Eco Tourism
Our natural resources challenge soft adventurers, whether you prefer paddling the Chesapeake Bay, bird watching at Grand View Nature Preserve or casting a line aboard the Ocean Eagle to catch the big one.
1972 Power Plant Parkway
Hampton, VA 23666
(757) 262-5200
Bass Pro Shops features in-store interactive sports such as fly-casting, rock climbing and a shooting arcade. Unique interior motifs such as waterfalls, 10,000 gallon aquarium and true-to-life wildlife exhibits are showcased throughout the store.
Features Classic Events, special classes and programs for the entire family.
Hours: Closed Christmas
Highway Exit: I-664, exit 2 or I-64, exit 263A
Hampton, VA
(757) 827-2765
(757) 825-4750
Designed to resemble a working farm, this 60-acre site is home to domesticated and wild animals familiar to traditional Virginia farmers. Playground for ages 2-12, picnic tables, grills, picnic shelters and short walking trail on site.
Open Year Round
Hours: Wed-Sun, 9am-5pm. Closed all major holidays.
Free admission.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 263B or I-664, exit 2
(I-64, exit 268, left on Mallory St., right on Pembroke Ave.)
Hampton, VA
(757) 850-5134
Revive at the beach
…the sun bathing you in its warmth, the waves gently lapping the shoreline, seagulls celebrating nature’s beauty by gliding on the breeze. Whether you yearn for the joy of building the biggest sandcastle or the peaceful tranquility a vacation at the beach promises, you’ll find what your spirit craves at Hampton, Virginia’s Buckroe Beach. Un-crowded, unspoiled and family-friendly in design, Buckroe Beach presents miles of coastline and public playground.
Buckroe Beach’s eight-acres are guarded from Memorial Day through Labor Day by certified lifeguards. Kayaks and peddle-craft are available for rent in season, as are beach chairs and umbrellas. Shore-side picnic shelters complete with tables and grills may be reserved, while a spacious, waterfront playground provides year-round fun for children. Live music and dancing on Sunday evenings begin the week on the right foot and, depending on the weekend, spectators find many special events to cheer about, ranging from volleyball tournaments to lifeguard competitions.
For boaters…
Buckroe is the place to windsurf, sail, and motor the shoreline. Salt Ponds Marina invites boaters to tie-up and step ashore. Enjoy delicious Hampton seafood and local hospitality at nearby waterfront restaurants. And bait and tackle shops ensure anglers are well equipped to lure the catch of the day.
Beach adventures
Visitors and locals alike are invited to enjoy year-round educational programs and guided beach adventures through Hampton Parks & Recreation. Kayak-fishing gear, tackle and watercraft are provided. Park rangers are on staff year-round. Ask a Hampton lifeguard for a Paddle Hampton brochure to maximize your discovery of Hampton’s waterways!
This way to the beach…
For Hampton beach information contact the Hampton Visitor Center at 757-727-1102 or 800-800-2202. For rental and program information contact Hampton Parks & Recreation at 757-850-5134 or visit www.hampton.gov/parks.
Buckroe Civic Association www.buckroebeach.homestead.com
(Directions to each beach with maps inset)
Buckroe Beach – Take I-64 to exit 268. Follow Mallory Street to Pembroke Avenue. Turn right onto Pembroke Avenue and follow until it turns into First Street.
- Free admission
- Highway Exit: I-64, exit 268
The 706-foot pier is 16 feet wide and is equipped with rest rooms, a snack bar, and bait shop. The “T” section at the end of the pier is 70 feet wide and 26 feet long. The pier also has two shelters, two fish cleaning stations, and an adjacent parking lot.
Pier admission fees per 24-hour period will be:
Adult $8.00
Senior (62+) $6.00
Children (10 and under) $6.00
Non-fishing visitor with
fisherman $4.00
Sightseeing adult $1.00
Sightseeing child $0.50
Monthly pass $60.00
Seasonal Pass
(April-October/
When applicable) $250.00
For updated information visit www.hampton.gov/parks or call “311” (727-8311 from a cell phone or outside of
Open year-round: Daily. Summer season runs Memorial Day through Labor Day from 10am-6pm (no pets allowed during these hours).
Hampton, VA
1-800-800-2202
(757) 727-1102
This island fortress, dating to 1819, played important roles in the Civil War and in both World Wars. Although not accessible by car, it is easy to view from the Chesapeake Bay shore of Fort Monroe and is featured during the Miss Hampton II harbor tour.
Open May-September: Monday-Saturday 9am-5pm
Admission: Purchase tickets from the Harbor cruise office located inside the Hampton Maritime Center. For ticket information, go to www.misshamptoncruises.com or call 757-722-9102, 888-757-BOAT.
Hampton, VA
(757) 850-5134
Ideal for observing wildlife, kayaking, hiking and fishing, this 578-acre preserve and estuary on the Chesapeake Bay includes a 2 1/2-mile stretch of tranquil bay-front beach. Year-round environmental programs.
Hours: Daily, sunrise-sunset.
Free admission.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267 to Woodland Rd., Turn right onto Fox Hill Road and left onto Beach Road to State Park Drive.
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA
(800) 800-2202
(757) 727-1102
visitor@hamptoncvb.com
The Hampton Visitor Center is the perfect place to begin your city tour. You will find a variety of maps, area attraction brochures and personal attention from a Visitor Information Specialist. The Visitor Center shares an address with the Hampton History Museum and gift shop.
Parking is accessible in the free Settlers Landing Parking Garage. Free on-street parking is also available.
Hours: Daily, 9am-5pm. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas & New Year's Day.
Free admission.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
710 Settlers Landing Road
Hampton, VA
(757) 722-9102
(888) 757-2628
(757) 722-9113 fax
Daily Harbor Cruise Features:
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Cruises depart 10:00 AM daily. Additional 2:00 PM daily departure Memorial Day through Labor Day.
Tour length: approximately 2 1/2 hours - 3 hours. Special tours, programs and all-day cruises available, including Intracostal Waterway excursions and James River Ghost Fleet tours. Private charters offered.
Purchase tickets at the Harbor Cruises office located in the Hampton Maritime Center.
Tours: April-October, Daily, 10:00am; Memorial Day-Labor Day, Daily, 10:00am & 2pm. closed Nov-Mar.
Admission: Adults, $22.00; Seniors & Military, $20.00; Children 7-12, $11.00; Children under 6, free. Admission includes 10% tax; prices subject to change.
Highway Exit: I-64, exit 267
(Adjacent to the Hampton Maritime Center)
710 Settlers Landing Road, Hampton, VA 23669
757-868-FISH
hrcoceaneagle@cox.net
Go where the fish are aboard the 65-foot, 73 passenger headboat, the Ocean Eagle
Concession on board, with rod, reel, bait, tax and license included in per person charge
Cost: $30.00 per person
Departing daily spring/summer: 6:30am and 12:30pm
Night Fishing: Wednesday, Friday, Saturday from 6:30pm-10:30pm
Closed Easter, Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Rockfish season starts October 4th.
Call for schedule, rates, and reservations.
Hampton, VA
(757) 825-4657
(757) 825-4658 fax
sbottom@hampton.gov
This 456-acre recreational facility features two lakes, wetlands areas, trails for hiking and biking, fishing, non-motorized boating, picnic areas, children's playground, a campground, tent cabins for rent, and a beautiful nature center and gift shop. Call for special nature programs or tours.
Hours: Open daily Sunrise-Sunset
Nature Center Hours: May-September 9am-6pm, October-April 9am-4:30pm
Free admission; fees for rental items.
Take I-64, Exit 261
