7 Things to do Good for Big Groups in Newport News That You Shouldn't Miss

November 19, 2021 Janean Rudisill

Jutting into the water on the Virginia Peninsula, the city of Newport News has played an important part in the maritime history of the United States. A leader in shipbuilding since 1886, the booming shipyard is still producing nuclear submarines and aircraft carriers. Learn about naval history and the Golden Age Exploration at The Mariners' Museum, with 60,000 square feet of rare maps, nautical instruments and the USS Monitor Center, preserving the remains of the first ironclad warship.
Restaurants in Newport News

1. The Mariners' Museum & Park

100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606-3757 +1 757-596-2222 [email protected] http://www.marinersmuseum.org/
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The Mariners' Museum & Park

The Mariners' Museum, America's National Maritime Museum, includes the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War Ironclad's iconic gun turret. The Museum has over 35,000 maritime artifacts, including ship models, paintings and small craft. Located on a 550-acre park, they also feature a 5-mile hiking trail and paddleboat rentals. Due to the COVID-19 global pandemic, the Museum galleries are temporarily closed but we remain committed to bringing you fascinating stories from our Collection. Many favorite lecture series and family-friendly programs are being offered virtually for free, and we invite you to connect online with us. In addition, our Park and the Noland Trail are open and free to the public. We apologize for any inconvenience, and wish you good health until we can safely reopen our galleries.

Reviewed By TravelNut12309 - Newport News, United States

There is more to see here than than can fit in a day. The Monitor-Merrimack exhibit is top-notch, with Monitor wreck artifacts dredged up off the North Carolina coast undergoing restoration and, when ready, being installed inside the building in the equivalent location as a parallel outdoor mockup of the exterior. The international small craft building is fascinating, the intricate ship models can occupy you for hours, plus there is a full-scale, many-room exhibit of the history of mankind’s endeavors in the world’s seas. This is a must-see complement to the other maritime sights of Tidewater Virginia, like the Hampton Roads boat tours. Special thanks to the gentle, informative, highly-motivated volunteer docents who enliven the Monitor-Merrimack exhibition.

2. Newport News Visitor Center

13560 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23603-1104 +1 757-886-7777 [email protected] http://www.newport-news.org/about-our-city/visitor-information/visitor-center.html
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Newport News Visitor Center

Make plans to begin your adventure at the Newport News Visitor Center. Here our well-trained travel counselors stand ready to assist you with your itinerary and to help you make the most of your Newport News experience. The counselors can supply you with a variety of information including a Visitor Guide, directional maps, attraction fees and hours, accommodation information, and special event happenings.

Reviewed By jehenson81 - Washington DC, United States

I am so happy I stopped at the Newport News Visitors Center after hiking at Newport News Park (they are at the same location). The ladies were super friendly and after giving me a map guided me to their tourism pamphlet which had coupons in it for most of the places I was going. This rocked and saved me a few bucks. They also had a ton of brochures for not only the area but all over VA. SCORE!!

3. Zenith

5007 Victory Blvd Suite D-2, Newport News, VA 23693-5606 +1 757-657-8400 [email protected] http://www.zenithfun.com
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Zenith

Locally-owned, family-friendly business 4 Unique Things About Zenith VR+ESCAPE : 1) Virtual Reality headset for complete IMMERSION 2) Clue- Escape room, an adventure of solving puzzles and bonding with your friends. 3) Competition style Escape rooms. Attempt to sink the other battleship. 4) ESCAPE-to-GO™ -- we DELIVER escape rooms in Newport News, Yorktown, Hampton, and Poquoson as a 24-hour rental. Have an ESCAPE-to-GO™ delivered to your party, office, or hotel room and you'll be solving an intense mystery or getting yourself untrapped from a situation in no time! Fun for 6-8 people.

4. Virginia Living Museum

524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601-1999 +1 757-595-1900 http://www.thevlm.org
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Virginia Living Museum

View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a loggerhead turtle and moon jellies. See fish with no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. It's all at the Virginia Living Museum, Newport News, where living exhibits depict Virginia's natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. Experience a steamy cypress swamp and cool mountain cove. Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave. See flying squirrels, stingrays and other creatures of the night. Touch famous Bay creatures. Kids will especially enjoy the Touch Tank with its sea stars and horseshoe crabs. Enjoy hands-on activities. See spectacular views of the sun from the observatory and travel the universe in the state-of-the-art digital planetarium. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk to view coastal birds, beavers, otters, coyotes, endangered red wolves and other animals in naturalized habitats. Butterfly Garden, Virginia Garden and landscape plantings display one of the most extensive displays of native plants in Virginia. Learn how to live, build and garden green in the Conservation Garden and Green Living House.

Reviewed By prancingdeer - Tucson, United States

It’s great for all ages and has a little bit of something for everyone! From animals to space it truely is great

5. Newport News Park

13564 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23603-1104 +1 757-886-7912 http://www.nnparks.com/parks_nn.php
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Newport News Park

Reviewed By DaveNewportNews - Newport News, United States

Love walking and biking on the 5.3 miles path at the Newport News Campground. You can exit to the Yorktown Battlefields and George Washington's headquarters at the halfway point.

6. Paragon City Center 12

11810 Fountain Way Ste J, Newport News, VA 23606-4265 +1 757-525-9868 [email protected] http://www.paragontheaters.com
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Paragon City Center 12

Amenities include: Leather Reclining Seats with Footrests and Tray Tables Two Extreme Screen Large Format Auditoriums Reserved Seating Digital Projection and Sound Beer, Wine & Expanded Food Offerings at Concession Free Diamond Rewards Loyalty Program Print at Home Ticketing Dine in the theater with food from one of two on site restaurants: My Pi Custom Pizza and Neo Kitchen & Bar - Now you can Earn Diamond Rewards pointst at Neo! FREE Parking ~ Available for all guests in any one of three convenient parking garages located in City Center. The most convenient garage is the Fountain Way garage, which is entered from Fountain Way directly across from the theater, Neo and My Pi. The Mariners Row garage (next to the Marriott Hotel and Conference Center) is also FREE, conveniently located and available for parking. The Mariners Row garage may be accessed from Town Center Drive, Canon Boulevard, or Mariners Row. Please refrain from parking in the private lots along Sun Way, Thimble Shoals Boulevard, and Mobjack Place.

Reviewed By Sunshine06743355377 - Newport News, United States

Love this place, has pizza restaurant on the premisses, you can eat while watching your fave movie! Nice size seats.

7. LazerRush

711 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602-9475 +1 757-872-3452 [email protected] http://lazerrush.com/
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LazerRush

LazerRush is now over 12,000 sq. ft. offering Laser Tag, Black Light Mini Golf, Bumper Cars, SpiderJump Trampoline at our Family Fun Entertainment Center. Families, Adults, Teenagers and kids can have an amazing experience playing laser tag combat games with special lighting, sound effects and tactical lazer tag games. We offer SpinZone Bumper Cars for a laser go kart riding experience. Then enjoy the safety of our Reverse Bungee Spider Jump indoor trampoline arena. You're harnessed in for flipping fun while jumping on our bungalow indoor trampolines. Enjoy our play a round of Blacklight Mini Golf with other fun attractions. Play arcade games and redemption games, Lazer Maze, and Tiki Corn Hole while waiting for the family fun filled attractions.

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