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1. 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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2. Georgica Beach

Georgica Beach is one of the pristine beaches that East Hampton is known for, encompassing 300 feet (90 meters) of shoreline in the southern portion of the town. Enjoy everything you could want from a Long Island beach experience: great surf and a long expanse of clean, white sand.

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3. Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

Don’t let the simple, wood-shingled exterior of Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center fool you. Some of the world’s most iconic art was made within its walls. In this national historic landmark, see where artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner lived and worked.

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4. LongHouse Reserve

Nature and art converge at LongHouse Reserve. Find the 16-acre (6.5-hectare) property in the center of East Hampton, New York. Founded by renowned textile designer Jack Lenor Larsen, LongHouse Reserve seamlessly brings museum-quality pieces into a beautiful garden setting.

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LongHouse Reserve featuring outdoor art, wildflowers and a garden

5. Home Sweet Home Museum

At Home Sweet Home Museum, step back in time to colonial East Hampton. Even the building itself, a saltbox home built about 1720, is a piece of history. A museum was established here in 1928 based on the belief that dramatist John Howard Payne was so attached to the home that it served as the inspiration for his classic song, Home, Sweet Home.

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What to do in East Hampton

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East Hampton Main Beach

4.5/5(79 reviews)

On the eastern edge of Long Island, enjoy a day on this exclusive beach complete with lifeguards, restrooms, a snack bar and other amenities.

Georgica Beach

Bring your beach blanket and pack a picnic for a relaxing day of sand, sun and surf at one of East Hampton’s calmer beaches.

Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center

In this unassuming studio in East Hampton, see where two of America’s foremost abstract painters created some of their most famous works.

LongHouse Reserve

4.5/5(4 reviews)

Walk among many acres of lush gardens in East Hampton and discover a stunning array of sculptures and art installations.

Home Sweet Home Museum

Discover East Hampton’s early American history at this museum inside a classic 18th-century saltbox house that was once thought to have inspired a famous song.

Old Hook Mill

There is perhaps no sight more iconic in East Hampton than that of the rustic wooden windmill on North Main Street with its sails turning lazily in the wind.

First United Methodist Church

Join the community for Sunday worship or a bit of personal meditation in this pretty church in the sleepy community of East Hampton.

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons

You can learn about the history of Village of East Hampton with a trip to The Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

Guild Hall

4.5/5(16 reviews)

You can get tickets for a performance at Guild Hall during your stay in Egypt Lane Historic District. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

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Lifted from montauk next to the Crabby Cowboy, Moby's reconstituted here in Amagansett in an even better setting. Picnic tables on a huge lawn with a giant lifeguard chair makes it perfect for families, but it's sultry enough for my stylish single friends to sit at the bar. Food is excellent.

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.

Clearwater Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Clearwater Beach, The Hamptons Beaches and Kaplan Meadows Sanctuary are top sights worth seeing.

North Main Street Historic District

You might appreciate the beaches and waterfront views in North Main Street Historic District, and if you're interested in seeing more of the area, Guild Hall and East Hampton Village Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary are just a few notable stops.

Barnes Landing

While Barnes Landing isn't home to many top sights, Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and Amagansett Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

Lafarges Landing

While there might not be top attractions in Lafarges Landing, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Three Mile Harbor and Cedar Point County Park.