La Quinta Hampton
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Whether you're traveling for business or pleasure, it's nice to have comfortable place to relax. La Quinta Inn's guestrooms feature a fresh decor with floor-length draperies, built-in closets, and expanded bathrooms.

Quality Inn and Suites Conference Center-Hampton
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Conveniently located between Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Norfolk, Langley AFB, Newport News Shipbuilding. Walking distance to Hampton Colisum movie theater, mall and restaurants. GOLD AWARD Winner

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Point Plaza Suites & Conference Hotel
950 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News VA 23601 US
The Point Plaza Suites and Conference Hotel has taken a new approach to hospitalitiy with new 2-room Executive Suites offering more than 550 sqft of living space, more than 10,000 sqft of meeting and conference space, an indoor pool, BBQ pavilion and much more! Come on in. Let us make your next vacation, business trip, conference or meeting 'suiter'!

Mariner's Museum
One of the finest maritime museums in the world.

Lee Hall Mansion
163 Yorktown Rd., Newport News, VA; (757) 888-3371;
Open: Mon-Sat 10AM-4PM / Sun 1-4PM; Admission: $5 Adult / $3 Child (7-18);
Italianate mansion built by wealthy tobacco planter Richard Decantur Lee in 1858. In 1862 it served as headquarters of the Confederate army involved in fighting the Peninsula Campaign. Guided tours every half hour.

Newport News City Park
On SR-143 about 0.5 miles west of SR-105; (757) 888-3333;
8,330 acres of woodland with nature trails and facilities for fishing, boating, canoeing, paddleboats, camping, archery and golf.

Peninsula Fine Arts Center
101 Museum Dr., Newport News, VA; (757) 596-8175;
Open: Mon-Sat 10AM-5PM; Free Admission;
Features changing exhibits from the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts and other art centers.

Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA; (757) 595-1900; Museum Website;
Open: Daily 9AM-6PM (Summer) / Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM & Sun 12-5PM (Winter);
See animals native to Virginia swim, slither, roam and fly in theall-new, three times larger Virginia Living Museum. The museum completed a $22.6 million expansion in March 2004.Transport yourself to the steamy world of a cypress swamp, complete with alligators and snapping turtles. Find songbirds nestled in the trees around a cascading mountain waterfall and view trout in a cool mountain stream. Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave, plus enjoy four hands-on discovery centers. See spectacular views of the sun from the new observatory and travel the universe in the planetarium theater. Outdoors, stroll the 3/4-mile elevated boardwalk to view coastal birds, bald eagles, beavers, bobcats, river otters, endangered red wolves and other animals in natural habitats.
Features indoor / outdoor living displays of plants and animals.

• Elevated Boardwalk Trail -view coastal birds, bald eagles, beavers, bobcats, river otters, endangered red wolves and other animals in natural habitats.
• 60-foot scale model of Virginia's James River
• prehistoric exhibits and fossils
• indoor / outdoor aviaries
• observatory
• planetarium

  Virginia War Museum
  9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA; (757) 247-8523;
  Open: Mon-Sat 9AM-5PM / Sun 1-5PM; Admission: $2 Adult / $1 Child (6-15);
  Located in Huntington Park is this museum with over 60,000 artifacts documentating U.S. military history from 1775 to the present. Exhibits include posters, uniforms, vehicles, weapons and accouterments.

  Virginia Adventure Guide
  Including Chesapeake Bay, the Blue Ridge & Shenandoah Valley By Leonard Adkins
  This highly detailed travel guide covers the entire state, from Virginia Beach to the Blue Ridge Mountains to the Great Dismal Swamp. All the best hikes, canoe trails, whitewater routes, from an author who has hiked the Appalachian Trail from start to finish three times!

  Newport News Shipyard
  The largest non-government-owned shipyard in the United States, as measured by each of revenues, size of facilities, and number of employees. Its primary business is the design, construction, repair, overhaul and refueling of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers and submarines for the US Navy. The company is currently the only shipyard building the Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, the only non-government-owned shipyard refueling and overhauling the Navy's nuclear-powered aircraft carriers, and one of only two shipyards building nuclear-powered submarines. Since its inception in 1886, the Company has developed a preeminent reputation through the construction of 264 naval ships and 543 commercial vessels.

  Newport News Golf Club
  901 Clubhouse Way, Newport News, VA 23608; (757) 886-7925;
  36-hole full service facility located in an 8,000-acre park featuring some of the best greens in the Tidewater area. The beautifully wooded Deer Run Course, designed by Ed Ault, is rated "3˝- Stars" by Golf Digest and one of the "100 Best Places to Play in the Middle Atlantic" by The Washington Golf Monthly.

  Newport News Park
  13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News; (757) 886-7981
  The largest municipal park in Virginia features activities for everyone in the family. Year-round camping (188 modern campsites), hiking, biking, picnic shelters, paddle boats, canoeing, archery and fishing. 18-hole championship disc golf course (one of the newest in Virginia) and a 30-acre aeromodel flying field.

  Harwood's Mill
  Located at the southeast end of Newport News Park; (757) 886-7912;
  265- acre freshwater reservoir containing bass, pickerel and a variety of sunfish. Boat, paddle boat and canoe rentals available weekends from Memorial Day through October. Adjacent to hiking trails, picnic shelters, and a 5-mile mountain bike trail.

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  Huntington Park
  9285 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA; (757) 886-7912;
  60 acres that contain something for everyone, including a public beach and public boat ramp, as well as a rose garden, ball fields, picnic shelters and tennis courts. Fort Fun, a 14,000-square foot playground, overlooks the James River. Urban trout fishing in a 3-acre freshwater lake from November to May.

  James River Bridge Fishing Pier
  At 9/10 of a mile, this is one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast. Croaker and spot are caught year-round, while striped bass, flounder, grey trout and red drum are caught seasonally. Bait shop, some tackle, snacks. Adjacent to Crab Shack Restaurant. Open from April through November.

  Endview Plantation
  362 Yorktown Rd, Newport News, VA; (757) 873-1862;
  Built 1769, Endview Plantation was used by General Thomas Nelson's Virginia Militia as a resting place on September 28, 1781 en route to Yorktown. It was the prewar home of Captain Humphrey Harwood Curtis, Captain of the Warwick Beaureguards, a company of the 32nd Virginia Infantry Regiment. During the 1862 Peninsula Campaign, the house at Endview was used as a field hospital by both Confederate and Union troops. Around May 5, 1862, the house was used by Union General George B. McClellan as his headquarters during the Battle of Williamsburg. The house is restored to it's 1862 appearance and is open for tours. Often costumed interpreters guide tours and present special events throughout the year.

  S.P.C.A. Petting Zoo
  523 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA;
  A collection of nd domestic animals including emus, lions, tigers, monkeys, sheep and goats are on view at the Petting Zoo. Small children in particular will enjoy the opportunity to feed and pet the farm animals.

  Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
  2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA; (757) 247-2360;
  Historic Victorian (1899) home of J. Thomas Newsome, prominent African-American attorney and civic leader. A graduate of Howard University Law School, Newsome was one of the first African-American attorneys to argue before the Virginia Supreme Court. Today, his elegant Queen Anne residence serves as a cultural center and site of changing art exhibits, as well as a permanent exhibit on his life and times. Pre-scheduled tours.

  The Flea Market
  10171 Jefferson Ave., Newport News VA; (757) 599-5565;
  Open Thursday through Sunday - You never know what you'll find in these 85 indoor shops offering anything and everything. Saturdays and Sundays feature additional outdoor shops. If you love to browse and look for that "hidden treasure", this is the place for you.

  Historic Hilton Village
  10377 Block Warwick Blvd., Newport News VA; (757) 595-1545 ;
  Listed on the National Register of Historic Places, Hilton Village is home to unique shops featuring artwork, antiques, collectibles, and fine clothing. Stroll the historic streets and admire the shops and homes that were built between 1918 and 1920.

  Patrick Henry Mall
  12300 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA; (757) 249-2338;
  Patrick Henry Mall is the largest mall in Newport News, and features Dillard's and Hecht's department stores, movie theaters, restaurants, a food court (including Athens Gyros, Chao Praya, Charlie's Steakery, Frullati Café and Bakery, Heavenly Grounds, Ichiban Japan, Top Dog and Villa Pizza) and a variety of specialty shops.

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  Days Inn-Osyter Point Newport News -6012
  11829 FISHING POINT DRIVE I-64 & Jefferson Ave., (RT-143) Newport News VA
  The Days Inn Oyster Point is centrally located on the historic Virginia Peninsula, midway between Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Nestled away in the Oyster Point Business Park, area businesses such as Canon Virginia, Jefferson National Lab, and Newport News Shipbuilding are just a short drive away. Other amenities include an outdoor heated pool, exercise facility, free shuttle-van service, 2 restaurants adjacent to property and discount coupons to local attractions.

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  Shenandoah Valley Vacation Getaway
  This special offer will save you more than $200 off the standard retail rate to stay at this scenic Central Virginia resort destination. Equestrian Center, nature trails, many historic sites, fine dining and much more adventure awaits. Many exciting outdoor experiences to choose from.

Mariner's Museum
100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA; (800) 581-7245; www.mariner.org;
Open: Daily 10AM-5PM (Exc: Dec 25 and Thanksgiving);
Guided Tours: Mon-Fri at 11AM and 1:30PM;
Admission: $7 Adult / $6 Military and Seniors / $5 Students / Child Free (Under 6); Groups Rates for 10 or more

This is definitely one of the best museums in all of Virginia! Exhibits and galleries tells of man's heritage on the seas. This facility has an alliance with the South Street Seaport Museum in New York City that allows for them to share exhibits. Collections range from the Age of Exploration to the modern navy and consists of over 34,000 artifacts / displays and a library with over 600,000 photographic prints. There is also an impressive collection of ornate (and sometimes huge) ship's mastheads.

A large collection of nautical gear helps to round out the collection. This includes figureheads, nautical instruments, wespons, ceramics and textiles. The collections are set against an endless array of the best marine paintings by highly acclaimed international artists. The museum is a special repository for many artifacts retrieved from the USS Monitor and RMS Titanic.


Age of Exploration Gallery - chronicles scientific and technological developments in shipbuilding, navigations and cartography that enable early European explorer's to cross the oceans. Many rare artifacts and hand-on exhibits.
Defending the Seas - History of the U.S. Navy includes re-creation of sections of warships such as an aircraft carrier deck and the turret on the iron-clad USS Monitor. Five sections each cover an important piece of American naval history.
Chesapeake Bay Gallery - Explore the culture of the watermen of Chesapeake Bay.
Crabtree Collection of Miniature Ships - Very authentic hand-carved scale models by August Crabtree, some are so small they can only be seen with a magnifying glass.
Great Hall of Steam - Exhibits focus on the story of oceangoing commercial steamship development. The gallery has exhibits about the Titanic and the battle between the USS Monitor and CSS Virginia
Gibbs Gallery - special section devoted to renowned naval architect William Francis Gibbs, designer of the superliner SS United States
Ship Models Gallery - Samples include shipbuilder's half model, cast lead World War II warships recognition training models, model yachts, miniature kayaks.
Small Craft Collection - Over 55 vessels collected from five continents, including a gondola, African canoes and Chinese sampans.
Museum Park - The museum sits in a 550-acre park with picnic area, 5-mile walking trail and fishing lake. Propellers and masthead ship scultures adorn the grounds.

Omni Newport News Hotel
1000 OMNI BOULEVARD Newport News VA 23606
Located in Oyster Point Industrial Park. Directly off interstate Hwy 64, exit 258A, on Peninsula between historic Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. Where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean.



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