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Popular places to visit
Christopher Newport University
Explore the campus of Christopher Newport University as part of your travels around Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Park
After visiting Huntington Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Huntington Beach during your trip to Newport News? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Mariner's Museum
View seagoing vessels from around the world, watch the restoration of historic ships and build your own virtual ironclad warship at this modern museum.
Newport News City Hall
Newport News City Hall is just one of the places to see in Newport News, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Fort Eustis
Fort Eustis is just one of the places to see in North Newport News, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Top hotels in Downtown Newport News
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Staff were wonderful. Clean room.
Reviewed on 17 Apr, 2026
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
Not worth the amount you pay
Reviewed on 16 Apr, 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
The staff were so kind and helpful! Nice room. Quiet. Our stay was very pleasant!
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Breakfast was good wish they had more options of hot food to choose from.
Reviewed on 19 Apr, 2026
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
It was quiet and clean and working properly. There wasn’t security so I wouldn’t feel safe with my wife staying there by herself. But for the both of us together or me by myself, I’ll definitely go back, as long as a view to the bay is available with the third, fourth, or fifth floor available.
Reviewed on 20 Apr, 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Room was fine. Location was excellent and parking was great. We stayed here since we were attending the Va Tattoo. Since one of us was not very mobile, it was helpful to have a restaurant in the hotel for breakfast and one dinner. We stayed three nights during the recent 90+ degree heat wave and ...
Reviewed on 18 Apr, 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newport News
North End
Though North End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Newport News City Hall and Huntington Beach.
Newsome
While Newsome may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newport News City Hall and War Memorial Stadium.
Hilton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
Green Oaks
Green Oaks might not have many top sights, but Mariner's Museum and Virginia Living Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ivy Farms
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Farms, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum.
Riverside
If you're spending some time in Riverside, Mariner's Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
