1. Channing Daughters Winery
City: Bridgehampton, NY
Category: Nightlife
Telephone: (631) 537-7224
Address: 1927 Scuttlehole Rd.
Description: On its 25 planted acres, grapes used to produce Chardonnay, Gewürztraminer, Pinot Bianco, Pinot Grigio, Sauvignon Blanc, Semillon, Tocai Friulano, Viognier, Blaufrankisch, Cabernet Franc, Cabernet Sauvignon, Merlot, Pinot Noir, and Syrah are grown. This vineyard was founded in 1997. A wine-tasting room, public outdoor areas, and tours are offered.
2. Copa
City: Bridgehampton, NY
Category: Restaurants
Telephone: (631) 613-6469
Address: 95 School St.
Description: This is a small, casual dining establishment that specializes mainly in offering full bar service, along with tapas. There’s a strong Spanish influence in the food offerings. It’s a great option for late-night dining (until 3 a.m.) in the Hamptons, where most restaurants, and even many of the bars, close early. While the Hamptons are chock-full of dining establishments that have been around for decades, Copa opened in 2009, so it’s one of the newer places to dine in the region.
3. Children’S Museum Of East End
City: Bridgehampton, NY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (631) 537-8250
Address: 376 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tnpk.
Description: This kid-friendly museum offers a variety of fun and educational hands-on exhibits and activities that focus on several different themes, including agriculture, nature, fishing, and history. Some of the exhibits are permanent, while others change with the season. The 10,000-square-foot museum is open daily except Tues, typically from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Visiting the Children’s Museum of East End is a perfect rainy day activity, or a great way to spend an afternoon enjoying quality time with your kids. In addition to the popular indoor activities and exhibits, visitors are encouraged to explore the museum’s outdoor attractions, which include extensive, people-size mazes and gardens. Workshops, special performances, and unique events are hosted here throughout the year. General admission is $7 for anyone over the age of one, or free with an annual membership.
4. South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center
City: Bridgehampton, NY
Category: Tours & Attractions
Telephone: (631) 537-9735
Address: 377 Bridgehampton/Sag Harbor Tnpk.
Description: Open throughout the year, the South Fork Natural History Museum & Nature Center (SoFo) is a state-of-the-art facility that features exhibits, activities, workshops, and special programs for people of all ages, especially for kids. There’s also a group of interactive habitats here that feature live animals, such as native reptiles and amphibians. The marine touch tank allows young people to touch local marine wildlife.SoFo does an excellent job at bringing nature indoors. As guests walk through the museum, it’s like taking an interpretive hike through nature. At the start of your journey, you’ll be provided with a field guide to help you understand and relate to what you’re experiencing at each stop. The displays and exhibits will engage all your senses. You and the kids will feel like naturalists exploring a new territory for the first time. The museum is open seven days a week from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. A low admission fee is charged for both adults ($7) and kids ($5).