Food & Drink
- Welcome Home Creamery & Coffee: If you’re looking for homemade, you’ve come to the right spot. Everything is homemade at Welcome Home Ice Cream and Coffee. This locally-owned shop is part creamery, part bakery, and part coffee shop – what more could you ask for? Whether you’re a kid or a kid at heart, come enjoy the classic and creative flavors that change seasonally. They event recently won third place with the National Ice Cream Association for their Banana Pudding Ice Cream!
- Rutabaga’s Café & Market: What started with two friends and an heirloom family recipe is now Rutabaga’s Market & Café in Downtown Hampton. This beloved market and eatery offers gourmet foods with a Southern flair right here in Henry County. Whether you visit for brunch, lunch, an early dinner, or to pick up some products from their wholesale line, you’re in for a delicious treat!
- Camp Brewing Company: As the name suggests, Camp Brewing Company is a camp-themed
brewery that pours handcrafted beers Thursdays-Sundays. This business is Henry County’s one and only microbrewery. Come down for food trucks, trivia nights, live music, and great times with new and old friends. The brewery features not only a taproom with a tasty selection but also a biergarten flowing with fresh ales, lagers, stouts, and more. Take your pick from a rotating menu that keeps you on your toes! - Reggae Vybz Caribbean Cuisine: The chefs at this locally-owned restaurant are serving up authentic Caribbean cuisine made with fresh herbs and spices. As if that wasn’t enough, Reggae Vybz also offers delectable homemade desserts. Their delectable Caribbean cuisine is paired with a side of hospitality, making each and every customer feel welcome and appreciated during every visit!
Adventure & Events
- Atlanta Motor Speedway: The Atlanta Motor Speedway sits on 850-acres of fun. This Hampton business offers year-round fun for avid motorsport fans. The speedway is at the center of the Monster Energy NASCAR Cup Series world once a year. When not hosting NASCAR races, the track holds other special events, including the Summit Racing Equipment Atlanta Motorama, the Georgia State Fair, Monster Jam, the Atlanta Air Show, and more! Track tours are also available for adventure seekers, offering three laps around the track in the Speedway van and a behind-the-scenes look at Petty Garden, the garages, Victory Lane and other points of interest. Want even more adrenaline? What about learning how to drive a stunt car at Bobby Ore Motorsports Stunt driving school?
- Army Aviation Heritage Foundation: Situated right next door to the Atlanta Motor Speedway is the Army Aviation Heritage Foundation & Flying M
useum! This Hampton museum offers free hangar tours at its Legacy Chapter, flying presentations, static aircraft displays, and a ride program which features rides in either a Bell UH-1H Huey or Bell AH-1 Cobra helicopter. The museum aims to present the story of Army Aviation, making the connection between the U.S. military and American civilians. - Tier-1 Helicopters: If you’re an adventure enthusiast, Tier-1 Helicopters in Hampton is a great place for you to discover! This local, veteran-owned business mainly focuses on flight training, but they also offer customized private helicopter tours. Tours include sunset excursions to see the Atlanta skyline, flights around the Atlanta Motor Speedway, and a tour of the Walking Dead scenes in Senoia.
- Bobby McBrayer Park – Splash Pad & Skateboard Park: Once the weather warms up, it’s time to get outside! And Hampton’s Bobby McBrayer Park is a wonderful place to enjoy the outdoors, children and adults alike. This expansive park offers a tennis court, basketball court, two picnic pavilions, an outdoor skate boarding area, a playground, a splash pad, and lots of open space. The splash pad is open daily from Memorial Day to Labor Day, giving Henry County kids a chance to cool off in the warm weather.
Annual Events
- Yellow Pollen Street Festival: Celebrate springtime at the annual Yellow Pollen Festival! Held each year in late Spring, Main Street in Downtown Hampton fills with a variety of vendors featuring local artisans, homemade goods, food trucks, and live music. This event has become the premier spring event for the businesses and craftsmen that make up Henry County and the state of Georgia. So if you’re looking for some family fun, entertainment, and a little education thrown in, mark your calendars.
- PorchFest: Each October, Hampton celebrates history and community through music at their annual PorchFest. At this fun fall event, you can listen to performances in a special and intimate way. This festival is a grassroots musical event where front porches become stages, yards become venues, and neighborhoods come together. Enjoy genres from bluegrass and rock to Christian and country. Each porch has performers for up to an hour. Attendees can explore the town, going from one performance to another, or pick a few favorites to stay and dance to.
Shopping
- A’More Uniquely Me: A one-stop-shop for unique clothes, shoes, and accessories is right here in
Hampton! A’More Uniquely Me Boutique combines women’s boho styles with a western flair in a wide range of sizes, both in the Hampton store and online. From casual to dressy, they have you covered with the exact vibe and style you’re looking for.
