Downtown Hampton is a picturesque waterfront village home to unique restaurants, one-of-a-kind shops, boutiques, art galleries, museums and more. Throughout the summer months, Queens Way and Mill point Park literally pulse with weekend Block Parties. The Blackbeard Festival, a local favorite, celebrates one of history's most infamous pirates. In September, the town celebrates its waterfront heritage with art, entertainment and the regions best seafood with the annual Bay Days festival. There is also an outdoor gallery; The Art Market features 22 pieces of sculpture located on Queens Way and King Street.