New to Hampton Roads? Looking for something to do in Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Norfolk or beyond? Don’t worry – here’s my guide to Fun in Hampton Roads.
Hampton Roads has a lot to offer. Whether you’re new here or a lifelong resident, there’s always something new to try.
Best of all, if you’re military, retired, or a student, there are tons of discounts out there!
Beaches
Hampton Roads is filled with beaches. Most of our cities have a beach. Go swimming, surfing, strolling or just hang out and get a tan. In the summer, Hampton Roads is filled with free festivals and concerts at our beaches. Here are the best beaches to try:
Virginia Beach
- Oceanfront/Boardwalk
- Croatan Beach
- Sandbridge Public Beach
- Little Island Park
- Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge
- First Landing State Park
Norfolk
Hampton & Newport News
Williamsburg & Yorktown
History
What good is a list of Fun in Hampton Roads without mentioning our history? As the first permanent English settlement in the New World, Hampton Roads is steeped in historical sites. Each city has a little something…
Virginia Beach & Chesapeake
Norfolk
Colonial Triangle (Williamsburg, Jamestown, Yorktown)
- Colonial Williamsburg
- Jamestown Settlement
- Yorktown Victory Center
- Patriot Tours & Provisions
- James River Plantations
- Lee Hall Mansion
Amusement Parks
There’s lots of fun in Hampton Roads at our amusement parks. We have roller coasters, water parks, go-carts and more.
Family Entertainment
Fun in Hampton Roads…go to the beach!
There are lots of opportunities for family fun in Hampton Roads. We have tons of activities, museums, and destinations for all ages to enjoy.
Virginia Beach
Norfolk & Portsmouth
- Virginia Living Zoo (Military Discount)
- Norfolk Botanical Gardens
- Nauticus
- Chrysler Museum
- Virginia Children’s Museum
Hampton & Newport News
- Virginia Air & Space Center
- Virginia Living Museum (Military Discount)
- Mariners’ Museum and Park (Military Discount)
Williamsburg
Sports
For those of you who love the thrill of live sports, here is some competitive fun in Hampton Roads:
- Adult Leagues for Softball, Basketball and Football
- The Fieldhouse (indoor sports for kids)
- Norfolk Admirals Hockey (Military Discount)
- Norfolk Tides Baseball
Boating and Fishing
Hampton Roads is an excellent place for boating and fishing. There are public piers and boat launches for fishing, or you can go on a charter boat for deep sea fishing. We also offer lots of whale watching tours and tallship tours of our harbors.
- A List of Charter Boats in Hampton Roads
- Whale Watching and Dolphin Tours
- Tallship Tours of the Colonial Triangle
Festivals
Fun in Hampton Roads includes festivals. Lots and lots of festivals. We celebrate wine, beer, strawberries, seafood, patriotism and more.
Virginia Beach
Norfolk
Hampton & Newport News
Day Trips
If you’re willing to drive a little ways, Hampton Roads can be your jumping off point to a marvelous day trip or weekend getaway. After all, we’re very close to the Outer Banks of North Carolina, the Blue Ridge Mountains, skiing, and the museums of Washington DC.
- Outer Banks
- Eastern Shore
- Wintergreen Resort
- Natural Bridge
- Virginia Safari Park
- Luray Caverns
- Roanoke
- Massanutten Resort
- Snowshoe Mountain
- Washington D.C.
- Charlottesville
- Richmond
- Northern Neck
- Virginia Wine Trail
- Shenandoah National Park-Skyline Drive
- Natural Bridge
- Crabtree Falls Trail
Hampton Roads has a little bit of everything, from beaches to museums to sports, theme parks, and more.