Why visit Laurel
Townapedia lists 8 museums and landmarks, 16 parks and trails, 16 places to eat, 1 place to stay and 1 attraction in and around town.
Highlights include Andrew Gildersleeve Octagonal Building, Fort Corchaug Archaeological Site, Hallock State Park Preserve and Mattituck Yacht Club.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 82°F; January lows average 23°F.
Weather in Laurel
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Laurel
Laurel is a census-designated place (CDP) roughly corresponding to the hamlet of Laurel in Suffolk County, New York, United States. It is located mostly within the Town of Southold, with a small portion in the Town of Riverhead. As of the 2020 census, Laurel had a population of 1,495.
From the Wikipedia article Laurel, New York (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do1
Museums and landmarks8
Andrew Gildersleeve Octagonal Building
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic building in Mattituck, New York, USA, built in 1854
Fort Corchaug Archaeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.6 mi
Archaeological site
Hallock Homestead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Hallock-Bilunas Farmstead
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.0 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jamesport Meeting House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.1 mi
Historic meetinghouse in New York, United States
Jedediah Hawkins House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.2 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Jesse and Ira Tuthill House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Historic home at Mattituck in Suffolk County, New York
Richard Cox House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.8 mi
Historic house in New York, United States
Parks, trails and playgrounds16
Hallock State Park Preserve
Park · 1.9 mi
Park in Riverhead, United States of America
Recreational Center
Park · 1.3 mi
Recreational center; rentable to residents of Southold Township
11280 Peconic Bay Boulevard, Mattituck
4 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes16
Love Lane Kitchen
Diner · American · 1.7 mi
240 Love Lane, Mattituck
Mo-Su 08:00-16:00, Fr-Mo 16:30-21:00
Lucia Spanish Restaurant
Restaurant · Spanish · 1.7 mi
13000 Main Road, Mattituck
Clovis Point Vineyard & Tasting Room
Brewery and winery · 1.4 mi
1935 Main Road, Laurel
Eastern Front Brewing Company
Brewery and winery · 1.7 mi
13100 Main Road, Mattituck
4 more on the map.
History
The area was originally known as the "Middle Ground" between Southold and Riverhead. Later it was called Franklinville, but relinquished that name for Laurel due to a conflict of names with another Franklinville.
From the History section of Laurel, New York on Wikipedia, under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Where to stay1
Churches and places of worship3
House of Prayer of Yehoshua Messiah
Place of worship · 1.3 mi
114 Herricks Lane, Riverhead
Shopping3
Gas and EV charging2
Schools, colleges and libraries5
Map of Laurel
55 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 38°F | 23°F | 3.6 in |
| Feb | 40°F | 24°F | 3.1 in |
| Mar | 47°F | 30°F | 4.2 in |
| Apr | 57°F | 39°F | 4.1 in |
| May | 67°F | 48°F | 3.5 in |
| Jun | 75°F | 59°F | 3.8 in |
| Jul | 82°F | 65°F | 3.1 in |
| Aug | 81°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Sep | 74°F | 57°F | 3.8 in |
| Oct | 64°F | 46°F | 4.0 in |
| Nov | 53°F | 36°F | 3.5 in |
| Dec | 43°F | 28°F | 4.3 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Mattituck (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Suffolk County has had 25 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2024-10-21: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2024-08-25: Severe Storm And Flooding (Severe Storm)
- 2023-03-15: Severe Winter Storm And Snowstorm (Snowstorm)
- 2021-09-05: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-09-02: Remnants Of Hurricane Ida (Hurricane)
- 2021-08-22: Hurricane Henri (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Francis S. Gabreski Airport (FOK) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 9 miles away.
- Jamesport 2 mi southwest, about 3 min by car
- Aquebogue 3 mi southwest, about 5 min by car
- Riverhead 7 mi west, about 10 min by car
- Hampton Bays 8 mi south, about 12 min by car
- Bridgehampton 13 mi east, about 21 min by car
- Manorville 14 mi southwest, about 23 min by car
- East Marion 16 mi northeast, about 25 min by car
- Ridge 18 mi west, about 29 min by car
- Mastic 19 mi southwest, about 31 min by car
- Shirley 21 mi southwest, about 34 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Richard-cox-house, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jamesport Meeting House blocked by Chevy Silverado, DanTD, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Jesse-and-ira-tuthill, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Jedediah-Hawkins-House, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort-corchaug-vicinity, Dmadeo, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hallock-Homestead, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hallock-Bilunas-Farmstead, Americasroof, CC BY 3.0
- Gildersleeve-octagon, Americasroof, CC BY-SA 3.0
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