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: Outdoor Activities, Walking Tours, Nature Trails, Dine Outdoors, Indoor Attractions, Fall Flavors, Fall Events

Outdoor Activities

Enjoy the brisk weather of fall comfortably here in Coastal Virginia!

Feed 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

Looking for autumn color? Explore Hampton’s scenic trails — from easy, paved paths along the Chesapeake Bay at Fort Monroe to one of Sandy Bottom Nature Park’s 11 different trail systems – enjoy a scenic respite at your own pace.

Discover more picture-perfect trails in our walking trails blog:

Dine Outdoors

Now that the summer temps are cooling, enjoy a good meal outside in the pleasant sunshine! Use the ‘Outdoor Seating’ filter on our restaurant listings.

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’.

Indoor Attractions

Weather not cooperating? From trampolines and climbing gyms to world-class museums, Hampton has you covered. Take your adventure inside; from hands-on fun at the Virginia Air & Space Science Center to exploring one of the most impressive multicultural art collections at Hampton University Museum.

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.

Discover our favorite rainy-day adventures on the full indoor attractions guide:

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 a small indoor museum displaying miniatures, models and a children’s room for little pilots.

Fall Flavors

Savor the season with seasonal seafood, cider made locally from Virginia apples, craft brews, creative local treats, and yes, pumpkin-spiced coffee. Satisfy your cravings with our fall flavors roundup:

Events in Hampton this Fall

Don’t miss out on Hampton’s autumn festivals and family events! See what’s happening this season—you’ll find all the details in our fall events roundup: