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Hampton, Virginia: Discover the Good Life

Hampton, Virginia is everything you need in a world-class vacation destination: historic, unique and alive with opportunity. Whether strolling the cobbled streets of our centuries-old downtown, exploring the nooks of our scenic waterways or discovering the stories of early America in one of our many fascinating museums, there's truly something here for everyone, and the best Hampton, Virginia hotel for having it all is Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina Hotel. Ideally-located on the Chesapeake Bay waterfront, no hotel in Hampton gets you closer to the magic of Virginia.

With a history dating back to 1610, Hampton stakes its claim as the oldest continuously-occupied English settlement in the New World. The strategic location on the Chesapeake Bay meant that the town often served a military role. During both the American Revolution and the American Civil War, Hampton was burned to the ground, only to be rebuilt stronger by the proud citizens of Hampton Roads.

Towards the end of the Civil War, escaped and freed African American slaves formed the Grand Contraband Camp in Hampton, marking the first self-contained African American community in the United States. This eventually resulted in the formation of Hampton University, a traditionally-black university that famously held African American educator Booker T. Washington as one of its earliest students.

While the tensions of early America have certainly relaxed, Hampton is still a vibrant town where something is always going on. Embracing the past whole-heartedly, Hampton today is bustling with period architecture and national historic landmarks. Not to mention just good fun.

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When early colonists chose this remarkable patch of land in which to build a settlement so many years ago, they saw something special, and visitors still benefit to this day. With beautiful outdoor weather during much of the year and an incredibly diverse landscape, Hampton, Virginia is an outdoor enthusiast's dream come true. Play a refreshing game of golf, go fishing, take to the water with a kayak or canoe or simply enjoy a peaceful walking tour of downtown.

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Stay at one of the top Hampton, Virginia hotels near Virginia Beach, Norfolk and Williamsburg, the Crowne Plaza Hampton Marina hotel, and experience the unrivaled combination of historic and chic. Book now to take advantage of our Lowest Internet Rate Guarantee or look into our Hampton, Virginia vacation packages for even more savings.