Hampton, VA - Explorer's Guide
Shopping
About 5 mins away, this outdoor shopping mall offers restaurants for all tastes and meal types. Everything from Outback Steakhouse, to First Watch (for breakfast/brunch), to FroYo! As a personal recommendation, try local favorite Smoothie Stop which offers cold pressed juices, and healthy shakes and food. Peninsula Town Center (PTC) also offers options for your shopping needs - from Target, to Barnes and Nobles to H&M, Forever 21 and the Shoe Warehouse.
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Peninsula Town Center
2551 McMenamin StAbout 5 mins away, this outdoor shopping mall offers restaurants for all tastes and meal types. Everything from Outback Steakhouse, to First Watch (for breakfast/brunch), to FroYo! As a personal recommendation, try local favorite Smoothie Stop which offers cold pressed juices, and healthy shakes and food. Peninsula Town Center (PTC) also offers options for your shopping needs - from Target, to Barnes and Nobles to H&M, Forever 21 and the Shoe Warehouse.
Beaches
About 5 mins away. Ample parking. Can be crowded at certain peak times but my favorite time to go is early so I can get a good spot! Restroom and rinsing stations available. Fishing pier is open during certain times as well. Lots of local restaurants near the area.
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Buckroe Beach
About 5 mins away. Ample parking. Can be crowded at certain peak times but my favorite time to go is early so I can get a good spot! Restroom and rinsing stations available. Fishing pier is open during certain times as well. Lots of local restaurants near the area.
This beach is VA's big Kahuna of beaches. From my place, the commute can be 45 mins without traffic but up to 1 hr or 1.5 hr with traffic because of the tunnel. This beach offers your standard restroom and rinsing facilities and a parking garage that is a walkable distance to the beach. There are restaurants on the boardwalk, the tourist scene, lots of people, bikes and watercrafts available for rental, nightlife and more. For a sweet treat, you must try Duck Donuts!
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Virginia Beach
This beach is VA's big Kahuna of beaches. From my place, the commute can be 45 mins without traffic but up to 1 hr or 1.5 hr with traffic because of the tunnel. This beach offers your standard restroom and rinsing facilities and a parking garage that is a walkable distance to the beach. There are restaurants on the boardwalk, the tourist scene, lots of people, bikes and watercrafts available for rental, nightlife and more. For a sweet treat, you must try Duck Donuts!
About 10 min drive away. This beach is quiet, remote and off the beaten path. It is very serene, and I love going here when I want to get away and enjoy a quiet nap on the beach. Please note, you will need to park your car on State Park Dr, and walk about a quarter mile to get to the water, but dont feel overwhelmed as it is a beautiful walk. Please note also, this beach does not offer any restrooms, facilities, restaurants, etc. Just peace and quiet.
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שמורת הטבע גרנדוויו
State Park DriveAbout 10 min drive away. This beach is quiet, remote and off the beaten path. It is very serene, and I love going here when I want to get away and enjoy a quiet nap on the beach. Please note, you will need to park your car on State Park Dr, and walk about a quarter mile to get to the water, but dont feel overwhelmed as it is a beautiful walk. Please note also, this beach does not offer any restrooms, facilities, restaurants, etc. Just peace and quiet.
Paradise Ocean Club is about 10 mins away from my place. Seasonal location open from late May until 1st week of September. Please note, this place requires an entry fee! I believe it is $5 - $10 per adult based on off and on-peak times. Once you are in, there is a water park for the kids, cabanas for rent, a bar where you CAN take your drinks on to the beach and a small restaurant. The beach portion also offers watercrafts for rent.
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Paradise Ocean Club
490 Fenwick RdParadise Ocean Club is about 10 mins away from my place. Seasonal location open from late May until 1st week of September. Please note, this place requires an entry fee! I believe it is $5 - $10 per adult based on off and on-peak times. Once you are in, there is a water park for the kids, cabanas for rent, a bar where you CAN take your drinks on to the beach and a small restaurant. The beach portion also offers watercrafts for rent.
About 30 minutes away. My historical remnants (think Civil War battlegrounds). A bar and two restaurants within walking distance of the water, a huge green lawn for picnics and restrooms available.
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yorktown beach
About 30 minutes away. My historical remnants (think Civil War battlegrounds). A bar and two restaurants within walking distance of the water, a huge green lawn for picnics and restrooms available.
10-12 minute drive from the house. Gorgeous views at sunset. Great seafood restaurant and fishing pier within walking distance.
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חוף האזור הפארק
10-12 minute drive from the house. Gorgeous views at sunset. Great seafood restaurant and fishing pier within walking distance.
Essentials
Night Owl or Early Flight Out? Stop at Wawa's which is about 3 mins away and open 24/7! You can fill up your gas tank and a get bite to eat. I prefer Wawa's because they offer more healthy and fresh options of food rather than at 7-11. They also sell milkshakes or alcohol if you need those as well.
Wawa
301 E Mercury BlvdNight Owl or Early Flight Out? Stop at Wawa's which is about 3 mins away and open 24/7! You can fill up your gas tank and a get bite to eat. I prefer Wawa's because they offer more healthy and fresh options of food rather than at 7-11. They also sell milkshakes or alcohol if you need those as well.
About 5-7 minutes away and open 24/7 for your essential needs.
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Walmart Supercenter
1900 Cunningham DrAbout 5-7 minutes away and open 24/7 for your essential needs.
Sightseeing
Who doesn't love a theme park! This place has attractions for every group, fun for the kids, roller coaster vets, and foodies! Busch Gardens is a 30-45 minute drive based on traffic in historic Williamsburg.
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בוש גארדנס ויליאמסבורג
1 Busch Gardens BlvdWho doesn't love a theme park! This place has attractions for every group, fun for the kids, roller coaster vets, and foodies! Busch Gardens is a 30-45 minute drive based on traffic in historic Williamsburg.
Display of real, decomissioned air craft and a beautiful half mile walking trail. About 5 mins from my place.
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אייר פאוור פארק
413 W Mercury BlvdDisplay of real, decomissioned air craft and a beautiful half mile walking trail. About 5 mins from my place.
Historic war museum. About 10 min drive from my house. Small entrance fee applies.
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Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick BlvdHistoric war museum. About 10 min drive from my house. Small entrance fee applies.
Food scene
Mango Mangeaux: A Simply Panache Bistro
33 E Mellen StFuller's Raw Bar
38 E Mellen StThe Deadrise
100 McNair DrThe Baker's Wife Bistro & Bar
1 East Mellen StreetFirst Watch
2011 Von Schilling DrFood Craft
5005 Victory BlvdPhoebus Dive Bar
31 E Mellen StHayashi Sushi & Grill
11820 Merchants Walk