Things to do in Hampton Roads

Activities, attractions and tours

Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle. This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. Thank you for stopping by. #NC #Sunset #Bridge #OBX #BonnerBridge #colorful #roadtrip #weekend #goldenhour #beaches #abandoned #USA #beach #history
Bonner Bridge is one of North Carolina's most well known man-made structures of it's kind (The Linn Cove Viaduct on the Blue Ridge Parkway is probably the most well known). This location makes for a great getaway at the Outerbanks to spend an entire day (and night). The location is popular for fishing and is ideal for landscape and astro photography. You can have lots of fun on some of the dunes, although getting the sand out afterwards is a big hassle. This is one of my favorite images from this location. I love the warm light tones and the shadows that create a contrast in the foreground sand. It is created from a single exposure with only minor modifications made to adjust overall contrast and brightness. If you are interested in wildlife, the Pea Island Wildlife Refuge is nearby and is a very popular location. Thank you for stopping by. #NC #Sunset #Bridge #OBX #BonnerBridge #colorful #roadtrip #weekend #goldenhour #beaches #abandoned #USA #beach #history
One of the northernmost towns along the coast in North Carolina, Duck is an idyllic town on the shores of the Currituck Sound. This shot was taken from the town's boardwalk while looking West over the sounds. It is advisable to visit the location in Winter as that is off season - so you can spend more time taking in the beauty of the North Carolina coastline and also sunsets are usually much more picturesque around the time owing to the cooler temperatures and lower amount of atmospheric haze. Plenty of things around Duck to see. Further north, there is the Currituck Lighthouse where you can climb the steps to the top of the lighthouse. North of Corolla, there is an area where you can drive along the coast on the sand - 4X4s a must. Here you can spot some Spanish Mustangs, horses out in the wild. If you're lucky, you can spot them running along the beach in the surf. I'd recommend taking a tour through the Corolla Wild Horse Fund - the money from the tours is used to help the wild horses in every which way possible and the staff are knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for stopping by and for the support. #colorful #goldenhour #weekend #waterlust #bestof5
My first attempt at a serious panorama of the Milky Way, our home galaxy. Cape Hatteras Lighthouse provides an ideal location since it faces the right direction to compose such a panorama while maintaining the balance in the image. This shot is composed of 6 vertical shots shot at 30 degrees of rotation and merged in Photoshop. Added to the usual difficulties of shooting and composing a panorama at night, this night was crazy hot with nighttime temperature in the mid 80s, no breeze and humidity so high that the lens had to be wiped after every exposure. On top of it, the mosquitoes had a field day running rings around me and no amount of bug spray helped. But in spite of all that, I managed to walk away with an image and experience that does appeal to me.
The Cape Henry lighthouse located on Fort Story near Virginia Beach always gives me a wonderful sense of nostalgia.
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Full-Day Tour in Washington DC

Full-Day Tour in Washington DC

Activity duration is 15 hours
6.0 out of 10 with 1 review
Free cancellation available
Price is S$159 per adult
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Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement

Exclusive Private Tour of the Jamestown Settlement

Activity duration is 3 hours and 40 minutes
Free cancellation available
Price is S$241 per adult
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets

Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets

Activity duration is 1 day
9.0 out of 10 with 271 reviews
Price is S$107 per traveller
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Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Buried Beneath the Boardwalk: Neptune Ghouls and Ghost Tours

Activity duration is 1 hour
4.8 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is S$41 per adult
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What to do in Hampton Roads

Popular places to visit

Virginia Beach Boardwalk which includes general coastal views and a hotel

Virginia Beach Boardwalk

4.5/5(3 reviews)

Soak up the atmosphere as you stroll along this oceanfront strip, the heart of Virginia Beach’s dining and entertainment scene.

Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Christmas town at Busch Garden

Busch Gardens Williamsburg

Have a fun-filled day at Busch Gardens Williamsburg and find out why this is a popular theme park in Williamsburg. Experience the entertainment choices or attend a sporting event in this family-friendly area.

Busch Gardens Williamsburg
D6DCC9 United States Navy ships in port at Naval Station Norfolk.

Naval Station Norfolk

4/5(1 review)

Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.

Naval Station Norfolk
Sandbridge Beach featuring a beach, general coastal views and surfing

Sandbridge Beach

5/5(3 reviews)

Escape to this quiet, family-friendly beach to enjoy fishing, strolling, dining on fresh seafood or simply relaxing on the sand.

Sandbridge Beach
Virginia Beach Convention Center

Virginia Beach Convention Center

3/5(1 review)

Learn about the events happening in Virginia Beach Convention Center during your trip to Virginia Beach. Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Virginia Beach Convention Center
Crim Dell in spring

College of William and Mary

4.5/5(2 reviews)

Enjoy the student vibe when you visit College of William and Mary during your trip to Williamsburg. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

College of William and Mary
The Blue Angels performing some crazy low speed maneuvers.

Naval Air Station Oceana

Naval Air Station Oceana is just one of the places to see in Virginia Beach, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the great live music or attend a sporting event in this walkable area.

Naval Air Station Oceana
Monument in Jamestown, Virginia

Jamestown Settlement

4.5/5(7 reviews)

You can browse the exhibits at Jamestown Settlement, a museum with a storied past, during your holiday in Berkeley. Amble around this family-friendly area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.

Jamestown Settlement
Ted Constant Convocation Center

Old Dominion University

Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's acclaimed theatre scene or attend a sporting event.

Old Dominion University

Areas of Hampton Roads

Sandbridge, Virginia beach panorama under blue sky.

Sandbridge

Beaches and parks are just a few things travellers like about Sandbridge. A stop by Sandbridge Beach is also recommended if you've got time to explore the area.

Sandbridge
Virginia Beach Convention Center

Northeast Virginia Beach

4.5/5(2 area reviews)

If you're spending some time in Northeast Virginia Beach, First Landing State Park and Neptune Statue are top sights worth seeing.

Northeast Virginia Beach
Bodie Island Light Station was placed on the National Register of Historical places by the United States Department of Interior 2003

South Nags Head

While visiting South Nags Head, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Bodie Island Lighthouse.

South Nags Head
OBX

Whalehead Beach

While visiting Whalehead Beach, you might make a stop by sights like Outer Banks Beaches and Currituck Beach.

Whalehead Beach
Sun Setting at Currituck Lighthouse Outer Banks North Carolina

Corolla Light

If you're spending some time in Corolla Light, Whale Head Bay and Whalehead are top sights worth seeing.

Corolla Light
Punishment the old fashioned way!

Colonial Williamsburg

While visiting Colonial Williamsburg, you might make a stop by sights like Governor's Palace and Golden Horseshoe Golf Club.

Colonial Williamsburg

 

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Norfolk which includes a garden

Norfolk

Williamsburg showing a coastal town, heritage architecture and sailing

Williamsburg

Elizabeth City North Carolina in Front of Forbes Bay and Pasqoutank River

Elizabeth City

Virginia Beach showing a beach, general coastal views and a coastal town

Virginia Beach

Autumn Landscape of Bodie Island Lighthouse and Boardwalk on the Cape Hatteras National Seashore in North Carolina

Hatteras

Newport News which includes modern architecture, theatre scenes and night scenes

Newport News