Hampton is a retirement area older crowd.

Hey, Sam. Lifelong Hampton resident here - 65+ years. You described it perfectly - meh. Grew up going to Buckroe Beach (on the Chesapeake Bay) all summer. I haven't been swimming there in many decades; after late June mid-July, be prepared to deal with a lot of stinging nettles - a lot - people not from here usually call them jelly fish, but ouch. I assume it has something to do with water temps and/or salinity. And, actually, this applies to everywhere you can swim on the Peninsula. For a looong time I've only swam at Virginia Beach (on the Atlantic Ocean - I really like the 54th Street area away from the madding crowds) and I've never seen stinging nettles there - ever - even later in the season when the ocean is as warm as bath water - thank you Gulf Stream!! Re: our "weird shaped performing centers" - it's because they're old! They were cool back when they were built; the Coliseum opened in 1970; first official event, the grand opening included a Jack Benny appearance. Yes, Jack Benny. There was one event before that - a concert with a group called The Association. Your grandparents will remember Jack Benny; your parents will remember The Association. You, you young pup, have no idea who either of those are. LOL And, yes, the Hampton Roads Bridge Tunnel backs up ALL THE TIME. Love your channel, Sam. Cheers, Cliff

I grew up in the area- just interesting listen someone talk about it- good work homie

Ft. Monroe is an ancient star fort. Look up star forts on KZfaq...they are absolutely fascinating!!

Having lived in both cities, I found Newport News to be enjoyable. Hampton does lack something

Buckroe Beach is great but it needs more amenities, just like he says.

New video...lets goooo! Great informative video Sam.

Very successful comparison Sam,,, thank you for this new perfect video 🙏👍

From Seattle to here; Newport News despite the suckiest road(s) via skateboard

Appreciate all the information man

I was looking up crime shows from Newport News and this channel popped up

Have lived in both (grew up in Buckroe). Schools in both are awful. If you move here with kids, plan on private school in your budget.

Very Informative

I use to live in newport news but i moved to hampton its not that ba and i like the school but i do go in newport news :)

Don't forget Poquoson....a terrific place to live and right next to LAFB and NASA!! A great pinnacle between Hampton and Newport News.

Oh really i know a lot of ppl moving out of the both of places due to high crime

I've always thought that if I ever move that direction. Hampton is on the top of my list

Personally I think everyone who is considering moving to the Peninsula should definitely choose Newport News don’t even make Hampton an option just Newport News or Williamsburg is perfect for you

Hampton is ragged. I stay in Newport News and yes it is a tough town, but Hampton is a bit rough and just too rundown. I can't stand Hampton

Sam I live here in NN for 30 years. My daughter works got 1 kid but can't put her name on housing. Another thing they put it in the paper maybe every other yr. Then they have to call on a phone all day to speak to someone about an application. This is the most control Un fair system I have ever seen. The thing I don't like the people won't contact the mayor or the right official that can change this system. Just saying thanks

Not much nice about Hampton. Buckroe has folks putting out some serious cheese for them houses, but that area is like a cheap B-rated Oceanview

You should pick up Gloucester and Mathews

You described Newport News to a T

Hey Sam, what area or community is fairly nice, safe and reasonably priced for 3 to 4 bdrm apt or house near Ft Eustis Army base? With traveling less than 30 minutes to the base each day. What are the neighborhoods in that area and how would you rank them for above? No wooded, or isolated area. Moving from Illinois to Virginia.

Hey Sam we are moving to Lanley AFB in oct we need a realtor. I think we could use your help.

Isn’t Newport News in top 3 the most dangerous cities with the most crime in USA though?

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I’m moving to to VA from Colorado. I’ll be working in SE Hampton/Phoebus. Should I live in Hampton or NN?? Help

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Hampton for the win!

NN always wins against Hampton.

Hey sam.I have a home in dallas p.a. I am looking to make at least 2 apartment out this here and move to that area.i am interested in both hampton and newport and would like to talk with you about some options.be advised I am still very way in this process.as in am still addressing zoning and finance issues here in dallas.Thank you

Hampton

As the brilliant Thomas Sowell said “Biden was always been a doofus”

Both cities are horrible! Not a good place to raise a family.