Hampton is located on the Virginia Peninsula in the Hampton Roads region of southeastern Virginia. It is bounded on the north and east by the Chesapeake Bay and on the south by the Hampton Roads Harbor.

From the sea to the stars, Hampton's got it!

The Hampton area features a variety of historical, cultural and recreational activities and attractions. The Virginia Air & Space Center at Langley is popular with visitors interested in aeronautics and astronautics. The Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe chronicles the imprisonment of Confederate President Jefferson Davis and the Fort's role during the Civil War. Sea lovers will enjoy the Cousteau Society headquarters, too.

While in Hampton, take advantage of an array of water-related activities, such as the harbor tours aboard the 65-foot "Miss Hampton," Buckroe Beach and fishing in the Chesapeake Bay. NASCAR fans can enjoy Late Model and Grand Stock races at Langley Speedway.

One of the most popular events in Virginia is the Hampton Jazz Festival at the Hampton Coliseum.

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• St. John's Church in Hampton, Virginia

  100 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• African American Heritage Sites in Hampton

  Hampton Visitor Center, 120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Hampton History Museum

  120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Virginia Air & Space Center

  600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Hampton Carousel

  602 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Downtown Hampton

  Downtown Hampton, 756 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Miss Hampton II Cruises

  Downtown Hampton Public Piers, 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Salters Creek Retreat

  100 Bridge Street, Suite D, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Hampton Boating Information

  Downtown Hampton Public Piers, 710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669

• The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center

  4205 Victoria Blvd, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Mariner 2 Fishing Charters

  169 Columbia Avenue, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Captain Hoggs Charters

  800 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA, 23669

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Places To Stay

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• Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel

  700 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Magnolia House Bed and Breakfast

  Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast, 232 S. Armistead Avenue, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Super 8 Motel - Hampton

  1330 Thomas Street, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Embassy Suites Hotel, Hampton

  1700 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Ramada - Hampton

  1905 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Comfort Inn Coliseum

  1916 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Days Inn, Hampton

  1918 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Courtyard by Marriott - Coliseum Drive

  1917 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Red Roof Inn - Hampton

  1925 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Extended Stay America - Hampton

  1915 Commerce Drive, Hampton, VA, 23666

• Travelodge Hampton

  1781 N. King Street, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Quality Inn Hampton Convention Center

  1813 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA, 23666

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Where To Dine

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• Mary Helen's Southern & Creole Cuisine

  87 Lincoln Street, Hampton, VA, 23669

• La Bodega Hampton

  22 Wine Street, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Brent's Restaurant

  9 E Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23664

• Old Hampton Ice Cream Parlor

  5 E. Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Conch & Bucket

  13 E Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• The Taphouse

  17 E Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Goody's Deli & Pub

  11 East Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Marker 20

  21 E Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Musasi Japanese Restaurant

  49 West Queens Way, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Helen's Deli

  2 Eaton Street, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Grey Goose Tearoom

  101-A W. Queens Way, Enter on Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA, 23669

• Java Junkies

  768 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA, 23669

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