The Hamptons, Beach resort area in Suffolk County, United States
The Hamptons is a chain of villages and hamlets in Suffolk County, New York, stretched along the southern coast of Long Island. Sandy beaches line the Atlantic shore while farmland and residential neighborhoods fill the inland terrain.
The Shinnecock lived along this coast for centuries before English colonists founded settlements in the 1640s. Whaling brought wealth to the region during the 18th century, and it later became known as a summer retreat.
Galleries in Southampton and East Hampton display contemporary art next to American painters from earlier generations. Concerts and theater performances fill the summer calendar when seasonal residents and visitors arrive at this Atlantic shore.
Visitor numbers rise sharply in summer when beaches and restaurants fill with seasonal crowds. Autumn brings milder weather and fewer people along the coastal communities.
Working farms between the coastal towns sell vegetables and flowers directly from roadside stands. This tradition connects the rural past of the region with the seaside life today.
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