Part of our Virginia guide.
This Hampton Travel Guide collects six articles covering cycling routes, luxury resorts, wine tasting, road trips, outdoor markets, and local art scenes. Each section below gives the key details from our coverage.
7 Best Cycling Routes In Hampton, Virginia
Hampton’s cycling routes range from waterfront trails along the Chesapeake Bay to paths through historic neighborhoods, suited to all skill levels. The seven routes blend natural scenery, cultural landmarks, and recreational stops.
7 Luxurious Resorts To Stay In Hampton, Virginia
The city’s luxury resorts include waterfront properties and opulent accommodations near the beaches and cultural venues. These seven resorts cater to travelers seeking a lavish retreat with access to Hampton’s historic sites and vibrant scene.
6 Top Wine Tasting Destinations In Hampton, Virginia
Hampton’s wine scene features six wineries and tasting rooms, from countryside vineyards to urban spaces. The destinations serve both seasoned connoisseurs and casual enthusiasts, with tastings that highlight Virginia’s growing reputation as a wine region.
12 Breathtaking Road Trips In Hampton, Virginia
Road trips through Hampton take in waterfront views, parks, and landmarks such as Hampton University and Buckroe Beach. The 12 routes cover scenic drives that connect the city’s historic sites, natural areas, and coastal scenery.
12 Outdoor Markets To Shop In Hampton, Virginia
Hampton’s 12 outdoor markets offer fresh produce, locally made crafts, vintage items, and artisanal goods. Each market has its own character, providing a chance to interact with vendors and find unique items along the waterfront and in neighborhoods.
7 Local Art Scenes To Immerse In Hampton, Virginia
The city’s art scenes include galleries with traditional and contemporary works, as well as street art in urban spaces. Seven distinct locations showcase Hampton’s creative community, from established exhibition spaces to public murals.
More about Hampton
For travelers interested in deeper exploration, Hampton’s position on the Chesapeake Bay connects to lost settlements and trading routes in Virginia, while its inland parks and trails reveal mountain secrets in Virginia. The city’s preserved 17th- and 18th-century buildings are part of the region’s historic homes and landmarks in Virginia, and nearby battlefields offer historic Battlefield secrets in Virginia. Outdoor enthusiasts can find hiking and the outdoors in Virginia along the Bay and in surrounding woodlands, with hidden trails and gems in Virginia accessible from Hampton’s parks. The Shenandoah Valley’s hidden swimming holes in Virginia's Shenandoah Valley are a longer drive west, while the coast provides beaches to visit in Norfolk, Virginia, just a short trip south.
