Central Newport News Travel Guide
Newport News
Visit Central 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.
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.
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.
John B. Todd Stadium
Catch an event at John B. Todd Stadium during your trip to Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
Things to do
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Yorktown: Maritime Murder Ghost Walking Tour
Civil War Battlefields: GPS-Guided Audio Tour Bundle
Curse of Cornwallis: Bayonets & Banshees Yorktown Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Central Newport News
Comfort Suites Airport
"Wonderful experience. Close to shopping."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Newport News Airport
"My family stayed here for one night and did enjoy our night. The room had a strange odor like water damage occurred somewhere. The bathroom was dirty stains were on the toilet seat meaning no one clean prior to us stay or did a rush job. This place is going downhill. I will not stay here again. Worst ..."
Reviewed on 16 May 2026
Holiday Inn Newport News - Hampton by IHG
"Clean room, friendly staff, no water fountain though. It’d be a nice touch"
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Vacation Village At Williamsburg
"I actually own out this resort, but I booked it through Travelocity this time. The stay was great! Quite area and easy to get to a lot of the main attractions. Busch Gardens was only about 25-30 minutes drive from the resort."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club The Historic Powhatan Williamsburg
"Nice"
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Hilton Vacation Club Greensprings Williamsburg
"Excellent clean resort. We went in April and pool and restaurant were closed because it was not in season."
Reviewed on 20 May 2026
Check Central Newport News hotel availability
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.
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 Hampton Roads Iceplex 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 Hampton Roads Iceplex and Patrick Henry Mall.
Beaconsdale
While Beaconsdale isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
