Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide





Popular places to visit

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.

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.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Enjoy an outing to Ferguson Center for the Arts during your stay in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
USS Monitor Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Monitor Center in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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 Riverside Hotel Deals

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Breakfast
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Comfort Suites Airport
Good nice and clean and nice
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
We were happy to be able to check in early. The walls are very thin. The neighbor and room was very loud. I think this has to do with the fact that there is no carpet in this hotel, not in the rooms or in the hallways. The room was nice large, spacious, and comfortable. Due to the better chain of ...
Reviewed on 17 May 2026

Budget Inn Norfolk Va
They charged an extra $4 beyond the Expedia site quoted pay-at-hotel $8 additional fee . So the extra fee at the hotel is actually $12, not $8. False advertising!
Reviewed on 14 May 2026

Kingsmill Resort
Clean room, staff are helpful and friendly, breakfast twice buffet - lots of choices, omelette made to order - excellent.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Refund request no access to internet or tv the whole time, no hot water in the first room assigned not a pleasant stay
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

Hidenwood
While there might not be top attractions in Hidenwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like John B. Todd Stadium and Mariner's Museum.

Beaconsdale
While Beaconsdale isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.

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.

Port Warwick
When in Port Warwick, you can plan a visit to John B. Todd Stadium and Virginia Living Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.

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.

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.
