Explore The Village of Hampton, Illinois
Welcome to the Village of Hampton. The citizens of Hampton are proud of the small-town atmosphere and beautiful river views and all the fun outdoor amenities they have to offer, including Illiniwek Park.
The drive through Illiniwek park ends in a parking lot next to the river and a park area featuring a nature spiral. In 1996, local artist Kunhild Blacklock worked on this RiverWay project by Quad City Arts and RiverAction. Boulders were sandblasted with figures of indigenous animals, plants, and insects and left in a spiral arrangement commemorating the River's natural resources.
Hampton hosts the Firefighter's annual chili suppers and pancake breakfasts and the Historical Society's Annual Apple Festival. Hampton is a prime eagle watching and counting location.
The Logger House in Hampton is the place to go for crafted Burgers, Steaks, and Local Beers. You’ll like the log cabin feel of this restaurant and you can even play a game of pool. Check out the chandelier hanging from the ceiling.
SOME HIGHLIGHTS INCLUDE
- Hampton Heritage Interpretive Center on the Mississippi - also has a frisbee golf course
- Stone’s Apple Orchard - featuring a huge variety of apples and soft fruits to pick for yourself or enter the main barn for baskets or bags of fruit, jugs of cider and gift items
- Illiniwek Forest Preserve – hiking, mountain biking, camping, RVs, boat ramps
- The scenic bike path along the river – Great River Trail
- Li'l Mississippi Golf II – miniature golf
- Restored 1849 restored Brettun & Black Mercantile Store Museum
- Fisherman's Recreation area and campground – next to Lock & Dam 14
