Located in New York State's leading agriculture county, Riverhead currently has over 20,000 acres devoted to agriculture out of 35,000 acres throughout Long Island. The Town's agricultural acreage includes potatoes, vegtables, grapes, and sod, as well as stables and nurseries. Riverhead is also famous for its duckling, fresh fish and shellfish. Farmstands and orchards are popular stops for visitors who wish to bring home fresh-picked produce. The facility currently houses stranded seals and sea turtles for viewing by thousands of visitors annually.
Plans are underway for the construction of a large-scale aquarium on the site.
Traveling further down Main Street, past the historic Benjamin and Corwin residences, lies a 1933 art-deco building which houses the Suffolk Theatre. Currently being restored, the facility will open in the winter of 1997 as a theatre and performing arts center. Concerts, plays and other community events are scheduled to take place here. So whether you are sunbathing on the beautiful sand beaches, canoeing down the Peconic River , touring the renowned wineries, visiting stranded sea turtles, shopping for the ultimate bargain, or simply taking a trolley ride from one attraction in Riverhead to another, we are confident you will enjoy the time you spend in our community. The current Town of Riverhead Seal was duly adopted by the Riverhead Town Board on June 7, 1983.