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Hampton University

Hampton, VA 23668
Ranked #6 of 10 attractions in Hampton
4.5 of 5 stars 6 Reviews
Type: Educational Sites
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Hampton, Virginia, United States
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21 reviews 21 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 May 2012

Nice, clean and well secured. restraunts close by are good and inexpensive. More

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Prince George's County, Maryland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 May 2012

I visit college's as a part of my job as a college counselor however I can say no tour has been as amazing as Hampton University. From the sheer history to the beauty of the grounds and waterfront, you can't help but love this place. I see why the alumni of Hampton have such tremendous pride. If you have some... More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 May 2012

My son attends Hampton, he had a great experience! More

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Williamsburg, Virginia
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 5 January 2012

Had to visit local museums for my husbands Class...found the campus to be very nice and green, but the museum was kind of sparse and well boring. More

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Charlotte, North Carolina
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 November 2011

Hampton is a college campus, but if you are traveling in the Hampton Roads area and have some spare time it is worth coming to visit. Stop by the free museum, take some pictures on the waterfront, and make sure to drive by the Emancipation Oak at the top of the campus. Please stop by the main gate to ask... More

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Hampton
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 October 2011

I went to grad school here, and the location of this campus is enchanting: right on the waterfront. Don't look for architectural inspiration. It is a hodgepodge of styles and materials. That said, there are some stops worth making. Emancipation Oak is the tree beneath which the school started, where the Emancipation Proclamation was read. The museum is free and... More

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