Fun Fall Activities to do this Season in Hampton
Fall in love with Hampton this Autumn! From a self-guided walking tour at Fort Monroe to a fall photoshoot at Sandy Bottom Nature Park, there is so much fun to be had in Hampton, VA. Grab your pumpkin spice latte, and continue reading to find all the activities you can do this season in Hampton.
On this Page: Fall Flavors, Dine Outdoors, Outdoor Activities, Walking Tours, Nature Trails, Indoor Attractions, Fall Events
Fall Flavors
Pumpkin spice and everything nice! Enjoy fall harvest favorites like pumpkin spiced coffee, apple cider from Virginia apples made here in Hampton, and all the other apple, pumpkin, and spiced favorites from our locally-owned bakeries.
Things we hope to see come back: apple cider donuts from Glazed Doughnuts, pumpkin crumb cake from Scratch Bakery, and a locally-catered Thanksgiving.
🍽️ Restaurants regularly featuring seasonal menus: The Baker’s Wife Bistro+Bar featuring French and American style, don’t underestimate Venture Kitchen & Bar’s eclectic American-ish menu, and pretty much anyone who offers brunch…
🍺 Toast the Coast at local breweries and cidery
Whether you look for an Oktoberfest event or just enjoy the seasonal craft beer flavors, try something new at one of our local craft breweries! They release new flavors regularly, so there’s always something new on tap for you to taste. Staff favorites include: Vanguard Brewpub & Distillery‘s Pumpkin Creamsicle on tap and Oozlefinch Beers & Blending’s Daknaphobia is the perfect sour for fall, with blackberry, raspberry, cranberry, boysenberry puree and vanilla.
Download the Toast the Coast Mobile pass, and check in at the different locations for special discounts!
Dine Outdoors
Now that the summer temps are gone, enjoy a good meal outside in the pleasant sunshine! Savor fresh seafood with Chesapeake Bay views at one of the waterfront restaurants in Hampton. Or, head a few blocks inland to Queen’s Way in Downtown Hampton, where the restaurants have turned the street into a ‘streatery’.
Outdoor Activities
Enjoy the brisk weather of fall comfortably here in Coastal Virginia!
Visit the Animals at Bluebird Gap Farm
Goats, cows, and turtles, oh my! The animals at Bluebird Gap Farm are patiently waiting to greet you. With a large variety of animals and beautiful landscaping, Bluebird Gap Farm is perfect for a family outing and spending time outdoors during the fall season.
Self-guided Walking Tour at Fort Monroe
The largest stone fort in America, explore Fort Monroe‘s 63 acres at your leisure. Start at the Fort Monroe Visitor & Education Center for a free copy of their walking tour map. Visit the stops listed to learn about the fort’s history from its completion in 1834 to 2011 when it became an official National Monument.
During your walk you can even treat yourself at the nearby Firehouse Coffee.
🎧 Or, like to listen to the local stories? Pack your headphones and you listen & explore with our web-based self-guided cell phone tours!
Take a Walk at a Nature Trail & Snap Some Pics
Immerse yourself in nature as the seasons change at one of the outdoor walking trails in Hampton. From easy, paved paths along the shore to a brisk walk in the woods – enjoy a scenic respite at your own pace.
Indoor Attractions
The Charles Taylor Visual Arts Center hosts free art exhibits at their indoor gallery year-round. Check their website for not only current exhibition themes, but also events, classes & workshops.
Families love the indoor Virginia Air & Space Science Center’s interactive aviation exhibits. With more than 30 historic aircraft, a hands-on space exploration gallery, and unique space flight artifacts it’s a great place to get lost in space! Tickets include a free IMAX film during your visit.
Time-travel through Hampton’s storied past at Hampton History Museum through four centuries of national history and view how Hampton evolved as “America’s Gateway” from Native American days to the Space Age.
Peninsula Town Center is a large outdoor shopping center with many restaurants & stores to choose from. It’s also where you can also get your body moving indoors at SkyZone Trampoline Park or Latitude Climbing & Fitness.
Planning for mixed weather?
We’ve mentioned Fort Monroe and how it’s a great place to walk, but to take a break from the weather you can head into the Visitors & Education Center or the Casemate Museum.
Let the kids run around outside at Air Power Park. Throughout the park there’s aircraft on display, there’s a playground to the right for younger kids, and the entrance for Waterwalk Path is to the left. There’s also an indoor museum to step out of the rain or hot sun, displaying miniatures and models.
Events in Hampton this Fall
Plan you fall visit around one of the seasonal fall events mentioned in our next post:
