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The Hamptons refers to a geographic area at the eastern end of Long Island, New York. It is not a specific place per se, but the group of towns and villages that populate the region facing the Atlantic Ocean. These towns include Westhampton, Quogue and East Quogue, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, and at the far eastern end of the island, Montauk.

The Hamptons have long been a tourist destination, especially for New Yorkers. It's white sand beaches, cooling summer breezes, and relative ease of access, especially via rail from Manhattan, make it popular with summer vacationers. In winter months, however, the area is quiet, mostly inhabited by year-round residents.

Hamptons, Long Island, New York The eastern end of Long Island is home to many wineries. Its maritime climate, geography, and soil characteristics provide ideal conditions for producing wines. Most vineyards are on the "north fork" of the island, but several are located in the Hamptons.

The Hamptons have a climate that is typical of the region, though moderated by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the south and, to a lesser extent, Long Island Sound to the north. Summers are warm and humid and winters are cold. Snowfall can be heavy. Long Island in general, and the Hamptons in particular are in the path of storm systems that move northward along the mid-Atlantic coast, including hurricanes.






	The Hamptons Fast Facts History Government Geography Attractions Hotels	The Hamptons refers to a geographic area at the eastern end of Long Island, New York. It is not a specific place per se, but the group of towns and villages that populate the region facing the Atlantic Ocean. These towns include Westhampton, Quogue and East Quogue, Southampton, Bridgehampton, East Hampton, and at the far eastern end of the island, Montauk. The Hamptons have long been a tourist destination, especially for New Yorkers. It's white sand beaches, cooling summer breezes, and relative ease of access, especially via rail from Manhattan, make it popular with summer vacationers. In winter months, however, the area is quiet, mostly inhabited by year-round residents. The eastern end of Long Island is home to many wineries. Its maritime climate, geography, and soil characteristics provide ideal conditions for producing wines. Most vineyards are on the "north fork" of the island, but several are located in the Hamptons. The Hamptons have a climate that is typical of the region, though moderated by the influence of the Atlantic Ocean to the south and, to a lesser extent, Long Island Sound to the north. Summers are warm and humid and winters are cold. Snowfall can be heavy. Long Island in general, and the Hamptons in particular are in the path of storm systems that move northward along the mid-Atlantic coast, including hurricanes.

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