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Moving to ? Here’s a list of
Our Favorite Attractions,
Hot Spots, and Restaurants
- Southampton Arts Center’s SummerFest Gala: This benefit gala is a staple of the Hamptons social calendar. The evening begins with a cocktail reception, followed by dishes from East End restaurants and performances by Broadway stars and a quartet from The Mannes School of Music.
- LongHouse Reserve (133 Hands Creek Rd, East Hampton, NY): Created by the legendary textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, this 16-acre sculpture garden is as much an art gallery as it is a botanical retreat.
- Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park (1395 Planting Fields Rd, Oyster Bay, NY) – Step into a bygone era of grandeur at Planting Fields Arboretum State Historic Park, where expansive lawns, elegant gardens, and a majestic 65-room Tudor-style mansion await. Poetry enthusiasts and literature buffs can visit the birthplace of Walt Whitman there, while people of all ages will enjoy trails, benches, and a greenhouse to clear their minds, listen to the birds, and admire the enchanting flowers and foliage.
- Montauk Lighthouse (2000 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY): Commissioned by President George Washington in 1792, the Montauk Point Lighthouse was the first lighthouse built in New York and remains the fourth-oldest working lighthouse in the country.
- Gurney’s Beach Club (290 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY): This Mediterranean-inspired venue has a full-service restaurant, bar, beach club, and seawater spa. It’s where high-rolling couples and partygoers sip on flowing cocktails and DJs spin tunes every summer weekend.
- Orient Beach State Park (North Country Road, Route 25 Orient, NY) – A beautiful sandy beach for sunbathing and swimming in the turquoise waters. Beyond swimming, visitors can enjoy a variety of activities like kayaking, fishing, and windsurfing, making it an action-packed day out.
- Hither Hills State Park (164 Old Montauk Hwy, Montauk, NY) – This campground is a one-of-a-kind ocean-front camping experience so popular that you’ll want to book early. Reservations open 9 months ahead—if you’re the organized type! For those craving a break from the digital world, you’re in luck: cell service here is minimal, so you can truly unplug and detox. And let’s not forget the sunrises and sunsets—Montauk’s are unbeatable.
- Hamptons Festival of Music: A newcomer to the East End’s classical music scene, this festival brings together top musicians from North America’s leading orchestras for a series of world-class performances.
- Rowdy Hall (177 Main St, Amagansett, NY): A French-accented pub that recently moved from East Hampton Village to Amagansett—not without a bit of drama. The beloved spot had a battle with the town’s review board over its brand image and exterior color.
- Surf Lodge (183 Edgemere St, Montauk, NY): Whether you’re there for the nightlife or the accommodation, Surf Lodge delivers on all fronts. This boutique hotel and celebrity event space is a Montauk hotspot that is equal parts relaxed and rowdy.
- The Clubhouse (174 Daniels Hole Rd, East Hampton, NY): With two bars, live music, a dance floor, and huge TVs for game day, The Clubhouse has something for everyone. And for the extra restless, there’s also an arcade, bowling alley, and pickleball courts.
- Wolffer Estates Vineyard (139 Sagg Rd, Sagaponack, NY): This upscale vineyard is one of Long Island’s finest. Catering to local demand, Wölffer Estate is renowned for producing two of the top five rosés in the world… and doing so sustainably.
