What to do in East Hampton, NY

Activities, attractions and tours

East Hampton Main Beach
East Hampton which includes heritage elements and a house
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LongHouse Reserve

East Hampton Attractions

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Places of interest in East Hampton

East Hampton is crammed with must-see places to visit and things to do. We can help you decide where to stay in East Hampton, and make it a breeze to explore East Hampton and the surrounding areas with our guides on where to go, what to see and when to see it. No matter how long your stay, it’s easy to find places of interest in East Hampton to make sure that you enjoy your holiday to the fullest and don’t miss a thing. Leave the local knowledge to us and leave the hassle behind.

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East Hampton attractions

East Hampton has something for everyone, so whether you’re planning to get active on a summer holiday, put a spring in your step with a romantic rendezvous, or pamper yourself with a leisurely winter trip, you’ll find plenty of attractions in East Hampton to keep you entertained. Expedia makes it easy to book your flight, hotel and rental car in advance, making for hassle-free travel and freeing you up to explore the sights of East Hampton.

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Top places to visit

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. 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

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 which includes wild flowers, a park and outdoor art

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 which includes heritage elements and a windmill

What to do in East Hampton

Popular places to visit

East Hampton Main Beach

East Hampton Main Beach

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

East Hampton Main Beach
Georgica Beach

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.

Georgica Beach
Pollack-Krasner House and Studio featuring a house

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.

Pollock-Krasner House and Study Center
LongHouse Reserve which includes wild flowers, a park and outdoor art

LongHouse Reserve

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

LongHouse Reserve
Home Sweet Home Museum which includes heritage elements and a windmill

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.

Home Sweet Home Museum
East Hampton Windmill

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.

Old Hook Mill
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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.

First United Methodist Church

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons

You can learn about the history of Village of East Hampton when you stop by The Jewish Center of the Hamptons. Wander the beautiful beaches in this family-friendly area.

The Jewish Center of the Hamptons

Guild Hall

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.

Guild Hall

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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 East Hampton Village Nature Trail and Wildlife Sanctuary 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

 

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Day trip destinations from East Hampton

Amagansett

Amagansett

Sag Harbor

Sag Harbor

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Shelter Island

Northwest Harbor

Northwest Harbor