Newsday's Elisa DiStefano shows Long Islanders how they can take a mini vacation close to home, with a stop at Peconic Bay Vineyards followed by a stay of The Chequit in Shelter Island. Credit: Newsday/Howard Schnapp

Long Island wineries provide more than just vino; many feature live music, events and informative tours worth the trip out east. Here are four wineries that offer unique opportunities and an overnight stay nearby.

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR LIVE MUSIC AND EVENTS

Pindar Vineyards

Friends from West Islip watch Erin Chase, a musician from...

Friends from West Islip watch Erin Chase, a musician from Wading River as she performs in the tasting room at Pindar Vineyards in Peconic. Credit: Randee Daddona

The private garden behind The Gallery Hotel in Greenport. 

The private garden behind The Gallery Hotel in Greenport.  Credit: The Gallery Hotel

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR UNIQUE TOURS

Peconic Bay Vineyards

This Moke electric car is used to provide tours to...

This Moke electric car is used to provide tours to guests at Peconic Bay Vineyards in Cutchogue.  Credit: Ian J. Stark

A view of the tavern at The Chequit hotel in...

A view of the tavern at The Chequit hotel in Shelter Island Heights.  Credit: Ian J. Stark

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR SCENIC VIEWS

Harmony Vineyards

Harmony Vineyards, built in 1690, in Head of the Harbor...

Harmony Vineyards, built in 1690, in Head of the Harbor is listed on the register of National Historic Places.  Credit: Randee Daddona

The exterior of Three Village Inn Hotel in Stony Brook.

The exterior of Three Village Inn Hotel in Stony Brook. Credit: Yvonne Albinowski

FOR THOSE LOOKING FOR A WINERY IN THE HAMPTONS

Wölffer Estate Vineyard

Tables and guests soak up the sun along the rows...

Tables and guests soak up the sun along the rows of vines at Wolffer Estate Vineyard in Sagaponack.  Credit: Ian J. Stark

The exterior of the Canoe Place Inn and Cottages hotel...

The exterior of the Canoe Place Inn and Cottages hotel in Hampton Bays.  Credit: Matthew Williams

Canoe Place Inn & Cottages

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