Southampton Attractions

The diverse habitats in the Long Island National Wildlife Refuge Complex are home to wildlife of all types. These include bay, brackish pond, impoundment, kettle holes, tidal flats, salt marsh, freshwater marsh, upland shrub, grasslands, maritime oak forest, red cedar stands, and pioneer hardwoods.

Built in 1648, this house has been restored and contains furnishings from the 17th and 18th century. A Colonial herb garden is located behind the house.

Parrish Art Museum features 19th and 20th century American art including work by William Merritt Chase and Fairfield Porter. An arboretum and statuary are also found on the grounds.

The Southampton Historical Museum is housed in the Albert Rogers Mansion, built in 1843 by a whaling captain. The main museum complex includes a collection of small shops and other buildings such as a one room schoolhouse, paint and wallpaper store, and a blacksmith shop.