If you're looking to take an adventure and spend the day out on the water in one of the best small towns in New York, there are plenty of gorgeous lakes and rivers that you can take advantage of in our Upstate regions. But out on Long Island, where you're surrounded by the fresh salt air and amazingly blue water, you can experience a Long Island fishing village that almost seems as though it's frozen in time! It's got all the best parts of the past and is a lovely place to visit or live.

A favorite place to visit out on the island, the village of Greenport is one of our most charming fishing towns in New York.

Greenport is well-known for allowing visitors to enjoy the advantages of having small-town charm while experiencing what it's like to be in a historic fishing village! As of 2010, the village located out in Suffolk County only had a population of 2,197 residents.

Not much has changed since the town was first settled in 1682!

Pictured here you can see one of the many historic restaurants and structures that still stands in the village today, Claudio's Restaurant! If this name sounds familiar to you at all, it's most likely because Claudio's has three waterfront restaurants in Greenport! All throughout the village, you can find a great deal of structures that can be found on the National Register of Historic Places.

The family-owned restaurants have long been favorite places of locals and out-of-town visitors alike.

Anyone up for some Mermaid Cocktails? While the town once thrived off of an even larger fishing industry and things have died down quite a bit, Greenport still remains true to its roots.

Even if you're not interested in fishing, Greenport offers plenty of other ways for visitors to get out on the water and enjoy the gorgeous scenery!

Celebrating nearly 20 years of going green, GLORY is an eco-friendly boat that's actually solar-powered. Wow! The vessel has been giving tours out on the Peconic Bay since 1999 and may just be one of the most charming boats you ever step foot on. Running until Columbus Day, GLORY gives roughly 45-minute boat tours during its season.

Keep exploring around town and you'll discover plenty of historic buildings that have a story to tell.

Pictured above, you can see Greenport's Jail and Police Museum, which is now home to historic items and photographs. It's located right next to the Greenport Harbor Brewing Company, where you can grab an assortment of delicious drinks.

Also pictured above, you can see the Antique Carousel in Greenport, which is roughly 100 years old and right by the water! It is available to ride throughout the year.

If you have been searching for "fishing towns near me," then you now have a great one to visit. Have you ever taken a trip out to Greenport? What was your favorite thing about this Long Island fishing village in New York? Please let us know in the comments section. We would love to hear about your experiences! If you're ready to book your accommodations, then check out some great options on TripAdvisor Booking.

If you're not ready to leave the waterfront just yet, then read about the lake that has the absolute bluest water in New York! You won't believe your eyes when you see the color of that water.