2 Best Sights in Bridgehampton, Long Island

Here, as their motto says, learning begins with play. This is a perfect place to let kids run off some steam on a rainy day, or just to take a break from the beach. There's a fire engine replica, painting room, library, climbing ship, and a separate play area for toddlers. A mini-golf course is open in season, weather permitting. There are plenty of educational and fun classes and events on the calendar too, including the Summer Family Concert Series in August.

A stroll around this whimsical, plant- and sculpture-studded 2-acre preserve designed by artist Robert Dash reveals why HomeStyle magazine once described it as one of the 10 most beautiful gardens in America. Many adult and childrens' educational programs are offered here. Photographs are permitted, but dogs and strollers are not.