Downtown 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.
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.
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 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.
Newport News City Hall
Newport News City Hall is just one of the places to see in Newport News, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Top hotels in Downtown Newport News
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
The room was clean, spotless, and comfortable. I needed a microwave and the staff got it to me quickly. There was noise above my room and that handled promptly. Enjoyed my stay.
Reviewed on 20 Feb 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
My husband and I stayed here from out of town for the first time, for the Weekend to Remember Marriage Conference. Great customer service, house keeping were great and we didn’t have to ask for anything, they made sure we had everything we needed. No complaints and we had an amazing view towards ...
Reviewed on 24 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Staff
Reviewed on 19 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
A bit run down. The room was clean and roomy. The air/heat was really loud on and off during the night. There is a very steep staircase to get from the parking lot to the entrance.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
Clean room
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Everything was good food room people friendly but then I got scammed by the hotel for 180 dollars that’s ok my bank will be filling a claim on y’all I wint ever stay at another Sheraton
Reviewed on 25 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newport News
North End
Though North End may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huntington Beach and Newport News City Hall.
Jefferson Park
While Jefferson Park may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Newport News City Hall and Huntington Beach.
Newmarket
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Newmarket and surrounding area, you can visit Huntington Beach and Virginia War 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.
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.
Riverside
If you're spending some time in Riverside, Mariner's Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts are top sights worth seeing.
