Hampton is an independent city located in Virginia, being one of the 7 major cities that form the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. The history of Hampton goes back over four centuries to the Old Point Comfort. It is both a major historical and business center, featuring major industrial and commercial organizations, residential areas and retail centers. The Peninsula Town Center offers a combination of urban facilities including housing, retail space, and various other attractions. The Hampton Coliseum and the Hampton Roads Convention Center can also be found here.
Hampton is located on the Hampton Roads Beltway and has the world’s first bridge-tunnel, the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel (HRBT). It also connects to the Hampton Roads harbor, the largest ice-free harbor in the eastern United States. The HRBT is the deepest and busiest such facility in Virginia.