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Welcome to Hampton
Hampton presents opportunities unique in Coastal Virginia, whether you are interested in history, shopping, recreation, beaches or delicious local cuisine. Learn about Hampton’s history from the sea to the stars through the exhibits and artifacts at the downtown Hampton History Museum, and across the street launch into the realm of space exploration at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Visit Fort Monroe, one the nation’s newest national monuments, to learn how a major blow to slavery was struck with the Contraband Decision at the Union-held fort. A tour of the Casemate Museum inside the moated stone fortress reveals the many significant occurrences that have taken place at Old Point Comfort. Stand beneath the limbs of Emancipation Oak on the campus of Hampton University, the site of the first Southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. The Booker T. Washington Memorial is located within view of the tree. You can easily visit other African American heritage sites on the campus and around Hampton by following our Family Tree Heritage sites guide available at the Hampton Visitor Center. Complementing Hampton’s heritage are its many cultural opportunities. Hampton University Museum features a collection of more than 9,000 works of multicultural art and artifacts; the Charles H. Taylor Arts Center showcases regional artists through changing exhibits; and the world-class artists performing at The American Theatre and the Hampton Coliseum dazzle during the evening hours. Water recreation is a major draw, highlighted by Chesapeake Bay beaches at Buckroe, Fort Monroe and Grandview Nature Preserve. Buckroe also features a park, playground and fishing pier. Spend some time on the water during a Miss Hampton II harbor tour or Ocean Eagle fishing excursion. Our creeks and rivers also offer opportunities for paddlers, and there are several hiking and jogging trails to explore on land. Three distinct Hampton districts present shopping opportunities that are unique to their special surroundings. At Peninsula Town Center you’ll find your favorite national retailers, while eclectic boutiques await in Downtown Hampton, and antique, book, and other specialty retailers are located in historic Phoebus. Our dining is just as varied! The calendar of special events inside the pages of this guide along with our visitor information specialists will assist you in making your Hampton visit as exciting or restful as you wish. Thank you for choosing to visit Hampton.
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Hampton Roads Convention Center
Celebrates 10 Years
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he traditional 10 year wedding anniversary gift is tin or aluminum. They represent the pliability needed from each partner in order for the relationship to succeed. This symbolism fits well with the anniversary of the Hampton Roads Convention Center, for Hampton attributes 10 years of flexible customer service to a decade of successful partnership between the center and the many event planners who have returned to the venue year after year. During the past 10 years, the center has hosted an array of galas, conventions, sporting events, consumer shows, hobby rallies and leisure visitors from across the country, and in some cases, across the globe. Many original events and conventions first hosted in 2005 at the time the building opened continue to return. The city attributes the exceptionally high rate of return business to excellent customer service and attention to detail. Customer satisfaction remains a priority. In its very first year, the Hampton Roads Convention Center welcomed the MidAtlantic Quilt Festival, one of the largest quilting events on the eastern seaboard. The show has become one of the center’s most well-attended public events. Other popular annual consumer shows include the Hampton Roads Tattoo Arts Festival, My Time Woman’s Show, Southeastern Guns & Knives Show, Virginia RV Show, and the
Bodacious Bazaar & Art Festival. Not to be outdone, the center has hosted its share of major sporting events, including the Hampton VA Sports Festival, USA Gymnastics, Mid-Atlantic Power League Volleyball, and the Mike Tomlin Gridiron Legends Tailgate. The facility boasts an impressive calendar of events in 2015 and beyond. May we note, tin and aluminum are recyclable too? They are fitting symbols of the center’s green side. The 344,000 square-foot environmentally-friendly, VirginiaGreen certified Hampton Roads Convention Center seeks to reduce the tourism industry’s impact on the environment. Years ago it eliminated the use of Styrofoam and implemented the use of water coolers in lieu of bottled water. Motion sensors on toilets, the use of green products and cleaners, and a recycling program are among the other initiatives in place. While most Hampton Roads Convention Center visitors come to attend a meeting, banquet or athletic event, many arrive simply to enjoy the art exhibit. Twice a year, selected works by regional artists are displayed throughout the center. Coined “Halls of Art,” the impressive showcase of artwork changes each May and November and all of the work is available for purchase. There is no charge to peruse the artwork and taking time to enjoy the display is highly recommended. 2015 Hampton Visitor Guide I VisitHampton.com
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Coliseum Central
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oliseum Central is home to more than 600 businesses including popular national chains, locally-owned specialty shops, restaurants, entertainment and specialized services. Home to Peninsula Town Center, the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, the Hampton Roads Convention Center and Hampton Coliseum, the
district is jumping with exciting shopping, dining and entertainment. Coliseum Central is fast becoming the premier commercial district of Coastal Virginia. New retail and culinary offerings are located within walking distance of many hotels.
Courtyard Hampton features a new state-of-the-art lobby with flexible work spaces, free WiFi and easy access to the latest news, weather & airport conditions via our GoBoard. The Bistro at our Hampton hotel provides a variety of breakfast items in the morning and healthy dinner options with cocktail service in the evenings. Relax in your spacious guest room with luxurious Marriott bedding, free internet access and ergonomic work space, or stay fit in our Hampton hotel fitness center and outdoor pool (open seasonally). The hotel is easily accessible from I-64 and close to the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Peninsula Town Center, Virginia Beach Oceanfront and Busch Gardens. Luxury Bedding For 146 Rooms • Free Wifi • Meeting Room (625 Square Feet) Board Room (Seats 10) • In-Room Coffee • Refrigerator In All Rooms • On-Site Fitness Center Onsite Business Center • Outdoor Pool (Seasonal)
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Courtyard Hampton 1917 Coliseum Drive Hampton, Virginia 23666 USA Phone:1-757-838-3300 Fax:1-757-838-6387 Toll-free:1-800-321-2211
Home to approximately 70 different restaurants, the choice of food in Coliseum Central is as varied as the eateries are plentiful. Choose from exotic Asian cuisine, down-home Southern cooking, European pub fare, multicultural dishes, steaks and seafood, or the tried-and-true quick service restaurants. You’ll find just what you crave. Themed restaurants encircle the adjacent lake at the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, hosting outdoor dining and live entertainment. Anchoring the Power Plant, Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World features an archery range, a 19,000-gallon aquarium and other fun product-promotional activities serve as magnets to outdoor sports enthusiasts. Movies and live entertainment are among the other varied leisure time activities you will find throughout the area. Check out dining, a feature film, and bowling at CineBistro. Entertainment options are abundant in the Coliseum Central area. Hampton Coliseum presents a variety of family-oriented productions, major sporting events and national recording artists. Known as a favorite venue for many performers, the Coliseum has been featured on live albums by bands such as The Rolling Stones, Dave Matthews Band and the jam-band Phish. The Hampton Roads Convention Center presents consumer shows with products from quilts and golf equipment, to boats and SUVs. But it’s not just the ticketed events that are hot draws. Halls of Art, a changing exhibit featuring works by local artists can be viewed at no charge and all of the work is available for purchase.
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Nearby, Bluebird Gap Farm delights children with its farm animals, petting zoo and playground. The free attraction is within a stroll of many Coliseum Central hotels. Learn about Hampton’s space and aviation history by touring the outdoor air and spacecraft displays at Air Power Park. It’s your opportunity to have an upclose-and-personal experience with the aircraft of our nation’s past while aircraft of the 21st century soar overhead from nearby Langley Air Force Base.
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The Boo Williams Sportsplex is located on the district’s perimeter within easy reach of hotels, dining, and attractions. This unique indoor sports competition complex hosts amateur sporting events throughout the year, including the nationally acclaimed Boo Williams NIKE Spring Basketball Invitational drawing the nation’s best male and female basketball players. The Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute (HUPTI) in the
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Hampton Roads Center South business park treats approximately 2,000 patients each year. Hampton University’s proton center is the first in Virginia, the sixth in the nation and the largest of any in existence. The center stands apart from other such facilities across the country by training physicians and scientists in proton therapy. From any of Coliseum Central’s 16 hotel properties, it’s a quick 10 minutes to Hampton’s attractions. Arrange a
tee time at The Hamptons Golf Course, located within five minutes of the district. No clubs? No worries. They are available for rent in the pro shop. The City of Hampton is the heart of Coastal Virginia and Coliseum Central Business Improvement District is the pulse that keeps the oldest permanent English speaking settlement in the United States young, ever-growing, and full of the surprises you’d expect in an All-American City.
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visit to Hampton is not complete without a day spent at the Peninsula Town Center. Guests and locals gather to this beautifully landscaped, outdoor shopping destination to shop, dine, and enjoy year-round entertainment. Peninsula Town Center features over 70 specialty retailers from The Limited, Macy’s, JCPenney, New York & Company, LOFT and Victoria’s Secret to Hollister, Nine West, Journeys and Forever 21. For those visiting or new to the area, you can stop by the Guest Service Office for a VIP Savings Pass that includes exclusive coupons from retailers and restaurants. If a great meal is what you’re after, Peninsula Town Center has you covered. Choose from a wide variety of restaurants including: Abuelo’s Mexican Restaurant, Buffalo Wild Wings, The Greene Turtle, Hayashi Sushi & Grill and Monsoon Eclectic Indian Cuisine. Bar Louie and Park Lane Tavern offer a fun environment for a night out, offering great drink specials and promotions. CineBistro, Peninsula Town Center’s state of the art movie theater, features in-theater dining, bowling and billiards. Find something for everyone, no matter the time of year. From live music, car shows and shopping events in the spring and summer months to various festivals and holiday events in the fall and winter, Peninsula Town Center has it all! Conveniently located on Mercury Boulevard, just off I-64, Peninsula Town Center is close to hotels, the Hampton Coliseum, the Hampton Roads Convention Center and other area attractions. Visit www.peninsulatowncenter.com to find information about upcoming events and a full listing of retailers and restaurants, including their sales and specials. Stop by and see why Peninsula Town Center is one of the best shopping, dining and entertainment experiences in Coastal Virginia!
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Fort Monroe
ort Monroe, a National Monument, is located on Old Point Comfort where the Hampton Roads harbor meets the Chesapeake Bay. Fort Monroe served as an Army installation with a rich cultural and military history until September 15, 2011. The point of land has been a place of strategic importance since before English colonization. It was known as Cape Comfort because weary colonists found the site brought them “great comfort.” To this day, the name Old Point Comfort is frequently heard in reference to Fort Monroe and this historic area of Virginia. On August 20, 1619, the first “twenty and odd” Africans were brought to the English colonies at Point Comfort. A series of fortifications occupied the site between 1609 and 1749, but none would be permanent until construction began on Fort Monroe in 1819. Fort Monroe was designed by French engineer Simon Bernard and named in honor of President James Monroe. Hampton Roads, the body of water just outside the stone fort walls, is a natural deepwater harbor and historically key to controlling the Chesapeake Bay and access by water to the capital of the colonies, the Commonwealth of Virginia and Washington, DC. The fort’s construction was
begun by employing the labor of the local enslaved population who were gradually replaced by military convicts. The granite for the walls came from rock quarries in northern Virginia and Maryland, while the other building materials were supplied by local contractors. The fort covers 63 acres of land with its walls stretching 1.3 miles around. Completed in 1834, the stone fort is the largest ever built in the United States. The water in the moat is fed through a gate from Mill Creek and the depth changes with the tide. At the time of construction was completed, only the Point Comfort Lighthouse existed beyond the moat. The Lighthouse was constructed in 1802 and was the only permanent structure at Old Point Comfort during the War of 1812. Consequently, the war was the impetus for the construction of the stone fortification. During the Civil War, thousands of enslaved people sought refuge at Fort Monroe and were declared Contraband of War by Union commander General Benjamin Butler earning the fort the nickname “Freedom’s Fortress.” Fort Monroe’s history is interpreted for visitors at the Casemate Museum located at 20 Bernard Road. Self-guided walking tours of the fort are available as well as the National Park Service’s Fort Monroe Junior
Ranger Program. The Casemate Museum is open Tuesday through Sunday from 10:30 am – 4:30 pm and open daily Memorial Day to Labor Day. Programs and events at Fort Monroe are presented through a collaboration of the Fort Monroe Authority, the City of Hampton, and National Park Service. For information please call 757-788-3391 for the Casemate Museum or 757-722-3678 (FORT) for Fort Monroe National Monument.
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Phoebus and Confederate forces. Slaves sought and found freedom at Fort Monroe, and encampments of refugees and Union forces resulted, known as Slabtown and Camp Hamilton, respectively. After the Civil War, the village became home to former Union soldiers, freed men and women, and local watermen. In 1900, the village was incorporated as a town and named after its most prominent citizen and entrepreneur, Harrison Phoebus. Finally in 1952, Phoebus became a part of the city of Hampton. In Phoebus, the past and the present come together to provide unique shopping and dining in a historic, welcoming waterfront community. It is a place where you can antique by day and enjoy the evening with dinner and a dazzling theatre performance. Buildings that once housed saloons, grocery stores and pharmacies are now home to shops that deal in vintage apparel, antiques and collectibles, design and creative businesses, jewelers, an auction house, pet groomers, cabinet and canvas makers, and other specialty shops. Performances at The American Theatre consistently impress audiences and reviewers alike, and can be decadently paired with tapas or dessert at nearby restaurants. Listed on the National Register of Historic Places and the Virginia Landmarks Register, Phoebus continues to maintain its distinct identity. You can experience Phoebus’ charm and historic past by iPod tour and the Discover Hampton Smartphone app found at visithampton.com. For additional information, contact the Partnership for a New Phoebus at 757-727-0808.
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oted for its charming architecture and antiquing bargains, Phoebus began as an isolated fishing village named Mill Creek after the body of water next to the little settlement. Because of its location, the waterfront
community played a pivotal role during the early years that defined America. Phoebus has been neighbor to strategically-positioned military encampments guarding the lower Chesapeake Bay and Hampton Roads since 1609. During the Revolutionary War, area settlements were burned by invading British troops. During the Civil War, residents were situated between the Union-held Fort Monroe
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Begin your exploration of Downtown Hampton with a visit to the Hampton Visitor Center, located in the Hampton History Museum (120 Old Hampton Lane). The Hampton Visitor Center staff can provide assistance on local attractions, and you can also purchase the Sea to Stars Ticket here, which is good for a one time admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center, Riverside Digital 3D IMAX Theater, Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruise, Hampton History Museum and the historic Hampton Carousel. Adult tickets are $39 and tickets for youth ages 4-11 are $25. The Hampton History Museum is an ideal introduction to the city, as its nine permanent galleries detail the varied and historically critical role of Hampton for over 400 years. Gracious hospitality is extended at downtown accommodations Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel and the Magnolia House Inn Bed & Breakfast. Both are C comfortably located for exploring downtown on foot. M Downtown attractions such as the Virginia Air & Space Center, the restored Hampton Carousel, the Miss Hampton II harbor tour boat, and one of Hampton’s Y most historically significant landmarks, St. John’s Episcopal Church, are also great CM ways to learn more about the area. MY In addition, there are a variety of family-friendly events year-round. On Saturday nights from May through October, the Block Party features local and national acts CY performing on outdoor stages under the stars. Festivals such as the International CMY Children’s Festival in April, Blackbeard Pirate Festival in May and Hampton Bay K Days in September are just a few events that have received national acclaim. Other ways to enjoy the area include taking a stroll across the Booker T. Washington Bridge and visiting the historic Hampton University campus, where the world-class Hampton University Museum is located. The museum contains a collection of more than 9,000 artifacts and works of art. Or perhaps pack a picnic from a downtown restaurant and bask in the sun aboard one of our charter boats. Another great way to spend an afternoon is to book a fishing excursion aboard the Ocean Eagle, docked adjacent to the Hampton Maritime Center. Visit www.downtownhampton.com for more detailed information on events, restaurants, stores, and historic downtown. 2015 Hampton Visitor Guide I VisitHampton.com
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Hampton Attractions Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau is eager to help you discover our city and attractions U Denotes African American Heritage Site HAMPTON VISITOR CENTER Downtown Hampton • 120 Old Hampton Lane 757-727-1102 • 800-800-2202 • www.visithampton.com The Hampton Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your city touring. There you will find a variety of maps, area attraction brochures, coupons, upcoming events and knowledgeable Information Specialists ready to answer any questions you might have. Purchase your Sea to Stars Ticket at the Visitor Center. This combo ticket offers the best value and includes admission to the Hampton History Museum, the Miss Hampton II Harbor Tour, a spin on the Hampton Carousel and the exhibits and IMAX film at the Virginia Air & Space Center. Open year-round: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun 1p.m.-5p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 25 and Jan. 1. April through October, you will find our helpful Visitor Information Specialists at help desks at the Hampton Maritime Center and the Virginia Air & Space Center. You’ll also find helpful staff at conventions, events and tournaments at the Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton Coliseum and the Boo Williams Sportsplex. These passionate locals will point you in the right direction for food, shopping and regional fun.
ABERDEEN GARDENS HISTORIC MUSEUM 55 and 57 N. Mary Peake Boulevard 757-722-2345 • 757-251-2283 www.aberdeengardens.org The museum celebrates the history, heritage and future of historic Aberdeen Gardens. The community was built for and by African Americans in 1934 as part of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s New Deal Settlement. For tours, call for an appointment. Free admission. I-664, exit 3
THE AMERICAN THEATRE 125 E. Mellen Street 757-722-ARTS (2787) www.HamptonArts.net Dating to 1908, this restored vaudeville house is now a thriving performing arts center presenting year-round live performances ranging from family fun, dance, jazz and world music to classical, symphony and theater. Call or visit our website for a performance schedule. Admission fee. I-64, exit 268
BLUEBIRD GAP FARM 60 Pine Chapel Road 757-825-4750 • 757-827-2765 www.hampton.gov/bbgf Designed to resemble a working farm, this 60-acre site is home to domesticated and wild animals familiar to traditional Virginia farms. Playground for ages 2-12, picnic tables and shelter, grills, antique barn, garden and arboretum, and short walking trail on site. Open year-round: Wed-Mon 9 a.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Tues and all major holidays. Free admission. I-64, exit 263B or I-664, exit 2
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Hampton’s rich tapestry of African American heritage is presented in the Family Tree Heritage Sites Guide available at the Hampton Visitor Center. Throughout this guide you will see sites with the oak tree symbol, denoting their significances as an African American heritage site. Heritage tour services: VMW Guided Tours 757-224-6361 www.vmwguidedtours.com Hidden Heritage Education 757-570-4463 www.hiddenheritage.com
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AIR POWER PARK 413 W. Mercury Boulevard 757-726-0650 Learn about the vital role Hampton played in America’s early space exploration and aircraft testing. Conduct your own selfguided tour in the park featuring jet planes, missiles, and rockets. Use the back of the brochure as a guide. Children’s playground area. Open daily: 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free admission. I-64, exit 263B
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BASS PRO SHOPS® OUTDOOR WORLD® 1972 Power Plant Parkway Located in Coliseum Central in the Power Plant of Hampton Roads 757-262-5200 • www.basspro.com Museum-quality wildlife dioramas, huge murals and chandeliers depicting outdoor scenes, massive log and rock work, waterfalls and a 19,000 gallon aquarium stocked with native fish species. Open year-round: Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-9 p.m. & Sun 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Closed Dec. 25. Please see store for holiday hours. I-664, exit 2 or I-64, exit 263A
BUCKROE BEACH PARK 100 S. First Street 757-850-5134 • www.hampton.gov/parks Enjoy the wide, clean beach and gentle surf of the Chesapeake Bay. Lifeguards on duty during the summer season. Watercraft available for rent and picnic shelters available for a fee. Playground. For the convenience of our visitors, pets are not allowed May 15-Sep. 15. Open year-round: Lifeguards present 10 a.m.6 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day. Free admission. I-64, exit 268, left on Mallory St., right on Pembroke Ave.
During segregation Hampton’s Bay Shore Beach, located on the Chesapeake Bay, was one of the most popular African American resorts on the East Coast. What began in 1898 as a four-room cottage grew to a three-story beachfront hotel with 70 rooms and long porches facing the water. The hotel and surrounding property were privately redeveloped in 1973. Learn about Bayshore and other heritage sites in Family Tree. Image courtesy of the Hampton History Museum, Cheyne Collection
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visit to the Virginia Air & Space Center is an awe-inspiring celebration of aviation milestones, space exploration, and technological advances. From the historic aircraft suspended from the Center’s 94-foot ceiling to the unforgettable space capsule display in the main gallery, you can come face-to-face with amazing artifacts and hands-on, minds-on exhibits that will make your imagination soar! Add to that, spectacular giant- screen, digital IMAX films, and amazing programs that bring science, technology, engineering and math to life and you have a recipe for adventure for the entire family! The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base, the Virginia Air & Space Center, located on Downtown Hampton’s historic waterfront, is home to more than 100 historic, aeronautic and space exploration exhibits. Marvel at NASA artifacts, including the Lunar Excursion Module Simulator (or the LEMS, used by astronauts in training to land on the moon), a three-billion-year-old moon rock, a Mars meteorite, and more. The Virginia Air & Space Center also boasts an extraordinary collection of NASA space capsules, including test flight vehicles from the Mercury and Gemini programs, in addition to the Apollo 12 Command Module and an Orion
spacecraft, NASA’s next step in deep space exploration. The Virginia Air & Space Center features a number of “kid-tested and family-approved” hands-on exhibits that span 100 years of flight and the past, present and future of human spaceflight. In Adventures in Flight, gaze upon a replica of the Wright Brothers’ 1903 Flyer, wing-walk on a Curtiss-Jenny, hop aboard a B-24 bomber, fly a passenger jet, or become a fighter pilot with an F-22 simulator. Then immerse yourself in a space adventure that will educate, inspire and challenge you with Space Quest: Moon, Mars & Beyond. There
you can travel to Mars, program rovers on the Red Planet, and climb into a time machine. These interactive exhibits create an excellent environment for learning about Hampton Roads’ role in aerospace research, aviation, space exploration and technology. For our younger guests, don’t miss our new exhibit Space Racers: Adventures in Space Exploration. Join Eagle and his friends at Stardust Space Academy for a hands-on mission. Based on the new animated children’s television show Space Racers, this new interactive exhibit for ages 3 to 6 allows children to explore the wonders
on visiting Fort Monroe, see page 9. Open year-round: daily 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Memorial Day through Labor Day, Tues-Sun remainder of the year. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving, Dec. 24, Dec. 25, Dec. 31,and Jan. 1. Guided tours available by reservation for groups of 8 or more, 757-788-3391 opt. 1. I-64, exit 268
of space together in a fun and creative atmosphere. Eagle and his friends guide you through the solar system and beyond, encouraging pretend-play and space exploration! Discover cool space facts, build a rocket, learn about space food, exercise like an astronaut, and sleep on a wall! Suit up in a spacesuit, explore the moon’s surface, and learn about gravity as you manipulate the lunar rover. Track a space mission from mission control and investigate the starry night sky. Little ones will also love our Little Wing’s play area where they can challenge their imagination by flying an airplane and building amazing structures. A visit to the Virginia Air & Space Center isn’t complete without experiencing a giant-screen IMAX film in the Riverside Digital 3D IMAX Theater. Digital IMAX 3D delivers the greatest brightness, clarity and depth creating unmatched experiences and images that leap off a screen five stories high. The cutting-edge audio technology enhances what you hear helping you to see and feel the IMAX experience. A variety of educational and Hollywood films fill the screen throughout the year. For current films and showtimes visit our website at vasc.org.
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CASEMATE MUSEUM AT FORT MONROE 20 Bernard Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651 757-788-3391 National Park Service 757-722-FORT (3678) Fort Monroe, a National Monument, is the largest stone fort ever built in the United States. Located within the fort’s walls, the Casemate Museum chronicles the over 400-year history of Old Point Comfort and Fort Monroe. During the Civil War, Fort Monroe was a Union-held bastion and sheltered thousands of enslaved freedom seekers. Visit the cell where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was imprisoned. Other must-see sites within walking distance of the museum include Lee’s Quarters, the Chapel of the Centurion, Quarters #1, the Lincoln Gun and the Old Point Comfort Lighthouse. For additional information
THE CHARLES H. TAYLOR ARTS CENTER 4205 Victoria Boulevard 757-727-1490 • www.HamptonArts.net Hampton’s visual arts center, located in a repurposed 1925 neoclassical building, houses six galleries that display eight different art exhibitions annually, featuring a variety of media, subjects and styles, by established and emerging regional artists from Hampton Roads and Virginia. Classes in the visual arts are offered quarterly in our studios. See the Calendar of Events for exhibition schedules. Open year-round: Tues-Fri 10 a.m.- 6 p.m., Sat & Sun 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed Mon and all major holidays. Free admission. I-64, exit 267 Continued On Page 16
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FORT WOOL Hampton Roads Harbor 800-800-2202 • 757-727-1102 www.hampton.gov/parks Robert E. Lee directed construction of the fort which was built on a man-made island of stone. Dating to 1819, it played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars, bearing witness to the battle of the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. The fort was also a favorite escape of Andrew Jackson. Although not accessible by car, it is featured and accessible during the Miss Hampton II harbor tour. Private boats are welcome to dock May through September Mon-Sat 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
GRANDVIEW NATURE PRESERVE Entrance on State Park Dive Left turn at the end of Beach Road
757-850-5134 www.hampton.gov/parks Ideal for observing wildlife, kayaking, hiking and fishing, this 578-acre preserve and estuary on the Chesapeake Bay includes 2 1/2 miles of tranquil bay-front beach. Open daily. Free admission. I-64, exit 267 to Woodland Rd. Turn right onto Fox Hill Road and left onto Beach Road (follow the signs for the marinas and boat ramp) to State Park Dr.
THE HAMPTON CAROUSEL Downtown Hampton 602 Settlers Landing Road 757-727-0900 Built in 1920, the carousel is completely restored to its original beauty and housed in its own weather-protected pavilion on the city’s downtown waterfront. It is one of only 170 antique wooden merrygo-rounds still existing in the U.S. Open seasonally. Call for operating schedule. Rides $2. I-64, exit 267
HAMPTON HISTORY MUSEUM Downtown Hampton 120 Old Hampton Lane 757- 727-1610 www.hampton.gov/history_museum Discover how Hampton became America’s Gateway and critical to four centuries of national history. Explore the chronicle of man in America through the story of this city by the sea, from early Native American culture to man’s reach into space and the United States military’s proud role in Hampton Roads. Ten remarkable galleries share the personal stories of explorers, pirates, and hard working men and women working along the Chesapeake Bay, and illustrate profound changes to our nation. Hampton’s history includes dramatic moments on the world stage including the American Revolution, War of 1812, and the American Civil War, as well as pivotal events in our culture – such as the “Contraband Decision,” the first step toward freedom for millions of African Americans held in slavery. Learn all this and more at the Hampton History Museum. See Calendar for our series of events. Open year-round: Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m. & Sun 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Closed major holidays. Admission is $5 for adults, $4 for seniors, active military, active NASA, AAA, children 4-12. Under 4 free. I-64, exit 267
HAMPTON ROADS CHARTERS – THE OCEAN EAGLE Downtown Public Piers Docks adjacent to Hampton Maritime Center 710 Settlers Landing Road 757-868-FISH (3474) www.hamptonroadscharter.com Go where the fish are with Captain Howard Wainwright and his crew aboard this 65-foot, 70-passenger headboat. Concession on board. Departing daily in spring/summer at 6:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m. Summer sunset night-fishing Mon-Sun 6:30 p.m. -10 p.m. $40 per person. Striped Bass season starts in mid-October and ends Dec. 31. Daily trips 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Night trips on Wed, Fri, and Sat 4 p.m.-9 p.m. $50 per person. Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas. Rod, reel, bait and tax are included in price.
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HAMPTON UNIVERSITY MUSEUM Hampton University 757-727-5308 www.hamptonu.edu/museum Established in 1868, this is the first museum to operate in Virginia and the oldest African-American museum in the country. The more than 9,000-piece collection contains examples of traditional and contemporary African, American-Indian, African-American and Pacific Island art. Open year-round: Mon-Fri 8 a.m.5 p.m. & Sat 12 p.m.-4 p.m. Closed Sun and major campus holidays. Free admission. I-64, exit 267
LANGLEY SPEEDWAY 11 Dale Lemonds Drive 3165 North Armistead Avenue 757-865-7223 www.langley-speedway.com Voted one of the top five NASCAR Weekly Racing Series tracks, Langley is the only NASCAR-sanctioned Weekly Racing Series track in Hampton Roads. Late Model, Grand Stocks, Modifieds, Legends, Enduros, Super Trucks, UCARS, Super Street, Pro Wing Champ Karts and Pro 6 racing. Open April-October Sat 12 p.m. gates open, 4:30 p.m. qualifying for all divisions, 7 p.m. racing. Admission fee. I-64, exit 261B Eastbound, 262B Westbound
MISS HAMPTON II HARBOR CRUISES Downtown Hampton 710 Settlers Landing Road 888-757-BOAT • 757-722-9102 www.misshamptoncruises.com This double-decked tour boat offers daily narrated cruises of the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay, featuring Hampton’s seafaring culture, local fishing boats, mighty commercial cargo ships, Blackbeard’s Point, Fort Monroe (Old Point Comfort), Fort Wool and the awesome gray fleet at the world’s largest naval installation, Norfolk Naval Base. Tour length: 3 hours. Purchase tickets in the Hampton Maritime Center. Open Mid-April through Oct. 31: TuesSat 11 a.m. & Sun 2 p.m. Admission fee. I-64, exit 267
PENINSULA PILOTS War Memorial Stadium 1889 West Pembroke Avenue 757-245-2222 • www.peninsulapilots.com Come enjoy a fun and affordable evening at the ballpark with the Peninsula Pilots, as they compete with 14 other teams in the Coastal Plain League from the end of May through the middle of August. All home games begin at 7:05 p.m. Admission fee. I-64, exit 265
Boo Williams Sportsplex 5 Armistead Pointe Parkway Hampton, VA 23666 757-637-7300 www.boowilliamssportsplex.com
Hampton Coliseum 1000 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-4203 www.hamptoncoliseum.org
Hampton Roads Convention Center PENINSULA TOWN CENTER 4410 E. Claiborne Square, Suite 212 Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-1505 See article on page 8 LITTLE ENGLAND CHAPEL 4100 Kecoughtan Road 757-660-8646 • 757-722-4249 Built circa 1879, this is Virginia’s only known African American missionary chapel. Exhibits interpret the religious lives of post-Civil War African Americans in Virginia and include handwritten Sunday school lessons, photographs, a 12-minute video, and 19thcentury religious books. A State and National Historic Landmark. Call for church tour. Open year-round: Mon-Thurs 11 a.m.-3 p.m. & Fri-Sat by appointment only. Closed major holidays. Free admission; donations accepted. I-64, exit 267 or 265
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non-motorized boating, picnic areas, children’s playground, a campground, Yurts for rent, and a beautiful nature center. Call for special nature programs or tours. Open daily year-round: SunriseSunset. Closed Christmas. Nature center hours: MaySeptember 9 a.m.- 6 p.m., October-April 9 a.m.-4:30 p.m. Free admission; fees for rental items. I-64, exit 261A
ST. GEORGE BREWING COMPANY 204 Challenger Way Hampton, VA 23666 757-865-7781 • 757-865-BEER www.stgbeer.com Hampton Roads oldest craft brewery. Retail hours (ABC off): Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tastings: Mon-Fri 3 p.m.-5 p.m., Sat 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Tours: Sat 1 p.m. & 3 p.m. Food Trucks onsite Tues & Fri 4 p.m.-8 p.m. I-64, exit 262B
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH Downtown Hampton 100 West Queens Way 757-722-2567 www.stjohnshampton.org Established in 1610, St. John’s is the oldest continuous English-speaking parish in the U.S. The parish has been at its present site on lovely Queens Way, the fourth site of worship, since 1728. A recorded message introduces visitors to the church and its history. See the stained-glass window depicting the baptism of Pocahontas. St. John’s parish celebrated its 400th anniversary in 2010. Open by appointment only and guided tours may be scheduled by calling 757-722-2567, during church office hours (Mon-Thurs 9 a.m.-2 p.m.). Free admission. I-64, exit 267
Hampton’s 400-year legacy as the city “First from the Sea, First to the Stars” is captured in this combination ticket VIRGINIA VIR GIN that mixes history, adventure, water recreation and IA pure fun! The special value allows you to explore many Attr of Hampton’s attractions at one low price. The ticket is act At tra ct ioino n Tic t good for one-time admission to the Virginia Air & Space T ike c k et Center, Riverside IMAX Theater, Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruise, Hampton History Museum and the Hampton Carousel. Adult tickets are $39, and $25 for children ages 4-11. Available at the Hampton Visitor Center. Call 757-727-1102 or 800-800-2202 for details.
Golf DRIVING RANGES Peninsula Golf Center 100 S. Seldendale Drive 757-723-9220 Northampton Driving Range 223 N. Park Lane 757-766-7550 The Hamptons 320 Butler Farm Road 757-766-9148
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VIRGINIA AIR & SPACE CENTER AND RIVERSIDE 3D IMAX THEATER 600 Settlers Landing Road 757-727-0900 • 800-296-0800 • www.vasc.org The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. This world-class facility features the Adventures in Flight and Space Quest galleries and more than 100 “hands-on” exhibits that tell the story of air and space exploration. See the Apollo 12 Command Module, Orion, Mercury and Gemini test capsules, a Mars meteorite and a three-billion year-old moon rock! Make a crater, travel to Mars and fly an airplane. Visit the technologically advanced 3D IMAX® Theater and see a film on a five-story screen with 16,000 watts of digital-sound. Open daily year-round: Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. Exhibits Admission: $11.50 adults; $10.50 military, NASA, seniors (65+); $9.50 children/students ages 3-18. IMAX Admission (45-min): $9 Adults; $8 Military, NASA, seniors (65+); $7 Children/students ages 3-18. IMAX Admission (90min+): $10 Adults; $9 Military, NASA, seniors (65+); $8 Children/students ages 3-18. Exhibits & One IMAX (45min+): $18 Adults; $16 Military, NASA, seniors (65+); $14 Children/students ages 3-18. Exhibits & One IMAX (90min+): $20 Adults; $18 Military, NASA, seniors (65+); $16 Children/students ages 3-18. I-64, exit 267
Spectacular
Spas
Throughout the city, there are many day spas that provide a welcome dosage of stress relief. Avoid the pressures of a jam packed vacation and spend an hour or day filled with wellness and “me time.” See visithampton.com for a complete listing of Hampton spa services and treatments.
THE HAMPTONS
THE WOODLANDS
320 Butler Farm Road • 757-766-9148 www.hampton.gov/thehamptons
9 Woodland Road • 757-727-1195 www.hampton.gov/thewoodlands
Always meticulously maintained, the course boasts three distinctive nines each with its own unique qualities: varied elevations, gently rolling terrain, expansive fairways, inviting par threes and Bentgrass greens along with ornamental grasses, lakes, wildflowers and waterfalls. The Woods, The Lakes and The Links, each offer their unique feel, scenery, and challenges. You can practice at the range or on the putting green, play 9, play 18, or even golf all 27 holes. The course is in close proximity to Hampton hotels located in Coliseum Central, the Hampton Roads Convention Center, and HUPTI.
This regulation par 69, 18-hole layout with Bentgrass greens and Bermuda fairways and rough provide a challenge for any skill level. The Hampton River winds its way through the 5,400-yard course, bringing water into play on 11 of the holes. The course is in close proximity of Downtown Hampton and Hampton University. The course offers four sets of tee markers and is friendly to men, women and children of all ages. The Woodlands is a very affordable, public golf course that is always a favorite with locals. Tee times are strongly recommended.
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SPIRIT OF NORFOLK Cruising Year-Round From Downtown
Get ready for the time of your life. Step aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and come alive for an afternoon or evening of all-out fun. You’ll dine and dance to live DJ entertainment while being dazzled by skyline sights and a close-up look at the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Choose from fun-filled lunches, dinners and midnight cruises. Details and tickets, www.spiritofnorfolk.com or (866) 211-3803. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
SCHOONERS ALLIANCE AND SERENITY
Join the Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity and step back into history as you sail the York River past the battlefield where our country won its independence. Lend a hand at setting sail, look for dolphins and osprey, or relax with a beverage from our ship’s galley. For families, try the Pirate Adventure Cruise. Kids will join the pirate crew and help raise the sails, steer the schooner, tie a knot and fire
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Whether you are here for the day or an overnight stay, discover sensational shopping, rich history, year-round festivals, and dynamic dining with delicious coastal cuisine caught fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. With so much to see and do, the possibilities are endless. 1-800-368-3097
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SUFFOLK
Small town charm and big city amenities converge in Suffolk, Virginia. Our historic downtown blends unique boutiques and shoppes with award-winning restaurants. Anchored by the Suffolk Visitor Center, Main Street is lined with historic homes and churches. Suffolk boasts yearround family-friendly events. Discover the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge—112,000 acres of untouched wilderness. You’ll love our swamp safaris, canoe excursions, ghost walks and lantern tours. Kayak or fish in 8,000 acres of lakes and rivers. Golf one of our five championship golf courses. Take the plunge and skydive! Explore Riddick’s Folly House Museum where Union Army officers left behind penciled graffiti that is still legible today. Our 1885 passenger station is now Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Visit the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, a professional performing arts theater. 757.514.4130. VisitSuffolkVa.com.
VICTORY ROVER
NAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVER Your front row seat to the Naval Fleet Two Hour Narrated Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk. The Captain provides a fascinating commentary as passengers cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River. See one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Cruisers, Aircraft Carriers and more. Up to 150 guests enjoy Portsmouth Regional Attractions Visitors Guide.qxp_Layout 1 11/5/14 1:40 PM Page Submarines, 1
Some Come For The History. Others Come Just For The Fun Of It.
Come stroll the walkway along our waterfront. Wend your way to our lightship and naval shipyard museums. Continue wandering and you’ll discover our huge Children’s Museum and our famous tree-lined streets shading homes more than 250 years old. Close by, too, are the most intriguing of shops and a truly sumptuous selection of chef-owned restaurants. And what a delight it is to discover so many of the charms of this historic seaport are all within one very walkable square mile.
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Good times await.
VIRGINIA BEACH
Whether you’re exploring our history, birdwatching in the Great Dismal Swamp, creeping through the historic Cedar Hill Cemetery on a guided lantern tour, or joining in on many of our annual festivals, there’s much to do in Suffolk. Get the good times rolling with a click on VisitSuffolkVA.com or give us a call at 866-733-7835. Then picture yourself in Suffolk experiencing our legendary Southern hospitality.
Experience Three Beaches in One Virginia Beach Vacation In Virginia Beach, visitors can “Live the Life” year-round. Enjoy summer’s lazy days lounging on three distinct beaches, from the Atlantic Ocean to the Chesapeake Bay. Stroll the iconic three-mile boardwalk at the Resort area, kayak with dolphins on Chick’s Beach or ride the waves in Sandbridge. Sample fresh coastal cuisine, enjoy a variety of year-round festivals and discover new area attractions, as well as vibrant downtown district–all in one vacation! Explore the great outdoors at pristine state parks by bike, foot or tram, or learn about the area’s maritime history at the Virginia Aquarium and Marine Science Center. To begin planning your Virginia Beach vacation today, go to www.visitvirginiabeach.com or call 1-800-VA-BEACH.
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VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL O F FA M E
Whether it is with a large school group or a family visit, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is home to many memorable exhibits and full of interactive fun. A basketball court, sports complex, racing simulators and a radio announcing booth await you! The Museum also hosts many special events, birthday parties, galas and weddings. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www.vshfm.com or follow them on Facebook or Twitter (@VSHFM).
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Pirate Adventure Cruises May to September Adults $35, Kids $20 Sailing from Riverwalk Landing
Daily Sightseeing Cruises
April through October Morning & Afternoon Sails Adults $35, Kids $20 Sunset Cruise no child discount
Journey to mysterious places inhabited by exotic animals from around the world–without leaving Hampton Roads! Discover lions, bears, elephants, gibbons, giraffes, colorful birds and more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your head. Pet the animals in the ZooFarm. Enjoy a stroll or ride the Zoo train among the themed gardens and beautiful landscaping. The Virginia Zoo provides education and entertainment for people of all ages, and the Zoo is home to more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. Exhibits encourage the animals’ natural behavior, provide information about their habitats, what they eat and their worldwide conservation status.
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Visiting the Virginia Zoo is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, and it’s a terrific value! Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children (ages 2-11) and $10 for seniors (62+). Children under two get in FREE! The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major winter holidays. For more information, visit www.virginiazoo.org.
HISTORIC YORKTOWN Travel back in time, then savor the present at this year-round destination for history, shopping, outdoor recreation, fine dining and special events. Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, and battlefields by foot or enjoy a guided Segway tour through town. Set sail on Yorktown’s Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Shop in specialty stores, enjoy a wine tasting, play on the riverfront, and dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants. Come for a day, a weekend or longer. 757-890-3300 or www.visityorktown.org.
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SAILING HARBOR CRUISES
2 Hour Harbor Tours & Sunset Cruises Depart from Norfolk's Waterside.
“We Always Set Our Sails”
(757) 627-7245
Group Rates and Private Parties Available.
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NAVAL BASE CRUISES “Your Front Row Seat To The Naval Fleet”
#1 on TripAdvisor
(757) 627-7406
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2 Hour Narrated Cruises Depart Depart from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin.
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he Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance welcomes you to one of America’s most scenic and historic travel destinations. The Coastal Virginia region is comprised of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Yorktown, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. All are accessible by major interstate highway systems, the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel, and two major airports in Norfolk and Newport News both served by low fare airlines. Coastal Virginia makes a perfect vacation destination for those seeking clean beaches, outdoor recreation, fascinating history, fine arts culture, thrilling events and festivals, exciting theme parks, abundant shopping, world-class fishing and coastal cuisine. We offer an experience for every kind of traveler. Beach lovers revel on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. History buffs are inspired by the past in Williamsburg, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Smithfield/Isle of Wight. Chesapeake and Suffolk are both entry points to the vast nature of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge. Virginia’s Eastern Shore offers pristine coastal plains perfect for bird watching as well as NASA rocket launches. In addition, museums and the arts abound throughout the region and it is home to the world renowned Virginia Arts Festival. You’ll also have a chance to “salute” our military. We are the home to the world’s largest naval base! This just touches on what you can see and do in Coastal Virginia. We hope you get a chance to experience it all. We are glad you are here to “Sea Our History”! With its rich history as the birthplace of America and a strong nautical heritage, Coastal Virginia boasts an abundance of culturally diverse and nationally acclaimed museums and historical attractions. Within one hour’s drive is more history, excitement and family fun than can be found at any other destination. Add to this world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation, and you will see why millions return each year.
Index Convention & Visitors Bureaus Hampton . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 Newport News . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A7 Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A11 Portsmouth . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A12 Suffolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Virginia Beach . . . . . . . . . . . . . A13 Historic Yorktown . . . . . . . . . . . A16
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HARBOR TOURS/CRUSIES American and Victory Rover . . A2 Schooner Alliance & Serenity A16 Spirit of Norfolk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A8
HEALTH Edgar Cayce’s Association for Research and Enlightenment . A2
Historic sites
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Restaurants Nawab . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A6
SHOPPING Coliseum Central . . . . . . . . . . . . A5 MacArthur Center . . . . . . . . . . . A9
MuseumS/ZOO The Mariner’s Museum . . . . . . . A7 Military Aviation Museum . . . . . A4 Nauticus . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10 Norfoik Southern Museum . . . . A8 Virginia Living Museum . . . . . . . A7 Virginia Sports Hall of Fame . . A12 Virginia Zoo . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . A10
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AMERICAN ROVER Norfolk Harbor Sailing Cruises
Set Sail aboard this 125 passenger Sailing Schooner. Offering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax and enjoy the Captain’s tour. Seating is available on the shaded upper deck, our airconditioned below deck area has ship store, bar and rest rooms. Private charters and special event cruises available. Departing Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Call 757-627-7245 or visit www.AmericanRover.com. Sailing April through October.
E D GA R C AYC E
Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.– Association for Research and Enlightenment Our global non-profit organization was founded in 1931 to help people transform and improve their lives. Come explore the fascinating work of documented psychic Edgar Cayce, the “father of holistic medicine.” Free daily film, tour, and lecture on topics including dreams, intuition, holistic health, and more. Our campus includes a metaphysical Library, Bookstore & Gift Shop, meditation garden, stone labyrinth, reflexology walk, and Cayce/Miller Café. We also offer ESP testing, astrology charts, psychic fairs, and conferences with world-renowned presenters. The newly renovated Health Center & Spa has treatment rooms overlooking the ocean offering holistic services including the Cayce/Reilly® massage, facial, or hydrotherapy sessions. www.EdgarCayce.org.
FESTEVENTS
Town Point Park, located along the Elizabeth River on the Downtown Norfolk Waterfront, is the premier venue in Hampton Roads for festivals, concerts, Tall Ship visits and celebrations. Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. is the official event marketing and production agency for the City of Norfolk, Virginia, America’s vibrant, heritage port city. Since 1982, Norfolk Festevents has garnered international acclaim for its outstanding quality programming transforming Norfolk into one of the most fun and livable waterfront communities in the world.
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Preserving history, the Military Aviation Museum features a major collection of military aircraft from the middle of the last century. Open Daily 9am to 5pm.
1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach, Virginia 23457 www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org | (757) 721-PROP
Make Room for the Memories. An adventure of historic proportion is waiting for you— at two living-history museums that explore America’s beginnings. Board replicas of colonial ships. Grind corn in a Powhatan Indian village. Try on English armor inside a palisaded fort. Then, join Continental Army soldiers at their encampment for a firsthand look at the Revolution’s end. Don’t forget your camera. Because the history here is life size. And your memories will be even bigger!
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Hampton, the 400-year old city located in the heart of Coastal Virginia, is multifaceted; rich in Civil War history, African American heritage, water recreation, and abundant shopping and dining opportunities. The Hampton History Museum is a great place to begin your explorations. The museum introduces Hampton’s 400-year history in its galleries, interpreting the city’s role in pivotal American decisions and milestones. The Hampton Visitor Center shares this location so you can gather great information on the sites you wish to explore and purchase money-saving admission tickets. The Sea to Stars Ticket, for example, combines admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center, an IMAX film, a ride on the Hampton Carousel, a cruise aboard the Miss Hampton II and admission to the Hampton History Museum for one low price. Buy adult tickets for $39 and youth tickets for $25. The Virginia Air & Space Center features more than 100 flight simulators and hands-on exhibits of air and space innovations. The Riverside 3D IMAX Theater presents digital feature films and documentaries on a five-story screen. Next door, the Hampton Carousel spins visitors on hand-carved horses and chariots built in 1920 by European artisans. Fort Monroe visitors are encouraged to cross the moat encircling the stone fort to explore the Casemate Museum and many historic landmarks and to climb the fort walls to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor. See the cell where Jefferson Davis was held at the conclusion of the Civil War. A tour aboard the Miss Hampton II reveals Fort Monroe’s companion fortification, Fort Wool, located across the channel at Hampton Roads’ entrance. The Miss Hampton II harbor tour boat and the Ocean Eagle fishing boat are located nearby along the Hampton waterfront. Hampton University Museum, founded in 1868, has a collection of more than 9,000 works of contemporary art and artifacts spanning African, African-American, Pan-American and Native-American cultures. You can explore the campus with one of several Smartphone tours available at VisitHampton.com or learn about the campus’ and city’s remarkable past through interpretive historic markers located on the campus and throughout Hampton. You are also sure to adore the unique dining and shopping in Downtown Hampton, Phoebus and in Coliseum Central. There’s no shortage of fun and adventure. After all, This is Hampton! For visitor information call 800-800-2202, 757-727-1102 or come to VisitHampton.com.
JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER
Living-History Museums Chronicle Nation’s Beginnings A hands-on history experience awaits visitors at two Williamsburg area museums that explore the nation’s beginnings. At Jamestown Settlement, gallery exhibits chronicle 1600s Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian, English and African cultures, complementing historical interpretation at outdoor re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village, the three ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists in 1607, and colonial fort. The story of the American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation, unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Center through indoor exhibits and outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and Revolution-period farm. The museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas and New Year’s days. For more information call (888) 593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.
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stop by a few hundred of your favorite places Coliseum Central is the premier Hampton Roads destination for retail, dining, lodging and entertainment. Boasting over 1,900 acres and 600 businesses at the intersection of I-64 and Mercury Boulevard you’ll be sure to find anything you need in one convenient location.
MISS HAMPTON II HARBOR CRUISES
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669 For reservations call: (757) 722-9102 misshamptoncruises.com
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Military Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic military aircraft. These vintage WWI and WWII aircraft, such as our P-51 Mustang, de Havilland Mosquito, Curtiss P-40 and Spitfire, have been restored to their original flying condition. The aircraft are occasionally flown on local demonstrations flights and at regional air shows. Visit us at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach or call (757)721-7767. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org.
NAUTICUS
This maritime-themed science museum, on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, offers a fun and exciting educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to its largest artifact— The Battleship Wisconsin—unique features of this 120,000-square-foot facility includes hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, 3D movies, and more. Plus, walk the decks of history with a self-guided deck tour of the battleship Wisconsin—one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy—and see the wardroom, and officers’ quarters, berthing units, chapel and other areas. Guided tours of additional ship areas are available for an additional fee. While on site at Nauticus, be sure to check out Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment, a 1,000-square-foot, highly interactive exhibit which highlights how the Navy protects marine life while fulfilling its mission. And don’t miss “Science on a Sphere”—a dynamic six-foot globe that displays 3-D animated images of our oceans and atmosphere.
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The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on Nauticus’ second floor, examines more than two centuries of naval activity in and around the Hampton Roads harbor. Complementing the maritime experience is the Banana Pier Gift Shop, which features nautical gifts for all ages. 757-664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org for hours and admission fees.
NEWPORT NEWS
Discover the Treasures of Newport News VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM • THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM Trendy restaurants, unique shopping opportunities and world-class attractions are just a few of the many reasons to visit Newport News. Connect to nature at the Virginia Living Museum! View endangered red wolves. Get close to a loggerhead turtle and jellyfish. See fish with no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. Experience a steamy cypress swamp and cool mountain cove. Explore the depths of the Chesapeake Bay. Touch famous Bay creatures. Travel the galaxies in the state-of-the-art planetarium theater. Stroll the outdoor boardwalk to view animals in naturalized habitats. Explore an extensive collection of native plants. Learn how to build, garden and live green. Enjoy role-playing as an animal keeper/ vet. Explore the Nature Playground. See Frogs! A Chorus of Colors, a new exhibition on display March 14 through Sept. 7. Visit www.thevlm.org or call 757-595-1900 for details. The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, is filled with fascinating stories, captured in the priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Explore small craft from around the world. Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret. View maritime art, handcrafted ship models and rare figureheads. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater. Located in a 550-acre park, visitors can hike the 5-mile Noland Trail or rent a paddle boat. Explore the depths of the ocean floor in Extreme Deep: Mission into the Abyss, a new 2015 exhibition open from May 16 through Sept. 7. For information about upcoming and current exhibitions, exciting events, educational programs and hours of operation, visit www.MarinersMuseum.org or call 800-581-7245. Let the travel counselors at the Newport News Visitor Center help plan your stay. Ask them about our money-saving Combination Ticket! Call 888-493-7386, 757-886-7777, or visit www.newport-news.org.
NORFOLK nawabonline.com NORFOLK 888 N. Military Hwy (757) 455-8080 WILLIAMSBURG 204 Monticello Ave. (757) 565-3200
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VISIT NORFOLK
With 144 miles of shoreline, there’s so much to do while visiting Norfolk, Virginia. Take a tour of the Elizabeth River harbor on a majestic tall ship, sip on some of the best wines around at Mermaid Winery, Virginia’s very first urban winery, try delicious beers at local breweries or watch worldrenowned artists blow glass at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio. Hungry? Norfolk has become well-known for its wide variety of cuisine and is home to more than 80 chef-owned restaurants in the downtown area, many featuring Virginia wine and Virginia-grown
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produce and meat. Downtown isn’t the only place to find eclectic entrees. A host of restaurants dot the streets of Ghent, the historic Freemason district, Ocean View and other areas of the city. If history is your thing, sign up for a boat or land tour of the world’s largest Naval Base, stop by the MacArthur Memorial, or walk the Cannonball Trail. You can jam out to some of the nation’s best music at the NorVA, named “Venue that Rocks” the hardest by Rolling Stone magazine. There are antique shops, coffee houses & galleries galore in the hip, historic Ghent district just a few minutes from downtown. There is truly something for everyone here! For additional information, call 800-368-3097, or visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com.
NORFOLK SOUTHERN
Clothing, tools, locomotive and train parts, maps, and advertisements are among the more than 500 artifacts dating to the 1830s showcased in the Norfolk Southern Museum. Exhibits include a locomotive simulator; a 900-pound railroad coupler; photographs of workers past and present; and diagrams used to teach hand signals and lantern use to railroad trainees. The history of Norfolk Southern belongs not only to the company, but to the communities it serves and to generations of workers. Norfolk Southern’s history has shaped its path as one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, with 20,000 route miles in 22 states.
PORTSMOUTH City of Portsmouth
One visit to Portsmouth and you’ll be hooked. Amble along our famous Seawall. Go antiquing. Take in some art. Stroll through three centuries of historic neighborhoods. Stand inside a giant soap bubble at the largest children’s museum in Virginia. And did we mention that Portsmouth is home to some of the most delightful restaurants in the region? Many of Portsmouth’s attractions are clustered within easy walking distance, making it the perfect place to spend a day. And with its central location, it’s easy to get to – less than an hour from Colonial Williamsburg and minutes from Virginia Beach.
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oday’s City of Hampton played a strategic role during the Civil War, forever changing the ideas and realities of freedom in the U.S. There are a wealth of Hampton sites, landmarks and museums you can visit to gain a greater understanding of this pivotal period in our nation’s, and Virginia’s, history. When Virginia seceded from the Union on April 17, 1861, Fort Monroe remained in Union hands. Hampton became a microcosm of the greater conflict between the states. On May 23, 1861, three daring enslaved men, known to us today as Frank Baker, James Townsend, and Shepherd Mallory, sought sanctuary at Fort Monroe. On May 24, Major General Benjamin Franklin Butler reasoned that because the men were held as property and were being used to aid the Confederates in the war against the Union, the Army was not required to return them to their masters and could instead hold them as “contraband of war.”
Hundreds and then thousands of freedom seekers journeyed to Fort Monroe hoping for their refuge, and the fort became known as “Freedom’s Fortress.” Weeks later, Hampton’s Big Bethel became the site of the first land engagement of the Civil War and resulted in the first combat deaths sustained on both sides during the Civil War. Months later, on August 7, 1861, Hampton’s homes, businesses and churches were burned by Confederate troops in an attempt to prevent their occupation by Union troops and the “Contraband.” Carrying torches, they fanned into the four quadrants of King and Queen Streets. By dawn over 500 buildings were destroyed. After the burning, only the charred, partially collapsed walls remained from St. John’s Church original structure. We encourage you to visit St. John’s Church, its parish museum and churchyard cemetery. As the war ensued, Hampton’s burned and abandoned town center
became the “Grand Contraband Camp” and the center of life for over 10,000 freedom seekers. The Battle of the Ironclads, CSS Virginia and USS Monitor, occurred on March 9, 1862, in the harbor off Hampton’s shore within sight of Fort Monroe and Fort Wool. The battle marked the beginning of the end of the wooden warship era. At the Casemate Museum, you can learn about the battle and visit the room where Confederate President Jefferson Davis was held following the Civil War. While in Hampton, visit Hampton University campus, and stand beneath the limbs of Emancipation Oak, so named as it served as site of the first southern reading of the Emancipation Proclamation. Hampton’s many historic sites are interpreted through Civil War Trails and Hampton Heritage markers. Similar interpretive markers are located throughout Hampton to familiarize visitors with Hampton’s 400-year history.
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January 2015 24 Annual My Time Women’s Show Local products and services relating to health, fashion, beauty, home décor, art, family life, work-life balance, food, and more! Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. $5 in advance; $8 at the door. 757/315-1610. www.mytimeshow.com 26 Hampton University Founder’s Day A commemorative wreath-placing ceremony at Gen. Samuel Armstrong’s gravesite, featuring a keynote speaker, performances, and an awards presentation. Hampton University. Free Admission. 757/727-5402. www.hamptonu.edu 27 Chris Brown “Between the Sheets Tour” with Trey Songz and Tyga Produced exclusively by Live Nation, this tour will take these two entertainment heavyweights to 25 cities across North America. Hampton Coliseum. 7 p.m. $29.75-$199.50. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org 30 Celtic Fiddle Festival Celebrating the violin in all its globe-trotting variations, the quartet combines their talents, musical traditions, and spontaneous humor for an evening of dazzling energy and subtle grace. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 30-February 1 Mid-Atlantic Power League Volleyball: Quest for Excellence MAPL is a power league for elite girls’ volleyball teams along the mid-Atlantic coast. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Admission fee. 757/315-1610. www.maplvb.com
February 2015 3 The International Guitar Night Bringing together the world’s foremost acoustic guitarists to perform their latest original compositions and exchange musical ideas. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 5 Walnut Street Theatre: A Life in the Theater The acclaimed theatre company returns with this funny and touching behind-the-scenes peek at the challenge of actors battling to share both the spotlight and a dressing room. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
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6-8 Coastal Virginia Home & Garden Show Featuring the hosts of the television show Salvage Dawgs, workshops, Habitat for Humanity Design Challenge, vendors and more. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fri & Sat; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $10 Adult, $8 Military & Seniors, ages 12 and under are free. 757/315-1610. www.coastalvirginiahomeandgardenshow.com 7 Annual Black History Month Breakfast Celebrate the start of Black History Month with members of the Aberdeen Gardens Historic and Civic Association. This year’s speaker is The Honorable Anton Bell, Commonwealth Attorney. Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel. 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. $30. 757/722-2345. www.aberdeengardens.org 7 Black History Month Celebration Celebrating the achievements of African-Americans in aviation, space and technology. Meet members of the Tidewater Chapter of Tuskegee Airmen, and more. Virginia Air & Space Center. 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Included in regular exhibit admission. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org 10-11 Arlo Guthrie: 50th Anniversary Celebration of ‘Alice’s Restaurant’ This legendary folk singer-songwriter consistently charms audiences with his witty stories, amusing anecdotes, and folk favorites. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. Tues & Wed. $40-$45. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 13-15 Advance Auto Parts Monster Jam Starring Monster Jam trucks! These tall, heavy machines will race and rip up a custom-designed track full of obstacles. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. Fri; 2 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. Sat; 2 p.m. Sun. $25-$30, $5 Children (ages 2-12). All tickets $2 more day of event. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org
21 Peninsula SPCA’s Annual Fur Ball Gala Spend a glamorous evening with your pet while supporting the orphaned pets at the Peninsula SPCA. Live entertainment and auction, cocktails, and fine dining. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 6 p.m.-11 p.m. $135, $75 per pet. 757/595-1399 ext. 109. www.peninsulaspca.org/furball 26 – March 1 Annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXVI Celebrating 65 years and offering a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts, and a Merchant’s Mall with over 250 vendor booths. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs-Sat; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $15 includes readmission, $13 Sunday only, Ages 16 & under free. 757/315-1610. www.quiltfest.com
March 2015 2-6 Hampton Restaurant Week Enjoy a 2-course lunch for $10 and/or a 3 course meal for either $20 or $30 at participating restaurants Reservations are recommended but not mandatory. www.visithampton.com 3 Danu: 20th Anniversary Celebration Tour One of the leading traditional Irish ensembles of today. The 2015 tour will include two former members of the ensemble. The American Theatre. 7:30 p.m. $30-$35. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
14 Mad River Theatre Works: Freedom Bound An original play with music that tells the tale of the most important incident in the history of the Underground Railroad in Ohio. The American Theatre. 2:30 p.m. $10. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 14-15 World of Pets Expo Seminars on pet care and training, entertainment by nationally known pet entertainers and trainers, DockDogs competition, fun contests, shopping and more! Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10 a.m.7 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $9 Adults; $5 Children (ages 5-12); Children under 5 are free. 800/882-9894. www.worldofpets.org
6-8 Annual Hampton Roads Tattoo Festival The largest tattoo event in Virginia featuring hundreds of tattoo artists, vendors, performances, the Miss Hampton Roads Pin-up Girl Contest, and kids’ temporary tattoo contest. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 12 p.m.-12 a.m. Fri; 10 a.m.- 12 a.m. Sat; 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. Sun. $25 daily, $45 Weekend Pass, $35 Military Weekend Pass. 757/484-1319. www.hrtattoofest.com
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7 Professional Bull Riders The stepping stone to the elite Built Ford Tough Series, but there’s nothing minor-league about it. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. $10-$75. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org 8 Vow Bridal Show Celebrate 15 fabulous years with VOW Bride, featuring local vendors, a fashion show, drawings, and more. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. 757/315-1610. www.vowbride.com 13-15 Annual Virginia RV Show Stock up on all the latest essentials for your next RV vacation! Seminars, vendors, and great deals on motorhomes, travel trailers, and fifth wheels. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 12 p.m.- 8 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sat; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sun. $8 online, $10 at the door (cash only), 12 and under free. 757/315-1610. www.virginiarvshow.com 14 Dana Leong Trio The latest incarnation of Dana Leong’s everexpansive compositions, bringing together an exciting electro-acoustic blend of jazz, classical and pop. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 15 Peter Yarrow: An Afternoon of Conversation & Song Peter’s gift for songwriting has produced some of the most moving songs Peter, Paul & Mary have recorded. The renowned musical trio has earned many gold and platinum albums, and has been awarded numerous Grammys. The American Theatre. 2:30 p.m. $40-$45. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
25 Phoebus Spring Fling Family fun for all! Free Child ID, bounce houses, games for kids, community info booths, local artists, handmade crafts, vendors, pet adoptions and more! Monitor Lodge. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission. 757/826-1862. www.phoebusvaevents.com
29 Zumba Love Fest Join over 80 of 757’s wonderful Zumba Instructors along with a LIVE musical guest as they come together to promote health and fitness in the Hampton Roads area. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 757/315-1610
April 2015 6-10 Spring Break Science Camps (Grades K-1, 2-3, and 4-5) These educational science camps inspire young minds to pursue careers in the sciences and offer them hands-on experiences and lots of new friends! Virginia Air & Space Center. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org 10-12 NIKE Spring Boys Basketball Invitational Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.boowilliamsbball 11 Lovesick Blues: The Life and Music of Hank Williams, Sr. Chronicling the significant phases of America’s most influential singer-songwriter as he drives his promising career to an early end. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
22 Chris Tomlin: Love Ran Red Tour Grammy and Dove® award-winning, Christian worship sensation, featuring Tenth Avenue North and Rend Collective. Hampton Coliseum. 7:00 p.m. $16.50-$33.50. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org 28 Annual Hunt for History: Mid-20th Century This event focuses on our local history and showcases the resources and talents of historic reenactors, community organizations, churches, and neighborhood groups. Hampton History Museum. 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org
May 2015 1-3 The Bodacious Boardwalk Bazaar & Wine Festival Over 200 vendors, artists and crafters under three impressively large tents! RV’s, boats, live music, and great food, all on the bay. Fort Monroe. 10 a.m.7 p.m. Fri & Sat; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sun. $7 Adults, $4 Children, $10 two day tickets. www.bodaciousbazaar.com 2 International Space Day Celebrating the start of the space era for humankind, and observing the important contribution of space science and technology in today’s world. Virginia Air & Space Center. 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Admission is included in regular exhibit admission. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org 2 Nai-Ni Chen Dance Company A gorgeous dance work integrating trance, rhythmic breathing and spiral motion. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 2-3 Star Wars Weekend Prepare for a stellar weekend of activities. Use “the force” to control a drone; create a miniature version of the planet Hoth using dry ice, Yoda or Ewok stick puppets, and Chewbacca bookmarks! Virginia Air & Space Center. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org
20 Hampton Spring Jam Featuring Keith Sweat, GUY, SWV and Dru Hill hosted by Slick Rick. Artists scheduled to appear are subject to change. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. $45.50-$69.50. 757/838-4203. www.hamptoncoliseum.org 21-22 Southeastern Guns & Knives Show Bringing the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Sun. $10 Adults, $7 Ages 13-17, Free admission for children 12 & under. 757/315-1610. www.guns-knives.com
25 The Ahn Trio These three sisters have earned a distinguished reputation for embracing 21st century classical music with their unique style and innovative collaborations. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $25-$30. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net
18 Annual International Children’s Festival Experience the beauty and wonder of exotic places as over thirty-five countries and cultures showcase their unique heritage. Featuring animals from around the world. Food and beverage for purchase. Mill Point Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks/icf 18 Hampton Heritage Day A commemoration of the first settlers’ landing in 1607 and the peaceful meeting between the Native Americans and the European Settlers. Carousel Park. 11 a.m.-4:30 p.m. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org 18 The Steep Canyon Rangers A collaboration of seven consummate musicians creating music that they are passionate about, and blending it with humor to form a sophisticated show. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $30-$35. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 23-26 NIKE Spring Girls Basketball Invitational Boo Williams Sportsplex & Hampton Roads Convention Center. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.boowilliamsbball.org
8-10 2015 Level 3 Gymnastics State Meet Presented by World Class Gymnastics Parent’s Association. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Admission fee. 757/315-1610 9 Judy Collins Esteemed for her imaginative interpretations of traditional and contemporary folk standards, Judy has inspired audiences with sublime vocals, vulnerable songwriting, personal life triumphs, and a firm commitment to social activism. The American Theatre. 8 p.m. $40-$45. 757/722-2787. www.hamptonarts.net 15-17 Hoop Group (Boys 9th, 10th, 11th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.hoopgroup.com 22-25 2015 Langley Kennel Club All Breed Dog Show The Hampton Roads Convention Center will once again welcome over 1,500 canine friends, and 4,000 spectators to The Virginia Memorial Day Cluster. Vendors will be onsite offering unique pet merchandise, jewelry, books and more. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Admission Fee. 757/315-1610. www.langleykennelclub.org Continued on page 38 2015 Hampton Visitor Guide I VisitHampton.com
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Continued from page 37 29 Annual Blackbeard Grand Pirate Ball Put on your best “period attire” and join us at the kick-off event for Blackbeard Festival with a Pirate Party featuring a bounty of food, adult beverages, live music and more. Crowne Plaza Hampton. 7 p.m.-11 p.m. $35; $40 at door. 757/727-8314. www.hampton.gov/parks 29-31 Virginia Gymnastics Xcel State Championship All gymnasts have qualified through a series of local competitions. Gymnasts vary in age, from 5-19 years old. Schedule is tentative. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 4 p.m.-9 p.m. Fri; 8 a.m.-9 p.m. Sat & Sun. www.vausag.com
29-31 Steampunk:Visions of Futures Past Experience the fantastical craftsmanship, conveyances and contraptions from an alternative Victorian era and Wild West frontier. Hampton History Museum. Exhibition free. Opening event, Friday, May 29, $5. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org 30-31 Annual Blackbeard Pirate Festival Celebrate the demise of Blackbeard, one of the fiercest pirates ever known. Immerse yourself in the early 1700s with live entertainment, pirate encampment, children’s activities, sea battles, fireworks, and more. Downtown Hampton. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat; 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Free Admission. 757/727-0900. www.hampton.gov/parks 30-31 Annual Sand Soccer Shootout & Benefit This sand soccer tournament and benefit is a great draw for players and spectators. The more fun you have, the more money you raise for participating organizations in need! Buckroe Beach. Free Admission. Cost to participate. 757/969-5716. www.3dsandsoccer.info
June 2015 6 Annual Monitor Lodge Car & Vendor Show Celebrating six years! Open to cars, trucks, and motorcycles from all years. Artists, crafters, and vendors will also be onsite. Monitor Lodge. 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Free Admission. 757/826-1862. www.phoebusvaevents.com 13 Life’s a Beach Triathlon A unique take on a sport most people often associate with grueling training regimes and expensive, high-tech equipment. 200 yard swim with racers allowed to use boogie boards, swim fins; a five miles fat tire bike course; and a two-mile beach run with obstacles. Awards Ceremony and AfterParty. Buckroe Beach. $50-$70 Registration Fee. 727/422-1956. www.lifesabeachtriathlon.com 38
15 Remembrance Day Organized by The Sankofa Projects, this ceremony is dedicated to the millions of Africans who perished during the horrific Middle passage of the Transatlantic Enslavement Trade. Held in partnership with the Hampton History Museum and the City of Hampton Parks & Recreation Department. Buckroe Beach. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free admission. 757/727-1610. 20 NASCAR K & N East Series Langley Speedway. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/865-7223. www.langley-speedway.com 26-28 Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Celebrating 48 years of music, the Hampton Jazz Festival attracts the nation’s top blues, soul, pop, and jazz performers. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. Fri; 7 p.m. Sat; & 2 p.m. Sun. Admission Fee. 757/838-4203. www.hamptonjazzfestival.com
26-28 Annual Afrikan American Festival An outdoor, non-alcoholic, family-oriented event that features nonstop entertainment and a marketplace with vendors displaying & selling art, crafts, and food. Mill Point Park. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat; & 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Free Admission. 757/727-8311.
18-19 Southeastern Guns & Knives Show Bringing the best assortment of firearms and related products together for home defense, collecting, and sport shooting. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.– 4 p.m. Sun. $10 Adults, $7 Ages 13-17, Free admission for children 12 & under. 757/315-1610. www.guns-knives.com 25 Hampton Heat Satisfy your need for speed! Langley Speedway. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/865-7223. www.langley-speedway.com 29- Aug. 1 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (8th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.aauboysbasketball.org 30-Aug. 7 AAU Junior Olympic Games Approximately 15,000 athletes, ages 7–17, from across the country will compete in over 20 sporting events throughout the Hampton Roads region. Events taking place in Hampton include Gymnastics, Jump Rope, and Cheerleading. Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.hamptonroadssports.org 31- Aug. 3 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (9th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.aauboysbasketball.org
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27 Aberdeen Gardens Heritage Day Celebration Celebrate its unique heritage with entertainment, food, and festivity. Aberdeen Gardens Museum. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission. 757/722-2345. www.aberdeengardens.org 28-July 3 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (10th and 11th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.aauboysbasketball.org 28-July 3 AAU Girls Divisions I,II, III National Basketball Championships (6th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.aaugirlsbasketball.org
July 2015 3-5 Antique Boat Show The Downtown Hampton waterfront will be filled with antique boats and more. Downtown Hampton Waterfront. Free Admission. 757/727-1276. www.downtownhampton.com 3-6 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (4th and 5th Grade) 9- 13 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (6th Grade) 13- 16 AAU Boys Division III National Basketball Championships (7th Grade) 16- 22 AAU Boys Division II National Basketball Championships (6th Grade) 22-28 AAU Boys Division I National Basketball Championships (6th Grade) Boo Williams Sportsplex. Admission Fee. 757/637-7300. www.aauboysbasketball.org
8-9 Annual Hampton Cup Regatta North America’s oldest continuously-run hydroplane boat race is back for its 90th year! A children’s area, food vendors, Bay Education, and environmental exhibits. East Mercury Bridge at Fort Monroe. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hamptoncupregatta.com 15 Annual Aberdeen Gardens Fish Fry Offering fish sandwiches and dinner platters served with sides, dessert and a drink. Aberdeen Gardens Museum. 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m. $4.50-$7. 757/722-2345. www.aberdeengardens.org 20-22 Annual African Landing Commemoration Day Festival A commemoration of the first Africans who arrived in America on English occupied territory at Point Comfort, today’s Fort Monroe in Hampton. The American Theatre and Fort Monroe. 757/380-1319. www.project1619.org
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11-13 Annual Hampton Bay Days A combination of free entertainment on multiple stages, a Bay Education area, children’s area, Tidewater Dock Dogs, dozens of Arts and Crafts booths, 20+ food vendors, and one of the best fireworks displays in the area. Downtown Hampton. 12 p.m.-11 p.m. Fri; 10 a.m.-11 p.m. Sat; 12 p.m.6 p.m. Sun. Free Admission. 757/727-1641. www.baydays.com 26 Neighborhood Night Out Child ID kits, inflatables, a rock climbing wall and area businesses providing information related to health and safety. Parking lot behind Outback Steakhouse. 3 p.m.-6 p.m. Free Admission. 757/826-6351. www.coliseumcentral.com
October 2015 2 Annual Harvest Fest Gala Presented by the Historical Foundation of Aberdeen Gardens, this annual event celebrates its 10th year with dinner, a guest speaker, awards, door prizes, and music. Langley Air Force Base. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. $50. 757/722-2345. www.aberdeengardens.org 3 Five Alarm & Festival Chili Cook-Off Enter your own famous chili recipe or bring your friends and sample some of the best tasting chili in the area. With food vendors, fire safety demonstrations, children’s activities, and more. Cooks can compete for prizes in a variety of categories. Carousel Park. 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Free Admission, fee for chili samples. 757/727-1212. 3 Day of Destruction With the stress and strain of a long NASCAR points campaign now in the rearview mirror, Langley Speedway lets loose as the track. Langley Speedway. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/865-7223. www.langley-speedway.com 2-4 Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon, 5k, Kids Kilometer & Shell Yeah Challenge All Half Marathon runners “crawl” past downtown Hampton , down the historic Chesapeake Ave. and back to the HRCC for the post-race party. Shell Yeah Challenge: Participate in both the 5k and half marathon. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 4 p.m.- 7 p.m. Expo & Packet Pickup Friday; 8 a.m. 5k start, 9:30. Kids Kilometer start, 8:30 a.m.-11 a.m. Post Race Party, 10 a.m.- 4 p.m. Expo & Packet Pickup Saturday; 7:30 a.m.- 8 a.m. Packet Pickup, 8:00 a.m. Half Marathon start, 9 a.m.- 1 p.m. J&A Post Race Party Sunday. Participation Fee, Free Admission for spectators. 757/412-1056. www.crawlincrabhalf.com
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10 Phoebus Fall Festival Featuring food, live music, and major deals at Phoebus merchants. Mallory Street. Free Admission. 757/826-1862. www.phoebusvaevents.com 15-18 Hampton Snowbird Rendezvous Cruisers from across the Eastern Seaboard will head to Hampton for cruising-related educational seminars, entertainment by local bands, tours of area attractions, food from Hampton’s finest restaurants, and more. Hampton Public Piers. www.hamptonrendezvous.com 24 Annual Halloween Bash Enjoy safe trick-or-treating, costume contests, the wacky wizard’s castle, spooky make-n-takes, Child Identification from the Hampton Sheriff’s Department, and more! Virginia Air & Space Center. 4 p.m. -6 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org 24-25 The Battle of Hampton The story of the battle that started the Revolutionary War in Virginia in 1775. Mill Point Park, Waterfront, and Hampton Creek. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sat; 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Sun. Free Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org 26-30 Haunted Hampton Tours These 60 minute tours include the grisly side of Hampton history, special surprises, a spooky lantern tour of the St. John’s Church graveyard, and other points of fright along Queen Street and around downtown Hampton. Hampton History Museum. 6:15 p.m. & 7:15 p.m. $5 in advance, $8 at the door. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org 26-Nov. 2 Salty Dawg Rally Before departing to the British Virgin Islands or the Bahamas, participants will gather to prepare their boats for the passage, for various seminars, and group gatherings. Bluewater Yachting Center. www.saltydawgrally.org 31 “Come as you Were” Halloween Party Follow up on Friday’s Haunted Tour with DJs spinning ghoulish tunes, refreshments, dancing, a costume contest, and things that go bump in the night. Beer and wine available for purchase. 8 p.m. $5. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org
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21 Annual Coliseum Central Holiday Parade You won’t want to miss the marching bands, floats, helium balloons and more as they take center stage in the festivities; Santa Claus is also sure to stop by! Peninsula Town Center. 9:30 a.m. Free Admission. 757/826-6351. www.coliseumcentral.com 28 Hampton Holiday Market Featuring heritage foods, local farmers, arts and traditional crafts, demonstrations, roasted chestnuts, hot cider, entertainment, and more. Hampton History Museum. 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org
December 2015 4 Phoebus Annual Illumination Specials deals at Phoebus merchants, a vendor fair, children’s area, Santa and more. Special performances by Irish dancers, carolers, and Santa! Mallory Street, Mellen Street and Hope Street in Phoebus. 5 p.m.-9 p.m. Free Admission. 757/826-1862. www.phoebusvaevents.com 4-5 Annual Holiday and Kwanzaa Marketplace Featuring special holiday music, sales, and activities. Hampton University Museum. 10 a.m.– 7 p.m. Fri; 12 p.m.- 4 p.m. Sat. Free Admission. 757/727-5508. www.museum.hamptonu.edu/
5 Annual Downtown Hampton Lighted Boat Parade Highly anticipated parade of illuminated power and sail boats visible from anywhere along the Hampton River. Spectators wanting to hear the narration will want to be near the Hampton Maritime Center. Downtown Hampton waterfront. 7:15 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-1276. www.downtownhampton.com 10-11 Santa’s Attic Craft Show Santa’s Attic provides a wonderful opportunity for area crafters to showcase their talents while affording the public an array of original, handmade items perfect for that one-of-a-kind holiday gift. Hampton City Hall. 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Thurs; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Fri. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks 12 Hampton Holly Days Parade The Peninsula’s largest illuminated parade! Join us for an evening of enchantment with creative floats, bands, military marching units, Santa, drill teams and beauty queens! Downtown Hampton. 7 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks
Ongoing Events 2015 6-8 NekoCon 18: Magic Carpet Ride A Japanese anime convention featuring everything from cosplay to Live Action Role Playing. Panel discussions, workshops, merchandise for purchase, contests, art shows, and nightly dances. Hampton Roads Convention Center. Admission Fee. 757/727-8311. www.nekocon.com
Junior Archaeology Club (Second Saturday of every month) Geared for children ages 8-16, this monthly meeting allows young explorers the wonder of discovery through the use of reproduction artifacts, simulations, field trips, and participation in real archaeological digs. Hampton History Museum. 9 a.m.-10:30 a.m. $10 Annual Membership dues. 757/727-6854. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org Continued on page 40 2015 Hampton Visitor Guide I VisitHampton.com 39
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Continued from page 39 Hampton History Museum 2nd Saturday Family Event (Second Saturday of every month) Family friendly activities and creative experiences relating to exhibitions and history themes each month. Hampton History Museum. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org Downtown Hampton Arts Walk (Second Saturday of every month) This family friendly event features visual artists, performing artists, musicians, and more, in and around downtown businesses. Downtown Hampton.12 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. Lunch In Time Lecture (Third Wednesday of every month) This is a fun and informative series, you’ll never know who may attend! Bring your lunch, and have a drink and dessert on us. Hampton History Museum. 12 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org Front Porch Music Series (Third Wednesday of every month) Some of the area’s best blues, bluegrass, gospel, jazz and folk musicians share music that has shaped the nation’s soundscape. Hampton History Museum. 6 p.m.-8 p.m. Free Admission for members, $5 non-members. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org Our Stories, Our Time Series (Last Thursday of every month) Each month featured speakers open up a new topic for attendees to share their personal stories that are recorded for posterity. Hampton History Museum. 7 p.m. Free Admission fsor members, $3 non-members. 757/727-1610. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org
January 10-August 9 The Truth About Women: Myth and Reality Exhibition Explore the way that women have navigated social challenges to pursue their own interests, provide a living for themselves and their children, influenced social change, and the individual and collective power they have exerted from the 16th century to the present. Hampton History Museum. www.hamptonhistorymuseum.org January 30-November 14 Elizabeth Catlett: A Celebration of 100 Years and Elizabeth Catlett and the Hampton Art Tradition Exhibition Known primarily as a printmaker and sculptor, Catlett is acclaimed both for her technical brilliance and the emotional impact of her work. Catlett’s work, expresses the themes of injustice, black women as figures of strength, and the mother and child bond. Hampton University Museum. Free Admission. 757/727-5508. www.museum.hamptonu.edu/ 40
January 31-March 15 Hampton Arts League Open Members Exhibition Featuring the art work by many of the over 350 Hampton Arts League members in all media, including drawing, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts, sculpture and watercolor. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net February 7-February 28 To be Sold: Virginia and the American Slave Trade Exhibition Examining Virginia’s role in the internal trade in enslaved people before the Civil War. An exhibition from the Library of Virginia with support from the National Endowment for the Humanities. Hampton University Museum. Free Admission. 757/727-5508. www.museum.hamptonu.edu/ March 21-May 3 Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition Artists currently teaching art in the four peninsula colleges and universities, as well as its public, private, and parochial schools are featured in this juried exhibition of over 115 art works in drawing, watercolor, painting, printmaking, photography, crafts and sculpture. Mary Lee Ruff: A Love of Drawing: This one-person exhibition is a result of her First Place Award in last year’s Artists Who Teach Juried Exhibition 2014. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net April 4- September 26 Racing at Langley Speedway (Saturdays only) Nearly every Saturday, satisfy your need for speed at this historic NASCAR home track. The only weekly racing series in Hampton Roads. Late model, Grand Stocks, Modifieds, Legends, Super Trucks, U-Cars, Super Street, Pro Wing Champ Karts, Enduros, and Pro 6 racing. Langley Speedway. Gates open at 2 p.m. and racing starts at 7 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/865-7223. www.langley-speedway.com April- November Bluebird Country Hayride (Saturdays only) Bluebird Gap Farm offers a free hayride on Saturdays during the Spring, Summer and Fall. The ride offers views of the pasture, dock pond, the beautiful tidal marshes of Newmarket Creek, and finishes after going through the quiet shaded woods. (fair-weather dependent). Bluebird Gap Farm. 12 p.m.-2 p.m. Free Admission. 757/825-4750. www.hampton.gov/bbgf May 2-August 29 Downtown Hampton Block Party (Saturdays only) Hampton takes to the streets every Saturday night for a fun-filled street fair including live musical entertainment, cold refreshments and plenty of activities for the young and old. Downtown Hampton. 6 p.m. -11 p.m. Free Admission. www.downtownhampton.com May 9-June 21 A Journey from Realism to Abstract and Non-Objective Art Exhibition This survey will lead the viewer on a journey from photo realism, painterly style, expressionism to abstract and non-objective art. This group exhibition features artworks in all media by artists with a regional connection. The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center. 757/727-1490. www.hamptonarts.net June 21-August 9 Groovin’ by the Bay (Sundays only) Sunday evenings are rocking at the beach with a musical mix including everything from beach, pop, oldies, Motown and swing. Food is available for purchase. Buckroe Beach Park. 6 p.m.-9 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks
June 23-August 4 Family Movie Series (Tuesdays only) Bring your friends, family, folding chairs, and blankets to enjoy free movies. Food and beverages are available for a purchase. Call for more information or inquiries about weather cancellations. Mill Point Park. 7 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks June 19- July 31 Storytelling in the Park (Fridays only) Experience the art of storytelling through magic, music, puppetry and prose. Call for more information or inquiries about weather cancellations. Bluebird Gap Farm. 11 a.m.-12 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks June 22-August 21 Summer Science Camps These educational science camps inspire young minds to pursue careers in the sciences and offer them hands-on experiences and lots of new friends! Virginia Air & Space Center. 10 a.m.– 5 p.m. Admission Fee. 757/727-0900. www.vasc.org
January 2016 8-10 Annual Virginia Duals The largest college and high school tournament in the world. Hampton Coliseum. Admission Fee. 757/838-4203. www.virginiaduals.org
February 2016 25–28 Annual Mid-Atlantic Quilt Festival XXVII Celebrating 66 years and offering a compilation of quilting, fiber arts, and wearable arts, and a Merchant’s Mall with over 250 vendor booths. Hampton Roads Convention Center. 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Thurs-Sat; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Sun. $15 includes readmission, $13 Sunday only, Ages 16 & under free. 757/315-1610. www.quiltfest.com
April 2016 16 Annual International Children’s Festival Experience the beauty and wonder of exotic places as over thirty-five countries and cultures showcase their unique heritage. Featuring animals from around the world. Food and beverage for purchase. Mill Point Park. 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Free Admission. 757/727-8311. www.hampton.gov/parks/icf
June 2016 24-26 Annual Hampton Jazz Festival Celebrating 49 years of music, the Hampton Jazz Festival attracts the nation’s top blues, soul, pop, and jazz performers. Hampton Coliseum. 7:30 p.m. Fri; 7 p.m. Sat; & 2 p.m. Sun. Admission Fee. 757/838-4203. www.hamptonjazzfestival.com 24-26 Annual Afrikan American Festival An outdoor, non-alcoholic, family-oriented event that features nonstop entertainment and a marketplace with vendors displaying & selling art, crafts, and food. Mill Point Park. 5 p.m.-10 p.m. Fri; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Sat; & 1 p.m.-6 p.m. Sun. Free Admission. 757/727-8311
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ampton’s beaches, just minutes from Hampton hotel accommodations, are lapped by the gentle waters of the Chesapeake Bay. Each beach offers a unique setting to enjoy. Paradise Ocean Club, located at 490 Fenwick Road on historic Fort Monroe, features a private beach and clubhouse with an outdoor pool equipped with a water slide, diving board and kids pool. Paradise Raw Bar & Grill, a Tiki Bar, and snack bar offer dining options appropriate for any occasion. Private cabanas, a picnic area, beach service, and tennis courts are also featured amenities, completing the “paradise” experience. While the Club offers seasonal memberships, daily per person admission rates are available. Live entertainment is featured several nights a week. Call 757/224-0290 or visit paradiseoceanclub.com for details.
Buckroe Beach, spotted with vintage cottages and newly constructed townhomes and bay front estates, offers a concrete promenade encouraging strolls to enjoy the breezes and sunshine, and a fully enclosed playground to entertain the kids. Beach chair rentals are available on site for your convenience. On Sunday evenings during the summer months, the beach’s waterfront pavilion presents live music and dancing. You’ll also find many special events to keep your interest, ranging from volleyball tournaments to lifeguard competitions. Grandview Nature Preserve, presenting a serene setting, requires a brief hike from on-street parking. This 578-acre preserve and estuary is ideal for observing wildlife, kayaking and fishing from its two and a half miles of tranquil bayfront beach.
uckroe Pier, located just down from the bay-front park, is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week through the fishing season. The helpful pier staff is eager to share info about the fish that are biting and the best bait to use. With on-site parking, two covered shelters midway, two fish-cleaning stations, clean restrooms, a snack bar, and bait and tackle shop, the well-lit Buckroe Pier has everything you’ll need for a fantastic day of fishing. If you’re without a rod and reel you can rent tackle for $10 per day ($40 deposit required) and ice is available for your catch. A license is not needed to fish the pier, but if you have a current Virginia Salt Water Fishing License, you will receive $2 off adult admission. Hours are 6 a.m.- 6 a.m. in a 24 hour period. Children are encouraged, but youth ages 14 & under must be accompanied by an adult at all times. Pier admission fees per 24-hour period from 6 a.m.-6 p.m. (if paid at 3 p.m. your admission fee is good until 6 a.m. the next day) are Adult $8, Senior (62+) $6, Children (10 & under) $6. Monthly pass $60; Seasonal pass for April-October is $250; Non-fishing visitor $4; Sightseeing adult $1; Sightseeing child 50 cents. Alcoholic beverages are not permitted, nor are styrofoam coolers or glass items. Buckroe Pier reserves the right to check all coolers.
For additional information call 757/727-1486, e-mail gofish@hampton.gov or visit www.hampton.gov/buckroe/
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Boating & Marinas
PUBLIC BOAT RAMPS DANDY POINT BOAT RAMP End of Dandy Point Road Hampton, VA 23664 757-727-6348 GOSNOLD’S HOPE PARK 901 E. Little Back River Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-850-5116 • 757-727-6348 www.hampton.gov/parks OLD POINT COMFORT MARINA 100 McNair Drive, Bldg 207 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 Mailing Address: PO Box 3071 Hampton, VA 23663 757-788-4308 • Fax 757-788-4354 www.facebook.com/ oldpointcomfortmarina www.oldpointcomfortmarina.com SUNSET CREEK BOAT RAMP MARINA ROAD Access from Ivy Home Road. Located adjacent to Bluewater Yachting Center 15 Marina Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-6348
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MARINA SERVICES BELL ISLE MARINA 2 Bells Island Drive (Fox Hill) Hampton, VA 23664 757-850-0466 www.bellislemarina.com
Repair yard, 55-ton Travelift, 27,000 pound fork lift, trailer-able boat storage, wet and dry slips, repair store, restrooms. BLUEWATER MARINA 15 Marina Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-723-6774 • 757-723-0793 www.bluewateryachtsales.com info@bluewateryachtcenter.com
200-slip marina accommodating larger craft up to 120’, two full-service boat yards, 100-ton and 50-ton Travelifts, diesel and gas, award-winning Surfrider restaurant, swimming pool on site, pump out facility, additional amenities. Virginia Clean Marina CUSTOMS HOUSE MARINA 714 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-636-7772
Showers, fuel nearby, transient and permanent dockage, downtown conveniences. DOWNTOWN HAMPTON PUBLIC PIER 710 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-1276 dockmaster@downtownhampton.com www.hamptonpublicpiers.com
Showers, water, electricity, laundry, gym facilities, outdoor pool available from Memorial Day to Labor Day each year, free public Wi-Fi, and complimentary bicycles for our boater guests. Marina is in walking distance of local restaurants and shops. Marine supply store nearby. Virginia Clean Marina JOY’S MARINA 424 East Queen Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-723-1022 www.JoysMarina.com
Wi-Fi, clean water and bathing facilities, dockside parking, and deep-water slips. No bridges.
OLD POINT COMFORT MARINA 100 McNair Drive, Bldg 207 Fort Monroe, VA 23651 Mailing Address: PO Box 3071, Hampton, VA 23663 757-788-4308 • Fax 757-788-4354 www.facebook.com/ oldpointcomfortmarina www.oldpointcomfortmarina.com
300 slip full service marina open to the public! All slips are floating. Ship store, laundry, shower, restaurant, gas/diesel, boat ramp, pump outs, shore power, dockside water, and Wi-Fi. Virginia Clean Marina SALT PONDS MARINA RESORT 11 Ivory Gull Crescent Hampton, VA 23664 757-850-4300 www.saltpondsmarinaresort.com
Direct access to Bay, 254 slips, floating docks, fuel dock with gas and diesel, showers, pump out, restaurant & cabana bar, two swimming pools, citation station, sandy beach, additional amenities. Virginia Clean Marina SOUTHALL LANDINGS MARINA 333 Mainsail Drive Hampton, VA 23664 757-850-9929 www.southallmarina.com
188 deep-water slips (30–50 feet), dingy docks, pump-out, weigh station, Wi-Fi, clean bathing facility, swimming pool, tennis courts, and additional amenities. Boat US Cooperating Marina. SUNSET BOATING CENTER 800 S. Armistead Avenue Hampton, VA 23669 757-722-3325 www.sunsetboatingcenter.com
500 dry-storage slips to 44’/20,000 lbs., haul-out available for sailboats up to about 32’ depending on weight, bottom painting, shrink wrap, long-term storage, monthly rates, floating docks, gas and diesel, detailing, on-site mechanics, on-site security, and Wi-Fi. Discounts for retired military, active duty military, and senior citizens. Boat US Cooperating Marina. Wallace’s Bait & Tackle 365 Dandy Point Road Hampton, VA 23664 757-851-5451 www.wallacesbaitandtackle.com
Specialize in live bait, East Coast Cobia Capital, official weigh station, Valv Tect marina fuel, 12 in-water slips, 12 dry, open seven days a week. Virginia Clean Marina
CHARTER SERVICES CAPTAIN HOGG’S CHARTER SERVICES Docked at the foot of King Street, Downtown 757-876-1590 www.captainhoggscharters.com C R RYAN MARINE CHARTERS LLC Docket at Southall Marina 333 Mainsail Drive Hampton, VA 23664 804-317-2423 www.catorirenaecharters.com FOUR WINDS CHARTERING 374 Dandy Haven Road Hampton, VA 23664 757-713-2275 www.fourwindschartering.com JONES CHARTER SERVICE & BOAT RENTAL Docked at Joys Marina Downtown Hampton 757-714-0121 MATTY J FLY & LIGHT TACKLE CHARTERS Docked at Sunset Boating Center 804-314-2672 www.matty-j.com MISS HAMPTON HARBOR CRUISES Docked at Hampton Public Pier 757-722-9102 www.misshamptoncruises.com OCEAN EAGLE/HAMPTON ROADS CHARTERS Docked at Hampton Public Pier 757-868-FISH www.hamptonroadscharter.com PURSUIT SPORTFISHING CHARTERS LLC Docked at Southall Landing Marina www.pursuitsportfishing.com 757-329-1372 ROCK HOUND CHARTERS Docked at Salt Ponds Marina 757-256-6305 www.rockhoundcharters.com SALLY T FISHING Docked at Sunset Boating Center 757-515-3051 SEADUCTION CHARTERS Docked at Southhall Landings Marina 757-329-5137 mike@averys.net • seaduction.averys.net SELLFISH Docked at the foot of King Street, Downtown 757-288-1081 • 757-653-6189
ENGINEERS WHARF FISHING PIER AT FORT MONROE
Operated by the City of Hampton, Engineers Pier is open daily from sunrise to sunset. There is no fee to fish from the pier, but a Virginia Saltwater Fishing License is required. Licenses can be purchased online at www.dgif.virginia.gov or by phone at 1-866-721-6911. Fenwick Road, adjacent to Continental Park Fort Monroe, 757-727-8311. For information on fishing at the Buckroe Pier see page 41 2015 Hampton Visitor Guide I VisitHampton.com
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Parks & Recreation SKATEBOARDING & SKATING
Woodland Skateboard Park 9 Woodland Road
Open year-round, sunrise to sunset. Skateboarders, inline skaters and bikers of all experience levels use this facility. Use of this facility is at your own risk.
Plaza Roller Rink 1924 E. Pembroke Avenue 757/723-7993
BICYCLING AND BMX
Sports Hampton W
ith spectators filling venues from sandy beaches to indoor tracks, Hampton is home to dozens of sporting events throughout the year. Indoor venues such as the Boo Williams Sportsplex, Hampton Coliseum, and the Hampton Roads Convention Center, plus a wide range of outdoor venues including the Chesapeake Bay, give Hampton the potential to host virtually any athletic competition. With such annual events as Virginia Duals, NIKE Boo Williams Invitational, and Hampton Cup Regatta, Hampton has carved out a niche for itself among sports-friendly destinations. Two marathon events will return this year, including the Life’s a Beach “Slacker” Triathlon and the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon and 5k. For those fun-seeking people who are not peak-conditioned athletes, the Life’s a Beach triathlon in June encourages even the most devoted couch potato to get off the sofa and have some fun! Starting with a 200-yard ocean swim at Buckroe Beach, followed by a five-mile fat tire bike ride and a two-mile beach run, the race will finish with an awards ceremony and Bodacious Beach Bash. In October, J&A Racing fans will gather for the Crawlin’ Crab Half Marathon and 5K. This event celebrates its third year as runners “crawl” past the beautiful waterfront in downtown Hampton, making their way through historic neighborhoods, and finishing at the Hampton Roads Convention Center where they are greeted with unique keepsakes and a post-race Craft Brew Festival. In its second year having the 5k and Half Marathon on different days, the Shell Yeah!
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Challenge will again present determined runners with the opportunity to run the 5k on Saturday, followed by the Half Marathon on Sunday. Boo Williams Sportsplex is pleased to welcome the AAU Junior Olympic Games in 2015. From July 31-August 3, approximately 15,000 athletes, ages 7-17, from across the country will compete in over 20 sporting events throughout the region. Hampton is scheduled to feature gymnastics, jump rope, and cheerleading competitions. Many nationally-known athletes were born, raised, and educated in Hampton, Newport News, Poquoson and York County. Sports fans will also enjoy visiting the Athletic Hall of Fame of the Lower Virginia Peninsula located at the Boo Williams Sportsplex. Established in 1971, the free display recognizes the competitive achievements of athletic notables who have brought honor and recognition to themselves and to this region. Hampton venues and events support athletes of all capabilities and fitness levels, even if spectating is more your speed! Spend the day on the water enjoying boating, fishing, or bay play; finish your day at a Peninsula Pilots baseball game or enjoying the thrill of NASCAR racing at Langley Speedway. Walk or bike the scenic trails at Grandview Nature Preserve and Sandy Bottom Nature Park. Or catch the Hampton University Pirates in action during a NCAA Division 1 football game. For information on specific events in Hampton, please see our 2015 Calendar of Events on pages 36-40.
Hampton BMX At Gosnold’s Hope Park 901 Little Back River Road 757/850-5116 • www.hamptonbmx.com
TENNIS
Hampton Tennis Center 9 Woodland Road 757/727-1193
A full service municipal Tennis Facility employing a Managing Pro, Teaching Pro and trained staff to maintain clay courts’ excellent playing condition and to provide playing alternatives to suit your tennis needs. Seven outdoor Har-Tru tennis courts open April through October, Monday -Thursday 8:30 a.m. -12:00 p.m. and 3:30 p.m.- 9:30 p.m.; Friday & Saturday 9:00 a.m.-12:00 p.m.; Sunday 3:00 p.m.-6:00p.m. Call first for playing times and availability.
PARKS
Big Bethel Park 123 Saunders Road 757/766-3017 • 757/766-7627 One of Langley’s best-kept secrets! A scenic area surrounded by water, offering pavilions, fishing equipment, paddle boats, kayaks, canoes, john boats, barbecue grills, volleyball and equipment rental, and a Paintball Park.
Briarfield Park 1560 Briarfield Road 757/850-5116 49-acre athletic park with four lighted softball fields, five lighted tennis courts, four large picnic shelters available to reserve, a fitness trail and a large playground.
Continental Park Fenwick Drive, Fort Monroe 757-251-2752 Open sunrise to sunset. Available for special occasions and outdoor celebrations. Call for rental information.
Gosnold’s Hope Park 901 Little Back River Road 757/850-5116 105 acres with eight picnic facilities complete with tables and grills, restrooms, public boat ramp, fitness trail, athletic fields, children’s playground, and BMX track. Call for reservations.
Hampton features more than 2,250 acres of beautiful park spaces. For more information call 757/727-8311 or visit www.hampton.gov for a complete listing of facilities.
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Pet Friendly Hampton To many, taking the family on the road means grabbing a leash and making room for the dog or cat. Many of our entertaining options and Hampton hotels are accessible to your furry friends. Look for the pet symbol next to hotel listings to easily identify pet friendly properties. There are also several pet friendly merchants in Hampton. Remember, it is always wise to travel with your animal’s shot records.
Hampton Bark Parks Two parks are designed just for dogs to romp and roam! The Ridgway Bark Park is located at 85 E. Mercury Blvd., and Sandy Bottom Nature Park is located at 1255 Big Bethel Road. Both are in convenient proximity to Hampton hotels. Membership is required for each. Please call Hampton Parks & Recreation at 757-727-8311 for information on Bark Park membership for your visiting pet, or go to www.hampton.gov/parks to download an application.
A Great Place To Walk The Dog The 1.2-mile paved Fort Monroe Promenade runs along the Chesapeake Bay, extending from The Chamberlin to the Bay Breeze Community Center parking area. The promenade is open for walking, jogging and dog-walking. People using this area are encouraged to park at the upper end in the Bay Breeze parking lot. Dogs must be on a leash, and owners should clean up after their furry friends.
Camping THE COLONIES RV TRAVEL PARK 501 Fenwick Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651 757-722-2200 757-635-0471 Thecoloniesrvandtravelpark.com Located on the beautiful Chesapeake Bay and historic Fort Monroe, providing access to beach, boating, fishing, bicycling and historic sites. Thirteen sites have hard pads, electricity, water and sewage. Ten sites have electricity and water only. Located adjacent to the Paradise Beach Club, offering a swimming pool, beach cabanas, tiki bar, food and live music in season.
These pet-friendly practices are eager to assist you during your visit. Armistead Animal Inn & Veterinary Hospital 531 North Armistead Avenue, Hampton, 23666 757-723-8571 • www.armisteadvet.com Info@armisteadvet.com Mercury Animal Hospital 2500 W. Mercury Boulevard, Hampton, 23666 757-826-4951 • (F) 757-826-4957 Pembroke Animal Hospital 1316 E. Pembroke Avenue, Hampton, 23669 757-722-2883 Todds Lane Veterinary Hospital 1309 Todds Lane, Hampton, 23666 757-826-7602 • (F) 757-838-5714 Wagging Tails Academy & Inn 30 Sargeant St., Hampton, 23663 757-817-8337 • waggingtailsclub@aol.com
SANDY BOTTOM NATURE PARK 1255 Big Bethel Road Hampton, VA 23666 757-825-4657 Nine individual camping sites are available on a first-come, first-serve basis. These accommodate two fourperson tents. No electricity, running water or adjacent parking. Fire pits, barbecue grills and picnic tables on each site. The park also maintains two large group sites which can support up to 10 four-person tents. “Yurts” (tent cabins) are permanently installed on wooden platforms overlooking Crystal Lake. No pets are allowed in the yurts or on the yurt decks, but pets are welcome at the other sites and the park has a Bark Park on site (shot records required to register your dog).
GOSNOLD’S HOPE PARK 901 E. Little Back River Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-850-5116 RV or tow behind camper use only; tent camping is not permitted in the park. Campsites are available on a first come, first serve basis—no reservations accepted. Campers can stay up to 14 consecutive days. Electrical and water hook-up, access to a shower and bathroom facility, and on-site sewer dump. Park features boat ramp, picnic shelters, playground, BMX track.
Important Phone Numbers EMERGENCY Ambulance, Fire, Police 911 American Red Cross 757/838-7320 Poison Control 800/222-1222 Hampton Roads Sector Command Center (Search & Rescue) 757/638-6641 option 1 Sentara Careplex Hospital 757/736-1000 The Up Center 757/622-7017 (formerly Family Services of Tidewater)
INFORMATIONAL NUMBERS City of Hampton Customer Call Center 757/727-8311 or in-town, dial 311 Hampton Fire Department 757/727-6111 non-emergency Hampton Police Department 757/727-6111 non-emergency Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 757/262-2000 AAA Tidewater 757/826-1061 CURRENCY EXCHANGE Bank of America/Merrill Lynch 800/523-7860 Travelex at Norfolk International Airport 757/855-9785 CXI Currency Exchange International (MacArthur Center) 757/216-3500
TRAIN Amtrak 800/872-7245 BUSES The Hampton Transit Center is located at 2 W. Pembroke Avenue near Downtown. Hampton Roads Transit (H.R.T.) local route information & crossroads service throughout Hampton Roads 757/222-6100 Greyhound 800/231-2222 Mega Bus 877/462-6342 TAXICABS/SHUTTLE & LINE SERVICE Yellow Cab 757/855-0000 Orange Cab 757/369-8977 SHUTTLE & LIMO SERVICE Airport Express Shuttle and LPR Limousine 757-858-1234 • 757/857-5950 James River Transportation 757/853-5466 • 757/220-5466 Oleta Coach Lines, Inc. 757/253-1008 Superior Executive Transportation 757/567-0353 Tidewater Coach (Serves both airports) 757/218-9539
NEWPORT NEWS WILLIAMSBURG INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (PHF) 757/877-0221 • FlyPHF.com PHF CARRIERS Delta 800/221-1212 Frontier Airlines 800/432-1359 US Airways 866/523-5333 NORFOLK INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (ORF) 757/857-3351 • NorfolkAirport.com ORF CARRIERS American Airlines 800/433-7300 Delta 800/221-1212 Southwest 800/435-9792 United 800/241-6522 US Airways 800/428-4322 RICHMOND INTERNATIONAL AIRPORT (RIC) 804/226-3000 • FlyRichmond.com RIC CARRIERS Allegiant 702/505-8888 American Airlines 800/433-7300 Delta 800/221-1212 Interjet 800/309-4717 Jet Blue 800/538-2583 Southwest 800/435-9792 United 800/241-6522 US Airways 800/428-4322
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Stay Hampton Hampton’s hotels are located at the geographic center of Coastal Virginia near more than 100 exciting attractions = Denotes Pet Friendly
COLISEUM CENTRAL
Hampton Inn 3101 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666
we love having you here. • 32" Flat Screen TV • Complimentary Wired and Wireless Internet Access • Complimentary On-The-House Hot Breakfast • All rooms feature refrigerator, microwave, coffee maker • Indoor Heated Swimming Pool • Fitness Center • 24-Hr. Business Center • 100% Satisfaction Guarantee
toll free: 888-838-1590 ph. 757-838-1400 fax. 757-838-1990
www.hamptonnewportnews.hamptoninn.com
AMBASSADOR INN & SUITES 2138 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 757-827-8680 • 800-753-3757
Offering 129 rooms, smoking and non-smoking rooms available. Complimentary high speed Internet. Seasonal outdoor pool.
BEST WESTERN HAMPTON COLISEUM INN 1916 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-827-5052 • www.coliseumvainn.com
Offering 65 rooms, all equipped with microwaves and fridges. Enjoy our outdoor pool and sun deck. Exercise facilities. Free deluxe continental breakfast. All interior corridors with complimentary high-speed Internet. Walking distance to HRCC and dining.
CLARION INN & SUITES BY HAMPTON CONVENTION CENTER 1809 W. Mercury Boulevard Building A, Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-5011 www.clarionhotel.com/hotel-hampton-virginia-VA674 With 126 tastefully appointed guest rooms and suites. Free Breakfast bar, indoor pool and exercise facilities. Meeting/ banquet facilities with capacity of 375. Free high speed Internet. 100% Non Smoking.
COURTYARD BY MARRIOTT 1917 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-3300 • 800-321-2211
Offering 146 rooms including 12 suites. Walking distance to HRCC. Outdoor pool and on-site exercise facilities. BISTRO on site for breakfast and dinner. Meeting/banquet facilities with maximum capacity of 50. Complimentary Wi-Fi in rooms and public spaces.
DAYS INN HAMPTON 1918 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-826-4810 • www. daysinn.com
Offering 144 standard guest rooms. Meeting & banquet facilities for up to 50 classroom. On site laundry facility, ATM and outdoor pool. Complimentary hot breakfast, local calls, and USA Today newspaper. Military, Government and AARP discounts available. Low weekly rates available. Complimentary in-room Wi-Fi, voicemail, microwave & refrigerator.
Next to Langley Air Force Base Conveniently located minutes from: Hampton Roads Convention Center, Air and Space Center, Busch Gardens, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and 3 miles from Hampton University Room with Jacuzzi • Cable TV with HBO Commercial & Military Rates In-Room Coffee, Hairdryers, Iron & Ironing Boards All Rooms: Refrigerator & Microwave FREE Wireless Internet FREE Continental Breakfast
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EMBASSY SUITES HAMPTON ROADS— HOTEL, SPA AND CONVENTION CENTER 1700 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-827-8200 • www.embassysuiteshampton.com Presenting 295 suites. Full service day spa. Indoor pool and exercise facility. Restaurant and lounge. Full cooked to order breakfast included. Nightly manager’s reception. Highspeed Internet available. Meeting/Banquet facilities for up to 2,000. Connected to convention center by covered walkway.
EXTENDED STAY AMERICA 1915 Commerce Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-896-3600 • 800-398-7829
HAMPTON BAY PLAZA & SUITES 2000 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 757-825-3398 • 800-360-7157
Offering 142 rooms, including suites with micro-fridges. Outdoor pool, meeting room. Data ports, high-speed Internet in all rooms.
HAMPTON INN 3101 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-1400 • Fax 757-838-1990 www.hamptonnewportnews.hamptoninn.com
This 109-room hotel offers complimentary hot breakfast daily and On the Run Breakfast Bags® Mon-Fri; complimentary high-speed Internet. Flat screen television, refrigerator, and microwave in all guest rooms. Indoor pool, business center, fitness facility, guest laundry and 1150 sq. ft of divisible meeting space.
HILTON GARDEN INN HAMPTON COLISEUM CENTRAL 1999 Power Plant Parkway Hampton, VA 23666 757-310-6323 • 877-STAYHGI (reservations) Fax 757-310-6324 www.hamptoncoliseum.stayhgi.com
This 149-room hotel offers Great American Grill restaurant serving full cooked-to-order breakfast, dinner. Lobby bar with flat screen TVs. Room service from dinner menu. 24-hour Pavilion Pantry. 1600 sq. ft. of combined meeting space. Fitness facility with Precor equipment, indoor heated pool and whirlpool. Complimentary Business center. Free wireless high-speed Internet throughout hotel. Guest rooms and suites feature the new Keurig coffee brewing system, refrigerator, sink and microwave.
HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS 1813 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-8484• 757-826-0725 www.hixhampton.com
Located within walking distance of the Hampton Coliseum, Convention Center and Peninsula Town Center. Minutes to Boo Williams Sportsplex, Langley Air Force Base, Hampton University and Langley Speedway. Complimentary Hot Deluxe Breakfast Buffet and free Wi-Fi Internet access. Meeting room accommodates 25. A spacious Fitness Center and Indoor Heated Pool are located on the lower level. An Outdoor Patio and Sundeck are now available.
INTOWN SUITES EXTENDED STAY 2134 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 757-847-9297 www.intownsuites.com
Offering 124 suites. All rooms equipped with full kitchens and hi-speed Internet access. 24-hour exercise and laundry facilities. Interior corridors.
MOTEL 6 1905 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-827-7400 • 800-466-8356
Offering 131 rooms. Outdoor pool. Free high-speed Internet access. Microwave/ refrigerator in all rooms. Free local calls. Pets stay for free.
Offering 104 rooms including efficiencies and kitchenettes. Grab and go breakfast available. Laundry facility. Handicap accessible. AARP, Senior and Military discount.
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QUALITY INN NEAR HAMPTON COLISEUM 1809 W. Mercury Boulevard Building B, Hampton, VA 23666 57-838-5600 www.qualityinn.com/hotel-hampton-virginia-Va815 Offering 63 guest rooms with great amenities to include indoor pool and exercise facilities. Free high-speed Internet, free breakfast buffet. Smoking and Non-Smoking rooms available.
RED ROOF INN HAMPTON 1925 Coliseum Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-838-1870 • Fax 757-838-1737 www.RedRoof.com
Offering 103 rooms, 100% smoke free. Pet friendly. All inclusive King Rooms feature free wireless Internet, microwave, refrigerator and large work station. Flat screen televisions and free local and long distance calls in rooms. Within walking distance of the Hampton Coliseum &
Convention Center. RELAX INN 2708 W. Mercury Boulevard Hampton, VA 23666 757-826-8970 • 888-315-2378
Offering 62 recently renovated rooms. Outdoor pool. Complimentary Wi-Fi, onsite laundry.
SPRINGHILL SUITES 1997 Power Plant Parkway Hampton, VA 23666 757-310-6333 • Fax 757-310-6334 www.marriott.com/phfc
124 All-Suite hotel includes a Sofa bed in each suite, pantry area to include a refrigerator, sink and microwave in each suite. Free high-speed Internet in lobby and guest rooms. Complimentary Hot Breakfast Buffet. Exercise room with Life Fitness™ equipment. Indoor heated pool and hot tub. Two meeting rooms with 2,660 square feet of flexible space. Business center with fax, print and copying services.
HAMPTON ROADS CORPORATE CENTER CANDLEWOOD SUITES 401 Butler Farm Road Hampton, VA 23666 757-766-8976 • 888-226-3539 www.candlewoodsuites.com/hamptonva
Renovation of entire property complete in March 2012! Reasonably priced, conveniently located. Offers 98 suites featuring fully-equipped kitchens, smoke-free environment, and all “comforts of home” for short-term and extendedstay. Free high-speed wireless and wired Internet. Free guest laundry with new front-loading washers. Expanded 24-hour exercise facility. Easy access to I-64, I-664, and all major arteries. Closest hotel to NASA Langley and Langley AFB, and only one mile from HUPTI. Convenient to Hampton Coliseum, Hampton Roads Convention Center, Hampton University, Sentara Careplex, Christopher Newport University, Hampton VA Medical Center, Huntington Ingalls/Newport News Shipbuilding, Fort Eustis and Fort Monroe. Pet-friendly. Government rate with complimentary breakfast credit available year-round for military, government travelers and contractors. Discounts for 7 or more consecutive nights. IHG Rewards Club rewards program. AAA, AARP, group discounts available.
COUNTRY INN & SUITES 1551 Hardy Cash Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-224-9994 • Fax 757-224-9989
Features 96 guest rooms and suites with 27’’ televisions, telephones with data ports, refrigerator, microwave, coffeemaker and hairdryer. Select suites offer Jacuzzi. Wi-Fi in guest rooms and public areas. Includes full, hot breakfast. 24-hour business center, fitness center, indoor pool. Meeting facilities for up to 50. Minutes from Hampton University Proton Center. Virginia Green approved hotel proud to conserve energy and resources in an effort to protect the environment in all aspects of our operations.
SUBURBAN EXTENDED STAY HOTEL 1616 Hardy Cash Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757-951-2000 Featuring 141 Fully furnished studios with fully equipped kitchens. Free wireless high-speed Internet. Free local calls. Pets welcome for a fee.
DOWNTOWN HAMPTON
CROWNE PLAZA HAMPTON MARINA 700 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 757-727-9700 • 866-727-9990 www.hamptonmarinahotel.com
Waterfront hotel featuring 173 guest rooms and suites with complimentary high-speed Internet and inspiring views of the Hampton River, Hampton Roads harbor and historic downtown Hampton. 24-hour business and fitness centers. 10,000 sq. ft. of flexible function space, perfect for weddings, meetings and social events. Latitude 37 lounge, Regatta Grill, Oyster Alley waterfront dining and room service from 6 a.m.-11 p.m. Second floor roof top swimming pool with sun deck.
NASA/LANGLEY AIR FORCE BASE
ARROW INN & EFFICIENCIES 3361 Commander Shepard Boulevard
BELMONT INN & SUITES 1781 N. King Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-723-0741
Offering renovated rooms. Microwave/refrigerator in all rooms. Continental breakfast. Four miles from Hampton Coliseum and Hampton Roads before Convention Center and three miles from Hampton University. Located adjacent to Langley Air Force Base gate on King Street.
SUPER 8 MOTEL 1330 Thomas Street Hampton, VA 23669 757-723-2888 • 800-800-8000 Offering 65 rooms. Located 1.3 miles from Hampton Coliseum and Hampton Roads Convention Center. Continental breakfast. Coffeemaker and hairdryer in all rooms. Free high-speed Internet.
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SAN SOUCI MOTEL 312 South Resort Boulevard Hampton, VA 23664 757-851-9300 • 757-851-9181 Fax 757-838-9759
Offering 30 rooms. Seasonal: Mid-May through Mid-Sept. Outdoor pool. On the beach of the lovely Chesapeake Bay.
(Formerly 7 Semple Farm Road)
Hampton, VA 23666 757-865-0300 • 800-833-2520 • www.arrowinn.com Offering 58 rooms including efficiencies and kitchenettes. All rooms with microwaves and refrigerators. Weekly rates available. Free high-speed wireless and wired internet. Free local calls. Offering government and military discounts. Restaurants next door. Pets welcome for a fee.
Bed & Breakfast
MAGNOLIA HOUSE INN & THE WEDDING CHAPEL 232 S. Armistead Avenue Hampton, VA 23669 757-722-2888 Reservations www.MagHouseHampton.com www.VirginiaWeddingChapel.com Facebook: VirginiaWeddingChapel Downtown Hampton’s premier bed & breakfast features exquisite lodging, private baths, delicious breakfasts, a well-stocked guest pantry, off-street parking, business services, Wi-Fi and incomparable hospitality. GSA Per Diem/Corporate Rates SundayThursday. Packages and specials available. Formal Wedding Chapel with on-site Wedding Ministers, Flexible Hours.
LADY NEPTUNE BED & BREAKFAST 507 North First Street (Buckroe Beach) Hampton, VA 23664 The Inn 757-325-2385 Cell 757-870-0569 www.ladyneptuneinn.com Built in 1930, the home originally sat on Hampton Point. In 1988 the home was relocated by barge on the Chesapeake Bay to her present location. Enjoy our magnificent Buckroe Beach and views of Salt Ponds. The Inn presents four rooms and one suite, with breakfast each morning of your stay.
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GOLF The Woodlands Golf Course The Hamptons Golf Course Northampton Driving Range Peninsula Golf Center
ATTRACTIONS A. Hampton Visitor Center & Hampton History Museum B. Virginia Air & Space Center C. Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises D. Ocean Eagle Charters E. The Hampton Carousel F. St. John’s Church G. Mill Point Park H. Hampton Maritime Center I. Charles H. Taylor Arts Center
J. Hampton University Museum K. Emancipation Oak L. Boo Williams Sportplex M. Aberdeen Garden’s Historic Museum N. Air Power Park O. The American Theatre P. Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World Q. Bluebird Gap Farm R. Buckroe Beach S. Casemate Museum/ Fort Monroe T. Peninsula Town Center U. Darling Stadium V. Fort Wool W. Grandview Nature Preserve X. Woodland Skateboard Park Y. Hampton Coliseum Z. Hampton Roads Convention Center AA. Langley Speedway BB. Little England Chapel CC. Peninsula Pilots/ War Memorial Stadium DD. Hampton BMX Super Track EE. Sandy Bottom Nature Park FF. St. George Brewing Company GG. Outlook Beach HH. Engineer’s Fishing Pier II. Buckroe Pier
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MARINAS 1. Wallace’s Marina 2. Bell Isle Marina 3. Old Point Comfort Marina 4. Bluewater Marina 5. Downtown Hampton Public Pier 6. Sunset Boating Center 7. Joy’s Marina 8. Customs House Marina 9. Salt Ponds Marina 10. Southall Marina DINING Please see pages 49 & 50 for district listings
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WATERFRONT VIEW
IN THE HEART OF DOWNTOWN HAMPTON
Enjoy a peaceful stay coupled with exemplary service at our Hampton hotel.
Convenient On the Water Location:
Our outstanding amenities places everything you will need at your fingertips.
Shopping, Dining, Art, History Flexible Event Space Complimentary High Speed Internet Access Complimentary Parking and On-Site Car Rental
Enjoy a delicious meal while enjoying a marina view, workout in our fitness center, relax at the roof top pool or finalize a presentation in the 24 hour business center. A collection of features are available for your total comfort. Our location is ideal for effortless travel. • 173 Guest Rooms offering peaceful views of the Hampton Marina or Downtown City Views • 24-Hour Business Center and Fitness Center • 11,000 square feet of Versatile Event Space for your Virginia Wedding, Corporate Event or Social Function • On-site Restaurants, with seasonal marina side dining, Bar and Lounge featuring Fresh Seafood and Regional Favorites • IHG® Rewards Club, Frequent Guest Program
Just moments from top attractions including: The Virginia Air & Space Center Hampton University • Langley Air Force Base Fort Monroe Authority • Hampton Roads Convention Center Christopher Newport University • Buckroe Beach Peninsula Town Center • Hampton Coliseum Newport News-Williamsburg and Norfolk International Airports Virginia Beach and Williamsburg are only a short drive away
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