Award-Winning Attractions
Space-race artifacts, Chesapeake Bay cruises, giant ships, Civil War sites, and African-American heritage landmarks are just a few of the treasures Hampton visitors can enjoy. You will find Hampton's award-winning attractions to be top-notch!
Hampton, VA
(757) 826-1281
(757) 826-7349
(757) 722-2345
The museum celebrates the history, heritage and future of historic Aberdeen Gardens. Built for and by African Americans in 1935 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal Settlement, the museum and community are a testament to the great accomplishments possible when a group of people work together to achieve a common goal. January-April: Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. April through September: Open Mon, Wed, Fri 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Closed Holidays. For other times, call for appointment. Free. I-664, exit 3.
- Free admission.
- Highway exit: 1-664, exit 3
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-8311
(757) 727-1512 fax
Learn about Hampton's space and aviation history by touring this outdoor display of air and space craft. The park contains aircraft from the country's various service branches.
Hours: Daily, 9am-4:30pm. Closed: Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
Free admission.
Highway exit: I-64, exit 263B
1972 Power Plant Parkway
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 262-5200
Bass Pro Shops features in-store interactive sports such as fly-casting, rock climbing and a shooting arcade. Unique interior motifs such as waterfalls, 10,000 gallon aquarium and true-to-life wildlife exhibits are showcased throughout the store.
Features Classic Events, special classes and programs for the entire family.
Hours: Closed Christmas
Highway Exit: I-664, exit 2 or I-64, exit 263A
Hampton, VA
(757) 827-2765
(757) 825-4750
Designed to resemble a working farm, this 60-acre site is home to domesticated and wild animals familiar to traditional Virginia farmers. Playground for ages 2-12, picnic tables, grills, picnic shelters and short walking trail on site.
Open Year Round
Hours: Wed-Sun, 9am-5pm. Closed all major holidays.
Free admission.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 263B or I-664, exit 2
(I-64, exit 268, left on Mallory St., right on Pembroke Ave.)
Hampton, VA
(757) 850-5134
Revive at the beach
…the sun bathing you in its warmth, the waves gently lapping the shoreline, seagulls celebrating nature’s beauty by gliding on the breeze. Whether you yearn for the joy of building the biggest sandcastle or the peaceful tranquility a vacation at the beach promises, you’ll find what your spirit craves at Hampton, Virginia’s Buckroe Beach. Un-crowded, unspoiled and family-friendly in design, Buckroe Beach presents miles of coastline and public playground.
Buckroe Beach’s eight-acres are guarded from Memorial Day through Labor Day by certified lifeguards. Kayaks and peddle-craft are available for rent in season, as are beach chairs and umbrellas. Shore-side picnic shelters complete with tables and grills may be reserved, while a spacious, waterfront playground provides year-round fun for children. Live music and dancing on Sunday evenings begin the week on the right foot and, depending on the weekend, spectators find many special events to cheer about, ranging from volleyball tournaments to lifeguard competitions.
For boaters…
Buckroe is the place to windsurf, sail, and motor the shoreline. Salt Ponds Marina invites boaters to tie-up and step ashore. Enjoy delicious Hampton seafood and local hospitality at nearby waterfront restaurants. And bait and tackle shops ensure anglers are well equipped to lure the catch of the day.
Beach adventures
Visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy year-round educational programs and guided beach adventures through Hampton Parks & Recreation. Kayak-fishing gear, tackle and watercraft are provided. Park rangers are on staff year-round. Ask a Hampton lifeguard for a Paddle Hampton brochure to maximize your discovery of Hampton’s waterways!
This way to the beach…
For Hampton beach information contact the Hampton Visitor Center at 757-727-1102 or 800-800-2202. For rental and program information contact Hampton Parks & Recreation at 757-850-5134 or visit www.hampton.gov/parks.
Buckroe Civic Association www.buckroebeach.homestead.com
(Directions to each beach with maps inset)
Buckroe Beach – Take I-64 to exit 268. Follow Mallory Street to Pembroke Avenue. Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue and follow until it turns into First Street.
- Free admission
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 268
The 706-foot pier is 16 feet wide and is equipped with rest rooms, a snack bar, and bait shop. The “T” section at the end of the pier is 70 feet wide and 26 feet long. The pier also has two shelters, two fish cleaning stations, and an adjacent parking lot.
Pier admission fees per 24-hour period will be:
Adult $8.00
Senior (62+) $6.00
Children (10 and under) $6.00
Non-fishing visitor with
fisherman $4.00
Sightseeing adult $1.00
Sightseeing child $0.50
Monthly pass $60.00
Seasonal Pass
(April-October/
When applicable) $250.00
For updated information visit www.hampton.gov/parks or call “311” (727-8311 from a cell phone or outside of
Open year-round: Daily. Summer season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10am-6pm (no pets allowed during these hours).
Fort Monroe, VA
(757) 788-3391
(757) 788-3886 fax
hansonc@monroe.army.mil
The largest stone fort ever built in the U.S., Fort Monroe is headquarters for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command. Located within the historic fort's stone walls, the Casemate Museum chronicles the history of the fort, the Coast Artillery Corps, and the U.S. Army in Hampton Roads. During the Civil War, Fort Monroe was a Union-held bastion in the center of a Confederate state and helped shelter thousands of slave refugees, earning it the nickname "Freedom's Fortress." A tour highlight is the cell where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was imprisoned.
- Hours: Daily, 10:30am-4:30pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day and New Year's Day.
- Free admission
Hampton, VA
(757) 727-1490
(757) 727-1167 fax
Contemporary art including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. This neoclassical building, constructed in 1925, hosted the public library for 63 years. Renovated in 1989 as an arts center, three changing galleries showcase the best regional and national artists. The center is also headquarters for the Hampton Arts Commission, which oversees The Charles H. Taylor Art Center and The American Theatre.
- Hours: Tues-Fri, 10am-6pm; Sat & Sun, 1-5pm. Closed Mon and major holidays.
- Free admission.
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
Hampton, VA 23666
CineBistro- OPENING IN JUNE 2010!
Cobb Theatres’ extraordinary premium movie theater and dining experience captured in one unique entertainment venue, is changing the way people watch movies, create romantic moments, eat and socialize.
The height of luxury, comfort and quality in both out movie and restaurant settings, CineBistro allows its customers to enjoy the splendor of watching a movie in their own specially reserved, ultra-luxurious high back leather rocking chair, eat a sumptuous gourmet meal served in their seat, sip premium cocktails and fine wine, and then retire to the terrace for delicious coffee and dessert.
More than just a movie experience, a screening at a CineBistro is nothing short of pure indulgence, and offers movie aficionado’s an upscale, stylish setting that encourages the fine art of conversation before and after each showing in our pristine lounge, lobby or restaurant.
The perfect night out or mid-afternoon occasion, CineBistro brings the best of both worlds together for an experience you will never forget.
Hours:
Monday-Thursday 10am-9pm
Friday-Saturday 10am-10pm
Sunday 12pm-6pm
Hampton, VA
(757) 241-3456
View Cinema's website above for a list of current movies and admission pricing.
Hampton, VA
1-800-800-2202
(757) 727-1102
This island fortress, dating to 1819, played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars. Although not accessible by car, it is easy to view from the Chesapeake Bay shore of Fort Monroe and is featured during the Miss Hampton II harbor tour.
Open May-September: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Admission: Purchase tickets from the Harbor cruise office located inside the Hampton Maritime Center. For ticket information, go to www.misshamptoncruises.com or call 757-722-9102, 888-757-BOAT.

