Location: Hampton
Top Things to do in Hampton
10 Free Things to do in Hampton That You Shouldn't Miss
The city of Hampton, Virginia, leads the country in the pursuit of aeronautics and space exploration. The home to Langley Air Force Base and NASA's Langley Research Center, Hampton has helped put a man on the moon and a lander on Mars. Visit the Virginia Air & Space Center and learn about the scientific contributions made by these two organizations. The Center features over a hundred interactive exhibits, a 3-D IMAX theater and thirty historic aircraft, including the Apollo 12 Command Module.
Restaurants in Hampton
1. Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 530 reviews
Reviewed By WeechWayToTravel
Fort Monroe has been continuously fortified since the early 1600s, originally by the Jamestown settlers. Robert E. Lee was one of the contributors to the stone fortress as a young engineer early in his career. Escaped slaves sought & were granted refuge here. Jefferson Davis was imprisoned here. Sooo much history. The fort is beautiful & has been granted national monument status. Complete with a mote which you can drive through the gated bridges. The Point Comfort Light is located here on the Chesapeake Bay. For perspective, I tend to not be interested in military history. I have traveled the world over. Even I found it very interesting & well presented & easy to follow for all. Well worth the trip, especially for Civil War history. Conveniently located off highway 64 at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay.
2. Hampton University
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 59 reviews
Reviewed By Chrysler253 - Bronx, United States
Rich history and a beautiful campus makes for a delightful experience. The Hampton University Museum is a must see when stepping foot on campus; the intriguing collection of artwork and artifacts displayed show the diverse and colorful history of Hampton. Education and culture go hand-in-hand, the knowledge of one's past will greatly influence the trajectory of one's future. If you are in the Hampton area, please visit Hampton University and see one of the finest HBCUs in America.
3. Hampton University Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
4. Bluebird Gap Farm
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4.5 based on 156 reviews
Free, great for families, petting zoo, animals & trees, working farm, hands on, near to Convention Center & Coliseum, easy access from I-64 & I-664
Reviewed By 464jeremyl - Hampton, United States
This is one of my 5 year old sons favorite places to visit. If you ask him what he would like to do, (on any given day) going to Bluebird Gap Farm is always one of the 3 most common answers. Bluebird Gap Farm is a petting zoo, admission is free, they have two large playgrounds (a smaller one for toddlers and a larger one for the "older kids") picnic areas, vending machines if you get thirsty or need a snack. Its just a fun way to spend a couple hours with the kids or grandkids.
5. Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 111 reviews
Reviewed By eyeamnomo
I love this place. A little piece of the Virginia forests in the middle of Hampton. Great place to learn to camp or to do soft camping with sites and cabins located in the park most paths are paved making it easy for walks bicycling and more. Beautiful shaded playground that knocks the hear back in the summer. In the winter after leaves fall the sunsets peering through forest feels mystical. The lake and the path around the lake gives you a great chance to see ducks, storks, turtles and even hawks and buzzards. I hope to go back in the spring and take some pictures. I can mention alot about this place. Haha they have alot of picnic table and a couple of shelters for parties or picnics
6. Park Lane Tavern
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 27 reviews
Reviewed By Janet5043
We were visiting the area for three days and ended up eating there twice. The food was so delicious that we went back a second night. We all had something different both nights and nothing disappointed us. I truly enjoyed the corn beef and cabbage with mashed potatoes the first night (the cabbage was out of this world, along with the mashed potatoes) and the bourbon chicken the second. The rest of the family enjoyed the London Broil, Bangers and Mash, Pepper Steak, Capra Portabello and the Burger! But the biggest hilight was the Whiskey Breading Pudding for desserts. The servicers was friendly and helpful with recommendations! Thanks Kina!
7. Fort Monroe National Monument
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 209 reviews
Reviewed By dewaynep2016 - Elizabethtown, United States
What a splendid day! There is free parking near the Casement Museum and/or Visitors Center and the activity is free! There are walking/driving tour maps near the Casement Museum, which take you to several places of note like Robert E. Lee's residence when he was stationed here, a cool light house, and the Lincoln Gun.
8. St. George Brewing Company
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4.5 based on 25 reviews
Reviewed By Jofo22 - Poquoson, United States
If you are looking for a beautiful space to hold a gathering and be socially distanced, then St. George Brewing Company is an excellent choice! We held a family gathering in the new outdoor space and it was perfect. The spacious tent with heaters kept us all cozy, while in an open-air, safe, and sanitized environment. We were able to reserve it for a reasonable fee and the staff was fantastic. The beer tasting was fun and delicious! With all the challenges right now, it was great to be in a place where we felt not only safe, but well cared for ~and we had a blast!
9. The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery
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4.5 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By stringali - Hampton Bays, United States
Talk about stumbling into a find. Oozlefinch is a really cool brewery that I value across today... thank God. There beer selection is amazing, 15 in all. Ricky and Trina were amazing and fun while they took care of us at the bar. We ordered 2 flights and away we went! And what a flight it was, I'm still trying to figure out how to land this thing! The beers are amazing, they specialize in an array of sour beers with an amazing color presentation. Today, the food truck was a pizza truck...yum. I will review that shortly! A must stop for those visiting Williamsburg va!!
10. Grandview Nature Preserve
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 26 reviews
Reviewed By rileigh15
Parking was a bear and so is the walk with young children in all honesty. However, getting past that you quickly realize it's worth the effort, lack of facilities, and biting flies. Once you cross the hill to the Beach, we immediately noticed the difference between this beach and all others in the region. The protected dunes, organic matter washed ashore, the low depth and small waves and tidal nature of the inlet.... It was a dream to spend a fine May Day on the shore here. We saw dolphins, beautiful shells, and a weird looking dead fish that my two sons really enjoyed discovering. All in all, I highly recommend.
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