Attractions in Newport News, Virginia

Amusements

James River Reserve Fleet 757-887-3725
Located at Fort Eustis Army Base
Commonly known as "The Ghost Fleet," these over 100 retired navy and merchant ships anchored here once carried cargo, missiles, rescue equipment, helicopters,... more info map

Historic Homes & Buildings

Endview Plantation 757-887-1862
362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603
Built by Colonel William Harwood, Jr., signer of the Virginia Resolves, this home has experienced the ordeal of three wars. The home was visited by Generals George... more info map
Hilton Village 757-595-0864
Located Corner of Warwick Boulevard & Main Street
America's first federally subsidized planned community, which was built to house additional Newport News Shipyard workers, this village is recognized by the Virginia... more info map
Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371
163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603
This Italianate mansion constructed by wealthy planter, Richard Decauter Lee, has been beautifully restored to its pre-Civil War splendor and the home once served as a... more info map
Matthew Jones House 757-898-5090
P.O. Box 4468, Newport News, VA 27602
Located on Harrison Road at Fort Eustis Base
A Virginia Historic Landmark and an Historic American Building, this historic home has been designed as an architectural museum house exposing three historic periods. ... more info map
Old Warwick County Courthouse 757-247-8487
14421 Old Courthouse Way, Newport News, VA 23602
A tiny, but sophisticated courthouse built in the first decade of the 19th century that served Warwick County, which no longer exists, until the last part of the 19th... more info map

Historic Sites & Monuments

Victory Arch 757-247-8451
Located at 25th Street & West Avenue
Returning WWI troops disembarked from ships and marched through this arch in victory parades. Today, the arch serves as a memorial with an eternal flame burning for all... more info map

Libraries & Research Centers

Poquoson Public Library 757-868-3060
500 City Hall Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662
Located in the City Hall Complex
The Poquoson Public Library is normally open Monday through Thursday from 10:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m., Fridays and Saturdays until 5:00 p.m. and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.... more info

Museums & Galleries

Mariners' Museum, The 757-596-2222
100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
One of the largest international maritime history museums, this museum is filled with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Visitors of the... more info map
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center, The 757-247-2360
2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
The restored home of respected African-American attorney, J. Thomas Newsome, and his wife, Mary Winfield Newsome, this elegant Queen Anne residence served as the hub of... more info map
Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175
101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606
An affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, this nonprofit organization is dedicated to promoting art appreciation and education through a diverse schedule of... more info map
Poquoson Museum, The 757-868-6830
968 Poquoson Avenue, Poquoson, VA 23662
The Poquoson Museum is dedicated to preserving the rich heritage of the City of Poquoson. more info
U.S. Army Transportation Museum 757-878-5251
Building 300, Besson Hall, Newport News, VA 23602
Located at Fort Eustis Army Base
More than 200 years of Army transportation history is depicted through models, dioramas, and life-size displays at this museum which also contains an outdoor display... more info map
Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
A sanctuary for orphaned, non-releasable or injured animals, the Virginia Living Museum is home to more than 250 species of animals native to Virginia, including... more info map
Virginia War Museum 757-247-8523
9285 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23607
American military history unfolds at this museum where American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through weapons, vehicles, uniforms, insignia,... more info map

Parks, Gardens & Zoos

Christopher Newport Park 757-926-8451
2500 West Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602
Memorials to Collis P. Huntington, founder of Newport News Shipbuilding, can be found at this urban park which was the site of the Congress-Cumberland Overlook,... more info map
Newport News Park 757-886-7912
13564 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602
One of the largest municipal parks in the country, this 8,000 acre oasis offers a variety of amenities on site including a 188 site campground, 30 miles of hiking and... more info map
Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo 757-595-1399
523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
A nonprofit, charitable organization supported by donations that is dedicated to promoting animal welfare and maintains a petting zoo and exotic animal area that is open... more info map

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