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Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau, Hampton, Virginia Destination Management, Convention Sales, Visitor Info, Tourism Development Organization, 23669 |
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400th Anniversary Celebration Sea to Stars Ticket 04-01-2010 - 12-31-2010 Description:
Party like it is 1610 during Hampton Virginia's 400th Anniversary with one low admission price to five amazing attractions. Explore the best of Hampton with the purchase of a Sea to Stars Ticket which includes admission to:
1 - Hampton History Museum: Highlighting "Four Centuries on the Bay" and interactive display showcasing Hampton's 400 years of history.
2 - Virginia Air & Space Center: Take control at over 100 hands on exhibits and simulators! Featuring air and space craft, including the Apolo 12 Command Module.
3 - Virginia Air & Space Center 3D IMAX Theater: Watch 3D IMAX Films on a giant five-story screen with 16,000 watts of digital-sound.
4 - Hampton Carousel: Experience an America Tradition with a spin on a completely restored 1920's carousel.
5 - Miss Hampton II Boat Tour: Get a tast of hampton's seafaring culture aboard the Miss Hampton II, see Blackbeards Point, Old Point Comfort, Fort Wool plus Naval Station Norfolk.
5 - Purchase the Sea to the Stars Ticket at the Visitor Center or Virginia Air & Space Center. For more information call 800-800-2202. One time admission to Hampton History Museum, Virginia Air & Space Center, 3D IMAX Theater, Hampton Carousel, Miss Hampton II Boat Tour |  |
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Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau
120 Old Hampton Lane
Hampton, VA 23669
http://www.hamptoncvb.com/
Phone:
(866) 657-9392
- Fax: (757) 896-4600 |
Service Area:
Hampton Roads, Southeastern Virginia, Outer Banks NC
Business Type:
Destination Management, Convention Sales, Visitor Info, Tourism Development Organization
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Description:
There are more than 100 area attractions within
minutes of Hampton, Virginia. Your family is sure to enjoy the Space
Quest and Adventures in Flight galleries at the Virginia Air & Space Center, touring the world's largest natural harbor aboard the Miss Hampton II, the Cousteau Society, the Hampton History Museum, Bass Pro Shops and Hampton's many other unique attractions! Consider Magnolia House Bed & Breakfast for a very unique stay.
We
think you'll find our citizens to be warm and hospitable. Our natural
resources will beckon you to enjoy them to the fullest extent, whether
you prefer water play at Buckroe Beach,
paddling Hampton's water trails, birding at Grand View Nature Preserve,
or casting a line to catch the "big one" in the Chesapeake Bay.
The surrounding area attractions include Colonial Williamsburg, the Virginia Beach oceanfront, Busch Gardens Williamsburg, the world's largest naval installation Norfolk Naval Base, water sports on the Chesapeake Bay, and lots others! Our region is rich in colonial, Civil War, African American and aviation history!
New restaurants, new shops, new adventures . . . all await you here in Hampton.
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A visit to the Hampton Visitor Center will start your
exploration of a historic city with one foot planted firmly in the past
and another poised to leap into the future.
We're located at 120 Old Hampton lane
with the Hampton History Museum. Free visitor parking
is available in the parking garage located at 555 Settlers Landing Road
and accessed from Merchant Lane, across the street from the museum
entrance. Park and walk to a variety of specialty shops, eateries and
attractions.
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Visitor Center
hours
of operation
are 9am to 5pm daily.
Gift shop and Hampton
History Museum
operation hours are
10am to 5pm
Monday
through
Saturday.
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This vacation planner will also help you find:
- Attractions
- Tours
- Shopping
- Events
- Accommodations
- Golf and much more ...
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Click
here to download a PDF Version of the Visitors Guide |
Upcoming Events in Hampton:
- The City of Hampton: Through the Lens of Reuben V. Burrell and James Van Der Zee
- Hampton's Legacy As Seen from South King Street
- Fourth at the Fort
- Walker Airfield on Fort Monroe. July 4, 2010, 5:00 p.m. – 11:00 p.m. Free. (757)788-3151
- Hampton’s 400th Anniversary Celebration featuring the Blackbeard Pirate Festival
- Downtown Hampton. North America’s oldest continuous English speaking settlement and the parish of St. John’s Church celebrate their 400th anniversary with living history, family fun, a huge cake, fireworks, and frolicking pirates. July 8-11, 2010. (757)727-0900. www.vasc.org or www.hampton400.com
- Hampton Bay Days
- Downtown Hampton. Festival featuring food, vendors, a 5K run, and entertainment by Joe Nichols and George Clinton & Parliament Funkadelic. September 10-12, 2010 (757)727-1641
- Cheyne, Fotografer – A Warm & Vital Record of a Time and Place
- An exhibit of photography dating from 1894 though the 1960s. Hampton History Museum. September 17-March 15, 2011. (757)727-1610
- Native American Festival: Thunder on the Bay
- Buckroe Beach Park. September 18, 2010. (757)726-5437
- 3rd Annual First Light Celebration
- Hampton Holly Days Parade & Fireworks
- Downtown Hampton. Wintertime Festival and Celebration. December 11, 2010, 7 pm (757)727-8311
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