Downtown Newport News
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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.
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.
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.
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.
Fort Eustis
Fort Eustis is just one of the places to see in North Newport News, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Wander the picturesque gardens in this family-friendly area.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Americas Historic Triangle: Colonial Williamsburg, Jamestown and Yorktown
The Original Ghost of Williamsburg Candlelight Walking Tour
Top hotels in Downtown Newport News
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Great as usual
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Wingate by Wyndham Chesapeake
The television channels were hard to maneuver, between local stations and channels being streamed. Streamed channels were consistently buffering. Furniture is needing to be replaced. Toilet had an issue with flushing. Breakfast was chaotic, due to a church group bombarding the area every morning, ...
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Room and products in the room (e.g., sheets, comforters, shower curtains, etc.) were not clean and had visible marks/stains. I did NOT inform the staff as I did not expect anything to change.
Reviewed on 30 Apr 2026
Hilton Garden Inn Virginia Beach Town Center
Parking was across the street, in a parking garage. It was FREE....
Reviewed on 3 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center
Excellent accommodation. Decent part of town. Ample parking. Staff were very nice. Room was very up to date and clean. Breakfast was very good. Kudos to whoever manages this place.
Reviewed on 1 May 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
I really appreciated how the sheets were freshly clean. They felt like they'd just been washed and I slept at ease and comfort. I didn't really like I could hear people talking in the hall at 2am. But you can't really control your guest.
Reviewed on 2 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Newport News
Newsome
While Newsome 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 War Memorial Stadium.
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.
Salters Creek
When in Salters Creek, you can plan a visit to War Memorial Stadium and Newport News City Hall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
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.
