Leah & Nate
Things To Do
Sandy Bottom Nature Park
Sandy Bottom is a sweet park. They have camping sites, a dog park, boats for rent and a fishing pier. If all else fails, you can take a stroll and walk off your food (;
Bluebird Gap Farm
I'm really looking forward to visiting this place. Bluebird Gap is another park, but with a garden and petting zoo. It's open 9 to 5 almost every day. Apparently, if you bring some change, you can feed the animals: alpacas, sheep, goats, ducks, peacocks etc.
Virginia Air & Space Center
Hampton is home to NASA. If you're familiar with the movie "Hidden Figures", that story was set in this city. The Air & Space is one of Langley's landmarks commemorating thousands of aeronautic workers including those female engineers. They have some cool exhibits and an IMAX digital Theatre.
Outlook Beach
I love that Fort Monroe Beach is open to anyone. It's really beautiful and somehow never overcrowded. The beach is on a plot of 325 acres, and even if you didn't want to swim or walk along the boardwalk, you could explore the historic buildings and wartime ruins. They have some cool restaurants and an ice cream/ coffee parlor that I've been itching to try.
The Grey Goose
Here's a good ole Hampton hole-in-the-wall. A quaint little bistro and bakery downtown. They serve breakfast, lunch, and dinner. (But, they have some irregular hours). If you have a sweet tooth, like Nate and I, their display case is dreamy. Sometimes they'll even host trivia and live music. mhhmm!
Monsoon Indian Bistro
If you're a fan of Indian, like I am, you'll know what a treat this place is. It's a bit on the pricier side, around $14-18 a plate, but the service is kind, the food is authentic and those flavors are just worth it. The restaurant is in the Peninsula Town center.
County Grill & Smokehouse
This is a Rucker favorite. We've shared some pretty great memories here. It's an easy Friday night barbecue joint, that is pretty affordable. I recommend their wings and sweet cornbread muffins.
MISSION BBQ
Oh yes, more bbq.. Mission is a great lunch stop if you're craving brisket and fries. (But, their pulled pork sandwich does it for me.) They have a pretty good story that odes to American Veterans and Heroes.
Juan's Mexican Cafe and Cantina
Juan's opened in Hampton just recently. It's a pretty solid Mexican Restaurant in the Peninsula Towne Center. I've had an impressive Chori-Pollo by them.