Hampton Roads, Virginia was founded in 1610 as the first continuous English-speaking settlement. In this city, the first free public education was offered in the United States, and it's also where NASA trained its astronauts. The city enjoys a unique setting at the Chesapeake Bay and James River confluence.Â
In the early years, the indigenous people of the Hampton Roads area depended on these rivers. Along with fishing, game hunting was a large source of sustenance. Over time, as Europeans settled in this region, they used it as a strategic point of defense due to its location. Captain John Smith and the Virginia Company built Fort Algernon, currently known as Fort Monroe.Â
After Virginia Company leadership saw the region's rich soils, they attacked and displaced the native community. An English civilian settlement emerged, making Hampton one of the oldest continuous communities in English America. With time, Hampton became the primary port for exporting the area's tobacco and other plantation products.Â
When visiting Hampton Roads, take time to visit Hampton Watersports, where you will go for boat tours or enjoy other water sports. You may also take your chances with Captain Hogg’s Center for more boat tours, fishing, or water sports. Alternatively, visiting Bacon's Castle will allow you to explore the only remaining Jacobean structure built in Elizabethan style. Another place to visit is Colonial Williamsburg to see original and replica buildings from the early 1700s.Â
Hampton Jazz Festival - Groove to local and international artists at the Hampton Coliseum every June.Â
Hampton Bay Days Festival - This exciting event is held in September for everyone to enjoy art shows and live musical entertainment. Enjoy local food and drinks and a fireworks display.Â
Shamrock Marathon - This is a 26.2-mile race held every March that takes participants through Fort Story and Virginia Beach.Â
Shenandoah National Park is great for hiking, mountain biking, fishing, rock climbing, and horseback riding. The park holds events and ranger-led programs, and it is near several cities like Front Royal, Waynesboro, Sperryville, and Harrisonburg. If you plan on hiking, you could check out the Old Rag Mountain and Millers Head trails.
Mammoth Cave National Park is home to a cave system that reaches 400 miles, the longest in the world. Popular activities in the area include horseback riding, hiking, biking, fishing, and boating. You can also learn some history about the place by visiting the Mammoth Cave Wildlife Museum or the Kentucky Museum.
Cuyahoga Valley National Park is popular for its 100 waterfalls, including the tallest waterfall in Northeast Ohio, reaching 65 feet. The terrain in this area includes wetlands, narrow ravines, rivers, forests, and rolling hills. You can visit nearby restaurants and go shopping as well. Also, you could visit the nearby Akron Art Museum or MAPS Air Museum.
First Landing State Park is located north of Virginia Beach and is the most popular and oldest of the state parks. More than one million visitors visit this state park each year to explore the park's 20 miles of forested trails and the beautiful beach shoreline. The area is home to wildlife like foxes, squirrels, and wolves, and while out in the water, you might encounter dolphins, turtles, and herons.
Chippokes Plantation State Park is considered one of Virginia's most beautiful parks. Its 1,947 acres were used for agriculture for more than 400 years. While exploring the area, visitors will get to witness antique equipment, impressive formal gardens, and the antebellum mansion. Nearby areas to go sightseeing include the historic Jamestown and Bacon's castle.
Merchants Millpond State Park is home to wildlife like bobcats, alligators, otters, and mink. Also, the park is near local museums and Elizabeth and Gatesville cities. The Museum of the Albermarle and Currituck Beach Lighthouse are other interesting places to visit.
Fort Monroe National Monument is rich with American history and offers visitors a chance to learn more about the indigenous Native American people, Abraham Lincoln, and Harriet Tubman. Take time to walk the Moat Walk and Waterfront trails during your visit.
Visit the Cape Henry Memorial to witness the landing spot of English settlers in 1607. There are monuments to the colonists for visitors to explore while learning about the significance of this site during the Revolutionary War.Â
Yorktown Battlefield is a must-visit landmark where some of the most significant battles occurred during the Revolutionary War. On this land, the British army surrendered to the American army, marking the beginning of American Independence. Visitors can visit the nearby York County Historical Museum or go out for a hike.
You'll find several RV parks in Hampton Roads and the surrounding areas. The Colonies RV and Travel Park is a military campground with 22 RV sites, each full offering hookups, electric hookups, showers, firewood, water, bike rentals, and a pool and hot tub.Â
Cherrystone Family Camping & RV Resort is one of the largest campgrounds in Hampton Roads. It has 725 RV sites with full hookups and showers. Your pets are welcome here.Â
New Point RV in nearby New Point, Virginia offers direct access to the beach. Amenities include showers, a pool and hot tub, and full hookups. Also, there is a private nature trail, and pets are allowed.Â
Motorhomes are divided into Class A, B, and C vehicles. On average expect to pay $185 per night for Class A, $149 per night for Class B and $179 per night for Class C. Towable RVs include 5th Wheel, Travel Trailers, Popups, and Toy Hauler. On average, in Hampton Roads, VA, the 5th Wheel trailer starts at $70 per night. Pricing for the Travel Trailer begins at $60 per night, and the Popup Trailer starts at $65 per night.
Do you need to be a certain age to rent an RV in Hampton Roads?Yes. The minimum age is 25 to be eligible to get an RV Rental in Hampton Roads from RVshare.
Does RVshare have emergency roadside assistance?Yes. Every RV rental booked through RVshare receives 24/7 emergency roadside assistance.
Does RVshare offer one way RV rentals in Hampton Roads?Yes. Prior to renting any RV, check with the owner since not all will offer this particular option.
