Guidebook for Hampton
Food Scene
A wonderful waterfront restaurant in historic Fort Monroe at the Old Point Comfort Marina. They have boat slips available for customers. Dine outside for great views over the water -- On Fort Monroe at 100 McNair Dr.
Fresh seafood and informal dining.
https://www.facebook.com/thedeadriseva/
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The Deadrise
100 McNair DrA wonderful waterfront restaurant in historic Fort Monroe at the Old Point Comfort Marina. They have boat slips available for customers. Dine outside for great views over the water -- On Fort Monroe at 100 McNair Dr.
Fresh seafood and informal dining.
https://www.facebook.com/thedeadriseva/
A local favorite known for great BBQ and comfortable, informal eating. Only a few minutes away down Mercury Blvd.
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County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E Mercury BlvdA local favorite known for great BBQ and comfortable, informal eating. Only a few minutes away down Mercury Blvd.
Seafood and microbrews in the heart of Downtown. Food is reasonably good and outdoor seating is great. Live music.
http://www.marker20.com/
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Marker 20
21 E Queens WaySeafood and microbrews in the heart of Downtown. Food is reasonably good and outdoor seating is great. Live music.
http://www.marker20.com/
Sightseeing
Only a mile away, you can do a self tour the fort and follow signage that leads you around this historic site that protected Hampton Roads. Now a national monument, this was an active military base until a few years ago.
Like nature? Walk or bike ride along the waterfront that overlooks the Chesapeake Bay.
Free evening concerts at 7 PM Thursday evenings all summer.
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Fort Monroe
Only a mile away, you can do a self tour the fort and follow signage that leads you around this historic site that protected Hampton Roads. Now a national monument, this was an active military base until a few years ago.
Like nature? Walk or bike ride along the waterfront that overlooks the Chesapeake Bay.
Free evening concerts at 7 PM Thursday evenings all summer.
The Air and Space Center in nearby downtown Hampton captures the history of air travel including early space capsules. Hampton was the original home of the astronauts. This is a kid friendly museum with an I-Max screen. Extend your tour with a walk down the streets of old Hampton, est. in 1610. Small shops and quaint restaurants welcome you in.
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Centre de l'Air et de l'Espace de Virginie
600 Settlers Landing RdThe Air and Space Center in nearby downtown Hampton captures the history of air travel including early space capsules. Hampton was the original home of the astronauts. This is a kid friendly museum with an I-Max screen. Extend your tour with a walk down the streets of old Hampton, est. in 1610. Small shops and quaint restaurants welcome you in.
Historic Colonial Williamsburg takes you back in history to early America.
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
31 miles - 38 minutes.
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Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StHistoric Colonial Williamsburg takes you back in history to early America.
https://www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
31 miles - 38 minutes.
Parks & Nature
Buckroe is a close by family friendly beach on the Chesapeake Bay. 5 minutes away. Free parking & safer than the ocean waves and strong currents of Virginia Beach.
The Chesapeake Bay beach & park has ¾ mile of clean beach. Kayaks and paddleboats are available for rental. There are three shelters with 2 grills in each, children's playground, restroom facilities available 5/15th -9 /15 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM, a stage pavilion for community events and ample open space. Dogs are not allowed in the park from May 15th to September 15th. Park Rangers are on site year-round. Life Guards are on site during regular hours and the beach is clean and safe.
5 minute drive. (Right on Mallory to Buckroe.)
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Buckroe Beach
Buckroe is a close by family friendly beach on the Chesapeake Bay. 5 minutes away. Free parking & safer than the ocean waves and strong currents of Virginia Beach.
The Chesapeake Bay beach & park has ¾ mile of clean beach. Kayaks and paddleboats are available for rental. There are three shelters with 2 grills in each, children's playground, restroom facilities available 5/15th -9 /15 from 10:00AM - 6:00PM, a stage pavilion for community events and ample open space. Dogs are not allowed in the park from May 15th to September 15th. Park Rangers are on site year-round. Life Guards are on site during regular hours and the beach is clean and safe.
5 minute drive. (Right on Mallory to Buckroe.)
Fort Monroe has miles of wonderful local beaches. Surrounded by water on all sides, the Fort Monroe beaches are some of the best places in Hampton Roads to enjoy beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay as well as 89 species of birds, 9 species of trees and 249 species of flora.
The public beach, Outlook Beach is the perfect place for swimming, sunning and relaxing, open sunrise to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days a week 10am - 6pm. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 5/15 through 9/15.
Paradise Ocean Club, (490 Fenwick Rd) is a private beach. Guests can enjoy use of the club’s chairs and umbrellas and order food and drink. (Daily rate available.)
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Outlook Beach
Fort Monroe has miles of wonderful local beaches. Surrounded by water on all sides, the Fort Monroe beaches are some of the best places in Hampton Roads to enjoy beautiful views of the Chesapeake Bay as well as 89 species of birds, 9 species of trees and 249 species of flora.
The public beach, Outlook Beach is the perfect place for swimming, sunning and relaxing, open sunrise to sunset. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day to Labor Day 7 days a week 10am - 6pm. Dogs are not allowed on the beach from 5/15 through 9/15.
Paradise Ocean Club, (490 Fenwick Rd) is a private beach. Guests can enjoy use of the club’s chairs and umbrellas and order food and drink. (Daily rate available.)
Ocean resort beach of Virginia Beach is 30 miles away. Boardwalk, T-shirt shops, miles of public beach & big waves. Staying in Hampton is a less expensive alternative to the high cost hotels on the beach. $10 to park for the day for a day trip to VA Beach.
Travel across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel can be a challenge at heavy traffic volume times but our guest house is at the last entrance before the bridge tunnel, so the best you can do without staying on the other side of the bridge tunnel. Use "Waze" traffic app. to avoid the worse traffic on the return. Getting off at Granby and following Waze directions will save you time in the worst traffic conditions for the return trip.
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Virginia Beach
Ocean resort beach of Virginia Beach is 30 miles away. Boardwalk, T-shirt shops, miles of public beach & big waves. Staying in Hampton is a less expensive alternative to the high cost hotels on the beach. $10 to park for the day for a day trip to VA Beach.
Travel across the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel can be a challenge at heavy traffic volume times but our guest house is at the last entrance before the bridge tunnel, so the best you can do without staying on the other side of the bridge tunnel. Use "Waze" traffic app. to avoid the worse traffic on the return. Getting off at Granby and following Waze directions will save you time in the worst traffic conditions for the return trip.
Essentials
Farm Fresh
608 East Mercury BoulevardLocal grocery store has all your essentials.
Arts & Culture
Galleries represent Hampton history, including the city's early inhabitance by the Kecoughtan tribe and contributions of African-American residents. View ten permanent galleries that bridge the past with the present, spanning Hampton's settlement to the city's role as the founding site for the U.S. space program.
Experience 4 centuries of national history & view how Hampton evolved as “America’s Gateway” from Native American days to the Space Age. 10 galleries illustrate a narrative beginning with the Virginia Colony and continue through phases of Coastal Virginia life with surprises along the way. $5 adults. $4 seniors, children
http://visithampton.com/play/listing/hampton-history-museum/
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Hampton History Museum
120 Old Hampton LnGalleries represent Hampton history, including the city's early inhabitance by the Kecoughtan tribe and contributions of African-American residents. View ten permanent galleries that bridge the past with the present, spanning Hampton's settlement to the city's role as the founding site for the U.S. space program.
Experience 4 centuries of national history & view how Hampton evolved as “America’s Gateway” from Native American days to the Space Age. 10 galleries illustrate a narrative beginning with the Virginia Colony and continue through phases of Coastal Virginia life with surprises along the way. $5 adults. $4 seniors, children
http://visithampton.com/play/listing/hampton-history-museum/
Get a taste of marine history including the Merrimac and the Monitor and the Battle of Hampton Roads during the Civil War. A new exhibit of the America's Cup includes a huge catamaran from the 2013 America's Cup. I still remember the fascinating Ship Model Gallery from my childhood. It made quite an impression --tiny ships in great detail.
Admission is only $1 from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
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Le Musée et Parc des Marins
100 Museum DrGet a taste of marine history including the Merrimac and the Monitor and the Battle of Hampton Roads during the Civil War. A new exhibit of the America's Cup includes a huge catamaran from the 2013 America's Cup. I still remember the fascinating Ship Model Gallery from my childhood. It made quite an impression --tiny ships in great detail.
Admission is only $1 from Memorial Day to Labor Day.
Drinks & Nightlife
Popular nearby local restaurant and bar in the small town of Phoebus. ( 1 mile away.) Great for a good meal or cocktails.
Farm to table is based on a sustainable approach to dining and agriculture. The Point sources most of their foods from local farms and producers for fresh and healthy eating. The menu is prepared from scratch in house ensuring the best in quality of flavor and freshness. The bar offers a great selection of craft beer, spirits and signature cocktails. You will feel at home immediately with the warm glow of the glass lamps , the aromas from the kitchen and the relaxing decor.
"Spirits and comfort foods - as local as it gets."
http://www.thepointatphoebus.com/
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The Point at Phoebus
30 E Mellen StPopular nearby local restaurant and bar in the small town of Phoebus. ( 1 mile away.) Great for a good meal or cocktails.
Farm to table is based on a sustainable approach to dining and agriculture. The Point sources most of their foods from local farms and producers for fresh and healthy eating. The menu is prepared from scratch in house ensuring the best in quality of flavor and freshness. The bar offers a great selection of craft beer, spirits and signature cocktails. You will feel at home immediately with the warm glow of the glass lamps , the aromas from the kitchen and the relaxing decor.
"Spirits and comfort foods - as local as it gets."
http://www.thepointatphoebus.com/
Shopping
About 30 minutes away you will find the closest outlet for shopping.
Find impressive savings at Williamsburg Premium Outlets, with over 135 stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Nautica, and more. Conveniently located off Route 199 off of Richmond Road, the outdoor shopping destination serves the nearby areas of Williamsburg, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond.
https://www.outletbound.com/outlet-malls/williamsburg-premium-outlets
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Williamsburg Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond RdAbout 30 minutes away you will find the closest outlet for shopping.
Find impressive savings at Williamsburg Premium Outlets, with over 135 stores including Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, J. Crew, Michael Kors, Nautica, and more. Conveniently located off Route 199 off of Richmond Road, the outdoor shopping destination serves the nearby areas of Williamsburg, Hampton, Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Richmond.
https://www.outletbound.com/outlet-malls/williamsburg-premium-outlets