Amagansett
Amagansett takes its name from a Native American word meaning "place of good water." From the very beginning, the town's tranquil setting was perfectly suited to fishing and offshore whaling. Downtown...
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Bridgehampton
The beautiful beaches are just part of the attraction at this quiet, classy Hamptons community. Elegant Bridgehampton has antiques shops, art galleries, and restaurants in which you can sip wine made from...
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Cutchogue
White steepled churches and a small collection of old-fashioned shops line Cutchogue's Main Street. Here you can stroll to an ice-cream parlor, browse a handful of art and crafts boutiques, and eat blueberry...
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East Hampton
Graced with ancient elm trees, majestic gray-shingled homes, and historic windmills, the village of East Hampton has evolved into a busy, expensive, and sophisticated combination of thriving summer resort...
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Fire Island
With the Atlantic Ocean to its south and the Great South Bay to its north, Fire Island is basically a long stretch of pristine beach. Most of the 32-mi-long barrier island belongs to the Fire Island National...
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Greenport
A fleet of commercial fishing boats still operates out of this down-to-earth, working-class village, but shops and restaurants have grown increasingly upscale due to an influx of summer visitors and second-home...
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Montauk
Twelve long miles of windswept road, aptly named the Napeague Stretch, separate Montauk from the Hamptons, and as you roll into the small seaside village it becomes immediately apparent that here is a...
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Orient
Orient, a seaside village, sits on sheltered Orient Harbor, a few miles west of the North Fork's easternmost tip. Beyond the village -- jutting into the rough waters of Plum Gut, where Long Island Sound...
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Quogue
Settled in the mid-17th century, Quoque, part of the greater Westhampton area, is one of the oldest communities on Long Island. Today, thanks to the stately Victorians nestled along its tree-lined streets...
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Riverhead
The town of Riverhead was established in 1792 at the junction of the North and South forks, with the Peconic River and Great Peconic Bay bordering the town on the south and Long Island Sound on the north...
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Sag Harbor
On the South Fork's north coast, Sag Harbor has a strong maritime flavor that largely stems from its history as a whaling port. The first white settlers arrived in the late 1600s, learned a thing or two...
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Shelter Island
Shelter Island lies between Long Island's North and South forks. Reachable only by boat (there's regular ferry service), the 11 1/2-square-mi island offers at least a partial escape from the summer traffic...
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Southampton
Southampton is not only steeped in rich history but also in contemporary affluence. Pristine area beaches framed by sparkling Atlantic waters are a draw, but so are upscale shops, fine restaurants, polo...
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Southold
With its wineries and beautiful farmland, the village of Southold is at the heart of the North Fork. Like its neighboring villages and hamlets, it exudes New England charm. Southold was settled in 1640...
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Water Mill
This small village, settled in the mid-17th century, is the nation's only community with a functional, working water mill and windmill. The original settlers used the mills as power sources to grind grain...
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Westhampton Beach
So many seasonal visitors have fallen in love with Westhampton that it has become one of the fastest-growing year-round communities on eastern Long Island. Excellent restaurants, chic shops, a regionally...
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