CULTURAL CENTERS
THE ARTISTS’ STUDY
This nonprofit gallery, academy, and studio supports artists from all walks of life as they create what inspires them. The result is some of the most nuanced and eclectic work in the area. 25 Hampton Road, Southampton, 631-6035514; theartistsstudy.com
BAY STREET THEATER
The place to be for live theater in Sag Harbor, Bay Street mounts productions big and small, from children’s shows like Goat on a Boat to Hamilton producer Andrew Lippa’s show The Man in the Ceiling. 1 Bay St., Sag Harbor, 631-725-9500; baystreet.org
BRIDGE GARDENS
A beautiful, carefully sculpted
oasis at the center of Bridgehampton for more than 20 years, the gardens span over five acres of Peconic Land Trust property. 36 Mitchell Lane, Bridgehampton, 631-283-3195; peconiclandtrust.org
BRIDGEHAMPTON MUSEUM
Step back in time and experience the look and feel of the East End from the days of its earliest settlers, through the Civil War, and up to the present. 2368 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-537-1088; bridgehamptonhistoricalsociety.org
BRUCE NAGEL GALLERY
See the beautiful, eclectic work of one of the area’s most accomplished architects—without having to drive around all day—by visiting his own personal gallery. 69 Main St., Westhampton, 631-283-8855; brucenagel.com
CRUSH CURATORIAL
This Amagansett collective is run by the artists themselves, allowing them complete freedom of expression, from idea to installation. 68 Schellinger Road, Amagansett; crush-curatorial.com
ERIC FIRESTONE GALLERY
With an impressive roster of must-know artists of tomorrow, this gallery showcases their work in exhibitions that span the spectrum of mediums and genres. 4 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-604-2386; ericfirestonegallery.com
GUILD HALL
The epicenter of arts and culture in the Hamptons, Guild Hall—now under the leadership of Andrea Grover—offers everything from Tchaikovsky to Richard Avedon to Jay Leno. 158 Main St., 631-3240806; guildhall.org
ILLE ARTS
Surrounded by fishermen and clam diggers, this homestead-gone-art house is the perfect place to catch the latest waves in contemporary art and design. 171 Main St., Amagansett, 631-905-9894; illearts.com
MADOO CONSERVANCY
Established in 1967 by artist and writer Robert Dash, this lush Sagaponack garden is a tranquil escape from the stresses of daily life. 618 Sagg Main St., Sagaponack, 631-537-8200; madoo.org
PARRISH ART MUSEUM
The best place to see contemporary work—from local artists and touring exhibits—that embodies East End life, Parrish Art Museum is the connection between the art of the Hamptons and the art of the world. 279 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-283-7006; parrishart.org
POLLOCK-KRASNER HOUSE AND STUDY CENTER
The former home of Jackson Pollock and his wife (and a current outpost of Stony Brook University), this art center embraces the same avant-garde approach to art as its previous inhabitants did. 830 Springs-fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-324-4929; stonybrook.edu/comcms/pkhouse
SOUTHAMPTON ARTS CENTER
A hotbed of art and culture, the Southampton Arts Center offers speakers, musical performances, dance classes, and much more as it heads into its fifth season. 25 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-2830967; southamptonartscenter.org
THE WHITE ROOM GALLERY
This contemporary art gallery showcases both emerging and established artists working in all mediums. 2415 Main St., Bridgehampton, 917-526-2767; thewhiteroom.gallery
INTERMIX
With styles and designers as eclectic as Alexander Wang, Valentino, and Jonathan Simkhai, you can never go wrong at this on-trend shop. 87 Main St., East Hampton, 631-907-8025; 64 Main St., Southampton, 631-2838510; intermixonline.com
JENNIFER MILLER
Jennifer Miller strikes the perfect chord with refined, feminine collections of jewelry, apparel, and accessories. For her diverse fine and fashion jewelry, she infuses luxe materials with a touch of nonchalance, creating chic pieces to take you through the summer. 55 Main St., East Hampton, 631-329-9061; 28 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-2839061; jennifermillerjewelry.com
JOEY WÖLFFER
This Hamptons-bred beauty offers glamorous, free-spirited, bohemian fashion at her Sag Harbor boutique. Nomadic tribal designs are reimagined in her pieces via high-quality fabrics in bright, flirty colors. 11 Madison St., Sag Harbor; joeywolffer.com
JOHN VARVATOS
John Varvatos spices up the East End with edgy, rock ’n’ roll-style clothing and modern staples for stylish Hamptons men. 54 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-324-4440; johnvarvatos.com
JOHNNY WAS
This cross-cultural clothing brand takes its name—and its signature bohemian spirit—from the Bob Marley classic “Johnny Was.” 46 Jobs Lane, Ste. 1, Southampton, 631-3533975; johnnywas.com
KIRNA ZABÊTE
This beautifully curated store gathers brands you wouldn’t typically find in the Hamptons—gucci, Marc Jacobs, Saint Laurent—in an imaginative, Pop Art-covered space. 66 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-527-5794; kirnazabete.com
L’OBJET
Shop this high-end home décor boutique for unique artisanal pieces. The finishing accents for your Hamptons home are sure to be among L’objet’s curated assortment of treasures. 9 Main St., Southampton, 631-259-2644; l-objet.com
LONDON JEWELERS
Since the 1920s, London Jewelers has provided impeccable jewelry created 2 Main St., East Hampton, 631-3293939; 47 Main St., Southampton, 631-287-4499; londonjewelers.com
MICHAEL KORS
One of the most prominent figures in American sportswear, Michael Kors designs clothing and shoes for men and women, plus a full range of accessories, making it easy to put together a head-to-toe ensemble. Americana Manhasset, 2004 Northern Blvd., 516365-3512; 19 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-267-2200; 30 Main St., Southampton, 631-283-2633; michaelkors.com
MICHELLE FARMER
Originally a jewelry designer, Michelle Farmer now offers unique, luxurious, fashion-forward accessories, ready-to-wear, home décor items, and more at her casual-chic store in Bridgehampton. 2491 Montauk Hwy., Bridgehampton, 631-604-1850; michellefarmer.com
MILLY
Milly designer Michelle Smith seamlessly merges American sportswear with Parisian atelier techniques, incorporating precise tailoring and flawless details throughout her collections. 54 Main St., East Hampton, 631-604-6544; milly.com
MIXOLOGY
Shop the hottest of-the-moment women’s fashions, with more than 150 new styles hitting Mixology’s shelves every single week. 148 Main St., Westhampton Beach, 631-6840040; shopmixology.com
NILI LOTAN
Known for her easy yet elegant slip dresses, Nili Lotan fuses the modernity of city style with the ease of resortwear, producing perfect harmony for Hamptonites. Her minimalist designs also pack a seriously posh punch and lay the ideal foundation for your year-round wardrobe. 38 Main St., East Hampton, 631-3298338; nililotan.com
OLIVER PEOPLES
Eyewear options are chicer than ever thanks to this luxury brand, which offers a selection of sleek custom frames—from trendy to timeless, complementing all faces and styles—in its exquisite East Hampton boutique. 53 Newtown Lane, East Hampton, 631-329-4318; oliverpeoples.com
THE PERFECT PURSE
With a rare vintage selection of brands such as Chanel, Hermès, and Valentino, this house-front shop from industry experts Alan Stolz and Marc Deleon is heaven for handbag aficionados. And the service is just as flawless as the products. 27 Hampton Road, Southampton, 631-283-3360
POLO RALPH LAUREN
Since 1968, this luxury label has been instrumental in defining the traditional American prep look, putting its clean, classic stamp on everything from tuxedos to tennis skirts. 32 Main St., East Hampton, 631-907-0960; 41 Jobs Lane, Southampton, 631-2876953; ralphlauren.com
ROBERTA FREYMANN
Shopping for bright and fun summer pieces? Roberta Freymann is a travel-inspired lifestyle brand offering
AKT INMOTION
Super-fit celebrities Karlie Kloss and Shakira turn to international fitness expert and dancer Anna Kaiser to sculpt their lean, toned bods. Classes here combine numerous exercise disciplines, including circuit training, HIIT, dance cardio, Pilates, and yoga. 3 Railroad Ave., East Hampton, 631-527-5447; aktinmotion.com
BARRY’S BOOTCAMP
With three East End locations, this famously hardcore fitness spot pushes your limits through a mix of weight training and cardio that can help you burn 1,000 calories in a single workout. Each day focuses on a different muscle group, so you get a week of perfectly balanced exercises. 10 Montauk Hwy., Southampton, 631-353-3833; see barrysbootcamp.com for more locations.
BROWNINGS FITNESS
If there’s anyone who can get you into shape, it’s Maryann Browning. The founder and president of Brownings Fitness has competed in 37 marathons and six Ironman competitions and was a prima ballerina with the Johannesburg Ballet Company in South Africa. Talk about motivation. 60 Windmill Lane, Southampton, 315-955-6989; browningsfitness.com
BYOGA
New to Montauk’s wellness scene, Byoga brings rock-star yoga teachers together to lead an array of dynamic vinyasa-style classes, themed according to the elements of fire, water, and earth. INSIDER TIP: Don’t miss Bfire, the studio’s signature flow class. 83 S. Elmwood Ave., Montauk, 631-483-5077; byogahive.com
EAST END ROW
Clients of East End Row experience the feeling of paddling and gliding through water, courtesy of highquality erg machines that offer a low-impact but incredibly effective workout. East End Row opens its third location, in East Hampton, this season. 33 Hill St., Southampton; 460 Pantigo Road, East Hampton, 631-353-3626; eastendrow.com
ELEMENTS FITNESS
Fusing barre and dance techniques, the boutique studio Elements Fitness offers classes from Dance Cardio Sculpt to stand-up paddleboarding. Kelly Ripa and Christy Turlington are fans. 68 Newtown Lane, Ste. 6, East Hampton, 631-6045445; elementsfitnessstudio.com
ERIKA BLOOM PILATES
With only private and duet Pilates sessions, this studio provides unrivaled individualized attention, focusing on the specific needs of each client. There’s also an organic beauty boutique, featuring clean beauty brands like Tata Harper and Red Flower. 760 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill; 66 Newtown Lane, Ste. 7, East Hampton, 212-288-3410; erikabloompilates.com
EXHALE
Known for its award-winning Core Fusion Barre method, Exhale provides ballet-inspired workouts in a tranquil, soothing space—bringing balance to your body and mind. 2415 Main St., Bridgehampton, 212-561-6400; exhalespa.com
FIVE PILLARS YOGA
The classes at this beachy yoga sanctuary promote a balanced lifestyle while cultivating emotional, spiritual, and physical harmony. 720 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631-5009200; fivepillarsyoga.com
FLYWHEEL
Not your average spin class, Flywheel enlists its riders in head-to-head competition using in-stadium technology with live race stats and rankings. There’s also Flybarre, a total-body sculpting class and the perfect complement to your cycling session. 65 Montauk Hwy., Ste. C, East Hampton, 631-329-8622; flywheelsports.com
NEW YORK PILATES
Recognized as the fitness studio of the fashion set, New York Pilates is sure to earn the love of Hamptonites for its chic, minimalist space—not to mention its full-body workout. 272 Old Montauk Hwy., Montauk, 212-3350375; newyorkpilates.com
PADDLE DIVA
Gina Bradley put stand-up paddleboarding on the map on the East End when she opened Paddle Diva in 2009—ahead of the national SUP craze. Since then, she and her instructors have taken clients through the inlets and bays of the Hamptons, showing them the beauty of the environment and the fitness power of SUP. 219 Three Mile Harbor HC Road, East Hampton, 631-329-2999; paddlediva.com
PHYSIQUE 57
When a barre technique guarantees results in as few as eight workouts, you know it’s worth trying— especially when Alessandra Ambrosio and Chrissy Teigen are regulars. Inspired by the original Lotte Berk method, Physique 57 has classes for beginners, experts, and everyone in between. 264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, 631-537-5722; physique57.com
SOULCYCLE
The original cult-favorite spin studio helped transform the East End into a fitness and wellness oasis. And this year, Soulcycle’s Bridgehampton barn celebrates its 10th anniversary. 264 Butter Lane, Bridgehampton, 631-537-3630; see soul-cycle.com for more locations.
STUDIO 89
Forget about machine-based workouts and get ready for the ultimate one-on-one experience at this fitness studio, focusing on agility, flexibility, strength, suspension, gravity, and core training. 89 Clay Pit Road, Sag Harbor, 631-8994310; studio89fitness.com
TRACY ANDERSON
Trainer to the stars Tracy Anderson developed a results-driven method that has reshaped the bodies of celebrities like Gwyneth Paltrow and Jennifer Lopez. Her mega-brand includes the revolutionary at-home program Metamorphosis, video streaming services, specialized plans for men, women, and teens, and week-long intensives. 30 Park Pl., East Hampton, 604-6529; 903 Montauk Hwy., Water Mill, 631617-5621; tracyanderson.com
TRUTH TRAINING
Based on the philosophy that you should “never abandon your strength,” the programming here is rooted in foundational exercises to take you to the next level. For lovers of the outdoors, there are also boot camps, kayaking tours, trail running, and mountain biking. 5 Railroad Ave., East Hampton, 631-324-5333; truthtraining.com
WELL WITHIN
A concierge wellness service that brings the studio to you, Well Within provides yoga and Pilates classes, nutritional coaching, aromatherapy, and overall wellness counseling to help you experience Zen on the East End. 135 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-872-2133; wellwithinhamptons.com
YOGA SHANTI
A concierge wellness service that brings the studio to you, Well Within provides yoga and Pilates classes, nutritional coaching, aromatherapy, and overall wellness counseling to help you experience Zen on the East End. 135 Springs Fireplace Road, East Hampton, 631-872-2133; wellwithinhamptons.com