North Fork, NY
You're dying to go to Napa, but can only take a weekend's worth of vacation. Your East Coast option? Long Island's North Fork. With countless vineyards offering tastings of New York's finest Chardonnays and Merlots, you can spend a whole day driving (CAREFULLY) from winery to winery. When your liver needs a break, rent a kayak and paddle around bays, exploring nature and wildlife. Head over to Lavender by the Bay,
a 10-acre farm, and pick up dried cooking lavender and calming lavender sachets and lotions. Finally, grab a bite to eat at innovative farm-to-table restaurants. California will always be there, so check out the North Fork for your perfect weekend wine getaway.
North Fork, NY
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