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Visiting Hampton

Families will find kid-friendly activities in Hampton, and visitors give high marks for the shopping and top-notch restaurants. This city also attracts tourists with its festivals, sporting events, and live music. Top sights around the area include Virginia Air and Space Center, Virginia War Museum, and Virginia Living Museum.

• You'll find 83 Expedia hotels and other accommodations in the larger area of Newport News
• The closest major airport is in Newport News, VA (PHF-Newport News - Williamsburg Intl.), 11 mi (17.7 km) from the city center
• The next closest is in Norfolk, VA (ORF-Norfolk Intl.), 11.6 mi (18.7 km) away

Sightseeing and Staying in Hampton

The city is well known for its festivals and live music, and cultural venues include Virginia Air and Space Center, Hampton History Museum, and Air Power Park. The city is well liked for its places to shop, and Peninsula Town Center is a favorite for retail therapy. A couple of additional sights to add to your agenda are Hampton University and Darling Stadium.

As you plan your holiday getaway, you'll find 26 hotels and other lodging options to pick from in Hampton. Here are highly ranked ones based on Expedia user reviews:

• Embassy Suites Hampton Roads- Hotel, Spa & Convention Center - With a stay at this 3.5-star hotel, guests can enjoy access to a full-service spa and free breakfast, along with WiFi. It's a favorite with Expedia travelers for its room size.
• Hampton Inn Hampton-Newport News - Our customers like the pool and helpful staff at this hotel. This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free WiFi.
• Holiday Inn Express Hampton - Coliseum Central - This 2.5-star hotel features free breakfast, an indoor pool, and free WiFi. Expedia customers like its proximity to shopping and room size.

Popular places to see around the area include Busch Gardens Williamsburg, 22.1 mi/35.6 km from the city center, and Virginia War Museum, which is 5.9 mi (9.5 km) away.

Dressing for Hampton

• Between January and March, you can expect average temperatures of 63°F during the day and 31°F at night
• From April to June, the average during the day is 87°F, while the average at night is 44°F
• July through September has daytime averages of 88°F with nighttime averages of 59°F
• In October-December, you can expect daytime averages of 75°F and nighttime averages of 32°F
• Average annual rainfall for Hampton is 46.73 inches
• Usually July and August are the hottest months with an average of 86°F, whereas January and February are often coldest, averaging 32°F