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Inside Background
Culture 
It is because of its rich history and culture, in additon to its beautiful...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Health & Safety 
Hampton is a very safe city for both locals and visitors alike.  Very few...
Last edited: August 28, 2006
History 
Founded in the first half of the 17th Century, Hampton, Virginia is one of the...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Tourist Board Info 
The Hampton, Virginia Convention and Visitors Bureau is  a great resource for...
Last edited: April 08, 2008
Weather & When to Go 
Typical weather patterns in Hampton, VA fall someplace in between the cool...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
Newport News is a great, convenient airport to Hampton because you do not have...
Last edited: May 14, 2006
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Inside Things to Do
Museums & Attractions 
The city of Hampton's downtown area is home to several museums and other...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Shopping 
Hampton, Virginia has many shopping options for visitors from its unique art...
Last edited: October 13, 2011
Sports & Activities 
Located as it is on the waterfront, one of Hampton's most popular sports...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
Cosmic Putt Cafe 
Cosmic Putt Cafe is a unique dining and indoor miniature golf experience.  It...
Last edited: March 25, 2009
The Performing Arts 
The American Theatre in Hampton, Virginia is the city's only remaining...
Last edited: August 29, 2006
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Inside Dining Scene
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Inside United States: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
Currency  The United States uses the United States dollar as its currency. The...
Last edited: May 11, 2010
Crossing the Border 
A little preparation will help simplify the process of entering the United...
Last edited: March 18, 2013
Emergencies 
Despite the best of intentions, accidents and illness happen when away from...
Last edited: October 11, 2012
Important Phrases 
Temperature in the United States... How Hot is HOT? How Cold is COLD?  100°F...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Telephones 
General: The standard American telephone number is ten digits, such as (555...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Tipping & Etiquette 
While tipping is not mandatory in the United States, it is expected in some...
Last edited: April 11, 2013
Additional Motel Taxes 
In many states motels, hotels and innkeepers of any description are subject to...
Last edited: September 08, 2007
Bottle/Container Deposits 
Depending on where you travel to in the U.S. bottle/container deposit laws...
Last edited: October 02, 2010
Customs, Habits, and Etiquette 
United States of America has a history of unified etiquette protocols that may...
Last edited: April 26, 2013
Discount Shopping  
A discount shopping trip in the United States can be a real bonanza for...
Last edited: April 24, 2013
Entry into the US from Canada 
Canadian citizens flying between a Canadian and American airport require a...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
International Travel - Electric Outlets 
Before making international travel, it is important to determine the electrical...
Last edited: April 08, 2013
Language and America 
  Some Anglophone Nations  United Kingdom On your first visit to the USA from...
Last edited: November 01, 2012
Polite Manners 
Eye Contact In the United States, most people consider it polite, and a...
Last edited: March 12, 2013
Sales Tax 
Contents:  1. Understanding the "sales tax" on merchandise and food in the U.S...
Last edited: March 07, 2013
Traveling by Car in the United States 
Many visitors to the United States  go to typical tourist areas like New York...
Last edited: February 07, 2013
Traveling with Children and Teens 
In the U.S., there are certain customs about the young that may differ from...
Last edited: October 28, 2010
US Customs 
Everyone who arrives in the United States is process by U.S. Customs and Border...
Last edited: April 26, 2009
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