Riverhead Grill 85 E. Main St. 727-8495 Local Breakfast Location
Star Confectionary 4 E. Main St. 727-9873 Counter Service Take Home Desserts
Tweed's Buffalo Bar 17 E. Main St. 208-3151 Real Buffalo Dishes
Village Deli 318 E. Main St. 369-7302 Super Sandwiches Soups and Wraps
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Downtown Riverhead is in the midst of a 25 million dollar restoration project which will include a waterfront promenade and additional attractions in the future. Between the shopping and the coming attractions Riverhead should be on your list of destinations ... Stop back soon !
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