Happy Labor Day Weekend! If you’re still looking for plans, we’ve got you covered! Just a short trip from New York City, the Hamptons is the perfect location for a weekend getaway. Swap out the crowded streets of the city for the fresh air and laid back vibe of the Hamptons. Here’s just a taste of what the East End has to offer and what an exciting weekend out in the Hamptons can look like.
Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum
A favorite destination of Hampton-goers, Sag Harbor Whaling and Historical Museum offers visitors an exhilarating look into the whaling and village history of Sag Harbor. A certified national treasure and housed in a building part of the Save America’s Treasures program, the museum is rich with significance, importance, and things to explore. The exhibits give visitors a peek into the past through paintings, textiles, antique toys, whaling gear, scrimshaw, and more, while the more contemporary events and exhibits reflect on the present culture of Sag Harbor. Learn all about whaling and its relevance to the area while perusing the largest collection of whaling equipment in the state of New York.
Parrish Art Museum
Image via Parrish Art Museum, photo by Jenny Gorman
If art is more your forte, then the Parrish Art Museum is the perfect place for you. Focused on the creative legacy of the East End, the Parrish Art Museum highlights the work of many local artists in its impressive collection of over 3,000 works. In addition to its main exhibitions, the museum holds 15 temporary exhibitions each year and produces over 100 public programs on various topics including film and music, with classes and workshops open to the public. The gorgeous grounds are also well-loved by visitors, who can peruse the grounds on their own or take garden tours. Revel in the creativity and become inspired on your trip to the Parrish Art Museum.
Montauk Lighthouse
Perched at the very tip of Montauk, if there’s one thing you have to do when out in the Hamptons, it’s visiting the Montauk Lighthouse. Sitting at the easternmost point of Long Island, the lighthouse offers visitors delightful views no matter where you look. Breathe in the fresh seaside air as you gaze out into the horizon, the sparkling blue ocean stretching as far as the eye can see before reaching up to meet with the sky.
Visitors can also learn more about the lighthouse and its history at the Montauk Lighthouse Museum, which is located in the 1860s Keepers’ home at the foot of the lighthouse. Filled with documents, photographs, and artifacts, the rich past of the lighthouse is detailed on the walls of the old building. With so much to see and take in, your eyes won’t know where to look!
Main Beach
And what would be a trip to the Hamptons without stopping at one of its stunning beaches. Filled with things to do, at Main Beach you can enjoy surfing, kayaking, and paddle boarding or, for a more laid back option, you can browse a book from the makeshift used book library on the beach as you soak up the warm summer sun. Close to downtown, the town’s restaurants and shops are just a short walk away from the water when you’re craving something more than the snacks and ice cream at the beach. Walk, take the shuttle, ride your bike, or drive to Main Beach to recharge and refresh with a much needed beach day!
For those seeking a brief change of scenery or a moment away from hectic city life, the Hamptons are the perfect place for you. Relax, refresh, and enjoy some time for yourself at one of the many great spots in the area and return home feeling recharged and rejuvenated. And if for some reason you can’t make the trip, bring the Hamptons to you with Exploring Paths’ many online options.
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Safe travels!