Travel Inspired Hampton
Experience history, adventure, and just plain fun in the inspiring community of Hampton, Virginia!
Founded in 1610, history comes alive in Hampton. Walk in the footsteps of the past at Point Comfort. Learn its impactful story, from the site of the first African landing in English North America in 1619 to the founding of Fort Monroe National Monument, the nation’s largest stone fortification where freedom seekers found sanctuary during the Civil War.
History ventures far beyond Chesapeake Bay’s sandy shores to the farthest reaches of space in Hampton. Gaze into the stars at The Virginia Air & Space Science Center, NASA Langley’s Visitor Center, and the site of America’s Mercury space program. Go behind the scenes and learn the stories of real-life pioneers Katherine Johnson, Dorothy Vaughan and Mary Jackson, spotlighted in the film Hidden Figures, whose vision assured America’s victory in the space race.
Visit a genuine national treasure, Hampton University Museum, the nation’s oldest African American museum, founded in 1868. Discover more than 9,000 objects from cultures around the world, including art and artifacts from African American, African, Native American, Asian, and Pacific cultures, as well as the largest collection of works by John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Samella Lewis.
Take a ride on the all-new Hampton Queen and see the Atlantic Ocean or hop on the Hampton Carousel. Your trip isn’t complete without a stop at Buckroe Beach, Outlook Beach, and Grandview Nature Preserve. Hit the waves on a jet ski, enjoy a sunset stroll, and tour the Chesapeake Bay and the world’s greatest natural harbor. Discover adventure as far as the eye can “sea” in the inspiring Coastal Virginia city of Hampton!
Get inspired and plan your next adventures at VisitHampton.comest collection of works by John Biggers, Elizabeth Catlett, Jacob Lawrence, and Samella Lewis.
Visiting Hampton isn’t just educational, but also fun! The Hampton Carousel delights visitors of all ages since 1920, with horses and chariots hand-carved by European artisans. Don’t forget to visit Buckroe Beach, Outlook Beach and Grandview Nature Preserve. Whether you’re renting jet skis, enjoying a sunset stroll, or simply touring the Chesapeake Bay, the water life in Hampton is a must-see!
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