# Things to see in Hampton, Virginia (United States): 17 places and when to go

> Hampton, Virginia is a city in United States with around 367,000 inhabitants, and this site lists 17 places in and around it, mainly History (5), Museums and art (5), Food and drink (4). The best known are Fort Monroe, James River Bridge and Mariners' Museum and Park. The best time to come is March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. Here is what there is, when to go, how to get there and what else is nearby.

- Address: https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hampton/
- Reviewed on: 2026-10-08
- Language: en

## In a nutshell

- **Where:** United States · 37.03, -76.35
- **Population:** About 367,000
- **Places:** 17 places on this site, in the town and around it.
- **What people come for:** [History](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/historia/) (5) · [Museums and art](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/museos/) (5) · [Food and drink](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/gastronomia/) (4) · [Nature](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/naturaleza/) (3) · [Architecture](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/arquitectura/) (3) · [Wildlife](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fauna/) (2)
- **Best time:** March to October.
- **Also possible:** November to February.
- **Nearest airport:** EWR Newark, 449 km as the crow flies

## What to see in Hampton, Virginia

The places in and around Hampton, Virginia, best known first, each with its own page: what it is, when to go and what is next to it. Distances are from the centre, as the crow flies.

- [Fort Monroe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-monroe-national-monument/): Former military installation in Hampton, Virginia, United States · 4.3 km
- [James River Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/james-river-bridge/): Bridge across the James River in Virginia, United States · 13 km
- [Mariners' Museum and Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-mariners-museum/): Museums and art · 13 km
- [Lunar Landing Research Facility](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/landing-and-impact-research-facility/): Facility at Langley Research Center used for aircraft and spacecraft testing · 8.7 km
- [Mobjack Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mobjack-bay/): Bay on the western shore of Chesapeake Bay · 29 km
- [Old Point Comfort Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/old-point-comfort-lighthouse/): Lighthouse in Virginia, United States · 5.0 km
- [St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/saint-vincent-de-paul-catholic-church/): Church in Newport News, Virginia · 9.0 km
- [Smithfield Historic District](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/smithfield-historic-district/): Historic district in Smithfield, Virginia · 26 km
- [Thimble Shoal Light](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/thimble-shoal-light/): Lighthouse in Virginia, United States · 9.9 km
- [Isle of Wight County Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/isle-of-wight-county-museum/): Museum in Smithfield, Virginia covering colonial history, the Smithfield ham industry, the Blackwater River, the Civil War and the Cold War · 26 km
- [Lee Hall station](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/lee-hall-train-depot/): Former railway station in Newport News, Virginia · 27 km
- [J. Thomas Newsome House](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/newsome-house-museum-cultural-center/): Historic home, museum, and cultural center · 6.6 km
- [Virginia War Museum](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-war-museum/): Military museum in Newport News, Virginia · 9.3 km
- [Capstan Bar Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/capstan-bar-brewing-company/): Brewery · 7.6 km
- [Serendipity Meadworks](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/serendipity-meadworks/): Winery · 25 km
- [St. George Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/st-george-brewing-company/): Brewery · 8.7 km
- [Tradition Brewing Company](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/tradition-brewing-company/): Brewery · 13 km

## When to go to Hampton, Virginia

The best time to visit Hampton, Virginia is **March to October**; also possible: November to February. This comes from its own places: a month counts as the town's best time when it is the best time for half of what there is to see.

| Mes | Época | Hours of daylight |
| --- | --- | --- |
| January | Possible | 9 h 43 |
| February | Possible | 10 h 38 |
| March | Best time | 11 h 43 |
| April | Best time | 12 h 57 |
| May | Best time | 13 h 59 |
| June | Best time | 14 h 32 |
| July | Best time | 14 h 18 |
| August | Best time | 13 h 25 |
| September | Best time | 12 h 13 |
| October | Best time | 11 h 01 |
| November | Possible | 9 h 59 |
| December | Possible | 9 h 28 |

In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28. In April, 17 of the 17 places are at their best.

When to go to United States in general, with its festivals and peak seasons, is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#cuando-ir).

## Getting to Hampton, Virginia

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR, Newark), 449 km as the crow flies. How to get around United States (train, car, bus) is in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#moverse), and what to sort out before you leave is in [its checklist](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/#antes-de-salir).

- [Where it is](https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=37.03%2C-76.35)
- [Directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.03%2C-76.35)

## Other towns nearby

- [Norfolk, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/norfolk/): 20 places · 21 km
- [Hayes](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/hayes/): 5 places · 37 km
- [Virginia Beach, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/virginia-beach/): 27 places · 38 km
- [Durham](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/durham-2/): 9 places · 95 km
- [Richmond, Virginia](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/richmond/): 38 places · 114 km
- [Kitty Hawk, North Carolina](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/kitty-hawk/): 11 places · 121 km

And all of United States, in [its country guide](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/).

## Frequently asked questions

### What is there to see in Hampton, Virginia?

The best known: [Fort Monroe](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/fort-monroe-national-monument/), [James River Bridge](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/james-river-bridge/), [Mariners' Museum and Park](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/the-mariners-museum/), [Lunar Landing Research Facility](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/landing-and-impact-research-facility/), [Mobjack Bay](https://kokai.app/en/paises/america/estados-unidos/mobjack-bay/). In all, 17 places in the town and around it, all on your trip map from day one.

### When is the best time to visit Hampton, Virginia?

March to October; also possible: November to February. In June there are 14 h 32 of daylight, and in December, 9 h 28.

### How do you get to Hampton, Virginia?

The nearest main airport is Newark Liberty International Airport (EWR), 449 km away. From there, [directions](https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=37.03%2C-76.35) opens the route on the map.

### How do I add it to my trip?

Create a trip with Hampton, Virginia as the destination and these 17 places are on your map, each with its category. The ones you like go into a day's plan with one tap, and Kokai reminds you when you pass nearby.

Data from [OpenStreetMap](https://www.openstreetmap.org/copyright), licensed under the ODbL, from [Wikidata](https://www.wikidata.org/), CC0, cities from [Natural Earth](https://www.naturalearthdata.com/) and airports from [OurAirports](https://ourairports.com/data/). Daylight hours are calculated from the latitude. More in [credits](https://kokai.app/en/aviso/#creditos).