Things To Do
Pollock-Krasner House
This is the former home and studio of renowned artists Jackson Pollock and Lee Krasner, less than a mile from Ashawagh Hall. Visitors can explore the property and gain a deeper understanding of how the East End became an important site of modernist art history on guided tours. No walk-in admissions. Reservations should be made in advance.
Sag Harbor Whaling & Historical Museum
The Sag Harbor Whaling Museum showcases the rich maritime history of the region. With exhibitions on whaling, shipbuilding, and seafaring life, it offers visitors a glimpse into Sag Harbor's past as a prominent whaling port.
Dia Bridgehampton / The Dan Flavin Art Institute
Set in a former Baptist Church, this is a permanent installation of the minimalist artist Dan Flavin, known for his innovative use of commercially available fluorescent lamps to alter perceptions of color and architectural space. Free Admission, check the website for seasonal hours.
Green River Cemetery
A slightly unusual but beautiful site to visit—a number of notable artists, poets, and architects have been laid to rest here, including Lee Krasner, Elaine de Kooning, Frank O'Hara, Jackson Pollock, Hannah Wilke, Charles Gwathmey, and many more.
LongHouse Reserve
LongHouse Reserve is a beautiful garden, sculpture park, and the former home of Jack Lenor Larsen.
Camp Hero State Park
Established during World War II as a military base, then serving as an air defense radar station during the Cold War, Camp Hero is now a NY State Park. It offers exceptional nature walks along an oceanside cliff. With ruins of its military past still evident, Camp Hero is a magnet for conspiracy theories like the "Montauk Project," and even inspired the Netflix series "Stranger Things."
Montauk Lighthouse
One of the more iconic sites of the region, the Montauk Point Lighthouse was commissioned by George Washington in 1792 and offers 360° views over the Block Island Sound and the Atlantic Ocean.
Hiking Trails
The East End is home to a network of beautiful hiking trails. Here are a few we love.
Lion Gardiner Mill Cottage
The Gardiner Mill Cottage Gallery is a museum and exhibition center located in East Hampton, situated on the village’s earliest homestead settled by John Lion Gardiner. The gallery houses a selection of pre-twentieth century landscape paintings of East Hampton.
S&S Corner Shop
A sweet locally-owned coffee shop with an excellent selection of art books, homeware, and provisions located in Springs.
Carissa's the Bakery - Amagansett
Barefoot Contessa approved!