Attractions in Hampton, Virginia

Amusements

Hampton Carousel, The 757-727-6347
610 Settlers Landiing Road, Hampton, VA 23664
One of only 170 working antique wooden carousels in the United States, this fully restored 1920 carousel was built by the Philadelphia Toboggan Company and the... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Little England Chapel 757-723-6803
4100 Kecoughtan Road, Hampton, VA 23669
Virginia's only-known African American missionary chapel, the sanctuary of this chapel holds a permanent exhibit that helps visitors understand the religious lives of... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

African American Heritage Sites 757-727-1102
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23664
Explore Hampton's rich African American heritage at more than a dozen sites where you can see "Freedom's Fortress," also known as Fort Monroe, where runaway slaves were... more info map
Fort Wool 757-727-1102
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23644
Observers at Fort Wool watched the battle of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia, formerly known as the USS Merrimack. It was burned when Union forces evacuated... more info map

Museums & Galleries

Air Power Park 757-727-1163
413 West Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669
Aircraft from the country's various service branches can be found at this museum style park where visitors will learn the history of Hampton's space and aviation history... more info map
Charles H. Taylor Arts Center 757-727-1490
4205 Victoria Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23669
Housed in a Neoclassical building built in 1925 and formerly the public library for 63 years, this arts center is home of the Hampton Arts Commission and the Hampton... more info map
Cousteau Society, The 757-722-9300
710 Settlers Landing, Hampton, VA 23666
This waterfront gallery showcases the endeavors of Jacques-Yves Cousteau and includes world-renowned photography, artifacts, ship models, and film footage of Cousteau's... more info map
Fort Monroe Casemate Museum 757-788-3391
20 Bernard Road, Fort Monroe, VA 23651
This active military installation was famed during the Civil War as the "Freedom Fort" by African Americans escaping from slavery. General Benjamin Butler, refusing to... more info map
Hampton History Museum 757-727-1610
120 Old Hampton Lane, Hampton, VA 23666
An extensive collection of artifacts are on display at this museum where visitors can learn about exciting tales such as the arrival of Captain John Smith to Old Point... more info map
Hampton University Museum 757-727-5308
Huntington Building, Hampton, VA 23668
Located at the Hampton University Museum
A unique institution and a national treasure, this museum is the oldest African American museum in the United States and one of the oldest museums in the state of... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Bluebird Gap Farm 757-727-6739
60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA 23666
Designed to resemble a working farm, this 60 acre site features barnyard animals, a children's playground, picnic areas, a petting zoo, a seasonal concession stand, and... more info map
Grandview Nature Preserve 757-727-6347
Located on State Park Drive
This pristine 578 acre preserve and estuary on the Chesapeake Bay is ideal for wildlife observations, hiking, and bird watching. It includes two and a half miles of... more info map
Sandy Bottom Nature Park 757-825-4657
1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666
This 456 acre recreational facility features two lakes, wetlands areas, trails for hiking and biking, fishing, non-motorized boating, picnic areas, a campground, tent... more info map

Science & Technology

Virginia Air & Space Center 757-727-0900
600 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23664
Official visitor center for the NASA Langley Research Center, this world-class facility features more than 100 hands-on exhibits that tell the story of air and space... more info map

Vineyards, Wineries & Breweries

St. George Brewing Co. 757-865-7781
204 Challenger Way, Hampton, VA 23666
Hampton Roads only MicroBrewery. Tours provided Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Weekend by appointment. more info map

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