Arts & CultureSouthampton
Southampton Arts Center
Exhibitions & programs
Rotating exhibitions, films, talks, concerts and family programs animate the handsome former Parrish building.
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Arts & Culture
Arts & CultureSouthampton
Parrish Art Museum
Modern art & architecture
A light-filled Water Mill museum with a major East End collection, ambitious exhibitions and meadow installations.
Arts & CultureSouthampton
The Watermill Center
Experimental art & design
Robert Wilson’s interdisciplinary arts laboratory opens its collection, wooded grounds and artist-led work through scheduled programs.
HistorySouthampton
Shinnecock Nation Cultural Center & Museum
Indigenous culture
Exhibitions and educational programs share Shinnecock history, artistry and living traditions from the Nation’s perspective.
HistorySouthampton
Southampton History Museum
Historic houses
The Rogers Mansion campus traces Indigenous, colonial, maritime and resort-era stories through furnished rooms and exhibitions.
HistorySouthampton
Thomas Halsey Homestead
Early architecture
One of Southampton’s oldest English-frame houses anchors a compact historic property with period rooms and gardens.
Nature & TrailsSouthampton
Conscience Point Historic Site
Easy waterfront walk
A short waterside path explores the landscape associated with Southampton’s 1640 English settlement.
Tours & ExperiencesSouthampton
Southampton Trails Guided Hikes
Local-led hiking
Volunteer-led walks reveal preserves and greenbelts that are easier to understand with local context.
WellnessSouthampton
Shou Sugi Ban House
Immersive wellness
Bookable spa therapies, movement, hydrotherapy and culinary-wellness programs unfold in a serene Water Mill retreat.
FamilyBridgehampton
Children’s Museum of the East End
Hands-on play
Imaginative exhibits and a playful outdoor campus turn East End ecology and community into tactile learning.
FamilyBridgehampton
South Fork Natural History Museum
Wildlife discovery
Live specimens, natural-history displays, field programs and nearby trails make SOFO a strong family nature stop.
HistoryBridgehampton
Bridgehampton Museum
Hamlet history
The Nathaniel Rogers House connects Bridgehampton’s agricultural, transportation and community histories.
Nature & TrailsBridgehampton
Bridge Gardens
Garden lovers
Five public acres layer roses, herbs, perennials and sustainable horticulture into an intimate visit.
Nature & TrailsBridgehampton
The Madoo Conservancy
Artful gardens
Robert Dash’s exuberant Sagaponack garden mixes painterly planting, historic structures and playful design.
Nature & TrailsBridgehampton
Long Pond Greenbelt
Woodland hiking
Linked ponds, wetlands, woods and grasslands support substantial walking and excellent birding.
Tours & ExperiencesBridgehampton
Channing Daughters Winery
Wine tasting
Guided pours reveal estate-grown and locally sourced wines, including creative skin-contact bottlings.
Sports & RecreationBridgehampton
Hampton Classic Horse Show
Equestrian competition
A prestigious late-summer show pairs world-class jumping with polished shopping and family-friendly viewing.
HistorySag Harbor
Sag Harbor Whaling Museum
Maritime history
A monumental 1845 mansion makes the village’s whaling wealth, labor and global connections tangible.
HistorySag Harbor
Sag Harbor Historical Museum
Village stories
The Annie Cooper Boyd House opens a personal window onto Sag Harbor’s architecture, people and streetscape.
HistorySag Harbor
Custom House
Early American life
This circa-1770 house interprets the domestic life and federal work of customs collector Henry Packer Dering.
Arts & CultureSag Harbor
Bay Street Theater
Live performance
A waterfront theater presents professional plays, music, comedy, talks and children’s programming.
Arts & CultureSag Harbor
Sag Harbor Cinema
Independent film
The rebuilt landmark balances independent film with classics, documentaries and filmmaker conversations.
On the WaterSag Harbor
Sag Harbor Sailing
Lessons & charters
Learn on a protected bay, rent a sailboat or book a captain for a private seasonal cruise.
Nature & TrailsSag Harbor
Long Wharf Walk
Sunset & harbor views
A simple walk from Main Street delivers working-harbor views, classic boats and an easy sunset ritual.
Sports & RecreationSag Harbor
Mashashimuet Park
Family recreation
Playgrounds, fields, courts and shady lawns sit within walking distance of the village.
Nature & TrailsSag Harbor
Elizabeth A. Morton Wildlife Refuge
Birding & bay walks
A gentle woodland trail reaches Jessup’s Neck and beach habitat with excellent birdlife.
Arts & CultureEast Hampton
Guild Hall
Museum & performance
East Hampton’s cultural anchor combines museum exhibitions with theater, music, dance, film and talks.
Arts & CultureEast Hampton
LongHouse Reserve
Sculpture garden
Monumental and intimate artworks unfold through Jack Lenor Larsen’s richly planted landscape.
Arts & CultureEast Hampton
Pollock-Krasner House
Abstract Expressionism
Pollock and Krasner’s home and paint-splattered studio offer a direct encounter with their working lives.
HistoryEast Hampton
Mulford Farm
Colonial farmstead
An intact English colonial farm complex preserves East Hampton’s domestic and agricultural history.
HistoryEast Hampton
East Hampton Marine Museum
Fishing heritage
Boats, gear, photographs and stories preserve the East End’s commercial fishing traditions.
On the WaterEast Hampton
Paddle Diva
Paddleboarding
Supportive lessons, tours, fitness sessions and private outings make Three Mile Harbor approachable.
Tours & ExperiencesEast Hampton
East Hampton Historical Walking Tours
Architecture & history
Scheduled walks add stories of artists, settlers and architecture to the village streetscape.
HistoryAmagansett
Amagansett Life-Saving Station
Maritime rescue history
The restored 1902 station recounts shipwreck rescues, Coast Guard service and a remarkable wartime landing.
FamilyAmagansett
Amber Waves Farm Programs
Farm experiences
A nonprofit working farm offers workshops, children’s programs, events and seasonal pick-your-own opportunities.
Nature & TrailsAmagansett
Walking Dunes Trail
Distinctive landscapes
A short loop threads through migrating Napeague dunes, pitch pine and sheltered wetlands.
Nature & TrailsAmagansett
Napeague State Park
Undeveloped coast
Broad dune and bay landscapes offer walking, fishing and a remarkable sense of space.
Arts & CultureAmagansett
The Art Barge
Hands-on art
A converted Navy barge hosts artist-led classes and workshops in a singular waterside studio.
HistoryMontauk
Montauk Point Lighthouse
Iconic views
Climb New York State’s oldest lighthouse, explore its museum and walk the rocky eastern point.
Nature & TrailsMontauk
Montauk Point State Park
Hiking & surfcasting
Bluff paths, rocky shoreline, wildlife watching and celebrated surf-fishing surround the lighthouse.
Nature & TrailsMontauk
Camp Hero State Park
Military ruins & bluffs
Wooded trails pass former coastal-defense structures and the landmark radar tower.
Nature & TrailsMontauk
Hither Hills State Park
Camping & dunes
Ocean beach, camping, picnic grounds and trails toward the Walking Dunes create a complete park base.
Nature & TrailsMontauk
Shadmoor State Park
Bluff walking
Short trails cross maritime grassland and former military earthworks to high Atlantic overlooks.
Sports & RecreationMontauk
Montauk Downs Golf Course
Public golf
A wind-tested Robert Trent Jones Sr. public course delivers a serious and scenic round.
Sports & RecreationMontauk
Deep Hollow Ranch
Horseback riding
Guided trail and beach rides set out from a historic cattle ranch into preserved coastal landscape.
On the WaterMontauk
Viking Fleet
Fishing excursions
Half- and full-day fishing plus selected offshore and lighthouse excursions depart Montauk Harbor.
Sports & RecreationMontauk
CoreysWave Surf Instruction
Private surf coaching
Patient private and small-group coaching at Ditch Plains serves first-timers through advanced surfers.
Sports & RecreationMontauk
Air + Speed Surf Lessons
Family surf lessons
Local lessons and camps offer a practical, ocean-safety-first introduction to Montauk surf.
HistoryMontauk
Second House Museum
Ranching & resort history
The 1746 Second House interprets cattle-keeping, Indigenous context and Montauk’s resort transformation.
Nature & TrailsMontauk
Montauk County Park
Secluded trails
Trails, freshwater shoreline and the historic Third House landscape offer a quieter park experience.