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MSNBC: Greenport among America’s best ‘small-town getaways’

SUFFOLK TIMES FILE PHOTO | Greenport's Maritime Festival every September is one of the largest off-season tourist attractions on the North Fork.

Always thought Greenport made for a great smalltown getaway? You’re not alone.

MSNBC.com’s travel writers selected Greenport as one of the best small-town getaways in America this month.

The North Fork village was among a dozen small town’s selected by the site, a list that included Newport, R.I., Coronado, Calif. and Saugatuck, Mich.

So what do you think? For those of you who live here, is Greenport truly a great weekend getaway? What other spots — near and far — would you put in the same class? Please comment below.