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.
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! Br
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 to your pumpkin spiced coffee at the nearby Firehouse Coffee.
🎧 Or, like to listen to the local stories? Pack your headphones and 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.
Events in Hampton this Fall
Plan you fall visit around one of the seasonal fall events mentioned in our next post:
