Hampton Overview

There is never a shortage of fun in Hampton Roads' center attraction! There are more than 100 area attractions within minutes of us. Your family is sure to enjoy the new Adventures in Flight Gallery at the Virginia Air & Space Center, The Cousteau Society, the Hampton History Museum, Bass Pro Shops and much more.

Surrounding area attractions include Colonial Williamsburg, Virginia Beach, Busch Gardens, harbor tours of the largest natural harbor in the world, and water sports on the Chesapeake Bay. Our region is rich in colonial, Civil War, African American and aviation history!

Hampton is a terrific place for sports of all ages and fitness levels. Whether you're looking for a great golf course, an exciting evening of NASCAR racing or a quiet place to camp, we've got something for you.

Glide through the warm waters of the Chesapeake Bay, visit the $32 million dollar Virginia Air and Space Center, or take a ride on a 1920 carousel located on the downtown waterfront. Or how about a pleasant, Sunday outdoor concert, or children's theater, or an exhibit on waterfowl paintings. And, for jazz, pop and rhythm and blues, the Hampton Jazz Festival features some of the finest acts in the business.

Enjoy shopping? We have the stores for you! Our shopping selection ranges from intimate, eclectic boutiques, art galleries and antique stores to national favorites and department stores at Coliseum Mall. Phoebus, Downtown Hampton and Coliseum Central all promise that special something that you just can't find anywhere else.

Your family is sure to enjoy Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World, the nation's leading outdoor retailer and anchor tenant at the Power Plant of Hampton Roads retail development.