Guidebook for Newport News
Arts & Culture
Newport News Park
13560 Jefferson AveCamping, frisbee golf, fishing, bike riding, hiking
Great museum to visit- Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Aquariums, Science Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums
71 locals recommend
Virginia Living Museum
524 J Clyde Morris BlvdGreat museum to visit- Nature/ Wildlife Areas, Aquariums, Science Museums, Observatories/ Planetariums
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdWorld Class Amusement Park
Great Wolf Lodge Williamsburg
549 E Rochambeau DrGreat indoor waterpark
Water Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyGreat waterpark!
The Mariners' Museum & Park
100 Museum DrExhibits, tours, sightseeing and more!
Regal Cinemas New Town 12
4911 Courthouse StFun movie theater that lets you eat and watch a film!
350 exhibits, and tons to do in a BIG museum. Interactive exhibits, Vortex Tunnel, LaseRace, Atomic Rush, stunning 4D movies, and more!
15 locals recommend
Ripley's Believe It or Not!
1735 Richmond Rd350 exhibits, and tons to do in a BIG museum. Interactive exhibits, Vortex Tunnel, LaseRace, Atomic Rush, stunning 4D movies, and more!
Williamsburg Winery
5800 Wessex HundredGreat winery that offers tours and wine tasting.
Very nice movie theater. Comfortable and decent prices
14 locals recommend
Studio Movie Grill (Hampton)
4401 W Claiborne SquareVery nice movie theater. Comfortable and decent prices
Aerospace museum that holds more than 100 exhibits, including the Apollo 12 command module and several IMAX films
108 locals recommend
Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing RdAerospace museum that holds more than 100 exhibits, including the Apollo 12 command module and several IMAX films
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth BlvdFamous Science Museums + Aquarium
Has many attractions all the time- make sure to check out the site for what is going on!
34 locals recommend
The Virginia Beach Convention Center
1000 19th StHas many attractions all the time- make sure to check out the site for what is going on!
Farm Bureau Live at Virginia Beach
Amphitheater for live concerts
Scope Arena
201 E Brambleton AveArena for live events and concerts
Hampton Coliseum
1000 Coliseum DrConcert Hall
The NorVa
317 Monticello AveFamous concert hall
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StNice local zoo
Food Scene
County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E Mercury BlvdAmazing BBQ, lots of food, moderate price
Great food for low prices!!! Come early, local favorite and always busy!!
7 locals recommend
Cheddar's Scratch Kitchen
12280 Jefferson AveGreat food for low prices!!! Come early, local favorite and always busy!!
Quaker Steak & Lube - Richmond
8000 W Broad StGood food, fun atmosphere, great for NASCAR and biker lovers
Riverwalk Restaurant
323 Water StNice place- moderate to high pricing. Great for a date night
Cute place, good food- Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Dessert
15 locals recommend
Carrot Tree Kitchens
1303 Jamestown RdCute place, good food- Breakfast/Brunch, Lunch, Reservations, Dessert
Plaza Azteca Denbigh
12835 Jefferson AveFavorite place of many- they have 5 locations all around!!
Thai Thai's
610 Stoney Creek LnGreat Thai food!!
Awesome cheese steaks!! Make sure to eat here because they are so rich and juicy they will be soggy at home.
Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
Awesome cheese steaks!! Make sure to eat here because they are so rich and juicy they will be soggy at home.
Nice Italian food- different then what you get at Olive Garden. Portions are big enough for 2!
Vineyards Trattoria & Pizzeria
1405 Kiln Creek PkwyNice Italian food- different then what you get at Olive Garden. Portions are big enough for 2!
Bonefish Grill
3333 Virginia Beach BlvdNice place to eat for seafood.
Great place for tasty ham sandwiches and meats
Honey Baked Ham Co. & Cafe - Lunch - Catering - Home of the Worlds Best Ham
Great place for tasty ham sandwiches and meats
Red Star Tavern
701 Lakefront CommonsGreat place to eat and drink- great date night for moderate pricing
Sightseeing
One the legs of the Historic Triangle. A must see for all historians. Visit battlefields, historical reenactments, and tours. Visit the largest living history museum that has come to life!!
37 locals recommend
Williamsburg Lodge, Autograph Collection
310 S England StOne the legs of the Historic Triangle. A must see for all historians. Visit battlefields, historical reenactments, and tours. Visit the largest living history museum that has come to life!!
A must see for the historian!! Come visit the first settlement just minutes away! includes History Museums and Historic Sites
32 locals recommend
Historic Jamestowne
1368 Colonial PkwyA must see for the historian!! Come visit the first settlement just minutes away! includes History Museums and Historic Sites
Historic Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America- many places to tour and site-see. A must for historian enthusiasts!
32 locals recommend
Historic Jamestowne
1368 Colonial PkwyHistoric Jamestowne is the original site of the first permanent English settlement in America- many places to tour and site-see. A must for historian enthusiasts!
Recently turned into a national park- lots to check out, visit museums, site-see and shore fish!
87 locals recommend
Fort Monroe
Recently turned into a national park- lots to check out, visit museums, site-see and shore fish!
Buckroe Beach
Great family friendly beach
Colonial Parkway
Colonial National Historical ParkwayBeautiful, peaceful drive
Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center
1000 Colonial PkwyHistoric Sites; Battlefields
Historic Sites; History Museums; Battlefields
A living-history museum where the American Revolution comes to life
21 locals recommend
American Revolution Museum at Yorktown
200 Water StHistoric Sites; History Museums; Battlefields
A living-history museum where the American Revolution comes to life
Great lovely beach; typically less traffic and tourists then VA Beach + much closer!!!
23 locals recommend
Yorktown Beach
594 Water StGreat lovely beach; typically less traffic and tourists then VA Beach + much closer!!!
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach BoardwalkGreat famous boardwalk!
First Landing State Park
2500 Shore DriveState Parks; Educational Sites; Nature/ Wildlife Areas
Mount Trashmore Park
310 Edwin DrGreat local park
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden RdBeautiful local botanical gardens
Shopping
Premium stores- Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Coach, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, DKNY, Dooney & Bourke, Guess, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors, Nautica,
131 locals recommend
Williamsburg Premium Outlets
5715 Richmond RdPremium stores- Ann Taylor, Banana Republic, BCBG Max Azria, Burberry, Coach, Calvin Klein, Cole Haan, DKNY, Dooney & Bourke, Guess, Hugo Boss, J.Crew, Juicy Couture, Michael Kors, Nautica,
Amazing Pottery and other items like their Exclusive Salt Glaze Pottery, handmade Custom Silk Floral Arrangements, and Award-Winning Custom Framing
11 locals recommend
Williamsburg Pottery
6692 Richmond RdAmazing Pottery and other items like their Exclusive Salt Glaze Pottery, handmade Custom Silk Floral Arrangements, and Award-Winning Custom Framing
Everything Else
Newport News Visitor Center
13560 Jefferson AveA must go to if you want to do everything you can in Newport News!
Langley Air Force Base
Famous AFB
Hampton University
100 E Queen StHampton University
Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the ArtsChristopher Newport University
Old Dominion University
5115 Hampton BlvdOld Dominion University
Norfolk State University
700 Park AveNorfolk State University
Virginia Wesleyan University
5817 Wesleyan DrVirginia Wesleyan College
Entertainment & Activities
Pirate's Cove Adventure Golf
2001 Mooretown RdA very fun putt-putt golf course