Guidebook for Newport News
Entertainment & Activities
This is a great place to bring kids! Behind the museum is a walking trail that takes you by a number of animals.
71 locals recommend
Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris BlvdThis is a great place to bring kids! Behind the museum is a walking trail that takes you by a number of animals.
Pirate's Paradise Miniature Golf
2109 Pacific AveFun place to get your mini-golf game on!
Nice, small Art Museum. They have fun activity tables for the kids.
8 locals recommend
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
101 Museum DrNice, small Art Museum. They have fun activity tables for the kids.
Sightseeing
Fort Monroe is my absolute favorite place in the area. The Casement Museum is free and it is amazing to walk around the historic town (the beach isn't bad, either :D)!
39 locals recommend
Outlook Beach
Fort Monroe is my absolute favorite place in the area. The Casement Museum is free and it is amazing to walk around the historic town (the beach isn't bad, either :D)!
Particle Accelerator. Very cool! You have to arrange a tour (these may be hard to come by) visit www.jlab.org
Jefferson Lab
12000 Jefferson AveParticle Accelerator. Very cool! You have to arrange a tour (these may be hard to come by) visit www.jlab.org
Jamestown is my favorite of the Historic Triangle sites (Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown). You can also go to the archaeological dig site which is a nice walk along the water and very fascinating!
32 locals recommend
Historic Jamestowne
1368 Colonial PkwyJamestown is my favorite of the Historic Triangle sites (Williamsburg/Jamestown/Yorktown). You can also go to the archaeological dig site which is a nice walk along the water and very fascinating!
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrGreat Park.. used to be a landfil :D. It is beautiful!
The Mariners' Museum & Park
100 Museum DrClose by Maritime Museum.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
1 Waterside DrDecommissioned Naval Vessel that you can tour.
Closest Park. Boat Ramp. Beautiful view of the MM Bridge. Playgrounds.
16 locals recommend
Huntington Park Beach
Closest Park. Boat Ramp. Beautiful view of the MM Bridge. Playgrounds.
Emancipation Oak . "The Emancipation Oak was the site of the first Southern reading of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation..."
http://www.hamptonu.edu/about/emancipation_oak.cfm
Hampton University Proton Therapy Institute
40 Enterprise ParkwayEmancipation Oak . "The Emancipation Oak was the site of the first Southern reading of President Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation..."
http://www.hamptonu.edu/about/emancipation_oak.cfm
Food Scene
Authentic Philly Cheese Steaks! Highly recommended! There is one of these much closer to the house (9900 Jefferson, I believe).
Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
Authentic Philly Cheese Steaks! Highly recommended! There is one of these much closer to the house (9900 Jefferson, I believe).
Again, there is another one of these that I believe is closer off of J Clyde Blvd. This is hailed as the best BBQ in the area.
29 locals recommend
County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E Mercury BlvdAgain, there is another one of these that I believe is closer off of J Clyde Blvd. This is hailed as the best BBQ in the area.
New Location! Known for the best Seafood in the area!
16 locals recommend
Harpoon Larry's Fish House & Oyster Bar
621 J Clyde Morris BlvdNew Location! Known for the best Seafood in the area!
Food Craft
5005 Victory BlvdBest. Breakfast. Ever. Their french toast and pumpkin pancakes will blow your mind!
Monsoon Eclectic Modern Indian
2150 Allainby WayAmazing Indian Food!
Shopping
Prime Outlets! (if you are into Outlet shopping). Huge selection of stores! Great stuff!
Columbia Factory Store
5715 Richmond RdPrime Outlets! (if you are into Outlet shopping). Huge selection of stores! Great stuff!
Peninsula Town Center
2551 McMenamin StClosest Shopping Center.
Arts & Culture
Eat-in Movie Theater (their gourmet pizza is AMAZING)! Recently built! This whole shopping center is beautiful! They have a lot of holiday events, too.
7 locals recommend
Cinemark City Center 12
11810 Fountain WayEat-in Movie Theater (their gourmet pizza is AMAZING)! Recently built! This whole shopping center is beautiful! They have a lot of holiday events, too.
AMC Hampton Towne Centre 24
1 Towne Centre WayClosest Movie Theater.
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial PlTruly fantastic Art Museum.
Fancy Eat-In Theater. Great location for a date. Also has an upscale bar and bowling alley.
14 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill (Hampton)
4401 W Claiborne SquareFancy Eat-In Theater. Great location for a date. Also has an upscale bar and bowling alley.