Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site, in the Hampton area north of Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, preserves a remnant of a vast 18th-century estate, including a Georgian manor house, gardens, grounds, and the original stone slave quarters. Running it is the National Park Service. It welcomed 48K visitors in 2025.
A national historic site inside Hampton
Visits hit a record in 2025
The National Park Service counted 48,158 visitors in 2025, the most in 10 years of counts. Visitors ↓
Timonium is the nearest base
Timonium is 2 miles north, with 5 places to stay. Where to stay ↓
Best months: Apr and Oct
April and October are mild and quieter than average, with highs of 66–68°. When to go ↓
A day trip from Washington
Washington is about 42 miles southwest and Philadelphia is about 88 miles northeast (straight-line). Where to stay ↓
Established in 1700
Hampton National Historic Site dates from 1700 and is run by National Park Service. About ↓
Written from National Park Service visitor counts, NOAA 1991–2020 normals, Overture places to stay, Census town figures, Wikidata and Wikipedia. Updated when the Park Service posts a new month.
When to visit
The months below show crowds and weather at Hampton.
Hampton National Historic Site
Hampton National Historic Site, in the Hampton area north of Towson, Baltimore County, Maryland, preserves a remnant of a vast 18th-century estate, including a Georgian manor house, gardens, grounds, and the original stone slave quarters. The estate was owned by the Ridgely family for seven generations, from 1745 to 1948. The Hampton Mansion was the largest private home in America when it was completed in 1790 and today is considered to be one of the finest examples of Georgian architecture in the United States. Its furnishings, together with the estate's slave quarters and other preserved structures, provide insight into the life of late 18th-century and early 19th-century landowning aristocracy. In 1948, Hampton was the first site selected as a National Historical Site for its architectural significance by the U.S. National Park Service.
- Type
- National Historic Site
- Established
- 1700
- Area
- 63 acres
- Run by
- National Park Service
- Listed
- National Register of Historic Places (1966)
- Wikipedia readers
- 5.5K a year
- Official site
- nps.gov/hamp
How to visit
Hotels and campgrounds near Hampton National Historic Site
Close by, places to stay are in Baltimore (115) and Cockeysville (11).
Compare 8 towns
| Town | From the visitor center | Drive | Places to stay | People | Typical home | Safety |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hampton | in town | — | — | 5,372 | $615K | — |
| Baltimore | 8 mi south | 10 min | 115 91 hotels · 3 motels · 11 inns & B&Bs · 4 lodges & cabins · 4 hostels · 1 campground · 1 RV park | 569,997 | $230K | D− |
| Cockeysville | 5 mi northwest | 5 min | 11 10 hotels · 1 lodge or cabins | 23,962 | $420K | — |
| Linthicum | 15 mi south | 20 min | 35 34 hotels · 1 motel | 11,313 | $402K | — |
| Towson | 2 mi southwest | 5 min | 7 3 hotels · 2 motels · 2 lodges & cabins | 58,679 | $469K | — |
| Woodlawn | 11 mi southwest | 15 min | 14 13 hotels · 1 motel | 40,379 | $294K | — |
| Timonium | 2 mi north | 5 min | 5 5 hotels | 10,304 | $481K | — |
| Rosedale | 7 mi southeast | 10 min | 7 3 hotels · 4 motels | 20,002 | $276K | — |
Day trip from
Straight-line miles.
Getting there
Nearest airports with airline service, from the visitor center
Make a day of it near Hampton
A wider trip can take in these, within 46 miles.
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311 mi MuseumNS SavannahPhoto credits
White House: This image or media was taken or created by Matt H. Wade. To see his entire port, CC BY-SA 3.0 · Washington Monument: Oren Rozen, CC BY-SA 4.0 · Arlington National Cemetery: Protoant, Public domain · United States Triumphal Arch: Hstoops, CC0 · M&T Bank Stadium: United States Department of Defense Cherie Cullen, Public domain · Oriole Park at Camden Yards: Keith Allison, CC BY-SA 2.0 · Smithsonian Institution: Highsmith, Carol M., 1946-, photographer, Public domain · NS Savannah: Elton Lord/Atomic Energy Commission, Public domain
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Most visitors yet: 48,158 (2025)
These are the visits counted between 2016 and 2025.
Questions before you go
Is Hampton National Historic Site in Hampton?
Yes. It’s inside Hampton, MD. The address is 535 Hampton Lane, Towson, MD 21286.
When is the best time to visit Hampton National Historic Site?
April and October, with highs of 66–68°. May is the busiest month (about 3,074 visitors).
How many people visit Hampton National Historic Site each year?
48,158 in 2025, according to the National Park Service.
How far is Hampton National Historic Site from Washington and Philadelphia?
About 42 miles southwest of Washington and about 88 miles northeast of Philadelphia, as the crow flies.
What is the closest airport to Hampton National Historic Site?
Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall (BWI), about 17 miles away.
Where should I stay near Hampton National Historic Site?
Baltimore (8 mi, 115 places to stay), Cockeysville (5 mi, 11 places to stay) and Linthicum (15 mi, 35 places to stay).
Tips for visiting, from Hampton
People in Hampton have not posted tips yet; their Town Square is open.
Sources: National Park Service · ski areas © OpenSkiMap / OpenStreetMap contributors · Wikidata · Wikipedia readership · National Park Service visitor use statistics · NOAA climate normals · U.S. Census.