The Hamptons: Things to do when it’s too chilly for the beach

• Keep the kids occupied on a rainy day at the Children’s Museum of the East End (376 Bridgehampton Sag Harbor Tpke., Bridgehampton), with workshops, games and performances aplenty, plus a fantasy tree house, a musical forest and more to explore.
  For a taste of Long Island’s maritime history, visit the Sag Harbor Whaling Museum (200 Main St., Sag Harbor), where you can see work by local artists and more at the former home of a local man who made his fortune aboard whaling ships.
  And for an eye-full of photography and paintings featuring Long Island beach scenes, plus special events such as tours of must-see Hamptons homes, visit the Southampton Historical Museum (17 Meeting House Lane, Southampton).” data-id=”18259727″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/img_5da8d355e920e.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.8259727″/>

• For a side of farm life with your Riesling, head to Martha Clara Vineyards (6025 Sound Ave., Riverhead), complete with horses, pigs, llamas and, of course, a wide selection of locally-made spirits.
  Then continue east and grab a seat on the scenic back porch overlooking the vines at Macari Vineyards (50 Bergen Ave., Mattituck) or settle in at a picnic table with the whole gang at Osprey’s Dominion (44075 Main Rd., Peconic) and enjoy a snack and live music on the lawn. ” data-id=”18259552″ data-link=”https://amnewyork.wpengine.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/24685_image.jpg” class=”wp-image-1.8259552″/>

• And if you make it all the way down to Southold, you’ll likely get a free history lesson with your purchase at Treasure Exchange Antiques (54325 Route 25)– the shop is run by the Southold Historical Society.” data-id=”18265032″ data-link=”https://cdn.newsday.com” class=”wp-image-1.8265032″/>

Summer has (unofficially) arrived and New Yorkers are heading east each weekend — but the Atlantic Ocean is too chilly for most swimmers in late May and early June.

No need to cancel your plans — there are plenty of things to do in the Hamptons that don’t involve sand and surf. And if you have a car at your disposal, you can really explore the Island.