Where to stay in Newport News
Newport News Marriott at City Center
740 Town Center Drive, VA, 23606
Boasting four stars, a pool and five meeting rooms, this Downtown hotel is perfect for business travelers.
Choose your room – they sleep up to four people – then set up at your workstation or dine at the stylish Kitchen 740.
Kingsmill Resort
1010 Kingsmill Road, VA, 23185
Situated about 25 minutes north of Newport News, on the cusp of the James River and Williamsburg, Kingsmill Resort is a favorite for family vacations, golfing weekends and spa retreats.
There’s a championship golf course, 15 on-site tennis courts and a lazy river pool. Check in to the fuss-free riverside guest rooms or opt for a three-bedroom condo.
Hornsby House Inn, Yorktown
702 Main Street, VA, 23690
This charming inn is just north of Newport News Park, close to the Yorktown Battlefield Visitor Center and Yorktown Beach.
Romantic retreats come with character here – the five exclusive guest rooms have decadent features such as four-poster beds. The Monument Grand suite has its own working fireplace and outdoor terrace.
Best restaurants in Newport News
Circa 1918
10367 Warwick Boulevard, VA, 23601
The food may be a work of art at Circa 1918, but the atmosphere is casual and welcoming.
It’s a great place to spend an evening exploring the ‘mouth amusements’, or appetizers, which include delights such as fried oysters and dry roasted Suffolk piggie paired with pupusa flatbread and broccolini slaw. For dessert, the ‘OMG cheesecake’ is an absolute must.
Schlesinger’s Steakhouse
1106 William Styron Square S, VA, 23606
Newport News’ steakhouse of choice is a place where ‘Pulitzer Prize steaks’ come together with delicious sides such as Idaho potatoes or asparagus-baked sweet potato, dressed generously in butter.
A meat-lover’s paradise, this restaurant is also great for seafood and crab cakes – plus, there’s a daily cheese board.
Second Street American Bistro
115 Arthur Way, VA, 23602
For culinary excitement and the option to dine outside, Second Street is a must-visit.
Two Williamsburg brothers took on this eatery in 1985 – they specialize in serving satisfying steaks, bison meatloaf and Carolina burgers. For international flavors, try the Thai shrimp or glazed French onion soup.
What to do in Newport News
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens Boulevard, VA, 23185
More than 400 acres of thrilling rides and water slides create a paradise for families just north of Newport News. The seasonal events fit Busch Gardens’ location-themed zones – there’s a St Patrick’s Day celebration and a Mardi-Gras festival too.
Adrenaline chasers will love Verbolten – the rollercoaster which has three unique routes for a dash of the unexpected.
The Mariners’ Museum and Park
100 Museum Dr, VA, 23606
Learn about Newport News’ seafaring heritage at the Mariners’ Museum, which has been welcoming guests for nearly a century.
Exhibits take you from the heyday of historic shipbuilding through to innovative yacht designs in the modern era.
Ferguson Center of the Arts
1 Avenue of the Arts, VA, 23606
An architectural marvel, this theater complex is a great place to soak up culture on the Christopher Newport University campus. Pay a visit to catch a concert or attend a lecture event from influential names in the industry.