Location: Newport News
Top Things to do in Newport News
The 8 Best Outdoor Activities in Newport News, Virginia (VA)
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 Noland Trail
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 308 reviews
Reviewed By 559albertd
The locals know how awesome the Noland trail is so if you are in town and want an awesome trail to walk or jog, this is your place. Well marked and maintained, shaded and plenty of parking.
2. Virginia Living Museum
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 740 reviews
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
3. Newport News Park
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4.5 based on 289 reviews
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.
4. SPCA Petting Zoo
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4.0 based on 14 reviews
Reviewed By teen_reviewer - Ashburn, United States
I visited with my friends and for the small entry fee we were able to meet many cute animals. The goats were adorable and I would for sure go back!
5. Body Shock Studios
First and only Electronic Muscle Stimulation (EMS) In Hampton roads. Offer 20 min. training burn up to 600 calories per session.
6. The Pines Golf Course at Fort Eustis
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4.5 based on 3 reviews
7. Newport News Golf Club
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3.5 based on 11 reviews
8. Freedom Aviation
