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
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.
Top hotels in Riverside
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Good location
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Breakfast was great but need 2 cooks for omelets line was 2 long Bathroom needs outlet cover Closet needs painting inside n out Had a problem getting room warm enough ended up with a cold
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Decent
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Sonesta Simply Suites Hampton
We enjoyed our stay. Staff was friendly and helpful, rooms were well equipped with full fridge/freezer, stove top, microwave, toaster and coffee maker. Hotel seemed full of guests but it was quiet. Rarely there was plane noise from the base, but not during sleeping hours. Keep in mind that housekeeping ...
Reviewed on 8 Dec 2025
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The valet customer service was amazing. The room smelled clean upon entry and was very nice. Everything was great. No complaints. I would stay there again
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
Clean room Friendly staff Good breakfast
Reviewed on 7 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Hidenwood
While there might not be top attractions in Hidenwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ferguson Center for the Arts and Mariner's Museum.
Green Oaks
Green Oaks might not have many top sights, but Mariners' Museum and Park and Mariner's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Newport News
While visiting Central Newport News, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living 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 Ferguson Center for the Arts.
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.
Sedgefield
Though Sedgefield may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.