France’s favorite places to go: theme park, sightseeing, beaches & museums.
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France’s favorite places to go: theme park, sightseeing, beaches & museums.
My favorite places to go
Peninsula town center ( outdoor mall)
1.2 miles from the property.
Peninsula Town Center features over 70 stores and restaurants located within Hampton’s Coliseum Central Business District. With top retailers such as Target and JC Penney, the center also features luxury apartments, specialty retail, two public parks, and Bryant & Stratton College.
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Hampton
1.2 miles from the property.
Peninsula Town Center features over 70 stores and restaurants located within Hampton’s Coliseum Central Business District. With top retailers such as Target and JC Penney, the center also features luxury apartments, specialty retail, two public parks, and Bryant & Stratton College.
Theme Park
23.7 miles from the property.
The park is themed to a variety of European country themes and was originally named Busch Gardens.
In addition to its landscaping and European themes, Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters, including Griffon, Loch Ness Monster, Alpengeist, and Apollo's Chariot, the latter of which was ranked as the fourth best steel coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication from Amusement Today in 2012.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens Blvd23.7 miles from the property.
The park is themed to a variety of European country themes and was originally named Busch Gardens.
In addition to its landscaping and European themes, Busch Gardens is widely known for its roller coasters, including Griffon, Loch Ness Monster, Alpengeist, and Apollo's Chariot, the latter of which was ranked as the fourth best steel coaster in the annual Golden Ticket Awards publication from Amusement Today in 2012.
21 miles from the property.
Water Country USA is a water park in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It is the Mid-Atlantic's largest water park, and it offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions, all of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme.
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Water Country USA
176 Water Country Pkwy21 miles from the property.
Water Country USA is a water park in Williamsburg, Virginia, United States. It is the Mid-Atlantic's largest water park, and it offers live entertainment, shops and restaurants, water rides, and other family attractions, all of which have a 1950s or 1960s surf theme.
6.7 miles from the property.
Sandy Bottom Nature Park is home to over 400 species of plants in over 100 families. Many of these plants are city records, meaning that they are found nowhere else in the City of Hampton except for Sandy Bottom Nature Park. Sandy Bottom is also home to a wide variety of animal life. Although the list is not as comprehensive as the plant list, both are in the process of being updated. A few are permanent residents in our Wildlife Center.
What To Do
Boat Rental
View information on pricing and rules (PDF) for boat rental at Sandy Bottom Nature Center:
All rental paperwork must be signed by an adult (18 or older).
Someone 16 years of age or older must be in the boat at all times.
The last boat rental is an hour before the Nature Center closes.
Electric trolling motors are allowed on Jon boats but we do not provide them.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed only on Sandy Bottom Lake, and only from the fishing pier or from one of our Jon boat rentals. Anyone over the age of 16 must have a Virginia freshwater fishing license. Fishing licenses can be obtained from any Wal-Mart, K Mart or Bass Pro store. They can also be purchased online. Largemouth Bass are currently catch-and-release.
Walking Trails
Numerous trails crisscross our 456 acres. Some are recent additions, like our new multipurpose horse trail, while others have existed since before the area became a protected city park.
The scars from ATVs and four-wheel drive vehicles still cut deep into the terrain in many places as the land continues to heal from the long-term abuse.
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Parque Natural Sandy Bottom
1255 Big Bethel Rd6.7 miles from the property.
Sandy Bottom Nature Park is home to over 400 species of plants in over 100 families. Many of these plants are city records, meaning that they are found nowhere else in the City of Hampton except for Sandy Bottom Nature Park. Sandy Bottom is also home to a wide variety of animal life. Although the list is not as comprehensive as the plant list, both are in the process of being updated. A few are permanent residents in our Wildlife Center.
What To Do
Boat Rental
View information on pricing and rules (PDF) for boat rental at Sandy Bottom Nature Center:
All rental paperwork must be signed by an adult (18 or older).
Someone 16 years of age or older must be in the boat at all times.
The last boat rental is an hour before the Nature Center closes.
Electric trolling motors are allowed on Jon boats but we do not provide them.
Fishing
Fishing is allowed only on Sandy Bottom Lake, and only from the fishing pier or from one of our Jon boat rentals. Anyone over the age of 16 must have a Virginia freshwater fishing license. Fishing licenses can be obtained from any Wal-Mart, K Mart or Bass Pro store. They can also be purchased online. Largemouth Bass are currently catch-and-release.
Walking Trails
Numerous trails crisscross our 456 acres. Some are recent additions, like our new multipurpose horse trail, while others have existed since before the area became a protected city park.
The scars from ATVs and four-wheel drive vehicles still cut deep into the terrain in many places as the land continues to heal from the long-term abuse.
Sports Complex
1 mile from the property.
Indoor amateur sports competition center for gymnastics, basketball, wrestling & track & field.
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Boo Williams Sportsplex
5 Armistead Pointe Pkwy1 mile from the property.
Indoor amateur sports competition center for gymnastics, basketball, wrestling & track & field.
Beach
This beautiful beach is 6.7 miles from the property. Buckroe Beach and Park borders the magnificent
Chesapeake Bay with three-quarters of a mile of clean beach. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Available for rent are three picnic shelters with nine tables and 1 grill each; an observation pier with a shelter; and a stage pavilion for community events, private events and entertainment. A spacious nautical-themed playground will entertain the children. There are large restroom facilities with outdoor showers next to the playground and ample open space year round. Note: No electricity or water is available at the shelters.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Lifeguards on site Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend,
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Picnic shelters for rent
Stage pavilion for rent
Boardwalk
Fishing Pier
Food carts & trucks
Playground
Restrooms
Watersports recreation
Great White Water Sports rents jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards at Buckroe Beach. Visit their website to reserve water equipment. For more information call 757-656-3577.
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Buckroe Beach
This beautiful beach is 6.7 miles from the property. Buckroe Beach and Park borders the magnificent
Chesapeake Bay with three-quarters of a mile of clean beach. Lifeguards are on duty Memorial Day weekend through Labor Day 10 a.m.- 6 p.m. Available for rent are three picnic shelters with nine tables and 1 grill each; an observation pier with a shelter; and a stage pavilion for community events, private events and entertainment. A spacious nautical-themed playground will entertain the children. There are large restroom facilities with outdoor showers next to the playground and ample open space year round. Note: No electricity or water is available at the shelters.
Hours: Sunrise to sunset
Lifeguards on site Memorial Day weekend-Labor Day weekend,
10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Picnic shelters for rent
Stage pavilion for rent
Boardwalk
Fishing Pier
Food carts & trucks
Playground
Restrooms
Watersports recreation
Great White Water Sports rents jet skis, kayaks and paddleboards at Buckroe Beach. Visit their website to reserve water equipment. For more information call 757-656-3577.
35.6 miles from the property.
Sometimes you don’t want to travel far to have a day filled with relaxation, exciting adventures, and good food. Luckily, at the Oceanfront, you don’t have to. You can have the perfect day without straying far from the famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk. From unbeatable views, great shopping, and an endless selection of places to eat.
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Boardwalk35.6 miles from the property.
Sometimes you don’t want to travel far to have a day filled with relaxation, exciting adventures, and good food. Luckily, at the Oceanfront, you don’t have to. You can have the perfect day without straying far from the famous Virginia Beach Boardwalk. From unbeatable views, great shopping, and an endless selection of places to eat.
Entertainment/ Museums
2 miles from the property.
Known as an architectural jewel, Hampton Coliseum is a versatile facility that hosts a variety of events from concerts, family events such as Disney on Ice, Sporting events such as Monster Jam, WWE and arena racing and much more.
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Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum Dr2 miles from the property.
Known as an architectural jewel, Hampton Coliseum is a versatile facility that hosts a variety of events from concerts, family events such as Disney on Ice, Sporting events such as Monster Jam, WWE and arena racing and much more.
1.6 miles from the property.
The visually dramatic, 344,000 square foot Hampton Roads Convention Center offers 35 flexible event spaces, including a divisible exhibit hall, a grand ballroom, a conference center, and 14,000 square feet of dynamic pre-function space. Whether you're planning a large convention, major trade show, association meeting, exciting sports event or any other organizational gathering, the HRCC invites you to experience America's original meeting destination.
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Hampton Roads Convention Center
1610 Coliseum Dr
1.6 miles from the property.
The visually dramatic, 344,000 square foot Hampton Roads Convention Center offers 35 flexible event spaces, including a divisible exhibit hall, a grand ballroom, a conference center, and 14,000 square feet of dynamic pre-function space. Whether you're planning a large convention, major trade show, association meeting, exciting sports event or any other organizational gathering, the HRCC invites you to experience America's original meeting destination.
27.4 miles from the property.
Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
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Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry St
27.4 miles from the property.
Colonial Williamsburg is a living-history museum and private foundation presenting a part of the historic district in the city of Williamsburg, Virginia, United States
5.7 miles from the property.
The Virginia Air and Space Science Center is a museum and educational facility in Hampton, Virginia that also serves as the visitors center for NASA's Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. The museum also features an IMAX digital theater and offers summer aeronautic- and space-themed camps for children.
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Centro de Aire y Espacio de Virginia
600 Settlers Landing Rd5.7 miles from the property.
The Virginia Air and Space Science Center is a museum and educational facility in Hampton, Virginia that also serves as the visitors center for NASA's Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. The museum also features an IMAX digital theater and offers summer aeronautic- and space-themed camps for children.
7.3 miles from the property
The Museum is filled with fascinating stories, captured in priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. Through the stories told in the Museum’s world-class collection, guests are encouraged to explore their own history and discover their story to see how we are all connected to the water.
Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret. Explore small craft from around the world in the International Small Craft Center. Discover the fascinating and intricate miniature ship models of Winnifred & August F. Crabtree. Learn about the Age of Exploration and the history of the U.S. Navy. See Oracle Team USA’s 72-foot catamaran. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater.
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El Museo y Parque de los Marineros
100 Museum Dr7.3 miles from the property
The Museum is filled with fascinating stories, captured in priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum is one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime museums in the world. Through the stories told in the Museum’s world-class collection, guests are encouraged to explore their own history and discover their story to see how we are all connected to the water.
Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret. Explore small craft from around the world in the International Small Craft Center. Discover the fascinating and intricate miniature ship models of Winnifred & August F. Crabtree. Learn about the Age of Exploration and the history of the U.S. Navy. See Oracle Team USA’s 72-foot catamaran. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater.