Things to do in East Hampton

Activities, attractions and tours

East Hampton Main Beach
East Hampton showing a house and heritage elements
East Hampton showing flowers and a park
East Hampton which includes a garden
LongHouse Reserve

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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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East Hampton Main Beach

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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Georgica Beach

3. 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 wild flowers, outdoor art and a park

4. 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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Pollack-Krasner House and Studio featuring a house

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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Home Sweet Home Museum showing heritage elements and a windmill

6. First United Methodist Church

With its brown shingle exterior and white trim, the First United Methodist Church is the ideal of a rural Long Island church, perfect for some tranquility on a vacation to the Hamptons. Set amid lawns and trees, it is a retreat from the world and the perfect escape after a long day under the sun. Come on Sundays for services or stop in on a weekday to appreciate the serenity of its grounds.
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Areas of East Hampton

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East Hampton North

You'll enjoy the beaches and restaurants in East Hampton North. You might want to make time for a stop at Hither Hills State Park or Sag Harbor Whaling Museum.

East Hampton North
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Clearwater Beach

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

Clearwater Beach
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North Main Street Historic District

Well liked for its beaches and waterfront views, you might stop by Guild Hall and First United Methodist Church while you're exploring North Main Street Historic District and the surrounding neighbourhoods.

North Main Street Historic District
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Barnes Landing

Though Barnes Landing may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center and Amagansett Beach.

Barnes Landing
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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.

Lafarges Landing