Hampton, Newport News and Poquson, VA
Many of the Links on the left will keep you specifically in or near Chesapeake in the Coast Area region of Virginia. We add new listings and links on a regular basis so bookmark this page and check back often. The City of Hampton is defined by its harborfront beauty and its deep water harbor. The channel depth is 12 feet at low tide. Pleasure boaters find haven in marinas dotting the sheltered harbor - also a favorite layover for boaters traveling the Intracoastal Waterway. No one knows for sure where Newport News got its name, but “Newportes Newes” first appears in the Virginia Company records in 1619, making it one of the oldest place names in the New World. In the winter, the average annual snowfall is less than two inches, so do not expect too many sleigh rides. Spring brings some showers but expect a little less than four inches of rainfall as the average per month. In the summertime temperatures' average mid 80's; perfect for sunning, swimming, boating, and fishing. |
 Fall's pleasant temperatures average mid 60's; ideal weather for viewing the fall foliage while cruising the James River, hiking along one of our many trails, or canoeing on one of our lakes. Poquoson is located at the mouth of the Chesapeake Bay, on the Poquoson River - northeast of Hampton. This small city, with a population of about 12,000 residents, was chartered in 1631. "Poquoson" is an Indian word meaning "marshy lowlands." Poquoson offers a selection of unique shops including antiques, art galleries, gift shops, and a tea room. These businesses host two annual events for shoppers; one in March and a holiday open house on the 1st weekend of November. Poquoson is also located close to other area destinations such as Williamsburg, Yorktown, and the Newport News Mariners Museum, which features ship models, figureheads, scrimshaw, steam engines, and more. The annual Poquoson Seafood Festival attracts visitors on the third weekend of each October.
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