The city has a vibrant arts community, distinctive festivals, signature events and cultural attractions that include the Fort Monroe National Monument, Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton History Museum, Hampton Coliseum, The American Theatre, harbor tours, cruises and more!
What is Hampton Virginia famous for?
Founded in 1610, Hampton is a city of firsts — the first continuous English-speaking settlement was established here, America's first free public education was offered here, and NASA trained its first astronauts here in Hampton.