Downtown Newport News Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Newport News
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 lively festivals 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.
Activities
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Our pick of the best Downtown Newport News Hotel Deals
Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
"Clean room breakfast was excellent staff was amazing i will stay there again"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
"Wonderful experience. Close to shopping."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
"1 the bathroom was not very clean looks like dried up blood don't feel comfortable taking a shower. And when we wrote the people and told them that it was like that in the bathroom, nobody got back with us."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"Excellent"
Reviewed on 19 May 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
STUDIOS & SUITES 4 LESS CHESAPEAKE
"If you don’t care about dirt this is the place to book. If you care about respect do not come here. The owners do not care for the people that stay here just a money grab. They do not clean nor do they care to be honest about their hotel. 0/10 DO NOT STAY HERE"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newport News
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 The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center and Newport News City Hall.
Newmarket
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Newmarket and surrounding area, you can visit Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
Salters Creek
When in Salters Creek, you can plan a visit to The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center and War Memorial Stadium, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Hudson Terrace
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hudson Terrace and surrounding area, you can visit Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
Hilton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Skiffes Creek Redoubt and Huntington Beach.
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.
