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Hampton Attractions: The American Theater 125 East Mellen Street The American Theater is an intimate, acoustically brilliant, 400 seat theater that presents jazz, dance, classical performances and nationally renowned entertainers. The Art Market: Virginia's Outdoor Gallery Queens Way and King Street Begin your tour at the Hampton Visitor Center where you can pick up The Art Market Walking Tour Brochure. View 22 pieces of original, outdoor sculpture along Queens Way and King Street. Each piece of artwork is for sale, and 25% of the proceeds benefit The Art Market. Charles H. Taylor Art Center 4205 Victoria Blvd. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center is a unique home for the arts, showcasing the works of leading regional and local artists, as well as hosting traveling exhibitions. Cousteau Society 710 Settlers Landing Road Overlooking the scenic Hampton River, visitors get a close-up look at the extraordinary man who captured the wonders of the undersea world on film. Visitors to the center will see artifacts from Cousteau's explorations, replicas of the famous research vessels Calypso and Alcyone, diving equipment, a shark cage and more. Gift shop. Free admission. Hampton Carousel Settlers Landing Road The Hampton Carousel is located next to the Virginia Air and Space Center. The carousel, housed in its own pavilion on the city's downtown waterfront, has been fully restored to its original beauty identical to when it was built in 1920. It is one of only 170 antique wooden merry-go-rounds still in existence in the United States. Open Easter - December, Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m., Sunday, 12 noon - 5 p.m. Admission is $1 per ride. Tickets can be purchased at the Virginia Air and Space Center. Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane The museum's ten permanent galleries share Hampton's history from its early occupation by the Kecoughtan Tribe through the 20th century. A changing gallery is located on the second floor. Gift shop. Open Monday - Saturday, 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Sunday. Admission: $5 adults; $4 children ages 4 - 12, active military, active NASA and seniors; $3 group tours of 10 or more. Free admission for children age 4 and under. Hampton University Museum 757-727-5308 Founded in 1868, the museum is the oldest African American museum in the U.S. and one of the oldest museums in Virginia. The museum features a collection of 1,200 artifacts and works of art, including traditional African, Native American, Asian and Pacific Islander. A changing gallery showcases new and established artists. Open Monday - Friday, 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Saturday - Sunday, 12 noon - 4 p.m.; closed major holidays and campus holidays. Admission is free. Hampton Visitor Center 120 Old Hampton Lane Start your day at the Hampton Visitor Center, located inside the new Hampton History Museum. Here you will see an orientation video and find a wealth of information about the area, including maps, brochures and Hampton gift ideas. Open Monday - Sunday, 9 a.m. - 5 p.m.; closed Thanksgiving, Christmas and January 1. Hampton Roads Charters Ocean Eagle Go where the fish are with Captain Howard Wainwright aboard his 65' headboat. Departing from the Hampton Public Piers at 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. daily. Five-hour fishing trips to the Lower Chesapeake Bay are $20 per person. Bait, tackle, rod rentals and snacks are available for purchase. Private parties and charters available. Call for reservations. |