Quality local ingredients and generous portions, make the Shinnecock Lobster Factory a favorite among Hamptonites. What looks like an unassuming shack serves up some of the best lobster rolls, bakes, and other creative, seasonal dishes on the East End.

Explore more than 3,000 works of art ranging from early 19th-century landscape paintings to the contemporary works that make up the Parrish Art Museum’s world-class permanent collection. Be sure to check the museum’s calendar for special exhibits and events– the museum puts on over 100 programs a year featuring film, music, classes, workshops, and more.

Come see why Dr. Beach has consistently rated Southampton’s Coopers Beach as one of the Top 10 Beaches in America. Enjoy powder-soft white sand shores while admiring historic mansions in the background. For max relaxation, rent a chair and umbrella and settle in with a great New York State-inspired book. Pro tip: grabbing a cab or rideshare may be less expensive than paying the car parking permit fee. Beach open year-round; bathrooms and concessions are only available May-September.

If you’ve ever heard rosé wine referred to as “Summer in a Bottle,” it’s probably because of the Wölffer wine of the same name. Feel the gush of fruity tasting notes as you admire 55 acres of estate. Enjoy the stylings of local musicians in the Wölffer tasting room as part of the Candlelight Fridays concert series. Enhance your visit with the Private Pergola Experience, and you’ll get a tour, pergola table reservation with small plates, wine tasting, and a special wine library bottle.

Head to downtown Bridgehampton for dinner at Almond Restaurant, a globally-inspired French bistro that serves up seasonal dishes in a historic space with a hand-carved bar. Order the seared scallops or local duck breast to see why Almond is a go-to spot for locals, visitors, and celebs alike. If you’re lucky, your visit may even coincide with an open mic night when Almond welcomes artists and writers to share their latest work.

Get a head start with breakfast at local favorite, Montauk Bake Shoppe! Fans swear by the shop’s breakfast sandwiches and wraps, as well as the freshly-baked jelly-filled croissants.

Known as “The End of the World,” Montauk Point is the easternmost point in New York State. Home to the historic Montauk Lighthouse, the Point, with its sandy shores and backdrop of breaking waves along rocky bluffs, is one of the most picturesque locales in the whole state. Head on inside the lighthouse museum to learn about the monument’s history dating back to 1796 when its completion was authorized by George Washington himself.

Have lunch with a view at Gosman’s Dock, a waterside dining, entertainment, and shopping complex. Try the Fisherman Platter at Gosman’s Seafood Restaurant, featuring cod, shrimp, clam strips, and fries to see how Long Island does fish and chips. Or find a spot on the dock and have a more casual lunch at Gosman’s Clam Bar.

Break out the clubs and hit the driving range at Montauk Downs State Park for a fun afternoon in the sun. If you have the time to hit the links, this 18-hole par 72 course offers quite the challenge and new experience with each visit as the ever-changing wind currents off the ocean and bay can change the way the course plays each day.

Enjoy some pampering at the 30,000 square foot Seawater Spa at Gurney’s Montauk Resort. The newly-renovated spa offers chromotherapy, hydrotherapy, full-body treatments, eucalyptus oil-infused steam rooms, and four new water features to complement an ocean-fed saltwater pool.

Voted the Best Bakery in the Hamptons for a number of years, Tate’s specializes in home-style baked goods made from scratch on-site. Grab a muffin, some pie or a pastry from the case, and don’t leave without trying the crispy chocolate chip cookies, voted the best chocolate chip cookies in America by Consumer Reports and Rachael Ray.

Learn about the history and importance of whaling to the Long Island region at the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum. Sag Harbor’s deep, protected waters made it an ideal whaling port during the boom of the late mid 18th to 19th centuries. The museum is a seasonal attraction open May through October.