FAST FACTS

Meet In Hampton

GOVERNMENT

City Council and City Manager

MAJOR INDUSTRIES

Aerospace, Homeland Security and Defense, Medical, Communications, Manufacturing and Retail, Tourism

CITY INFORMATION (757) 727-8311 www.hampton.gov

SCHOOL INFORMATION (757) 727-2000

VISITOR INFORMATION

757-727-1102 or 800-800-2202 VisitHampton.com

At the crossroads of interstates 64 and 664, boasting 344,000 square feet of flexible event space, the Hampton Roads Convention Center adjoins the 295-room Embassy Suites. They share a campus with the iconic Hampton Coliseum arena. The city is also home to the newly opened Hampton Virginia Aquaplex, Boo Williams Sports-plex and the Hampton University Convocation Center. An array of lodging accommodations serve the needs of event venue guests, as well as those of federal, military, corporate and leisure visitors.

LIVE, VISIT AND PLAY

There are abundant dining and nightlife options in Hampton and within a shortdistance of the convention center. Hip, new establishments in Downtown Hampton, Phoebus, and at Fort Monroe appeal to guests of all ages. Whether you are venturing out with family or a foodie in search of the latest trending dish, your palate will find pleasure in Hampton. For craft beverage explorers, Hampton presents Sly Clyde Ciderworks, St. George Brewing Company, Capstan Bar Brewing, Bull Island Brewing, and Oozlefinch. The Vanguard offers tours of both distillery and brewing operations, as well as a unique concert venue unlike any other in Coastal Virginia.

The beach scene here is also uniquely Hampton, with Buckroe offering a family friendly setting with a playground, water sports rentals, food trucks, fishing pier, and free parking. Additional free Chesapeake Bay beachfront at Fort Monroe presents vistas of the awesome Hampton Roads harbor. Grandview Nature Preserve offers the most private setting, as it is a short hike from the main road, but ideal for water lovers who yearn for tranquility. For those who want to explore the region’s historic waterways, the Hampton Queen, operated by Hampton Roads Harbor Tours, provides a two-hour tour that includes narrative about Fort Monroe, Fort Wool and Norfolk Naval Base.

History And Adventure

Hampton is home to many exciting attractions. Begin your discoveries at the Hampton History Museum, which is also the site of the Hampton Visitor Center. Once armed with information, head to the Virginia Air & Space Science Center, the official visitor center for NASA Langley, where aircraft seem to soar overhead and hands on exhibits reveal the mysteries of outer space.

Fort Monroe National Monument is the site of the first landing of Africans in English North America in 1619. The Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center interprets this history and orients visitors to Fort Monroe.

The Casemate Museum, a free attraction that houses the cell where Jefferson Davis was detained at the conclusion of the Civil War, reveals the critical role Fort Monroe has played throughout its history.

Hampton University, a dynamic institution of higher education, is home to an incredible collection of 9000 works of art at the Hampton University Museum. Hampton highlights also include the Hampton Roads Harbor Tours, the antique Hampton Carousel, Langley Speedway, Ocean Eagle chartered Bay-fishing trips, the Peninsula Pilots for Coastal Plain baseball, and many other experiences that enrich the quality of life for regional residents and ensure a visit to Coastal Virginia will be soon repeated. 