Hampton city centre brings downtown streets and local landmarks together. Hampton Transit Center is at 2 W. Pembroke Avenue, near downtown Hampton.
- Transit hub: Hampton Transit Center, 2 W. Pembroke Avenue, near downtown Hampton.
- Local sights include the Hampton History Museum, Virginia Air & Space Center and Fort Monroe National Monument.
Where Hampton city centre attractions are
Hampton Transit Center sits near downtown, while Hampton’s visitor attractions extend beyond the centre. Hampton’s attractions include the Hampton History Museum, Virginia Air & Space Center, Fort Monroe National Monument, Buckroe Beach and Sandy Bottom Nature Park.
If you are choosing between museum visits, museums in Hampton offer several options.
A one-day Hampton itinerary can help organize stops across the city.
How do you get to central Hampton?
Hampton Transit Center is at 2 W. Pembroke Avenue, near downtown. It is a practical reference point for bus connections around the city. Hampton city centre is about five minutes by car or 39 minutes on foot from Buckroe Motel.
Walking and local transport
Hampton Transit Center is a downtown connection point for local buses, including routes between Hampton and Buckroe Beach.
Hampton Roads Transit (HRT) serves Hampton Transit Center with Routes 101, 102, 103, 109, 110, 114 and 118. Route 109 runs between Hampton Transit Center and Buckroe Beach; Route 115 serves the transit center, Fox Hill, Buckroe Beach and the VA Medical Center. Route 405 connects Newport News Transit Center with Buckroe Shopping Center.
Route 115 has separate weekday, Saturday and Sunday schedules. Routes and timetables can change; consult Hampton Roads Transit for current service details.
Parking and arrival planning
Parking information from the City of Hampton covers Buckroe Beach and James Wilson Fishing Pier, rather than downtown Hampton. The city says 588 nearby free parking spaces serve the beach and pier area.
At Buckroe Beach, do not park on the grass lots. Vehicles can damage the ground and contribute to muddy ruts and runoff. The James T. Wilson Fishing Pier is at 330 South Resort Boulevard, Hampton, VA 23664.
Build a visit around nearby museums and landmarks
Hampton’s museums and landmarks give you several ways to build a city visit. The Hampton History Museum offers a focused look at local history, while the Virginia Air & Space Center and Fort Monroe National Monument are other area attractions.
For a separate outing at Buckroe Beach, the James T. Wilson Fishing Pier is 709 feet long and has restrooms, a snack bar, a bait shop, two shelters and two fish-cleaning stations. Daily admission is $8 for adults, $6 for seniors age 62 and older, and $6 for children age 10 and under.
Sightseeing admission is $1 for adults and $0.50 for children; a non-fishing visitor accompanying a fisherman pays $4. Monthly passes are $60, and seasonal passes are $250 for April through October, when applicable.
The pier is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week until December 31, and closed January through March. Severe weather, including nor’easters and hurricanes, can also cause closures. Hours and prices can change, so check the official site before you go.
FAQs
Where is Hampton Transit Center?
Hampton Transit Center is at 2 W. Pembroke Avenue, near downtown Hampton.
Which bus routes connect downtown Hampton with Buckroe Beach?
Hampton Roads Transit routes 109 and 115 connect Hampton Transit Center with Buckroe Beach. Route 115 also serves Fox Hill and the VA Medical Center.
What can you visit around Hampton?
Local attractions include the Hampton History Museum, Virginia Air & Space Center, Fort Monroe National Monument, Buckroe Beach and Sandy Bottom Nature Park. The Hampton History Museum guide covers planning a visit there.