Guidebook for Hampton
Shopping
Centrally located right off I-64, PTC is a vibrant, outdoor shopping center built in a village-type setting. Along with national brands such as Chico's, Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, and more, you'll find locally-owned specialty shops. There is a wide range of dining options and nightlife, movies and bowling, and play spaces for children.
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Peninsula Town Center
2551 McMenamin StCentrally located right off I-64, PTC is a vibrant, outdoor shopping center built in a village-type setting. Along with national brands such as Chico's, Forever 21, Barnes & Noble, and more, you'll find locally-owned specialty shops. There is a wide range of dining options and nightlife, movies and bowling, and play spaces for children.
Parks & Nature
This park has a lot to offer, including convenient access right off I-64. Admission is free.
- 12 miles of hiking and biking trails thru the woods and around 2 lakes
- nature center with exhibits and park rangers to answer questions
- playground
- canoe and paddle boat rentals
- camping: primitive campsites and tent cabins
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Природни парк Сенди Ботом
1255 Big Bethel RdThis park has a lot to offer, including convenient access right off I-64. Admission is free.
- 12 miles of hiking and biking trails thru the woods and around 2 lakes
- nature center with exhibits and park rangers to answer questions
- playground
- canoe and paddle boat rentals
- camping: primitive campsites and tent cabins
This is a nice, family-oriented beach on Chesapeake Bay. Besides the beach, it has a fishing pier, a pavilion for live performances (when scheduled), a great playground for kids, and a long, wide sidewalk for strolling along the beach. It is not commercialized like Virginia Beach. Admission and parking are free.
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Buckroe Beach
This is a nice, family-oriented beach on Chesapeake Bay. Besides the beach, it has a fishing pier, a pavilion for live performances (when scheduled), a great playground for kids, and a long, wide sidewalk for strolling along the beach. It is not commercialized like Virginia Beach. Admission and parking are free.
Arts & Culture
The History Museum provides a look at 400+ years of history, from Native American times, through English settlement, the Revolution, Civil War, both world wars, and the economic transformation from the sea (fish, oysters, crabs) to the stars, complete with NASA and astronauts. The film "Hidden Figures" was based here at Hampton's NASA facility.
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Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton LnThe History Museum provides a look at 400+ years of history, from Native American times, through English settlement, the Revolution, Civil War, both world wars, and the economic transformation from the sea (fish, oysters, crabs) to the stars, complete with NASA and astronauts. The film "Hidden Figures" was based here at Hampton's NASA facility.
Food Scene
Great place for breakfast and lunch, with traditional diner favorites and moderate prices.
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Tommy's Restaurant
3406 W Mercury BlvdGreat place for breakfast and lunch, with traditional diner favorites and moderate prices.
Essentials
Food Lion
3855 Kecoughtan RdClose by, and prices are lower than Farm Fresh and Kroger.
Sightseeing
Located in Newport News about 15 minutes from here, the Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals and plants found throughout Virginia, including reptiles, mammals, birds and fish.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay’s diversity year round at the VLM. Explore a steamy cypress swamp and a cool mountain stream. You can see aquatic and terrestrial frogs and salamanders, loggerhead sea turtle, beavers, otters, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, deer and red wolves. Birds, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and more!
Most of the mammals and birds on exhibit could not survive in the wild because they were injured, orphaned or born in captivity.
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Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris BlvdLocated in Newport News about 15 minutes from here, the Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals and plants found throughout Virginia, including reptiles, mammals, birds and fish.
Experience the Chesapeake Bay’s diversity year round at the VLM. Explore a steamy cypress swamp and a cool mountain stream. You can see aquatic and terrestrial frogs and salamanders, loggerhead sea turtle, beavers, otters, foxes, raccoons, bobcats, deer and red wolves. Birds, amphibians, mammals, reptiles, and more!
Most of the mammals and birds on exhibit could not survive in the wild because they were injured, orphaned or born in captivity.
Ft. Monroe is a national monument, formerly an Army base. It is one of the oldest forts in America. It has a moat and a high, thick wall surrounding the historic fort. You can walk along the top of the wall. There is a wonderful museum in it called the Casemate Museum. Entrance to the fort and museum are free! One of my favorite places on the Peninsula.
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Fort Monroe
Ft. Monroe is a national monument, formerly an Army base. It is one of the oldest forts in America. It has a moat and a high, thick wall surrounding the historic fort. You can walk along the top of the wall. There is a wonderful museum in it called the Casemate Museum. Entrance to the fort and museum are free! One of my favorite places on the Peninsula.
Drinks & Nightlife
The Greene Turtle is a fun place for drinks and mingling. Some nights they have live music, other nights (including Friday nights) karaoke. It's located in Peninsula Town Center, along with other bars and restaurants.
The Greene Turtle Sports Bar & Grille
3610 Von Schilling DrThe Greene Turtle is a fun place for drinks and mingling. Some nights they have live music, other nights (including Friday nights) karaoke. It's located in Peninsula Town Center, along with other bars and restaurants.