Hampton is a typical New England town, still rich in the traditions of its early English settlers. It is progressive in the sense of having modern comforts, but it has not yet progressed, nor does it desire to progress, to the point of regarding those who visit it as strangers to whom it owes no more than polite formality and paid service. Hampton appreciates its visitors, and seeks to do all in its power to welcome them and make them feel at home, as well as to contribute to their entertainment while they stay. The business section of Hampton and Hampton Beach contains modern stores, restaurants, and amusement places, prepared to cater to every reasonable desire. The residence section has the care, the comfort, and the appearance of well-being characteristic of New England communities.
Every house is supplied with running water from pure, fresh, never-failing springs.
There is every refinement of modern sanitation, an excellent lighting system, and complete fire and police protection. A state boulevard passes through Hampton, and along Hampton Beach, from one end to the other, affording three miles of free automobile parking space, or a delightful drive with an unbroken view of the Atlantic Ocean. An ideal walk is provided by the smooth, broad top of the cement breakwater separating the boulevard from the beach proper. The town authorities of Hampton have placed restrictions on the sale and leasing of land, both in the town and along the beach, so as to ensure a desirable class of residents and business for both. Nobody familiar with New England roads needs to be told that they give limitless opportunity for pleasurable drives to sites rich in historic associations, and among scenery which for variety and swiftly changing charm of hill and valley, lake and meadow, forest, field and stream, is unapproached in America.