Central Newport News Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Patrick Henry Mall
You can enjoy retail therapy at Patrick Henry Mall during your visit to Newport News. Amble around the area's picturesque gardens or attend a sporting event.
Virginia Living Museum
You can spend time browsing the exhibits at Virginia Living Museum during your trip to Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Yorktown: Maritime Murder Ghost Walking Tour
Curse of Cornwallis: Bayonets & Banshees Yorktown Ghost Tour
Let's Go Sail the York River in Gloucester Point, Virginia
Yorktown Museum, Battlefields & Historic Area-Private Guided Tour
Top hotels in Central Newport News
Comfort Suites Airport
Everything was great! Very comfortable beds, spacious room, front desk employees excellent, and breakfast decent for what you pay.
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newport News Airport
Check in was not available at the scheduled time (3pm). They were short staffed and housekeeping was behind on rooms. I wasn’t able to check in until close to 8pm. The front desk clerk did extend my checkout by 2 hours. But, I still feel the check in process was unacceptable—especially since I came ...
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton by IHG
Nice hotel. Great restaurant.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Comfort Inn Newport News - Hampton I-64
I was very happy with this stay. Everything was great. The staff was helpful and took care to address every concern correctly. I will definitely come back.
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
DNU
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
Beautiful grounds, stunning views, filthy hotel room. Dirty walls, greasy remote, hand prints on the wall. We typically love Hilton vacation club properties, but this wasn’t it. Lovely historic building as soon as you drive in, unfortunately we chose not to stay there for the weekend.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Central Newport News
Oyster Point
Though Oyster Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Patrick Henry Mall and John B. Todd Stadium.
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.
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.
Kiln Creek
While Kiln Creek isn't home to many top sights, Patrick Henry Mall and Newport News Park are some notable places to visit nearby.
Deerfield
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Deerfield and surrounding area, you can visit Patrick Henry Mall and Cinemark City Center.
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.
