Location: Hampton
Top Things to do in Hampton
The 10 Best Things to do in Hampton, Virginia (VA)
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. Miss Hampton II Cruises
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5.0 based on 400 reviews
3-hour tour of the Hampton Roads harbor includes Norfolk Naval Base, historic Civil War Island of Fort Wool, Chesapeake Bay, Fort Monroe, Old Point Comfort Lighthouse, battle site of the Monitor/Merrimac, and much more!
2. The American Theatre
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5.0 based on 3 reviews
Cozy, intimately elegant theatre located in the heart of Hampton & Phoebus, VA presenting an array of music, dance, theatre and multicultural performances.
3. Capstan Bar Brewing
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5.0 based on 6 reviews
4. Hampton National Cemetery (VAMC)
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5.0 based on 2 reviews
Reviewed By RobertP120 - Chesterfield, United States
The smallest national cemetery in the United States is the Department of Veterans Affairs National Cemetery on the campus of the Hampton Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Hampton, Virginia. My wife and I visited this unique cemetery on a Saturday while visiting in the area. We saw the 3rd smallest national cemetery at Ball’s Bluff Battlefield in Leesburg, Virginia a couple of weeks ago and the thought of the smallest cemetery piqued our curiosity. The Department of Veterans Affairs manages this 0.30-acre cemetery. There are 22 interments at the site. It is currently not accepting new interments. The government established the cemetery in 1898 at the location of the Southern Branch of the National Home for Volunteer Soldiers and Sailors. Built during a yellow fever epidemic quarantine, every individual who died around the quarantine period was interred there because no one could leave or enter the station during the quarantine. By 1899, twenty Civil War and Spanish War veterans were buried in the cemetery including eight victims of yellow fever. The others died of other causes during the quarantine. Two civilians who died in 1909 and 1912 brought the total number of internments to twenty-two. The cemetery is not easy to find. There are no street signs or markers to guide visitors to the site. Several people we spoke to kept directing us to the Hampton National Cemetery adjacent to Hampton University. It occupies a small area at the intersection of Emancipation Drive and Harris Avenue on the medical campus. There is a self-propelled, tracked howitzer adjacent to the cemetery. It has “The Hampton” stenciled on the side. There is a parking lot immediately adjacent to the cemetery. Because of its size, there is not much to see but it the Veterans Administration keeps it well groomed, neat, and clean. We owe a measure of respect and appreciation to those veterans who gave it all in the service of their country. If you are in the Hampton area, please take a few moments to stop by and pay your respects.
5. Sly Clyde Ciderworks
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5.0 based on 10 reviews
Sly Clyde is Virginia's first #coastal cidery, using 100% "craftily crushed" Virginia apples. All our ciders are produced on site by an award-winning team of cider makers. Join us in the tasting room (Starting August 25, 2018) for exclusive ciders, tours, and a lovely back patio. There are many restaurants in the area and Fort Monroe is less than a mile away!
Reviewed By 618deniset - Yorktown, United States
Walked around Phoebus and decided to deck into Sly Clyde’s. Gorgeous old home with beautiful woodwork! Enjoyed a drink on the back patio, soaking in the January sunshine! Very busy afternoon for them, with a food truck serving up some yummy pizzas. Great to see this establishment thriving in a cute little piece of Phoebus! Cheers, Sly Clyde’s!!
6. Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum
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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.
7. Hampton University
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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.
8. Hampton University Museum
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4.5 based on 26 reviews
9. Hampton History Museum
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4.5 based on 69 reviews
Opened in 2003, the Hampton History Museum serves to increase the awareness and understanding of the history of Hampton by maintaining an educational and research center for the collection, exhibition, interpretation, preservation and promotion of the vast historic resources of the City.
Reviewed By dmhn - Buena Park, United States
This is a relatively small museum that has a lot of historical information about the area. The changing exhibit of the moment are the pictures and maps of a Union mapmaker. The detail in his pictures and maps were astounding! We found that exhibit to be very interesting!
10. 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.
