Things to Do in Hampton, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Hampton, Virginia, features the top 209 nearby activities — including 97 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Hampton, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Hampton, VA , followed by 186 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Yorktown, Cape Charles, Suffolk, Smithfield and Williamsburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Hampton, Virginia, features the top 209 nearby activities — including 97 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Hampton, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 23 things to do within the city of Hampton, VA , followed by 186 popular activities in nearby cities, including Norfolk, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth, Yorktown, Cape Charles, Suffolk, Smithfield and Williamsburg
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Escape Room Virginia Peninsula 4410 East Claiborne Square, Suite 212, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
Escape from a spooky camp or a completely nefarious and scary dinner party with up to eight friends
4.5 Miles
95% 326 votes
History Museums 20 Bernard Road, Hampton, VA 23651 MoreLess Info
Held within the fort itself is Fort Monroe's Casemate Museum. It chronicles the military history of the fort, including the restored room where Jefferson Davis was briefly held as a prisoner following the Civil War.
0.4 Miles
98% 221 votes
Boat Cruise 710 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
The only tour of the Hampton Roads Harbor is offered by Miss Hampton II Cruises. The tour itself includes the Chesapeake Bay, the Civil War island of Fort Wool, and stories of the warships that are held at the Norfolk Naval Base.
2.4 Miles
90% 112 votes
Farms & Ranches 60 Pine Chapel Road, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Family-oriented adventures and educational experiences are held at the Bluebird Gap Farm. The 60-acre farm holds roughly 150 domestic and wild animals with added activities like a large playground and nature trail.
2.8 Miles
97% 94 votes
Monuments 41 Bernard Road, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
The historic Fort Monroe National Monument that used to act as a military installation during the Civil War. The original fort was made up of 170 buildings, 200-acres of natural resources, and 3.2-miles of beaches.
2.3 Miles
81% 281 votes
Beaches 100 First Street South, Hampton, VA MoreLess Info
There is 3/4 mile of clean beach held within the Buckroe Beach & Park. Picnic shelters, a children's playground, and restrooms are available to the public between May and September while both kayaks and paddleboats can be rented.
0.4 Miles
76% 351 votes
Science Museums 606 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
Over 100 exhibits and multiple IMAX movies are presented at the Virginia Air & Space Center. The Apollo 12 command module is one of the most notable items within the special collections that are available for public viewing.
2.8 Miles
80% 208 votes
Movie Theaters 4401 West Claiborne Sq., Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
Featuring a nine-lane bowling alley, CineBistro and Score at Peninsula Town Center is an eight-screen movie theater featuring first-run films. The facility offers a bar and lounge, high-back rocking chairs, 3D movies, reserved seating and digital presentation.
2.0 Miles
74% 106 votes
Sports Stadiums (Professional) 1000 Coliseum Drive, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
The primary entertainment facility in the area if Hampton Coliseum. Sports, concerts, and other performances are held within the center that also has a variety of food and beverage options for visitors.
0.3 Miles
90% 21 votes
Specialty Museums 11 Frissell Ave, Hampton, VA 23669 MoreLess Info
Hampton University Museum is a beautiful and elegant campus that focuses on African tribes and Native Americans. Hampton University was the first college with a program to teach Native Americans.
5.1 Miles
85% 92 votes
Walking Trails 1255 Big Bethel Road, Hampton, VA 23666 MoreLess Info
The site that now holds the Sandy Bottom Nature Park shows how much a location can change with the proper restoration and development. Visitors are able to view the Sandy Bottom Lake and its elusive creatures which live in the wetland marshes from the new 10,000 square foot nature center.
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