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
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Civil War Battlefields: GPS-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Our pick of the best Downtown Newport News Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
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Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
Checked in and given room keys. Went to enter room and cleaning staff was standing in the doorway. Room was still being cleaned. Cleaners were rushed to finish. Room was not clean when we entered finally. Trash on the floor. Mirror sticky debris and bathroom sink not wiped clean. Bed was horrible ...
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
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Reviewed on 31 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
When I arrived I was told they were short staffed and no rooms were available. I let the check-in person know I had an event to attend. She went and found me a room.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Rooms are old but you can tell they’ve been updated. Hotel is stale but people were nice
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Room was clean, staff was friendly
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
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Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newport News
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.
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 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 Peninsula Fine Arts Center are top sights worth seeing.
