Greenport is located in Suffolk County of Long Island. It is well known for its major port, and has a strong fishing and whaling industry. Because of its waterfront location, and easy access (visitors can take the Long Island Expressway, cross Shelter Island to Sag Harbor, or ride the Cross Sound Ferry to Connecticut), Greenport has recently become a popular tourist site. It has a locally famous 1920s carousel, located near the waterfront. The village is also the home of the East End Seaport Museum & Marine Foundation, which hosts the annual Maritime Festival each September. Most of the tourism stems from maritime activities, as well as the more than 40 nearby vineyards on the East End of Long Island. It has many small shops and boutiques, ice cream parlors, bed and breakfasts, and restaurants ranging from fine-dining to paper-napkin crab shacks, making it an ideal place to wine and dine guests.