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By Meagan Francis

Pet ponies and go for a horseback ride on the beach at Deep Hollow Ranch.
Climb a dune and take a dip in the Atlantic at Main Beach.
Feed a stingray and get up close to a shark at Atlantis Marine World.

Family Overview: The Hamptons, New York

By Meagan Francis

Though "The Hamptons" technically refers to the village of East Hampton and Southampton on Long Island's south fork, there are several other communities that fall under the umbrella of a Hamptons vacation, including: Water Hill, Bridgehampton, Sag Harbor, Amagansett, and Montauk (much less glitzy than fashionable Southampton, but with a fun, if grittier, beachy charm). The pristine Atlantic beaches, several centuries of rich history, an abundance of vintage bed and breakfasts and small inns for lodging, and charming villages to explore not only have given the Hamptons their cachet but make it a relaxing—if pricey—area for a family vacation. Read More

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Are the restaurants and gift shops opened on the 6th of November of this year, on Ocean boulevard, on the boardwalk?
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