Discover 7 hidden attractions, cool sights, and unusual things to do in Southampton (United States). Don't miss out on these must-see attractions: Halsey House, Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary, and James L. Breese House. Also, be sure to include Capt. C. Goodale House in your itinerary.
Below, you can find the list of the most amazing places you should visit in Southampton (New York).
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Halsey House
The Halsey House is a historic house converted into a museum, in Southampton, New York. It was built circa 1683 by Thomas Halsey Jr. the son of pioneer Thomas Halsey Sr.
The house has been restored, and is open to the public as a museum. It is filled with many of the same items that were owned by Thomas Halsey's family and other relics. The collection on display includes 17th- and 18th-century furnishings, a Dominy clock, and a rare 16th-century Breeches Bible, this version speaks of Adam and Eve wearing "breeches made of fig leaves." The Halsey estate in Southampton, New York, includes herb and flower gardens and an orchard that are overseen by the Southampton Colonial Society.
The Halsey House is also a common gathering place for social events and a variety of programs open to the public.[1]
Address: 249 South Main Street, Southampton (The Hamptons)
Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary
Catholic church in Southampton, New York. The Basilica of the Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary is a Minor Basilica of the Catholic Church located in the village of Southampton, New York, United States. It is also a parish church of the Diocese of Rockville Centre. The Gothic Revival-style church was completed in 1908 for $100,000. The exterior is covered in white marble. Pope Benedict XVI decreed on November 11, 2011, that Sacred Hearts of Jesus and Mary Church was elevated to the status of a minor basilica.[2]
James L. Breese House
James L. Breese House, also known as "The Orchard", is a historic home located at Southampton in Suffolk County, New York. It was designed as a summer residence between 1897 and 1906 by the prominent architectural firm of McKim, Mead, and White in the Colonial Revival style. An 1858 house original to the site was incorporated into the structure. It is two and one half stories high and clad with white painted wood shingles. It features a two-story portico, reminiscent of Mount Vernon.
Breese was a close friend of architect Stanford White, commissioning modifications and additions until the latter's death. The home's spectacular 70-foot "music room" is believed to be White's last completed project.
From 1926 to 1956, it was owned by Charles E. Merrill (1885–1956), who deeded it to Amherst College. Amherst College later sold it to the Nyack School for Boys, which closed in 1977. It is located within the Southampton Village Historic District.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1980.[3]
Capt. C. Goodale House
Capt. C. Goodale House is a historic home located at Southampton in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1875 and is a large 2+1⁄2-story, five bay residence with an original 2-story rear wing and smaller period wing. It features a central entrance pavilion, mansard roof, and wraparound porch. It is an example of Second Empire architecture. Also on the property is a contributing privy.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[4]
Balcastle
Historical place in Southampton, New York. Balcastle is a historic home located at Southampton in Suffolk County, New York. It was built in 1910 and is a large 1-story, five-bay, brick-sheathed residence with a small 1+1⁄2-story octagonal tower on the west side and large, 2-story square tower on the east side. It is an example of castellated Gothic architecture. Also on the property is a small, wood-frame hexagonal garden pavilion.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[5]
Southampton Village Historic District
Southampton Village Historic District is a historic district in Southampton, New York, in Suffolk County.
It was listed on the National Register of Historic Places in 1988, and its boundaries were increased in 1993 by what was termed the Lewis Street Expansion Area.
It includes the James L. Breese House which is separately listed on the National Register.[6]
Wickapogue Road Historic District
Wickapogue Road Historic District is a national historic district located at Southampton in Suffolk County, New York. The district has 17 contributing buildings located on six farmsteads. It is a rare surviving cohesive collection of historic farmsteads which illustrate Southampton's early agrarian settlement and subsequent agricultural development from 1684 to 1910.
It was added to the National Register of Historic Places in 1986.[7]