Hampton - Maryland - United States. Guide & Hotel Reservations from Cheap Hotels

A subdivision of Towson, just north of Baltimore City, Hampton, Maryland has a population of 5,000 people. Only twenty minutes from downtown, Hampton will provide you with small town living that is never far away from any action you might like. The city actually looks like a park with the many trees and wildlife. History buffs will want to visit the National Historic Site and Hampton Mansion. This house was built in 1790, by Captain Charles Ridgely, and was a working plantation.

Located just five minutes away from a large city, you are close to all kinds of shopping venues. The Towson Town Center Mall is only two miles away to the south and just west of Hampton there is a large variety of small specialty boutiques. For your recreation needs, the Loch Raven Watershed has miles of walking and biking trails. There are ample opportunities for fishing and boating or if you just want to stroll along the waterfront and enjoy the great outdoors.

The avid golfer is not forgotten in Hampton. The Pine Ridge Golf Course is just 2 miles away and the driving range is also available if you want to practice for a while first. When you need to cool down, visit the Hampton pool, the place where most of the townsfolk gather on hot sunny days. You can chat with the people and gain information about the town. You may even make some lifelong friends.

There are three universities within 2 miles of Hampton that offer guided tours. In a university area such as this there are many restaurants where you can stop for a bite to eat. Whether you want a full-fledged meal or just a coffee, you will not have any problems finding just want you need.