Riverside Travel Guide
Newport News
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.
Things to do
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass
Top hotels in Riverside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
This hotel was exactly what I was looking for. I was traveling by myself and the room was very large and allowed me to have plenty of room. The hotel was centrally located for where I was going and had many meal options outside of the hotel. The (free) breakfast was an excellent way to start the ...
Reviewed on 24 Apr 2026
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
Great property. Beautiful view. Excellent location. Quite community. Excellence night staff.
Reviewed on 25 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Nice stay
Reviewed on 23 Apr 2026
Kingsmill Resort
Fabulous resort - we stay there every chance we get!
Reviewed on 13 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Chesapeake Bay-Norfolk
This place was disgusting. Rooms smelled, broken windows, the door on one of the 2 rooms we rented had been kicked in who knows how many times? There was a big gap in the door frame, and the door was in no way secure even with the deadbolt latched. Family members that were with us witnessed several ...
Reviewed on 20 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Food was good and fast service.staff was professional and attentive. The hotel IS definitely dated and repairs showed non professional craftmanship but the place was kept ultra clean and the "dated" look provided part of the charm. We would stay there again!.
Reviewed on 24 Apr 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.
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 Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
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 John B. Todd Stadium.
