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• The Hamptons is an area on Long Island, New York, made up of several towns, villages, and hamlets. Its beaches and nightlife make it a popular summer vacation destination. And, as a number of actors and artists have homes in the area, it's a "serious celeb spotting" location.Frommer's: The Hamptons: In Depth

• Fast Facts

  1. Country: United States
  2. State: New York
  3. County: Suffolk County
  4. Currency: US Dollar
  5. Area code: 631
  6. Time zone: EST
  7. Airport Code: HTOWorld Airport Codes: The Hamptons
  8. Comprised of the towns located on the South Fork of Long Island, NYConcierge: The Hamptons
  9. Climate: Moderated by the Atlantic Ocean; Summers are warm and humid and winters coldOmnimystery.com: The Hamptons: Fast Facts
  10. Not all towns in the Hamptons end with "Hampton"Frommer's: Introduction to the Hamptons
  11. Railroad built in Southampton in 1870 brought people to South ForkFrommer's: Introduction to the Hamptons
  12. East Hampton is a new-money capital of Long IslandFrommer's: Introduction to the Hamptons

• Hamptons Towns and Villages

  1. East Hampton
  2. South Hampton
  3. Westhampton Beach
  4. Quogue
  5. East Quogue
  6. Sag Harbor
  7. Bridgehampton
  8. Amagansett
  9. Eastport
  10. Montauk

• Well-Known Residents

  1. Billy Joel
  2. Alec Baldwin
  3. Jerry Seinfeld
  4. Steven Spielberg
  5. Renée Zellweger
  6. Sean Combs

• Attractions

  The Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum is home to the first lighthouse in New York State. It offers visitors a "stunning view" of the surrounding area, including the Atlantic Ocean and its coastline.Frommer's: Montauk Point Lighthouse Museum

• Mahalo Suggests

  While planning your trip, please see our pages on Hamptons Hotels and Hamptons Restaurants.

• Related Mahalo Pages

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