M&M’s Recommendations
Sightseeing
This 12 mile drive is always worth the trip because we love to walk on the beaches and boardwalk. You will see ships entering & leaving the local bases...A very impressive sight! This Fort is oozing with history. Don't forget to visit the historic Casemate Museum. To finish our day at the Fort, we eat at The Deadrise Restaurant (757) 788-7190 to taste some of the local catch. You must try their Seafood Nachos!
87 locals recommend
Fort Monroe
This 12 mile drive is always worth the trip because we love to walk on the beaches and boardwalk. You will see ships entering & leaving the local bases...A very impressive sight! This Fort is oozing with history. Don't forget to visit the historic Casemate Museum. To finish our day at the Fort, we eat at The Deadrise Restaurant (757) 788-7190 to taste some of the local catch. You must try their Seafood Nachos!
This is 7 miles away from us. Buckroe Beach and Park borders the magnificent Chesapeake Bay with three-quarters of a mile of clean beach. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Available for rent are three picnic shelters with nine tables and 1 grill each; an observation pier with a shelter; and a stage pavilion for community events, private events and entertainment. A spacious nautical-themed playground will entertain the children. There are large restroom facilities with outdoor showers next to the playground and ample open space year round. Note: No electricity or water is available at the shelters. No dogs or other pets are allowed on the boardwalk, on the beach, or in the park area on the bay side of First Street from May 15 to Sept 15. Park rangers are on duty year-round.
43 locals recommend
Buckroe Beach
100 S 1st StThis is 7 miles away from us. Buckroe Beach and Park borders the magnificent Chesapeake Bay with three-quarters of a mile of clean beach. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Available for rent are three picnic shelters with nine tables and 1 grill each; an observation pier with a shelter; and a stage pavilion for community events, private events and entertainment. A spacious nautical-themed playground will entertain the children. There are large restroom facilities with outdoor showers next to the playground and ample open space year round. Note: No electricity or water is available at the shelters. No dogs or other pets are allowed on the boardwalk, on the beach, or in the park area on the bay side of First Street from May 15 to Sept 15. Park rangers are on duty year-round.
This is my go-to when I want to walk in nature. There's a nice playground, lots of picnic tables, and a small museum with real snakes! Rent a paddle boat or canoe. There is also a dog park but would require you to register your dog + $10.
54 locals recommend
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
1255 Big Bethel RdThis is my go-to when I want to walk in nature. There's a nice playground, lots of picnic tables, and a small museum with real snakes! Rent a paddle boat or canoe. There is also a dog park but would require you to register your dog + $10.
Love to come here! <5 minutes away...a 3 mile walk/scate/bike ride around the Hamptons Golf Course.
Matteson Trail
Love to come here! <5 minutes away...a 3 mile walk/scate/bike ride around the Hamptons Golf Course.
Hamptons Golf Course
320 Butler Farm RdFor the golfers, this is <5 minutes from RV.
The Emancipation Oak was the site of the first Southern reading of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, an act which accelerated the demand for African-American education.
With limbs sprawling over a hundred feet in diameter, the Emancipation oak is designated as one of the 10 Great Trees of the World by the National Geographic Society.
Emancipation Oak
The Emancipation Oak was the site of the first Southern reading of President Lincoln's Emancipation Proclamation, an act which accelerated the demand for African-American education.
With limbs sprawling over a hundred feet in diameter, the Emancipation oak is designated as one of the 10 Great Trees of the World by the National Geographic Society.
https://www.hamptoncoliseum.org
Known as an architectural jewel, Hampton Coliseum is a versatile facility that hosts a variety of events from concerts, family events such as Disney on Ice, sporting events such as Monster Jam and Professional Bull Riders, WWE, Bass Center and much more!
43 locals recommend
Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum Drhttps://www.hamptoncoliseum.org
Known as an architectural jewel, Hampton Coliseum is a versatile facility that hosts a variety of events from concerts, family events such as Disney on Ice, sporting events such as Monster Jam and Professional Bull Riders, WWE, Bass Center and much more!
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby Sthttps://virginiazoo.org Always a family favorite!
Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris BlvdI take my grands to this place often!
https://thevlm.org
Hampton University Museum
14 Frissell AvenueBusch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdWater Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyGreat place for kids. Just 3.8 miles from here.
Phone: (757) 825-4750
39 locals recommend
Bluebird Gap Farm
60 Pine Chapel RdGreat place for kids. Just 3.8 miles from here.
Phone: (757) 825-4750
It's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit.
Bethel Park
123 Saunders RdIt's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit.
It's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit.
Bethel Park
123 Saunders RdIt's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit.
It's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit. Fishing too, but might have to have fresh water license.
Bethel Park
123 Saunders RdIt's only a mile and 1/2 from here. I go there regularly with our dog and grandkids for a quick outdoor visit. Fishing too, but might have to have fresh water license.
AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24
1 Towne Centre WayJust 2 miles away!
Food scene
We love this restaurant and regularly take our out-of-town guests here. Highly recommend the amazing Seafood Nachos!!!
It's located on Fort Monroe, so please plan on taking some time to drive around the Fort as well.
59 locals recommend
The Deadrise
100 McNair DrWe love this restaurant and regularly take our out-of-town guests here. Highly recommend the amazing Seafood Nachos!!!
It's located on Fort Monroe, so please plan on taking some time to drive around the Fort as well.
Vinnys Pizza & Pasta Restaurant
4350 George Washington Memorial HighwayBest veggie pizza ever! By the slice or pie!
Small restaurant in a small community called Hilton Village. (757) 327-0716 https://www.facebook.com/kismetbistro
Unique foods as well as the usual. A stroll down the street afterwards for some ice cream is fun. And short walk to the James River, too. Hilton Village is a 10-12 minute drive.
7 locals recommend
Kismet Bistro
99 Main St Small restaurant in a small community called Hilton Village. (757) 327-0716 https://www.facebook.com/kismetbistro
Unique foods as well as the usual. A stroll down the street afterwards for some ice cream is fun. And short walk to the James River, too. Hilton Village is a 10-12 minute drive.
Capstan Bar Brewing
2036 Exploration WayA little more than a mile's walk away, or a 2 minute drive.
Chuck E. Cheese's
5 Towne Centre WayJust 2 miles from RV. Kids love it!!
Peking Restaurant
22 Towne Centre WayOur favorite for ordering Chinese to go.
(757) 826-4333
Menu: pekinghamptonva.com
Vintner's Cellar Custom Winery Restaurant
1213 George Washington Memorial HighwayGreat food! About a 10 minute drive.
Phone: (757) 223-4261
I usually ask to go here for my birthday. Sitting at their dessert or food prep bar is always fun watching then prepare the food.
Phone: (757) 269-4917
8 locals recommend
Carrabba's Italian Grill
739 N Battlefield BlvdI usually ask to go here for my birthday. Sitting at their dessert or food prep bar is always fun watching then prepare the food.
Phone: (757) 269-4917