About Hampton, VA
Hampton is a part of the Hampton Roads metro area of Virginia known for its beautiful scenery and access to the beach. Major attractions include the NASA Langley Research Center and the Virginia Air and Space Center. Each year in the summer, Hampton celebrates the annual Hampton Jazz Festival, which features top performers and excellent food. Among the biggest employers in Hampton are Advanced Science and Automation Corp. and the Hampton School District. There are over 45 schools in Hampton, including elementary schools, gifted schools, middle schools, high schools, and universities. One of the best places to visit when you are in Hampton is the First Landing Monument. Famous persons from Hampton include George Wythe and Samuel Chapman Armstrong.
