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Ships, History Great Outdoors 2018 VISITOR GUIDE Ships, History AND THE Great Outdoors OVER 30 PARKS • HISTORIC HOMES • SHOPPING • MUSEUMS • SIP & SAVOR NNVG18_COVER D.indd 3 12/8/17 10:03 AM newport-news.org Welcome! Ships, Welcome to Newport News, where the James River ends and vacation memories begin! Legend has it that Newport News was probably named after English sea captain Christopher Newport, whose Contents three-ship fleet landed in Jamestown in 1607. English colonists began settling in what is now Newport News as The Mariners’ Museum early as 1622. Newport News, about 70 square miles in size, has a population of approximately 180,000. The city’s location History, in southeastern Virginia means we’re less than 400 miles from many major U.S. cities, including New York City, Philadelphia, Baltimore, and Washington, D.C. This will be a year of celebrations for Newport News. We’ll be commemorating the 100th anniversary of Historic Hilton Village; Fort Eustis will mark its centennial in 2018; and Pearl Bailey, a Newport News native, would be turning 100 in March if she were alive today. To round out our list of celebrations, Newport News Restaurant Week will observe its fifth year with five price points in celebration of five successful years! Endview Plantation A lot has been happening here in Newport News since last year, and many exciting things are on the horizon! See page 17 for details. the Great As always, don’t forget to share the photos from your visit to Outdoors Newport News using #LOVENN. City Center at Oyster Point Newport News Park Copyright©2018 – The 2018 Newport News Visitor Guide is published by VistaGraphics and Newport News Tourism and is based on information provided to us. Every effort has been made to ensure the accuracy of this information, but all information is subject to change. Reproduction of any material appearing within this publication is strictly prohibited without the express written consent of the publisher and/or NNT. Inclusion in the 2018 Newport News Visitor Guide does not represent an endorsement by NNT. NNT is in no way liable for errors or omissions or for damages that might result from reliance on this information. All photography used is with permission. 2 Toll Free 888-493-7386 • www.newport-news.org • #LOVENN NNVG18 PAGES.indd 2 12/7/17 4:25 PM SAVE ON THESE FEATURED ATTRACTIONS Endview Plantation $1 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 2 guests 362 Yorktown Road • 757-887-1862 www.endview.org Lee Hall Mansion $1 OFF Newport News Park REGULAR ADMISSION Contents Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 2 guests 163 Yorktown Road • 757-888-3371 4 • Attractions 17 • What’s New in www.leehall.org Newport News The Mariners’ Museum and Park/ 8 • Performing Arts USS Monitor Center 18 • Dining $1 OFF 9 • 2018 Calendar of Events REGULAR ADMISSION 21 • Expert Travel Advice Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 4 guests. Not valid with other discounts, offers, or 3D films. 13 • Shopping 100 Museum Drive • 757-596-2222 • www.marinersmuseum.org 22 • Recreation & Newport News Visitor 14 • Insider Tips Outdoor Fun Center Gift Shop 16 • “4 Taps/4 Cities” 23 • Rainy Day Fun 25% OFF ANY PURCHASE OVER $20 (except ticket sales) Expires 1/31/19. 24 • Make Your Own History 13560 Jefferson Avenue • 757-886-7777 www.newport-news.org in Newport News— A Sample Itinerary Peninsula Fine Arts Center $ 1 OFF 25 • Accommodations REGULAR ADMISSION Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 4 guests. 101 Museum Drive • 757-596-8175 26 • Newport News Map www.pfac-va.org Peninsula SPCA and Petting Zoo City Center at Oyster Point Back Cover • Our Neighbors 1 CHILD FREE WITH PAYING ADULT Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 3 children & 3 adults. 523 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard • 757-595-1399 www.peninsulaspca.org MAKE IT MOBILE! Follow us on… Scan this Code. Use your smartphone Virginia Living Museum to get there. Auto-dial for information. $1 OFF REGULAR ADMISSION PUBLISHED FOR: Newport News Visitor Center Not valid with other offers, group tours or during 13560 Jefferson Avenue, special events. Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 4 guests. Newport News Tourism Newport News, Virginia 23603 524 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard • 757-595-1900 A Division of Parks, Recreation & Tourism 757-886-7777 • Toll Free 888-493-7386 www.thevlm.org 702 Town Center Drive, (fax) 757-886-7920 Newport News, Virginia 23606 757-926-1400 • Toll Free 888-493-7386 PUBLISHED BY: Virginia War Museum (fax) 757-926-1441 VistaGraphics, Inc. www.newport-news.org 1264 Perimeter Parkway, Virginia Beach, $ [email protected] Virginia 23454 • 757-422-8979 1 OFF www.VistaGraphicsInc.com REGULAR ADMISSION Expires 1/31/19, Good for up to 2 guests. 9285 Warwick Boulevard • 757-247-8523 www.warmuseum.org NNVG18 PAGES.indd 3 12/7/17 1:58 PM what to see & do ATTRACTIONS not to miss while you’re in NEWPORT NEWS The only trouble you’ll have filling time in Newport News is picking an activity. The area’s attractions, architectural and historical landmarks, sporting opportunities, and natural LEE HALL MANSION parks are exceptional 2018 enough to attract ATTRACTION Built in 1859 for prominent agriculturist Richard experts, but they’re VALUE COUPONS Lee and his family, the home was used as military headquarters during the Civil War. An exhibition on available for FOUND ON everyone to enjoy. PAGE 3 the Civil War Peninsula Campaign is also on view. 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603 757-888-3371 www.leehall.org ENDVIEW PLANTATION Completed in 1769, Endview was home to JAMES A. FIELDS HOUSE Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis and his wife The restored home of James A. Fields in the years before, during, and after the (1844-1903), an African-American teacher, Civil War. The house was also occupied by lawyer, and member of the Virginia House of troops during the Peninsula Campaign. Delegates. In 1908, the house became the first 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News hospital for African Americans. Newport News, 617 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607 VA 23603 757-813-6014 757-887-1862 jamesafieldshouse.blogspot.com www.endview.org 4 Toll Free 888-493-7386 • www.newport-news.org • #LOVENN NNVG18 PAGES.indd 4 12/7/17 1:59 PM what to see & do PENINSULA FINE ARTS CENTER Discover the ever-changing world of art at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, where diverse artwork and dynamic exhibitions are just part of the fun! 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM AND 757-596-8175 www.pfac-va.org PARK/USS MONITOR CENTER The Mariners’ Museum and Park connects people to the world’s waters, because that is how we are connected to one another. Come explore your history and discover your stories! 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 757-596-2222 www.marinersmuseum.org FIND ATTRACTIONS AT-A-GLANCE ON PAGE 7 SPECIAL INTEREST THE NEWSOME HOUSE MUSEUM & CULTURAL CENTER For specific details The restored 1899 residence of J. Thomas Newsome, about the city’s a respected attorney, journalist, and civic leader who prospered as part of the post-Civil War South’s outdoor art or Civil new urban African-American middle class. War history, visit our 2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 website! 757-247-2360 www.newsomehouse.org www.newport-news.org Toll Free 888-493-7386 • www.newport-news.org • #LOVENN 5 NNVG18 PAGES.indd 5 12/7/17 1:59 PM what to see & do ATTRACTIONS CONTINUED VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM Virginia’s Animal Attraction and Dinosaur Destination! Just one visit here brings you in contact with more habitats, wildlife, and plant species than would be encountered in a PENINSULA SPCA & PETTING ZOO lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia! Bring the kids and don’t forget your camera! 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 The Petting Zoo has chickens, rabbits, 757-595-1900 goats, and even a llama! What an irresistible www.thevlm.org opportunity for great pictures. 523 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 757-595-1399 • www.peninsulaspca.org U.S. ARMY VIRGINIA WAR MUSEUM TRANSPORTATION MUSEUM At the Virginia War Museum, artifacts, weapons, The story of the Army’s Transportation Corps—from vehicles, uniforms, and posters trace the development horse-drawn wagons to all-terrain, armored vehicles—is of the US military from 1775 to the present. told here. Includes experimental craft like a “flying jeep.” 9285 Warwick Blvd. in Huntington Park, 300 Washington Blvd., Ft. Eustis Newport News, VA 23607 Newport News, VA 23604 • 757-878-1115 757-247-8523 www.transchool.lee.army.mil/Museum/ www.warmuseum.org Transportation%20Museum/museum.htm 6 Toll Free 888-493-7386 • www.newport-news.org • #LOVENN NNVG18 PAGES.indd 6 12/7/17 2:00 PM 2018 ATTRACTION VALUE COUPONS ON PAGE 3! what to see & do ATTRACTIONS AT-A-GLANCE Guided Tours Special Events Gift Shop Wheelchair Accessible Discount tickets available for seniors, military or Free Parking Evening Programs Café Facebook AAA members Attraction & Info Admission Attraction & Info Admission Endview Plantation $8 adults Peninsula Fine Arts Center $7.50 adults $7 seniors $6 students, seniors, 362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 & active duty military (Exit 247 from I-64) • 757-887-1862 $6 children (7-18) (Exit 258A from I-64) • 757-596-8175 Under 7 FREE $4 children (6-12) www.endview.org www.pfac-va.org Under 6 FREE HOURS & AMENITIES: HOURS & AMENITIES: April 1 to Dec.
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