Travel Lens
Beaches, galleries, vineyards and old windmills show the quieter side of the Hamptons in Southampton.
In nearby Water Mill, see more than 3,000 works from the early 19th century to today by artists such as Chuck Close and Eric Fischl.
Spread out on white quartz sand with grassy dunes and good waves, just steps from Southampton’s shops and restaurants.
Browse rotating exhibits and join workshops at one of Long Island’s oldest arts centers, in a community building from 1897.
Walk a rugged, undeveloped stretch of beach beside Shinnecock Inlet, a favorite spot for fishing and camping.
Taste wines on a cozy patio and stroll 140 acres of vines at this Water Mill winery that opened in the 1980s.
Visit this centuries-old fishing village known for fresh local oysters, a century-old carousel and antique shops.
Hunt for the windmills of eastern Long Island, built in the late 1700s and early 1800s to grind grain, starting on Montauk Highway.
Find a bench by the grassy dunes in Sag Harbor to watch a stunning sunset, then walk into town for dinner.
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