Post on 22-Dec-2015
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Where are the Hamptons?• Amagansett• Bridgehampton• East Hampton• Hampton Bays• Montauk• The Quogues• Sag Harbor• Sagaponack• Shelter Island• Southhampton• Wainscott• Water Mills• Westhampton• Westhampton Beach
History of the Hamptons• Most of the towns were
formed in the mid to late 1600s by farmers and fisherman.
• 1870- Was the first time that travelers really rented rooms as they traveled eastward aboard the Long Island Rail Road from New York City.
The Hamptons really became popular in the early 1900s by the social elite of the time.
Why are the Hamptons so well known?
• The Hamptons is an area where many rich and famous choose to spend their summers amongst pristine beaches with great privacy.
Who goes or lives in the Hamptons?
• Wealthy individuals and families
• Celebrities
• Middle and working class families
Famous Residents of The Hamptons
• Jimmy Buffet• Sean Combs• Katie Couric • Tommy Hilfiger• Billy Joel• Calvin Klein• Ralph Lauren• Jerry Seinfeld• Steven Spielberg• Martha Stewart
Why are people attracted to the Hamptons?
• Beaches
•Events
•Night Life
•Vineyards
•Antiquing
•Shopping
•Landmarks
•Buy home or real estate
•Rent houses for after prom
Beaches
• Main Beach, East Hampton – Dunes, great waves and 4th of July fireworks– Famous visitors such as Seinfeld and
Spielberg
Events
• Hamptons International Film Festival– October 17-21, 2007– 15th annual– celebrates Independent films– Allows a multitude of internation films and
filmmakers to reach a new audience.
Events
• Hampton Classic Horse Show– August 26th - September 2nd, 2007 – largest hunter/jumper show in the United
States – 1,500 horses exhibiting – 60,000 spectators
Night Life
• CPI Dance Hall– Hampton Bays
• Beach Bar– College students and
young professionals– Hampton Bays
Vineyards
• Sagpond Vineyards– Wine tasting– Sagaponack
• Duck Walk Vineyards– Wine tasting– Wine Cellar – Southampton
After Prom
• It is not uncommon nowadays for high school students from Long Island to rent a house for a weekend and spend it partying with your friends.
Shopping
• There are many upscale boutiques for clothing and home furnishings.
• Art galleries
• Antique shops
Homes and Real Estate• The highest priced homes in the Hamptons
range from 1.2-1.85 million dollars.