Riverside Travel Guide
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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.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Peninsula Fine Arts Center during your stay in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Top hotels in Riverside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
The room was great. The staff was friendly and professional. The highlight was the morning breakfast and the evening happy hour. Job well done!
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Decent check in
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Yes
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
My room was #1226 and the toilet needs to be fixed, it rocked when you sit on it… very unsafe.
Reviewed on 27 Mar 2026

Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The toilet experience was a first my testicular area became wet each time I sat down on the toilet!! NEVER has this happened anywhere in my whole life!!
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026

Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
Clean room
Reviewed on 28 Mar 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside

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.

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.

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.

Hudson Terrace
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hudson Terrace and surrounding area, you can visit Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.