Newport News

Location of the Thomas Jefferson National Accelerator Facility and a number of industrial complexes, most notably Newport News Shipbuilding.

By plane

• Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport

  phone: +1 757 877-0221
  address: 900 Bland Blvd.
• Norfolk International Airport (ORF), about 20-25 miles to the southeast with more discount flights (including Southwest Air).

By train

• Amtrak There are generally at least two trains a day in each direction between Newport News and Boston, stopping at all major points along Amtrak's Northeast Corridor. The trip to Washington, DC is four hours and 20 minutes.

By car

• Interstate 64 eastbound will take you straight into Newport News. It intersects Interstate 95 in Richmond and Interstate 81 near Staunton.

• HRT - Hampton Roads Transit provides local bus routes, as well as express buses across the tunnels to the southside of the Hampton Roads area.
• Main Roads - Jefferson Avenue and Warwick Boulevard are the two main north/south routes through the city. All directions lead you down one of these streets.

• Virginia Living Museum

  phone: +1 757 595-1900
  address: 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd
  The museum's living exhibits and hands-on experiences engage groups of all ages. Outdoors, groups can stroll the elevated boardwalk to view coastal birds, beavers and other animals in naturalized habitats, plus native plant gardens.

• The Mariners' Museum

  phone: +1 757 596-2222
  address: 100 Museum Dr
  One of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, this museum is the home of the USS Monitor Center.

• Peninsula Fine Arts Center

  phone: +1 757 596-8175
  address: 101 Museum Dr
  Explore the arts at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center (Pfac) with an ever-changing array of exhibitions, programs, events and studio classes.

• City Center at Oyster PointCity Center at Oyster Point is one of two large shopping centers in Newport news, the other being Port Warwick. City Center is home to the Marriott hotel, and many shops and restaurants.

• Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center

  phone: +1 757-247-8950
  address: 2410 Wickham Avenue
  Multi-purpose space owned and operated by the City of Newport News Parks Recreation and Tourism Department. Throughout the year, the center features various theatrical productions and shows on the Ella Fitzgerald Theater stage, as well as gallery exhibits, classes, and workshops for all ages.

• Hilton VillageHilton Village is recognized as the United States' first Federal war-housing project, and is listed on the National Register of Historic Places. There are dozens of shops and cafes in Hilton, so do go and spend the afternoon in this quaint neighborhood.

• Newport News ParkOne of the largest municipal parks in the country, this 8,000 acre park is home to a variety of native wildlife, including deer, foxes, otter, raccoon and beaver. Miles of walking and biking trails wander through woods, swamps and meadows. Rowboats, paddleboats and canoes are available for rent, and there are over 180 campsites available for reservation.

• Patrick Henry Mall

  phone: +1 757 249-4305
  address: 12300 Jefferson Ave
  Dozens of stores await you in the only fully-enclosed mall on the peninsula.

• The Crabshack Seafood Restaurant: On the James River

  phone: +1 757 245-CRAB
  address: 7601 River Road, Newport News, Virginia 23607
  During the Spring and Summer, eat out on the covered patio and enjoy the views of the James River.

• Vinny's Pizza & Pasta

  phone: +1 757 594-3354
  address: 748 J Clyde Morris Blvd
  You have to peruse the pizza case before you sit down and order, otherwise you'll never believe half of what's on the menu. Baked ziti pizza? Cheesesteak pizza? This place is good, authentic Italian food housed in an old Hawaiian-style Pizza Hut building!

• The Weekend Pub

  phone: +1 757 988-0506
  address: 13361 Warwick Blvd
  Located on Warwick Boulevard near Pep Boys, the pub is a great place to throw down a few pints. They have an expansive selection of imported beers from around the world. Ask about their t-shirt competition.

• Kiln Creek Golf Club and Resort

  address: 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd
  Kiln Creek is in the middle of the lush countryside. It features an all-inclusive resort facility, including the remodeled inn, restaurant, day spa, and championship golf course.

• Best Western Newport News Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 757 952-1182
  address: 500 Operations Dr

• Holiday Inn Express

  phone: +1 757 887-3300
  address: 16890 Warwick Blvd., Suite B

• Holiday Inn Hotel & Suites

  phone: +1 757 596-6417
  address: 943 J. Clyde Morris Blvd

• Marriott Newport News at City Center

  phone: +1 757 873-9299
  address: 740 Town Center Dr

• Motel 6

  phone: +1 757 595-6336
  address: 797 J Clyde Morris Blvd

• Microtel Inn & Suites

  phone: +1 757-525-4688
  address: 501 Operations Dr

• Comfort Suites Airport - Newport News

  phone: +1 757-947-1333
  address: 12570 Jefferson Ave
  Off Interstate 64 (at Exit 255 B) The hotel is on the right directly behind Red Lobster and Olive Garden.

• Omni Newport News Hotel

  phone: +1 757 873-6664
  address: 1000 Omni Blvd

• Holiday Inn Newport News-Hampton

  phone: +1 757 2232110
  address: 980 Omni Blvd

• Colonial Williamsburg - Located approximately 20 miles northwest of Newport News on I-64 in the historic district of the town of Williamsburg, this "living history museum" in recreates Virginia's 18th century capital as it appeared preceding and during the American Revolution.