About Great River, NY
Great River is located on Long Island in Suffolk County, in the metro area of New York. Known for its scenic beauty, Great River was once home to many aristocratic families including the Lorillards and the Vanderbuilts. Major attractions include Bayard Cutting Arboretum State Park and the Connetquot River State Park Preserve. Each year in the summer thousands of people enjoy the beautiful beaches and taking leisurely trips in their canoes and kayaks down the Connetquot River. Local businesses in Great River are Tedescos Trattoria and Great River Locksmith. The biggest schools in the area are Dowling College, Saint Mary School and East Islip High School. One of the best places to visit when you are in Great River is Timber Point Country Club. Famous persons from Great River include William Bayard-Cutting.
