A lot of people hear the name "The Hamptons" and wonder exactly what the name is referring to in its plural form. Is it a range of mountains? A series of lakes? A group of towns? In actuality it refers to a collection of hamlets and villages situated in the eastern part of Long Island, New York. All of these villages and hamlets technically lie within the incorporated towns of Southampton and East Hampton. Some ares in the Hamptons are among the most expensive real estate in the country, and countless rich, famous, and influential people talk about having a "House in the Hamptons", which has come to be regarded as quite a status symbol.
Some of the popular spots in the Hamptons include Southampton Village, Water Mill, Sagaponack, Sag Harbor, and Bridgehampton. Aside from culturally important areas, East Hampton also features eight state parks as well as historic spots of interest.
![Map of the Hamptons](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTZnqv4ZUJMEbjBtD9cDG9owdzzSXHlCNDc0DhTOu-Q0hx_hgKoBx-vLGhEaRyzCbjNaLr2VAUFb5k-N1hl1zs36zny1UjXgm5LJ1YQNg-hM-QczJhh99P42bk6A0I3Jf5VjJS2USJXAE/s400/map-of-the-hamptons.jpg)
![The Hamptons Map](https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhe18A4Awp866aBePbhEVMGgqMUMThlBwr45zgYjPr9mg9Qojply1jZI1u-S3gAn419jqxEs6L69g5xzIdX22uFBtdhZxxzO1csWZPi6dXCEI23RWcpSUOhhtYchzN9GTuw2fpRPglsTDw/s400/the-hamptons-map.gif)
Hopefully one of the map of the Hamptons above was what you were looking for. Have a pleasant stay in one of the most gorgeous escapes in the USA.