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Even more than a nice cup of tea or a phone call to your mum, travel fixes everything. So forget your worries and take that holiday to Newport News! (But you should still call your mum.)
Of course, it's not just buildings and attractions that make a city special — there's also the people who call it home. Here, you'll find 180,000 of them.
Richmond, the state capital, lies 100 kilometres northwest of Newport News, while Poquoson can be located 11 kilometres to the northeast.
Are the kids causing a ruckus? Bounce House is sure to keep them occupied for a little while.
The kids can do handstands and somersaults to their heart's content at King-Lincoln Park, a good place to burn off some of their spare energy.
Could you do with some time by the ocean? Go for a nice, relaxing walk along the shore and collect seashells at Buckroe Beach.
You probably know about its must-see museums and malls, but don't forget that Newport News has some excellent nature reserves too. Huntington Park and Newport News Park are two to consider. For some more quiet time, make your way to Sandy Bottom Nature Park and Eco Discovery Park.
Wander the quiet halls, study the exhibits and chat to the friendly staff. The Virginia Air and Space Center and the Virginia War Museum are leading places to reflect and learn something new. Looking for more? Also pencil in visits to the U.S. Army Transportation Museum and the Air Power Park.
From the design and construction of different boats to the instruments found inside the hull, the interesting displays at the Mariner's Museum and the Mariners' Museum and Park will entice anyone who's interested in Newport News' seafaring history.
Our big blue planet is home to a tremendous variety of living things. Get a good look at some of the world's more unusual beings at the Virginia Living Museum.
Get to know the intriguing backstory of this city and its surrounds at the Hampton History Museum and the Yorktown Victory Center.
To really get a feel for the history of Newport News, set aside some time to wander around Lee Hall Mansion and the Hampton University. Why not also call in at The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center and the Skiffes Creek Redoubt?
Head to Fort Monroe, a structure that once played a crucial defence role, and imagine the sieges that its mighty stone walls encountered years ago.
If you have a passion for education, why not stop at the Christopher Newport University, one of the area's leading educational institutions? Remember to look into tours before you leave.
If you're looking to buy some supplies, and maybe one or two knickknacks along the way, stop by Patrick Henry Mall or Hampton Roads Harley-Davidson. For those that have no limit, there are some other quality shops worth rummaging through at Yorktown Farmers Market.
It's better to reflect on your life and say, 'Can you believe I did that?' rather than, 'I wish I had done that.' So, while you're in Newport News you shouldn't miss the chance to venture to some of the more unknown sights, such as the Fort Eustis and the Ferguson Center for the Arts. The Peninsula Fine Arts Center and Newport News City Hall also offer a great day out.
Book a bed at any of our recommended accommodations, such as the Embassy Suites Hampton Roads- Hotel, Spa & Convention Center and Staybridge Suites Yorktown, and you'll be sure to hop out of bed revitalised each morning.
Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024
Reviewed on 24 Mar. 2024
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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.
Explore the great outdoors at Huntington Park, a lovely green space in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Mariner's Museum during your travels in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
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