The Hamptons on Long Island
Wednesday, 8 August 2012 - 01:25 pm (CET/MEZ) Berlin | Author/Destination: North America / Nordamerika General , Palaces, Castles, Manors, Parks
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The Hamptons may refer to several villages and hamlets in the towns of Southampton and East Hampton on the far east end of Suffolk County on Long Island, New York. These townships occupy the South Fork of Long Island, stretching into the Atlantic Ocean. The Hamptons form a popular seaside resort, one of the historical Summer Colonies of the American Northeast. They have some of the most expensive residential properties in the U.S.
The Montauk Branch of the Long Island Rail Road, Montauk Highway, and the Hampton Jitney provide connections to the rest of Long Island and to New York City, while ferries connect North Haven and Montauk to Shelter Island and Connecticut.
Southampton - National Golf Links of America clubhouse © Americasroof
Villages and the hamlets of the Summer Colony are distinguished by their significant population increases during the summers, a large number of retail shops and restaurants and extensive arts community. Residential real estate prices in the Hamptons rank among the highest in the nation. In particular, Sagaponack, Water Mill and Bridgehampton were cited by Business Week magazine as being the 1st, 6th and 8th most expensive zip codes in the nation.
Other amenities in the area include Sebonack Golf Club, the Shinnecock Hills Golf Club, National Golf Links of America in Southampton and the Maidstone Club in East Hampton. The Shinnecock and National golf clubs were recently voted as the #3 and #10 ranked courses in America by Golf Digest magazine. Exclusive private clubs provide additional recreational resources to the very affluent in the area. These clubs include The Bathing Corporation of Southampton, the Southampton Bath and Tennis Club, and the Meadow Club in Southampton Village and the Maidstone Club in East Hampton.
The following towns and villages belong to The Hamptons:
Westhampton ,
Westhampton Beach ,
West Hampton Dunes ,
Quogue ,
East Quogue ,
Hampton Bays ,
Southampton ,
North Sea ,
Water Mill ,
Bridgehampton ,
Sagaponack ,
North Haven ,
Sag Harbor ,
Wainscott ,
Georgica Pond ,
East Hampton ,
Amagansett ,
Napeague and
Montauk .
Read more on
Hamptons International Film Festival ,
Hamptons Travel Guide ,
Vogue’s Official Guide to the Hamptons ,
Hamptons Magazine ,
Wikivoyage The Hamptons and
Wikipedia Hamptons . Photos by Wikicommons.
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