Riverhead Named One Of Top 50 Places To Travel In 2023 By Forbes

RIVERHEAD, NY — With COVID travel restrictions lifted in most places, many are ready to book their tickets to a far-flung locale for the vacation of a lifetime. Now, Forbes have compiled a list of the Top 50 places to travel in 2023 and among the dream destinations, such as Spain, France, Italy, Cyprus, Scotland, Germany, Argentina, Norway, and Brazil, there are a sprinkling of idyllic United States spots, including one close to home — Riverhead.

Riverhead, the post said, is rich with history, "with plenty of ways to while away the day. Visit the Long Island Aquarium, home to one of the largest coral reefs in the world, or stop by the Jamesport Brewery, located on a working farm where all the ingredients from hops to barley to wheat are home-grown to make its house-made suds."

The post suggests apple-picking in the fall or a stop by the Big Duck for a photo.

And that's not to mention a day spent at Riverhead's stunning beaches, kayaking on the Peconic River, shopping at Tanger Outlets, taking in a show at the Suffolk Theater, enjoying local hometown events such as the annual cardboard boat race, Riverhead Country Fair, or Halloween Festival, or enjoying an array of dining choices or a night at Riverhead Raceway.

A new day is also dawn in Riverhead, which received a $10 million revitalization grant last year with 8 transformational projects recently unveiled, including a new Town Square.

To view the full list of Forbes' top places to travel this year, click here.