East Hampton, NY
For those looking to escape the heat of the city in less than 3 hours, the town of East Hampton makes for the perfect mini vacation. There are a variety of transportation options including the Hamptons Jitney, the train or StndAIR (a fleet of private sea planes). The single road moving in and out of the Hampton’s can become congested on Friday afternoons leaving visitors and locals waiting for hours on end. The train and StndAIR make for great alternatives that skip the grueling drive. As a longstanding summer retreat for many New Yorkers, the Hamptons host a variety of luxury shopping, dining and attractions.
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