Originally named Poquatuck after the local native americans, Orient is located at the easternmost point of Long Island's North Fork. It is 35 miles off Exit 73 of the Long Island Expressway. Often reffered to as Orient Point, it is the perfect place to to spend the summer or make it your fulltime hideaway.
One of the prime attactions of Orient Point real estate is Orient Beach State Park, a natural wonderland of waterfront complete with 45,000 feet of frontage on Gardiner's Bay. Enjoy the sounds of the bay or savor the flavors of the North Fork at one of the many pavillons. Desginated a National Natural Landmark in 1980 the park is the perfect place to spend an afternoon.
Not far from Orient Beach State Park is the Cross Sound Ferry providing access from Orient Point to New London, Connecitcut making it easy for friends and family to visit from New England or making a last minute escape to Foxwoods even more enticing.
Main street is more subdued compared to other North Fork communities, but Orient's prime location makes it easy to pick up daily essentials and other goods in Greenport.
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