The Hamptons are a collection of seaside communities on the South Fork of Long Island, offering a resort town destination with upscale beaches and historic towns and villages. As you explore the area you’ll see authentic 18th-century buildings and sprawling estates with towering boxwood hedges. In East Hampton, you’ll discover upscale fine dining establishments, cocktail lounges and designer boutique shopping opportunities. The Wölffer Estate Vineyard offers a chance to taste famed local wine. The Channing Daughters Winery offers outstanding local sauvignon blanc.
For live entertainment, the Guild Hall is a historic and iconic local theatre and music venue. The Southampton Arts Center offers displays of historic arts and architecture, while the Pollock-Krasner House is a historic building that has served to house famous painters throughout its history. The Parrish Art Museum is a contemporary art museum showcasing important American artists of the modern era.
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