Virginia Travel Vacation Guides

Hampton Church

Among other attractions, Hampton has two places of visit that makes it attractive for those who are interested in US history.
ST. JOHN’S CHURCH
 Downtown Hampton 100 West Queens Way
757/722-2567
 Established in 1610, St. John’s is the oldest continuous English-speaking parish in the U.S. Since 1728 the church has been at its present site on lovely Queens Way.

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Power Plant of Hampton Roads Attractions

Hampton’s new entertainment district, the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, have visitors buzzing. Located within a leisurely drive, or an easy stroll, of many Hampton hotels, visitors to the Power Plant discover retail and restaurant names synonymous with fun. Anchor Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World opened last year to the delight of Virginia outdoor lovers.

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Hampton, Virginia Family Beach Attractions

Hampton gives ability to find special activities for your every family member. Your children will spend hour-for-hour at the beach.

BUCKROE BEACH
End of Pembroke Avenue
757/850-5134
Enjoy the wide, clean beach and gentle surf of this Chesapeake Bay beach. Playground. Lifeguards on duty during the summer season. Umbrellas and watercraft available for rent. Picnic shelters available for a fee. The park pavilion is the site of big band concerts on Sunday evenings and an outdoor movie series on Tuesday evenings during the summer. Year-round environmental programs and interpretation available.
Open year-round daily. Summer season runs Memorial Day through Labor Dav. Free admission.

GRANDVIEW NATURE PRESERVE
Entrance at the Intersection of Beach Road and State Park Drive
757/850-5134
This 578-acre preserve and estuary on the Chesapeake Bay is ideal for observing wildlife, kayaking, hiking and fishing. The preserve includes a 2 1/2-mile stretch of tranquil bay-front beach. Year-round environmental programs and interpretation available.
Open year-round: daily. Free admission.

HAMPTON ROADS CHARTERS – THE OCEAN EAGLE
Downtown Public Piers (Adjacent to the Cousteau Society)
757/868-FISH
Go where the fish are with Captain Howard Wainwright and his crew aboard the 65-foot, 73-passenger headboat, the Ocean Eagle. Bait and tackle are provided.
Departing daily in spring/summer at 6:30 am and 12:30pm. Night-fishing trips also offered. Snacks and drinks available for purchase on board.
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
FALL/WINTER 7 am-1 pm S35-S40,
SPRING/SUMMER $25
Night Trips 6:30 pm-10:30 pm, $25,

MISS HAMPTON II HARBOR CRUISES
Downtown Hampton, 764 Settlers Landing Road
1-888/757-BOAT or 757/722-9102
This double-decked tour boat, offers daily narrated cruises of the Hampton Roads harbor and Chesapeake Bay. Get a taste of Hampton’s seafaring culture as you take to the water to see local fishing boats, mighty commercial cargo ships Blackbeard’s Point, Old Point Comfort, Fort Wool and the awesome gray fleet at the world’s largest naval installation Norfolk Naval Base. Tour length: approximately 2 1/2 hours. All-day Intracoastal Waterway Cruises offered during spring & fall, offering visitors an in-depth look at this important waterway. Breakfast & buffet lunch included. Cruises to view the “Ghost Fleet” located in the James River are also offered in spring & fall Private charters offered in evenings with catering and disc jockey available. Call about our special Teen Party Cruises featuring dancing, DJ, and pizza! Purchase tickets at the Harbor Cruises office located bottom corner of Radisson Parking Garage.
Tour schedule April – Oct: daily at 10:30 am, Memorial Day-Labor Day: daily at 10:30 am and 2 pm. Closed Nov-Mar Admission: Adults $18, Children 6-12 S9., Seniors/Military $15, Children under 6 Free. Admission includes tax.

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Art Museums and Galleries in Hampton, Virginia

This is represented in the permanent collections of Hampton’s museums and galleries, as well as the special exhibits and performances. From The Charles H. Taylor Arts Center and the Hampton University Museum, to The American Theater and the Dr. Mary T Christian Auditorium at Thomas Nelson Community College, lovers of cultural and performing art have not far to look for talent to appreciate.

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Hampton, Virginia Outdoor Attractions

If you plan to visit Hampton, Virginia, there are must-visit attractions.

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Newport News, Virginia Attractions

Planning a family trip to Newport News, Virginia? Here is a list of places of visit that can attract you and your kids.

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Virginia Beach Family Attractions

If you are looking for whole family attractions in Virginia, take a short list of the most popular places. Your children will find a lotta joy in Water Park, you’ll have some hours of relax while teens staring at ocean flora & fauna in Aquarium and Marine Center; you will learn something new, visiting historical – the oldest lighthouse in US.

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Hampton, Virginia Tour

Hampton’s downtown waterfront district encompasses the site of the original 17th-century seaport that served as a port-of-entry for commercial vessels from Europe, Africa and the Caribbean. It is now dotted with restaurants, pubs, art galleries, shops, marinas, and a waterfront park. Attractions such as the Virginia Air & Space Center, the restored 1920′s-era Hampton Carousel, the American headquarters of the world-renowned Coosteau Society, harbor tour vessels, historic churches, and the new Hampton History Museum lure visitors invitingly.

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Williamsburg, Virginia Attractions

Williamsburg, Virginia is a perfect place for a family vacation. With it’s Colonial history (Colonial History Triangle) attractions it gives ability to get into Nations past. Here is the must-see places:

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Norfolk, Virginia Attractions

While visiting Norfolk, Virginia, look at the top of must-see places of visit:

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