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!

26 Attractions Found
Aberdeen Gardens Historic Museum
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 neighborhood provided modern homes to African American shipping workers.
57 N. Mary Peake Boulevard
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.

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  • Free admission.
  • Highway exit:  1-664, exit 3
Hours:  Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays from 10am-2pm; For other times, call for appointment.


Air Power Park
Come learn about Hampton's space and aviation history!
413 W. Mercury Boulevard
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



Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World
Check often for workshops and demonstrations. A must see for combined shopping and adventure.
Power Plant of Hampton Roads
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



Bluebird Gap Farm
Bluebird Gap Farm offers an exciting adventure and educational experience rarely seen in an urban environment.
60 Pine Chapel Road
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



Buckroe Beach
Enjoy the wide, clean beach and gentle surf of this Chesapeake Bay beach. The beach features an enclosed playground, Umbrellas and watercraft available for rent, lifeguards on duty during the summer season and picnic shelters available for a fee.
100 1st. Street South
(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.

 

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  • Free admission
  • Highway Exit: I-64, exit 268

Buckroe Pier 

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 Hampton).

 

 

Open year-round: Daily. Summer season runs Memorial Day  through  Labor Day from 10am-6pm (no pets allowed during these hours).


Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe
The largest stone fort ever built in the U.S., Fort Monroe is headquarters for the U.S. Army Training and Doctrine Command.
Casemate 20, Bernard Road
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  
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 268


Charles H. Taylor Arts Center
At the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center visitors can see contemporary art, including painting, sculpture, photography, and more. Each December a beautiful glass exhibition is featured.
4205 Victoria Boulevard
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

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CineBistro
Peninsula Town Center
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

 



Cinema Café
Movie theater that serves a light fare menu, beer, wine and spirits at your table while you watch a hit movie.
1044 Von Schilling Drive
Hampton, VA
(757) 241-3456

View Cinema's website above for a list of current movies and admission pricing.



Fort Wool
This island fortress, dating to 1819, played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars.
Hampton Roads Harbor
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.



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