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Situated on the southern end of the peninsula on Hampton Roads Bay, the City of Hampton has two distinct areas with links to the Chesapeake Bay: the Downtown Waterfront area (renovated), and the Phoebus/Fort Monroe area on the eastern side. Cobblestone streets, brick sidewalks, antique shops, restaurants, pubs, galleries, an air and space museum, restored antique carousel, and a waterfront park are some of the charming features of the town. 

The City of Hampton is the oldest continuously settled English community in the United States. Hampton was originally an Indian village called Kecoughtan, English colonists landed here first before sailing up the James River to establish Jamestown. Fort Henry and Fort Charles were built in 1610, and the community was called Elizabeth City; however, it became known as Hampton from 1680 on. In 1819 Fort Monroe was built, the only fort in the United States with a moat round it. Hampton was incorporated in 1849. The first free public schools in the United States were founded in Hampton, and Hampton University was established in 1868 to educate freed slaves. The famous battle between the first ironclad battleships, the Monitor and the Merrimac, was fought just offshore. During the Civil War, residents of the city burned it down rather than surrender to Federalist troops. Hampton has attracted not only Fortune 500 industries that have established corporate offices, but almost 500,000 visitors each year who enjoy the city´s historic charm and attractions. As the city's logo and slogan, "Hampton, America's First" states, one of the city´s several "firsts" includes America's first training ground for NASA´s astronauts. 

Among the many popular attractions are the Virginia Air & Space Center, NASA’s Langley Research Center, the Virginia Air & Space Center, Cousteau Society, Hampton University, Freedom Fort, Bluebird Gap Farm, Carousel Park, the Hampton Carousel, a restored 1920s authentic wooden carousel, the Casemate Museum within the old stone walls of Fort Monroe, Fort Wool, a pre-Civil War island fortress, St. John's Episcopal Church, built in 1728, and the Hampton History Museum.

Hampton has two public beaches on Chesapeake Bay: Buckroe Beach (popular with windsurfers) and Grandview Beach that winds through the Grandview Nature Preserve. There are also 12 deep water marinas. For Fido there’s Bark Park.

One of the largest venues for entertainment, conventions, trade shows, circus performances, rodeos, and other sporting events is the Hampton Coliseum, a large, multi-purpose facility. Well attended annual events include Bay Days Commodore’s Gala, Hampton Days, Downtown Hampton In-Water Boat Show, Independence Day, Hampton Block Party, and the Five Alarm Festival and Chili Cook-Off. 

(Taken from HelloHampton.com)

Hampton, VA Climate: Hampton's mild four season climate means outdoor activities can be enjoyed year round. The weather in Hampton is temperate and seasonal. Summers are hot and humid, averaging in the mid to upper 80's, with cool evenings.  Winters are cool, averaging in the upper 40's to mid 50's. January is the coolest month with July being the warmest and wettest.

Hampton, VA Local Attractions:

Air Power Park

Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World

Bluebird Gap Farm

Casemate Museum at Fort Monroe
Fort Wool

Grandview Nature Preserve

Hampton History Museum

Hampton Roads Charters - The Ocean Eagle

Little England Chapel

Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises
Sandy Bottom Nature Preserve

St. John's Episcopal Church

The American Theatre

The Cousteau Society

Virginia Air & Space Center

Hampton, VA 2019 Census Information:
Population: 134,510
Total Households: 54,020
Median Family Income: $56,287

Median Property Value: $186,700
Median Age: 36

2020 On-time High School Graduation Rate: 92%