Fort Monroe National Monument

Fort Monroe is a fantastic destination for both relaxation and exploration. Whether you're looking for great places to eat, stunning views for a photography session, or just a scenic spot to enjoy a bike ride, Fort Monroe has it all. The area boasts a variety of excellent restaurants, offering a diverse range of flavors that are perfect for a leisurely meal.The beautiful surroundings, from the historic fortifications to the water views, make it an ideal location for family photography. It's easy to find picturesque spots that capture the essence of the area. For those who enjoy being active, a bike ride around town is a wonderful way to take in the scenery and enjoy the peaceful atmosphere.Overall, Fort Monroe is a must-visit for anyone looking to unwind, enjoy nature, and make lasting memories.

This fort yields fascination and confusion. You can actually drive over a moat and wait at a stoplight for some one-way driving into the fort itself. A museum on the inside requires free timed tickets. A visitor center is outside, so you could just park there and walk into the fort.The fort itself is majestic, but the visitor center also held some intrigue, including a set of artifacts from Angola that were temporarily on display and some more permanent exhibitions about the complexity of the history of slavery and warfare in the area. I did not have time to wait for a museum ticket, but the area was clearly worth perusing and it's free.

This is a great place to explore. It's scenic. Nice place to relax, taking a walk, or riding your bike. Definitely worth visiting.

I've been here a couple of times. I actually like how they have added to the story of the fort. They provide a lot of good information. If you are interested in the civil war and are in the area, I would highly recommend visiting here. They also have a museum on the grounds along with a gift shop of course.

Such a beautiful area to explore. It had a great visitors center and museum. We did a guided tour with park ranger Aaron, he had so much information to share. He even brought out rave lights! So much fun.

Went on 9/4/2021 and you could stay an entire day here, walking the ground and reading all the museum placards.Can't believe this place was in use up until 2011!This place is where Confederate president Jefferson Davis was jail during the Civil War. Of course he was never brought to trial for the treason he obviously committed.

Great place to meander through history and get some fresh air while doing so. We spend the majority of our time at the casemate museum so my review reflects our experience there. Boasting 21 unique historical sites, you can definitely plan to spend the day here walking through history on their self-guided tours. Dress accordingly and wear good walking shoes. They do have dining options and a coffee shop as well along the tour.

How has it taken me this long to visit beautiful Fort Monroe? I didn't have nearly enough time to really explore today. But I saw enough in the hour and a half we drove around and exploded. We saw the beach, the lighthouse, the old fortification and a few of the old buildings. I loved the old point comfort lighthouse. Although you couldn't go inside , it was super pretty to see in its well-maintained decay. The beach was busy and booming and the restaurant on base was also busy. We walked around the parade field and saw the old church and "Lincoln gun" canon. I was pleasantly surprised by this spot. It's very pretty and well-kept and organized and peaceful. They have a welcome center that was closed when we arrived but you can tour the on-site museum for free during business hours and can do a walking tour. I'm going to bring my dad next time he visits from out of town. He will love it.

The case with Museum has tours and educational talks. Some of their special events are listed on Eventbrite. Especially exciting offerings for those interested in history, and every Halloween season those ghost tours.

The Fort Monroe Authority, National Park Services, the City of Hampton and the State of Virginia have done a great job preserving the legacy and history of this breathtaking fort. Being a lifelong Hamptonian, one can easily take for granted the access that our beautiful area has to such rich maritime and military history. The fort has so much to offer. I'd suggest stopping by the Visitor Center and allowing yourself to become immerged into the fort's past by learning about the role it played in establishing Hampton as a major military and maritime powerhouse. I love that the Visitor Center offers galleries that honor the great historians, scholars and researchers that helped to shed light on the first Africans that were brought to English-speaking North America and their plight. The statues, figurines and other monumental offerings inside the Visitor Center are breathtaking and absolutely astonishing. Thank you for honoring local greats that made Hampton their home like Booker T. Washington, Dr. William Harvey, Katherine Johnson, and more. The gift shop in the Visitor Center also has some great books for readers of all ages to learn about topics spanning slavery, Native American history and more.I'm so glad that Fort Monroe is embracing the right narratives that help to make this area more diverse and inclusive for all!