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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ferguson Center for the Arts during your trip to 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
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Williamsburg, VA: History of Slavery Guided Walking Tour
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Staff was so kind. The rooms were spacious and clean! We would definitely stay here again!
Reviewed on 8 Feb 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Briana was very nice and courteous at check-in.
Reviewed on 9 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Was great!
Reviewed on 12 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Pleasant room. Very Clean. Wonderful view. Delightful staff. Excellent burger in restaurant.
Reviewed on 2 Feb 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
Clean room, very nice staff, everything works. Ideal location near bus hub, shopping and parks.
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
The Staff were phenomenal, helped and courteous. Especially the front desk, and maids
Reviewed on 9 Feb 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 Mariner's Museum and Virginia Living Museum.
Beaconsdale
While Beaconsdale isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Living Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Morrison
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morrison and surrounding area, you can visit Virginia Living Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts.
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.
