Ten Towns Less Travelled - Part Ten: Montauk, New York
When I saw that Showtime's "The Affair" was shot in Montauk, it was thrilling. But also a little unsettling - because when I discovered the easternmost tip of Long Island in the Hamptons back in 2004, I felt isolated. Walking off the train and into town was a soulful experience, a retreat from the more gentrified folk in Southhampton and East Hampton. Yet, nothing can spoil such natural beauty, not even more tourists, more expensive homes, or the Hollywood intrusion (and a fine dramatic one at that - crisp writing and compelling acting.) Following are my top 10 to-dos in Montauk, but first be clear on where it's located and how to get there: I like to take the Long Island Railroad out of Penn Station. But then, I love trains and abhor traffic. If you are like me bring a good book, your mineral water and a PB&J and settle in for a gorgeous ride out of the city and into the Hamptons. Along the way you'll pass those stuffier places I mentioned (although they...