Experience the Beauty of the Arts in Hampton 

Hampton has a captivating arts scene, providing unique experiences year round! Become immersed in two, must-see exhibitions at the Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center and a special cocktail event to celebrate summer. The American Theatre will also be hosting 'The Mystical Arts of Tibet' free event from July 28-31. Be sure to stop by local Phoebus eateries for a hearty lunch or dinner and enjoy the many, amazing sites at Fort Monroe during your visit to the theatre! These events kick off Hampton Arts 35th anniversary season. 

 Free Arts and Entertainment Series for the Whole Family this Month

A free arts and entertainment series entitled 'A Splash of the Arts!' will take place Saturdays in July. Spark your creative juices and get the entire family excited for a spellbinding lineup of magicians, puppeteers, steel drummers, cultural presentations and more that take visitors and locals alike on a worldwide artistic journey! 
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 Bluebird Gap Farm Named the Best Family-Friendly Day Trip in Virginia

Have you herd? Hampton's own Bluebird Gap Farm was named the Best Family-Friendly Day Trip in Virginia by Cheapism. With over 60-acres of land, around 150 domestic and wild animals, an antique display barn and more, Bluebird Gap Farm is the perfect way to spend time with the family. 

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Soak up the Sun with Great White Water Sports at Buckroe Beach

 Beachgoers can escape the dog days of summer on an exciting excursion along the Chesapeake Bay with Great White Water Sports. This company provides fun water activities including jet skis, flyboarding, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards and more for water sports enthusiasts of all ages.

Drexler's Wood Fired Grill Offers a Unique, Luxury Dining Experience in Phoebus

Drexler's Wood Fired Grill is an ode to an old world steakhouse with a new school twist. This newly-opened, Phoebus-based restaurant focuses on the utilization of fresh, local seasonal ingredients. Diners can delight in modern cuisine sourced from Virginia and North Carolina. 

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DON'T MISS OUT

Stay tuned for more details on these upcoming events:

• A Splash of the Arts: Saturdays, July 9-30 10:00a.m.-3:00p.m.; Hampton History Museum & Mill Point Park

• Sundown Smooth Jazz Concert:  Featuring Jason Jackson July 16 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m.; Downtown Hampton Dock

• 14th Annual Hampton Heat: July 23 7:00p.m.-10:00p.m.; Larry King Law's Langley Speedway

• Artists Who Teach Exhibition Ceremony July 23 3:00p.m.-5:00p.m.; Charles H. Taylor Visual Arts Center

• Downtown Hampton Live Concert Series Fridays & Saturdays, July 8-September 30; Maritime Center & Mill Point Park

• Mystical Arts of Tibet July 28-July 31; The American Theatre
• Southeastern Guns & Knives Show: July 30-31 9:00a.m.- 5:00p.m.; Hampton Roads Convention Center

• Sundown Smooth Jazz Concert:  Featuring Julian Vaughn August 20 5:30p.m.-8:30p.m.; Mill Point Park

Hampton Convention & Visitor Bureau | 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 | Hampton, VA 23666
Hampton Visitor Center | 120 Old Hampton Lane | Hampton, VA 23669

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