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East Hampton which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements
East Hampton which includes a church or cathedral and heritage elements
Shadmoor State Park showing general coastal views and a beach as well as a couple
Wolffer Estates Vineyard
Montauk which includes outdoor art

Hamptons Attractions

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1. Montauk Point

With awe-inspiring coastal scenery, interesting history and a range of outdoor activities, Montauk Point is ideal for a day out. Explore the nature trails in Montauk Point State Park or climb Turtle Hill and learn about the history of the Montauk Point Lighthouse. From Montauk Point, the sweeping coastal panorama includes Block Island Sound and the North Atlantic Ocean.
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Montauk Point

2. Montauk Point Lighthouse

Montauk Point Lighthouse is a historic structure overlooking the ocean, with spectacular views and a museum. The 18th-century lighthouse has been an iconic part of Long Island’s landscape for more than 200 years and is still active as a navigation tool for seafarers.
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Montauk Point Lighthouse showing general coastal views, rocky coastline and a lighthouse

3. Cooper's Beach

Cooper’s Beach is a glistening beach that stretches along the southern shore of Long Island, beside the historic upmarket town of Southampton. With its wide sandy beach backed by mansion-studded sandy dunes and attractive views of the Atlantic Ocean, Cooper’s Beach is very popular with city dwellers from New York.
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Cooper\'s Beach showing a sandy beach and general coastal views

4. East Hampton Main Beach

East Hampton Main Beach is the easternmost town of Long Island as well as the easternmost town of the entire state of New York. East Hampton has long attracted the rich and famous. Its lovely beach is one of the city’s highlights.
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East Hampton Main Beach

5. Hither Hills State Park

Crashing ocean waves, grassy dunes and a sandy beach create wondrous scenery in Hither Hills State Park. Stretching across the narrow finger of land that beckons from Block Island Sound, the park features both bayside and ocean-fronting coastlines. Tackle the park’s hiking and biking trails in the warmer months or clip on your cross-country skis in winter.
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Hither Hills State Park which includes general coastal views and a sandy beach

6. Wolffer Estates Vineyard

Visit the Wölffer Estate Vineyard to get a glimpse of country life in the Hamptons. Enjoy views of the rows of grape vines and sample the fine wines from the covered stone terrace, then visit the horse stables and enjoy a night out at its Wine Stand or restaurants.
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Wolffer Estates Vineyard featuring interior views

7. Ditch Plains Beach

Check the swell at Ditch Plains Beach, one of Montauk’s premier surf destinations. Renowned for its family-friendly atmosphere and long surf breaks, Ditch Plains Beach is the perfect spot for novices and veterans. Explore the beach and enjoy its gorgeous scenery. You’ll see rugged cliffs and rolling dunes along its borders, as well as a beautifully uninterrupted Atlantic horizon.
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Ditch Plains Beach

8. Parrish Art Museum

The Parrish Art Museum is a Long Island institution. The architecturally designed modern museum in a rural setting has its roots in the private 19th-century collection of Samuel Longstreth Parrish. These days, the collection follows through to contemporary 21st-century art, including pieces by local artists.
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Parrish Art Museum

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What to do in Hamptons

Free Things to Do in Hamptons

Leave your wallet in the hotel. It's a cinch to occupy yourself in Hamptons without surrendering a penny.

Sag Harbor Old Burying Ground - Take a stroll around this historic site and learn a couple of secrets from times past.

Old Whaler's Church - Do some soul searching or just soak up the tranquil atmosphere at this religious site.

The Hamptons Beaches - Practice skipping stones, watch the sun come up or just relish the views from the foreshore.

Mashashimuet Park - If you like digging around the garden, this place will appeal to your inner green thumb.

Things to Do in Hamptons with Kids

There's fun for the whole family wherever you roam in Hamptons. Here are some family friendly experiences to enjoy together that are bound to make your escape a blast:


 

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East Hampton North

4.5/5(15 area reviews)

Located on a picturesque peninsula, East Hampton boasts eight state parks and 70 miles of shoreline, perfect for nature lovers and beach enthusiasts. Explore charming hamlets like Montauk and Amagansett for a true Long Island experience.

East Hampton North
Great gentle beach to come to with little kids.  Bring nets to catch guppies and crabs.

Amagansett North

5/5(3 area reviews)

Discover the "place of good water" with Amagansett's picturesque village, Beach Hampton, and Devon Colony on Gardiner's Bay. Explore the protected Walking Dunes in Napeague and Atlantic Double Dunes, easily accessible via the Amagansett station.

Amagansett North
Ditch Plains Beach

Ditch Plains

If you're spending some time in Ditch Plains, Ditch Plains Beach and The Hamptons Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Ditch Plains
Just south off of the main drag in Montauk, perfect beach.

Downtown Montauk

If you're spending some time in Downtown Montauk, South Edison Beach and The Hamptons Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Montauk
USA, New York, Amagansett, Driftwood on beach with grass

Amagansett Dunes

If you're spending some time in Amagansett Dunes, Amagansett Beach and The Hamptons Beaches are top sights worth seeing.

Amagansett Dunes
Montauk Lighthouse - Long Island, New York

Amagansett Lanes

If you're spending some time in Amagansett Lanes, The Hamptons Beaches and Amagansett Square are top sights worth seeing.

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Frequently asked questions

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Montauk Point Lighthouse is one sight you shouldn't jump back on that plane without stopping by.
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You'll hardly have time to pull your wallet out of your bag with so many fantastic free attractions:

  • Cooper's Beach
  • Montauk Point
  • East Hampton Main Beach
  • Meschutt Beach

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