Every summer celebrities, the wealthy, and those trying to escape the heat from New York city head to the Hamptons. During the summer, everyone is incredibly busy working on their tans.

However, as the season winds down, the lifeguards have left for school and the roads get less crowded, people are now looking for things to do in the Hamptons that is a little less beach oriented.

If you’re heading out there soon and you’re not sure what to do in the Hamptons, keep reading this article. We’re sharing six Hamptons activities you need to do before the end of the season.

1. Fun Things to Do in the Hamptons: Hanks Pumpkintown

Hanks Pumpkintown has tons of Hampton’s activities all located in one convenient place. It’s an especially great place to visit now that fall is nearing.

All summer long there is a great farmstand where you can pick up fresh fruits and vegetables. But fall is where Hanks really starts to shine.

Bring your kids along for face painting, pumpkin picking, and gem mining. Not only can you start to decorate for Halloween, but your kids can learn about geology. Then there are the cider donuts you won’t be able to stop talking about.

But the corn maze is where the most fun is found. Whether you’re a kid or an adult, you’re guaranteed to have a great time. You may even bump into celebrities like Alec Baldwin who are known to frequent this amazing place.

2. Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge

The Elizabeth A. Morton National Wildlife Refuge is located in Sag Harbor. It’s a 186-acre refuge to cute indigenous wild animals like chipmunks and chickadees.

But while they’re cute and look cuddly, these are wild animals. Please do not feed them human food or try to befriend them. They’re not your friends, they don’t eat the same foods we do, and they will bite. If you love animals that much, do some good by donating to an animal charity.

Instead, take in the scenery and get some exercise. There’s a great walk that’s less than 2-miles long. It will take you past ponds, salt marshes, beaches, and grasslands. You’ll enjoy some exercise, take in some gorgeous natural beauty, and it’s a great place to view the local flora, fauna, and wildlife.

3. Take a Wine Tasting Tour

For anyone who loves a great glass of wine, then a wine tour is one of the Hamptons activities you can’t miss. And you even have options with which type of wine tour you’d like to take.

You can certainly go on your own to the various wineries located in the Hamptons. Just make sure you bring along a designated driver to ensure you have an enjoyable but safe experience.

Then there are specific tours you can take. There are tours for every type of budget from economy up to premium tour packages.

For those who prefer beer tours, you won’t be left out. Those are offered to. And for those who like to pair their wine with their food, you have that option as well.

Whether you prefer reds to whites or vice versa, there’s no doubt you’ll find a few favorites along the way.

You may want to check out these rentals because after spending a day drinking wine, having to travel all the way back home won’t be fun or safe. Instead, find a local place to stay and let yourself enjoy your winery tours.

4. Pollock-Krasner House and Studio

Many famous celebrities have made the Hamptons their permanent home. If you don’t know what to do in the Hamptons and are looking for some history, art, and culture, the Pollock-Krasner House and Studio is the perfect place to drop by to experience all three.

This home was purchased in the 1940’s thanks to a loan from famed art collector Peggy Guggenheim. Abstract Expressionist painter Jackson Pollack and his wife, artist Lee Krasner purchased this beautiful home in East Hampton.

Today this home is a museum. It shows how the artists lived and worked. The property is also a National History Landmark since the home was built in 1879.

Best of all, a tour is only $5. A great option for anyone looking to have the Hamptons experience while on a budget.

5. Eat Sustainably But Bountifully

If you’re looking for what to do in the Hamptons, think about your stomach because there are plenty of places to get some great local food. Many of the local restaurants get their ingredients from local vendors.

For those looking to take advantage of the delicious fresh seafood, the Hamptons are famous for should head over to The Lobster Roll. Since 1965 this place has been known as the place to kick off the unofficial Hamptons summer season when it re-opens each May.

And their lobster rolls are piled high with fresh lobster held in a buttery hotdog bun.

The Candy Kitchen is an old-school diner known for its burgers and fries as much as they’re known for their delicious ice cream they make themselves.

Scoop Du Jour and Grindstone both offer some of the best donuts in town. And Townline BBQ offers some amazing Texas-style slow-smoked meat.

Sure, you can go upscale and pay a ton for your food, but there are plenty of Hampton’s activities involving food where the prices won’t break your bank account.

6. Find Where Your Favorite Celebrity Lives

Sure, the food and drinks are great in the Hamptons. The beaches are some of the most beautiful in the world.

But the real reason we head to the Hamptons is to spot our favorite celebrities. Many of them own homes out here but of course, they rarely list their addresses publically.

But that doesn’t mean you can’t figure out where they live. There is a celebrities home map you can use.

And then you can either drive past their houses or walk past them as you stroll along the beach. You will probably also see at least one or two as you wander around the beautiful small towns that make up the Hamptons as well.

Learn Where to Head to Next

Yes, there are plenty of things to do in the Hamptons. You may never get bored.

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