2018 VISITOR GUIDE

Ships, History AND THE Great Outdoors

OVER 30 PARKS • HISTORIC HOMES • SHOPPING • MUSEUMS • SIP & SAVOR

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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 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 ; 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! 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

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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 $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

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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 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

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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

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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

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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

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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. 31: Open Mon, Thu-Fri, 10 am to 4 pm; Sat 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 12 pm to 5 pm. Open Tue-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm. Ticket valid for 7 days. FREE admission first Jan. 1 to March 31: Open Thu-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays. full weekend of each month. Closed Mondays, major holidays and during exhibit changes. (partially)

James A. Fields House Suggested donation: Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo $3 adults 523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard 617 27th Street, Newport News, VA 23607 $2 per person $2 children (13-17), Newport News, VA 23601 (Exit 6 from I-664) • 757-813-6014 2 years & under FREE seniors and military (Exit 258A from I-64) • 757-595-1399 www.jamesafieldshouse.blogspot.com Under 13 FREE www.peninsulaspca.org

HOURS & AMENITIES: HOURS & AMENITIES: Open by appointment. Call 757-813-6014 for details. Seasonal. Call for hours.

Lee Hall Mansion $8 adults U.S. Army Transportation Museum 163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603 $7 seniors 300 Washington Boulevard FREE (Exit 247 from I-64) • 757-888-3371 $6 children (7-18) Ft. Eustis. Newport News, VA 23604 (donations www.leehall.org Under 7 FREE (Exit 250A from I-64) • 757-878-1115 welcome) www.transchool.lee.army.mil/Museum/ Transportation%20Museum/museum.htm HOURS & AMENITIES: April 1 to Dec. 31: Open Mon, Thu-Fri, 10 am to 4 pm; Sat 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 12 pm to 5 pm. HOURS & AMENITIES: Jan. 1 to March 31: Open Thu-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays. Open Tue-Sun, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mon and federal holidays. (partially) PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to Fort Eustis must show valid IDs (driver’s license and/or photo ID), proof of insurance and vehicle registration. The Mariners’ Museum & Park $13.95 adults USS Monitor Center $8.95 children (4-12) 100 Museum Drive Under 3 FREE Virginia Living Museum Newport News, VA 23606 $12.95 seniors 65+, 524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard $20 adults (Exit 258A from I-64) military, and AAA Newport News, VA 23601 $15 children (3-12) 757-596-2222 3D Movies: (Exit 258A from I-64) • 757-595-1900 2 years & under FREE www.marinersmuseum.org $6 add’l charge www.thevlm.org

HOURS & AMENITIES: HOURS & AMENITIES: Memorial Day–Labor Day: 9 am to 5 pm daily. Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun, 11 am to 5 pm. Open daily, 9 am to 5 pm year-round. 9 am to 8 pm Thursdays in July and August. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day. Closed Thanksgiving, Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1st.

The Newsome House Museum Virginia War Museum $8 adults 9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park, $7 seniors and & Cultural Center Suggested Newport News, VA 23607 active duty military 2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607 $2 donation (Exit 3 from I-664) • 757-247-2360 (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64) • 757-247-8523 $6 children (7-18) www.newsomehouse.org www.warmuseum.org Under 7 FREE

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DOWNING-GROSS CULTURAL ARTS CENTER Home to the Ella Fitzgerald Theater, this historic building also houses arts programs for all ages, and the Anderson Johnson Gallery permanent exhibit. Room/studio rentals are available. 2410 Wickham Ave., Newport News, VA 23607 (Exit 6 off I-664) General Information: 757-247-8950 • Box Office: 757-247-8969 Buy tickets online: www.downinggross.org • E-mail: [email protected] Open: Mon-Fri, 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Sat, 10. a.m. to 4 p.m.; Sun, closed.

Christopher Newport University’s FERGUSON CENTER FOR THE ARTS PENINSULA For over a decade, the Ferguson Center has COMMUNITY THEATRE presented the finest artists in the world, cementing its reputation as the preeminent performing arts Located in Historic Hilton Village, the venue in the Southeast. Peninsula Community Theatre offers musicals, comedies, and dramas. 1 Avenue of the Arts, Newport News, VA 23606 (Exit 258A from I-64) 10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 Ticket Office: 757-594-8752 Charge by phone: 855-FERG-TIX (855-337-4849) (Exit 258A or 263A from I-64) Buy tickets online: www.fergusoncenter.org • E-mail: [email protected] Ticket Office: 757-595-5728 Ticket Office Hours: In Season: Mon. - Fri., 10 a.m. – 6 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Buy tickets online: www.pctlive.org • E-mail: [email protected] Call for summer hours. Handicap and valet parking available. Hearing and Ticket Office Hours: Tues. and Thurs., 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. two weeks prior to visually impaired assistance. opening night until closing night and 1 hour before each performance.

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HISTORIC HILTON VILLAGE 100TH GRAND CELEBRATION SIGNATURE JULY 7, 2018 A day-long public street festival commemorating the centennial of Historic Hilton Village, built in 1918 as the first federally funded planned housing community in the nation. Activities begin with a “Wake Up and Celebrate Coffee,” a fitness walk, and a kayak race. EVENTS Afternoon activities include the Profiles of Honor mobile museum, a juried art show, walking tours, trolley rides, antique cars, and WWI Whether it’s a Broadway show, tempting musical, re-enactors. In the evening, there will be a re-creation of the dedication wine and food festival, historic garden week, ceremony. Afterward, Hilton School will host a 1950s dance to include a reunion of all classes from the 1930s through 1990s. Bands, waterfront or a Civil War re-enactment, there’s always picnics, children’s games and food trucks will be located behind the something to do in and around Newport News! school. This capstone event marks the 100th anniversary when the U.S. War Shipping Board formally dedicated Hilton Village. One thousand people attended the dedication in 1918; it is anticipated 10,000 will turn out for this celebration, capturing the loyalty ONE CITY MARATHON and patriotism that are as dominant in Hilton Village today as in 1918. WEEKEND MARCH 4, 2018 NEWPORT NEWS Take a tour of Newport News – marathon style! The FALL FESTIVAL marathon covers the entire 26-mile length of the OCT. 6–7, 2018 city, with Newport News Park serving as the starting Held since 1974, the Newport News Fall Festival line and Victory Arch acting as the finish line. There features traditional crafts, trades, demonstrations, folk are also options for a relay, a Maritime 8K, and a music, along with the sights, sounds, and memories of Nautical Mile run/walk. The event culminates with our past. This popular festival, which attracts 70,000 a community celebration at Victory Landing Park. people, is set up annually in Newport News Park. Additionally, the weekend includes a Health and Dozens of craftspeople sell a wide variety of handmade Wellness Expo at the Denbigh Community Center. goods and vendors sell country-inspired merchandise, This event was conceived as a way for the city to including dairy products, baked goods, specialty foods show its community pride and promote healthy and sauces. Additionally, seafood, barbeque, pork rinds, living. www.onecitymarathon.com and other favorite festival foods are sold in more than two dozen booths. www.nnva.gov CELEBRATING Born in Newport News on March 29, 1918, Pearl Bailey sang, performed, entertained, and captivated PEARL BAILEY audiences around the world. An entertainer with HOLLYDAZZLE THROUGHOUT 2018 great success in television, film, and the Broadway DEC. 1, 2018 stage, Bailey was a Tony and Emmy award winner. Throughout the year, Downing-Gross will celebrate Hollydazzle is a one-of-a-kind holiday Pearl Bailey’s centennial and her contributions to the performing arts and humanitarian causes with show that combines synchronized imaginative experiences celebrating the “Hidden Gems” of Newport News, specifically with the Pearl fireworks, theatrical lighting, ground- Bailey Hidden Gems Dance Series, the Hidden Gems Photography Exhibition and Pearl at 100. based pyrotechnics and special effects, www.downinggross.org all choreographed to festive music, · January 19 – Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: Diamond making it one of the top shows of the · March 19 – Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: Pearl year. The show transforms City Center · March 29 – Pearl at 100, starring Nina Brewton at Oyster Point into a kaleidoscope · April 1-30 – Hidden Gems Photography Exhibition of color reflecting on the fountains’ · May 18 – Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: Emerald five-acre water surface. And because · July 20 – Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: Sapphire it’s “in-the-round”, the show looks the same no matter what side of the fountain you’re standing on! Typically, WORLD ARTS CELEBRATION this popular event draws more 30,000 MAY 19, 2018 people to City Center. www.nnva.gov Explore cultures from nearly every continent at the World Arts Celebration in City Center at Oyster Point. Prior events have included NOTE: Events are subject to cancellation exhibits from Taiwan, Africa, Germany, and date changes. Prior to your visit, please China, Japan, France, Mali, Egypt, and check websites listed. All events take place Italy. Children’s crafts have ranged from the in Newport News, unless otherwise noted. making of Aboriginal boomerangs of Australia, More Newport News events can be Fabergé eggs of Russia, carnival masks and found online at headdresses of Brazil, and collar necklaces www.newport-news.org of Africa to the henna body art of India and face painting of France. www.nnva.gov

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Newport News Restaurant Week Bernstein at 100 with Virginia Symphony Orchestra JANUARY 4: Game Day 10K/5K City Center at Oyster Point 757-880-8843 6: A Space of Her Own: Artist Reception Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 8: Berlin Philharmonic Piano Quartet Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 19: Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents A Roman Holiday 8-10, 15-17, 22-24: Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-892-6366 Roald Dahl’s Willy Wonka Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 19: Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: Diamond 9-10: Cupid’s Cabaret Virginia Symphony Orchestra Pearl Bailey’s 100th Birthday Celebration Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 Jan. 20 – Feb. 3: Newport News 10: Mutts Gone Nuts! 4: Camerata Ireland 24: Upcycled Cinderella Restaurant Week Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 Peninsula Community Theatre (Children’s Theatre) 757-595-5728 Various restaurants throughout Newport News 21: Diana Krall: 6: Foreigner 757-886-7777 Turn Up The Quiet World Tour Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 29: Celebrating Pearl Bailey’s Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 100th, starring Nina Brewton Jan. 20 - Feb. 3: Newport News 9: Virginia Symphony Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 22: Cabaret Orchestra presents Restaurant Week Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 757-247-8950 Various restaurants throughut Scheherazade and 23-25: Once on This Island A Philip Glass Fantasy March 31: Great Easter Egg Hunt Newport News 757-886-7777 Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 Ferguson Center for the Arts Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 23: Ronald K. Brown: EVIDENCE, 757-892-6366 27-28: A Gentleman’s Guide to APRIL A Dance Company Love & Murder 9-10: Profiles of Honor Mobile Museum Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 U.S. Army Transportation Museum 757-878-1115 4: Rhyme Time Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8969 27: Jeanne Robertson 9-11: Once on This Island Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 MARCH Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 6: Hidden Gems: Artist Reception Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8969 27: Aesop’s Fables 2-3: One City Marathon 10: History Bites Peninsula Community Theatre (Children’s Theatre) Health & Wellness Expo The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 6: Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents 757-595-5728 Denbigh Community Center “Carmina Burana” plus a World Premiere! 10-11: Battle of Weekend Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-892-6366 27: Nathan Richardson as Frederick 757-926-8621 The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 Douglass: Live Theater 2-4: Once on This Island 10-12: Motown The Musical Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 15: Moscow Festival Ballet: Swan Lake Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 FEBRUARY 3: One City Marathon 17: City Center Shamrock 13: Virginia Arts Festival Through February 3: Newport News Family Fit & Fun Day City Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 presents Bernstein at 100 Restaurant Week King-Lincoln Park 757-926-1400 with the Virginia 17: Civil War Van Tour: McClellan & the Symphony Orchestra Various restaurants throughout Newport News 3: Doktor Kaboom! Live Wire: Science of Warfare 757-886-7777 Ferguson Center for the Arts The Electricity Tour Departs from Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 757-282-2822 1: Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 17-18: Reptile Weekend 14: Around the World in 80 Days Elvis: The King’s Songbook 3: My Sister’s Keeper: Ladies in Red Concert Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-892-6366 Peninsula Community Theatre (Children’s Theatre) and Award Show 757-595-5728 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 19: Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: 2: Groundhog Day Pearl Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 20-27: Ella Fitzgerald Fest 4: One City Marathon Races Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8969 2: Bacchus Wine & Food Festival Throughout Newport News 757-880-8843 22: Wizard of Oz Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 21: Civil War Van Tour: The Battle of 4: One City, One Celebration Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 Spotsylvania Court House 3, 10, 17, 24: Follow the Drinking Gourd Victory Landing Park 757-886-7777 Departs from Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900

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19: Profiles of Honor Mobile Museum The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 19: World Arts Celebration Historic Garden Week City Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 19: Civil War Van Tour: Virginia Land & Naval Forces Departs from Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 19-20: Cinderella Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594-8752 23 & 30 (Wednesdays through Aug. 29): VHS Summer Concerts at 4th of July Stars in the Sky Newport News Fall Festival Port Warwick 757-223-0284 STOMP 26: Chick-fil-A 10K/5K 9: Summer Celebration Wine Festival 7, 14, 21, 28 (Saturdays through Sept. 1): The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-880-8843 Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 Hayrides Newport News Park 757-888-3333 21: Celebrate Earth Day 26 (Saturdays through Sept. 1): Hayrides 9: The Blacker the Berry: Artist Reception Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Newport News Park 757-888-3333 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 14: Shark Day Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 21-22 & 28-29: Spring Native Plant Sale 28: Memorial Day Ceremony 14: The Legacy of Beulah Fox: Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Victory Arch 757-247-8523 Artist Reception 14: The Mission Mile Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Todd Stadium 757-880-8843 21-28: Historic Garden 28: Memorial Day Concert Week in Virginia City Center at Oyster Point 757-282-2822 14-17: Boardwalk Art Show 14: Civil War Van Tour: Hampton’s Visit http://vagardenweek.org (Virginia Arts Festival) 19th to 33rd Street, Virginia Beach 757-425-0000 Cattle Raid Departs from Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 for locations 31 – June 3: Newport News Greek Festival – 16: Civil War Van Tour: Submarines, Infernal Spring Edition Machines & Torpedoes 20: Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance MAY Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church Departs from Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 Series: Sapphire 4-6: Bus Stop 757-596-6151 16: Bronze Door Society’s International Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 JUNE Wine Classic 21: Alice in Wonderland 5: Newport News Children’s Festival The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 of Friends 1-3: Patriotic Festival 16: Becoming Queen, starring Nina Brewton Newport News Park 757-926-1400 Oceanfront, Virginia Beach 757-491-7866 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 SEPTEMBER 5: Cinco in the City 1, 8, 15, 22, 29: Fridays 22-24: Hampton Jazz Festival 1: Hayrides City Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 at the Fountain Hampton Coliseum, Hampton 757-838-5650 J Newport News Park 757-888-3333 City Center at Oyster Point 22-23 & 29-30: Fall Native Plant Sale 5: Downing-Gross Shorties Film Festival 757-926-1400 JULY Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 2: Black Music Month Concert 4: Spirit of America Planetarium Show 22: The Mariners’ Gallery Crawl 6: The Mariners’ Craft Beer Festival Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 2: King-Lincoln Park Day 4: 4th of July Stars in the Sky 28-30: Neptune Festival 11: Otter Ball King-Lincoln Park 757-926-1400 Victory Landing Park 757-926-1400 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Boardwalk, Virginia Beach 757-498-0215 1-3: Newport News Greek Festival – 7: Profiles of Honor Mobile Museum 11-13: Bus Stop Spring Edition Historic Hilton Village 757-525-7372 OCTOBER Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 5-7: An Occasion for the Arts 757-596-6151 7: Historic Hilton Village 15: STOMP th Merchants Square, Williamsburg www.aofta.org Ferguson Center for the Arts 100 Grand Celebration 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 (Saturdays through Sept. Historic Hilton Village 757-869-8677 5-7: Harvest Faire 757-594-8752 1): Hayrides Endview Plantation 757-358-5412 Newport News Park 757-888-3333 11, 18, 25 (Wednesdays through Aug. 29): 18: Pearl Bailey’s Hidden Gems Dance Series: VHS Summer Concerts at Port Warwick Emerald 6-7: Newport News Fall Festival 6, 13, 20, 27 (Wednesdays through Aug. 29): Port Warwick 757-223-0284 Newport News Park 757-926-1400 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 VHS Summer Concerts at Port Warwick Port Warwick 757-223-0284 5, 12, 19, 26 (Thursdays through Aug. 30): 13-14: Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival 18-20: Bus Stop Thursdays Open Late ‘til 8 Port Warwick 757-223-0284 Peninsula Community Theatre 757-595-5728 8-10: Harborfest Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Norfolk Waterfront 757-441-2345 Continues

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Holiday Tree Lighting 23 – December 31: Holiday Magic Planetarium Show Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 24: Holiday Tree Lighting Oyster Roast at Port Warwick Port Warwick 757-223-0284 Virginia Living Museum 14: The Mariners’ Fall Festival: Ales, Trails, and Pirate Tales DECEMBER The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 1-21: Artful Giving: 18-20: Newport News Greek Festival – A Holiday Pop-Up Gift Shop 2018 Fall Edition Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 Saints Constantine & Helen Greek Orthodox Church 757-596-6151 1-23: Wild Gifts for the Holidays EXHIBITIONS & Virginia Living Museum Wild Things Museum Store 19: Oyster Roast 757-595-1900 RECURRING EVENTS City Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 1-31: Antebellum Holidays For a complete listing of events, visit www.newport-news.org Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 19-20: Night of the 1-31: Christmas at Endview RECURRING January 6-27: A Space of Her Own Living Museum Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Endview Plantation 757-887-1862 EVENTS 1-31: Star of Wonder Planetarium Show January 20 - April 10: 22: Night at the Army Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 The Art & Science of Arachnids Transportation Museum Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 U.S. Army Transportation Museum 757-878-1115 1-31: Holiday Magic Planetarium Show Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 February 1 - March 16: Newport News Public 26-28: 16th Annual Virginia Fall Schools Youth Art Month Classic Car Show Dec. 1- Jan. 1, 2019: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Newport News Park 804-815-1362 Celebration in Lights Newport News Park 757-926-1400 February 2 - March 25: Arts of Asia Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 NOVEMBER 1: Breakfast with Santa 10: Oyster Roast The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 April 1-30: Hidden Gems Photography 1st & 3rd Sundays monthly: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 1: Hollydazzle Birdwalks 11: Veterans Day Ceremony City Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 Newport News Park 757-886-7912 April 7-29: Genesis: Victory Arch 757-247-8523 2: Grand Illumination 1st Saturday - Sunday monthly: CNU Senior Exhibition Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 11: VLM Birthday Discount Day! Colonial Williamsburg 800-HISTORY Free Admission Weekend Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 6-7: St. Nick at Endview Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 April 7 - June 24: 21: Turkey Pardoning Endview Plantation 757-887-1862 2nd Saturday monthly: Sordid and Sacred: The Beggars in Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Rembrandt’s Etchings 7: Pearl Harbor Day Memorial Ceremony Star Party & Laser Light Shows Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 22 – January 1, 2019: Celebration in Lights Virginia War Museum 757-247-8523 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 May 5-27: Prefaces: A High School Newport News Park 757-926-1400 8: Breakfast with Santa 3rd Saturday monthly: Story Time Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Juried Competition 23 – December 21: Artful Giving: A Holiday The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 Pop-Up Gift Shop 14: Holiday Frost 2nd Tuesday monthly: Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 May 19 - December 31: Answering America’s 25 Mics: Spoken Word and Open Mic Night Call: Newport News in World War I 23 – December 31: Star of Wonder 31: Noon Year’s Eve Celebration Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 The Mariners’ Museum & Park 757-596-2222 Planetarium Show Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 EXHIBITIONS May 5 - September 3: DESTINATION: Dinosaur! Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 June 1-29: Blacker the Berry Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 June 2-24: Hilton Village Centennial Celebration Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175 July 2-31: The Legacy of Beulah Fox Continuing through January 21: Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 More than Just a Pretty Face: August 2-31 Artist Portraits & Self-Portraits Out of the Classroom: Soul of the Artist Peninsula Fine Arts Center Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950 Hollydazzle 757-596-8175

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Shop at more than 200 SHOPPING stores from boutiques to From locally owned specialty stores to some of the most eclectic collections of antique, thrift, and consignment shops, Newport bargains, all right here in News offers a refreshingly unique shopping experience. It’s here that you’ll find shopping that is both charming and personal! NEWPORT NEWS City Center at Oyster Point

CITY CENTER AT OYSTER POINT Hilton Village Marketplace at Tech Center & PORT WARWICK City Center at Oyster Point and Port Warwick are HISTORIC MARKETPLACE two shopping areas with a neighborhood “vibe,” HILTON VILLAGE AT TECH CENTER both showcasing specialty retailers. To top it off, The unique architecture The newest shopping both City Center and Port Warwick have numerous of Historic Hilton Village and dining destination restaurants within walking distance and offer regularly is the perfect backdrop to hit Newport News is scheduled entertainment during the summer months. for the eclectic collection called the Marketplace of locally owned shops at Tech Center. Since Port Warwick that makes this a its opening, the center “can’t miss” experience. has continued to Located along Warwick draw new retailers Boulevard in the to the Peninsula. eastern end of Newport From casual lunches News, Historic Hilton at sidewalk cafés to

Jefferson Commons Village is also home to boutique shopping, the several restaurants. Marketplace at Tech JEFFERSON Center is the retail COMMONS component of Tech & PATRICK Center at Oyster Point, a HENRY MALL 100-acre development at the corner of Combined, Jefferson Oyster Point Road and Commons and Patrick Jefferson Avenue. The Henry Mall have over project includes not just 1 million square feet of retail and restaurants, great shopping. Favorite but luxury apartments, national retailers specialty office space, anchor both areas. and a research park. Patrick Henry Mall Rooms, Blooms and More - Hilton Village

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INSIDER TIPS

We rounded up a few locals and asked them what they like best about our great city. Check out their take on Newport News as a great place to visit, live, work, and play!

JASON GAFFNEY LIZ PARKER (standing, far left) (standing, 2nd from left) Newport News Park Ranger President, Newport News Father to Gavin, age 5, and Hospitality Association; “Groot,” an Australian General Manager, Holiday Inn shepherd-Lab mix. Newport News at City Center My son and I love to go to Married to Judy, one daughter, Jami, and the numerous playgrounds grandmother to James Ellis. Owner of a Boxer-Bullmastiff mix, named “Garbi throughout the city, and Merlot,” and “Shamrock,” a Sheltie. some of our tastiest meals Harpoon Larry’s Fish House and have been at the Hot Dog Oyster Bar is a favorite of mine King, Viking Burger, and when I have a hankering for Anna’s Pizza. To catch seafood ‑ and Schlesinger’s calls a game with the guys, my name when I need a red- I’d recommend going to meat fix! To help burn off some Schooners Grill. When of those calories, I put leashes BECKY CUTCHINS (seated, left) I’m in the mood to hike, I on my two pups and head to Media Relations Manager, Newport News Tourism usually go to Newport News the Noland Trail, five miles of Married to Ron since 1996. Mother to two daughters, ages 19 Park or the Lake Maury pure serenity! For "me" time, I and 15, and a cat named “Cami.” area …but I must say that like to sneak away to Couture Newport News Park is my Sunsets in Newport News are absolutely spectacular. Cakes in Historic Hilton Village favorite (yes, I admit to Pick up a snack at Indulge Bakery and Bistro and to satisfy my sweet tooth or being biased!) then catch the sun right before it goes down on the indulge in some retail therapy beach at Huntington Park. I promise, you won’t be at Patrick Henry Mall. disappointed. Afterward, have a special dinner at Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar, where every mouthwatering dish is also a work of art! Looking for a wedding venue? The Fountain in City Center at Oyster Point would make the perfect backdrop for an outdoor wedding.

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ALCINA PHIPPS (standing, far right) General Manager, Jameson Inn Newport News Denbigh resident and mother to a daughter, Kennedy, age 2. Although there are numerous places to grab craft beer these days, one of my favorites is Tradition Brewing Co. They have regularly scheduled themed nights, like Teacher Take Over, Local Hero Night, and Trivia Night. As far as festivals go, Hollydazzle is a family favorite. My daughter, Kennedy, has always been excited about the lights and activities. I also enjoy the Peninsula SPCA Petting Zoo because you can get so close to the animals and it’s a cost - friendly attraction! JENN GOSSELIN (standing, 3rd from left) Travel Counselor, Newport News Visitor Center And soon-to-be Social Studies teacher; LARRY BRIDGMAN (seated, right) owner of a cat named “Minerva.” Retired Senior Designer, Huntington Ingalls; part-time Newport News Park Ranger Aide My favorite historic home is the Married to Sandy, father to Brandon (who lives in California with his family), Newsome House, a beautiful turn- and a German Shepherd-mix rescue pup named “Ellie.” of-the-century home in downtown Newport News. The Virginia War I love Newport News Park because it offers so many different Museum is a hidden gem where you activities, such as archery, golf, hiking, boating and camping. can experience Virginia's role in any Speaking of the park, don’t miss the Newport News Fall war, starting with the Revolutionary Festival, held annually there the first weekend of October. War. For a fun night out, I’d For top-notch entertainment, I enjoy CNU’s Ferguson Center, recommend seeing a movie in the as well as the locally produced Summer Concert Series at plush, comfy chairs of Cinemark City Port Warwick, capped off with a fine meal at FIN Seafood Center 12 and enjoying dinner and Restaurant. Harwood Mills and Newport News Reservoir are margaritas at Jose Tequilas. Also, if two of my favorite fishing spots. you are a fan of the escape-room trend, grab some friends and meet at “The Lock In.”

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TAKE THE “4 TAPS/4 CITIES” CHALLENGE

With more than 200 breweries currently in Virginia, Newport News Tourism wants you to experience a mere four in four cities by entering its “4 Taps/4 Cities” challenge and introducing you to our newly developed “Toast the Coast: Beer, Wine & Shine Trail.” Take the challenge and receive a reward!

Participating in “4 Taps/4 Cities” is easy. Breweries participating in “4 Taps/4 Cities” include Tradition Brewing Co. in Newport News; Wharf Hill Brewing Co. in HERE’S HOW IT WORKS: Smithfield; St. George Brewing Co., The Oozlefinch Craft Brewery, and Bull Island Brewing Co. in Hampton; and 1 Download the “4 Taps/4 Cities” entry form Alewerks Brewing Co., Brass Cannon Brewing Co., The from our website at www.ToasttheCoastVA.com. Virginia Beer Co., and Billsburg Brewery in Williamsburg.

2 Experience one brewery in each of the Participants are encouraged to share their following cities: Newport News, Hampton, photographs on Instagram by hash-tagging Williamsburg, and Smithfield. their images with #ToasttheCoastVA. 3 Get a stamp at each of the breweries, filling four of the boxes at the bottom of the entry form.

4 Once you’ve completed the challenge, turn in your stamped entry form at the Newport News Visitor Center, 13560 Jefferson Ave., or at Newport News Tourism, 702 Town Center Drive.

As a reward for completing the “4 Taps/4 Cities” challenge, you will receive a one-of-a-kind “Toast the Coast” beer- opening koozie. If you visit and receive a stamp from Please remember to drink responsibly. all nine breweries listed on the entry form, you will receive both a koozie AND a “Toast the Coast” T-Shirt!

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WHAT’S NEW IN NEWPORT NEWS!

• As a way to introduce you to our newly developed Toast the Coast: Beer, Wine & Shine Trail, • Holiday Inn Newport News at City Center is opening in the Newport News Tourism invites you spring of 2018. Most well known as the former Omni Hotel, the to participate in its 4 Taps/4 Cities property’s 183 guestrooms and 10,000 square feet of meeting challenge. Simply experience one space has been fully restored by its new owner, LTD Hospitality brewery in Newport News, Hampton, Group. This full-service hotel will feature an on-site restaurant, Williamsburg, and Smithfield, ask business center, and state-of-the-art- theater. 980 Omni Blvd., each brewery to stamp your entry form, and then submit the Newport News, VA 23606. www.holidayinnnewportnews.com form to our Visitor Center to receive your very own Toast the Coast beer-opening koozie. Visit nine breweries and • Huntington House is a new bed & breakfast in the city’s you will receive both a koozie and a Toast the Coast T-Shirt. North End Historic District — a 22-block, early 20th- For details and to download your entry form, visit www. century neighborhood developed primarily between 1900 toastthecoastva.com, and please remember to drink responsibly! and 1935. Huntington House is also available as a venue for special events and meetings. 5200 Huntington Ave., • Boathouse Live, a venue for live music, has opened in the old Newport News, VA 23607. www.huntingtonhouseva.com. Toby Keith’s I Love This Bar & Grill in City Center. It opened in December 2017 by owners who wanted to pay homage to the • Ironclad Distillery — the city’s first original Boathouse, a Norfolk concert venue dating back to bourbon micro-distillery — will open the 1980s. With the capacity to handle 1,000 concert-goers, its tasting room in 2018. The distillery’s Boathouse Live serves pub fare — like New York-style pizza location — in a 102-year-old former made in a high-temperature, coal-fired oven — and cocktails, dry goods warehouse — is near the wine, and craft beers. The music is presented on a specially site of the famous Civil War naval designed stage, with care being taken to provide all patrons battle between the USS Monitor with a great view of the show. 11800 Merchants Walk, Suite and the CSS Virginia. 124 23rd St., 100, Newport News, VA 23606. www.boathouselive.com Newport News, VA 23607. Visit www.ironcladdistillery.com for details. • Historic Hilton Village, a neighborhood built to provide wartime housing for workers at Newport News Shipbuilding, • Lee Hall Depot, a railway depot is celebrating its 100th anniversary in 2018. Commemorative built around 1881, is under restoration to be used as a local events start in January and culminate in a Centennial Grand history museum. The depot was used for passenger service Celebration in July. Activities in 2018 include a New Year’s into the 1970s. Lee Hall Depot was moved from its original Day ringing of bells by Hilton’s four cornerstone churches; location to prevent it from being razed and is now listed historic lectures, exhibits, concerts, theatrical and musical on the National Register of Historic Places. Recently a U.S. productions; a spring garden tour; a porch art tour; “A Army Hospital Rail Car was put in place at the depot and Taste of Hilton” restaurant week; a 4th of July parade on will be restored to serve as a visual reminder of the sacrifices Main Street; Memorial and Armistice Day remembrances military personnel made and continue to make for our country. at the Victory Arch; a fall festival; and a holiday tree Elmhurst St., Newport News, VA 23603. http://leehalldepot.org/ lighting and caroling. www.hiltonvillage100.com

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Don’t miss the 5th Annual Newport News DINING Restaurant Week - Jan. 20–Feb. 3, 2018

KEY Mellow Mushroom - NNHA Member 12090 Jefferson Ave., Ste. 1500, Newport News, VA 23606 NNHA= Member of the Newport News Wheelchair Accessible Hospitality Association X 757-931-1700 | $$, L, D, G=20, X (NNHA members receive enhanced listings with Serves Where pizza and craft beer lovers gather! logo and 10-word description) Average Entrée Price B Breakfast BR Brunch Rick & Libby’s - NNHA Member $ < $10 L Lunch G Groups 11006 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 $$ $10–$20 D Dinner PR Private 757-599-5500 | $$, B, L, D, BR (Sa-Su), G=12, PR=30 Room $$$ > $20 Your neighborhood place… and save room for dessert! All restaurants are open 7 days a week, unless otherwise noted. Schooners Grill AMERICAN 12567 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 757-599-4144 | $$, L, D, BR (Sa-Su), G=45, PR=50, X Second Street - NNHA Member 115 Arthur Way, Newport News, VA 23602 757-234-4448 | $$, L, D, BR (Su), G=50, PR=20 Traditional American food with a unique twist.

BJ’s Brewhouse Restaurant 12090 Jefferson Ave., Suite 1400, Newport News, VA 23606 757-269-3380 | $$, L, D, G-60, X Cove Tavern - NNHA Member 711 Lakefront Commons, Newport News, VA 23606 757-596-1830 | $$, L, D, G=150, X Smoke BBQ Restaurant & Bar - Award-winning family-friendly restaurant featuring seafood, steak and more! NNHA Member 10900 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 Cozzy’s Comedy Club & Tavern - 757-595-4320 | $$, L, D, PR=50, X NNHA Member Slow smoked BBQ pork, beef, chicken, wings, ribs. Locally owned. 9700 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 757-595-2800 | $$, D, G=100 The Garden Grille - NNHA Member Eat, Drink, Laugh, Repeat. No one does it better than Cozzy’s! 180 Regal Way, 757-947-1080 | $$, B, D (M-F), G=20 Noted to be the best breakfast value in town! Cracker Barrel Old Country Store 12357 Hornsby Lane, Newport News, VA 23602 BREWERIES & DISTILLERIES 757-249-3020 | $, B, L, D Ironclad Distillery Hilton Tavern 124 23rd St, Newport News, VA 23607 10184 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 757-245-1996 757-873-2337 | $$, L, D, G=75 Tradition Brewing Co.- NNHA Member IHOP 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 15447 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608 757-592-9393 | G=350, PR-75 757-877-3991 | $, B, L, D, G=30 Stop in for a hand-crafted brew fresh off the tap! Everything you love about breakfast. Family owned and operated. IHOP CONTINENTAL/TRADITIONAL FINE DINING 11745 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606 757-591-0388 | $, B, L, D, BR, G=50 Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar - NNHA Member Kitchen 740 - NNHA Member 10367 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 757-599-1918 | $$$, D (Tu-Sa), G=20 757-873-9299 | $$, B, L, D, G=25, X Prohibition-era bistro/saloon with upscale food & drink. Enjoy hand-crafted cocktails and gourmet fare from inside the Marriott.

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For additional choices, check our online restaurant listings at www.newport-news.org. All information was provided by each restaurant. Every effort has been made to ensure accuracy, but information is subject to change. Responsibility for performance of services will be with the individual restaurants.

Manhattan’s NY Deli & Pub - NNHA Member 601 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 I 757-873-0555 | $$, L, D, Closed Sun, G=50, PR=30, Locally owned & operated, serving Xsomething to please every palate. Nothing Bundt Cakes 12080 Jefferson Ave. #935, Newport News, VA 23606 | 757-249-3536 | $ Pelican’s SnoBalls 11075 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 | 757-532-1492 | $ Fin Seafood Restaurant - NNHA Member 3150 Square, Newport News, VA 23606 Scratch Bakery 4181 William Styron Square, Newport News, VA 23606 I 757-833-0965 | $, G=15, 757-599-5800 | $$$, L, D, G=40, PR=40, X X The freshest in fine dining, seafood, steak, and lobster. Smallcakes Cupcakery & Creamery 12515 Jefferson Ave #330, Newport News, VA 23602 I 757-369-0890 | $, G=24, X The Melting Pot - NNHA Member Subway Station 12233 Jefferson Ave. Ste. 3, Newport News, VA 23602 12288 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 | 757-599-0167 | $, L, D, G=25 757-655-9300 | $$$, D, G=32, PR=32 TASTE Newport News’ premier fondue restaurant providing the perfect night out. 702 Mariners Row, Newport News, VA 23606 | 757-596-8651 | $, L, G=30 Schlesinger’s Steakhouse - Thank Goodness It’s Home Made Bakery NNHA Member & Confectionery - NNHA Member 1106 William Styron Square, Newport News, VA 23606 (Huntington House B&B) 5200 Huntington Ave., 757-599-4700 | $$$, L (M-Sa), D (M-Su), BR (Su), Newport News, VA 23607 I 757-692-5744 | $, B, L, BR G=40, PR=40, X We will help you experience a tasteful occasion. Classic New York-style steakhouse offering the finest prime anywhere. SEAFOOD COFFEE, TEA, CAFES, DELIS, SALADS & TREATS Bonefish Grill - NNHA Member Aroma’s Coffeehouse & Café 340 Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23601 706 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 757-269-0002 | $$, L (Sa), D, BR (Su), G=40, 757-240-4650 | $$, B, L, D, BR (Su), G=50, X X Contemporary chain offering a seafood-centric menu, City Center Ice Cream plus steak and cocktails. 707 Mariners Row, Suite 106, Newport News, VA 23606 Crab Shack on the James - 757-599-3996 | $, G=50, X NNHA Member 7601 River Road, Newport News, VA 23607 Couture Cakes by Nika - NNHA Member 757-245-2722 | $$, L, D, G=60, 10373 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 X 757-599-6452 | $, Closed Su-M Panoramic view of the James River; waterfront dining; award-winning homemade food. Make your special event memorable with a professionally designed custom cake. Danny’s Deli Restaurant 10838 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 757-595-0252 | $, L (M-Sa), D (Th-F), G=30, X Gus’ Hot Dog King 10725 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23601 757-595-1630 | $, L, D, G=20, X Honey Baked Ham Co. & Café 12551 Jefferson Ave., Suite 103, Newport News, VA 23602 Harpoon Larry’s Oyster Bar - 757-988-1888 | $, L, D (M-Sa), G=20 NNHA Member 621 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 Indulge Bakery and Bistro - 757-827-0600 | $$, L, D NNHA Member Everything made in-house, from the cocktail sauce to the desserts. 10359 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 757-594-1399 | $, B (W-Su), L (W-Su), BR (Su), G=30, X Oyster Point Pub & Raw Bar - European-style bakery and bistro in quaint Historic Hilton Village. NNHA Member Whole Foods Market, 12090 Jefferson Ave., Suite 100, Jimmy John’s Newport News, VA 23606 I 757-947-2460 | $$, L, D 12080 Jefferson Ave, Suite 955, Newport News, VA 23606 Classic pub fare, fresh seafood, craft beer and seasonal favorites 757-369-8947 | $, L, D, G=50 >

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BRAZILIAN Papa Murphy’s Take ‘n’ Bake Pizza 340 Oyster Point Road, Suite 103, Newport News, VA 23602 Tucanos Brazilian Grill - 757-249-4900 | $$, L, D NNHA Member 11820 Fountain Way, Newport News, VA 23606 Soprano 757-597-9500 | $$$, L, D (Closed Su), 15537 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608 757-877-7007 | $$, L, D, G=70 G=250, PR=100 X Freshly grilled meats served tableside. Enjoy the Brazilian tradition of grilling. Travinia Italian Kitchen & CHINESE Wine Bar - NNHA Member 11810 Fountain Way, Newport News, VA 23606 P.F. Chang’s 757-599-1777$$$, L, D, PR=25, X 12090 Jefferson Ave., Suite 1600, Newport News, VA 23606 Fine Italian dining with extensive wine bar, outdoor seating, catering. 757-527-3201 | $$, L, D, G=Any, X Tuscany Italian Ristorante - GREEK NNHA Member 12638 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 Fountain Plaza Café - NNHA Member 757-989-0731 | $$, L, D, G=40, PR=40 701 Town Center Dr., #102, Newport News, VA 23606 Truly authentic Italian food, cooked to order. 757-643-7883 | $, B (M-F), L (M-F) Freshly made soups, wraps, sandwiches, desserts, Greek and American meals. JAPANESE Mr. Gyros and Burgers 14407 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23608 | 757-874-8777 | $, L, D, X INDIAN

Hayashi Sushi & Grill - NNHA Member 11820 Merchants Walk, Suite 106, Newport News, VA 23606 I 757-223-5783 | $$$, L, D, G=60, PR=18, X Traditional Japanese steakhouse with hibachi grill and sushi bar. Nawab Indian Cuisine - NNHA Member Japan Samurai 11712 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606 12233 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 757-591-9200 | $$, L, D, G=20, X 757-249-4400 | $$$, D, G=20, X Outstanding authentic North Indian cuisine served in elegant surroundings. MEDITERRANEAN ITALIAN Saffron - NNHA Member Al Fresco Italian Restaurant - NNHA Member 10417 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 11710 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23606 757-223-9978 | $$, L, D, G=50, PR=20 757-873-0644 | $$, L (M-F), D (M-Sa), G=60, Offering a vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free and PR=60, X meat-lovers menu! A true taste of Italy in Newport News! MEXICAN Anna’s Italian Restaurant Jose Tequilas Mexican Restaurant 9708 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 615 Thimble Shoals Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 757-595-0723 | $$, L, D, G=50 757-327-4380 | $, L, D, G=245, PR=45 Bravo Pizzeria Salsa’s Mexican Grill 13144 Jefferson Ave., Suite A, Newport News, VA 23608 704 Mariners Row, Suite 110, Newport News, VA 23606 757-234-4684 | $$, L, D 757-596-6080 | $, L, D, G=100, PR=100 Donatos Pizza - NNHA Member 12515 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 757-525-4944 | $$, L, D, G=48, Edge–to-edge pizza on thin crust, founded in X1963.

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EXPERT TRAVEL ADVICE

Discounted Attractions The “One City Pass,” which is only sold at the Newport News Visitor Center, admits you to seven attractions for one low price! Valid for one year, the ticket provides one-time admission to: • Endview Plantation • Lee Hall Mansion • The Mariners’ Museum & Park • Virginia Living Museum • Virginia War Museum • Peninsula Fine Arts Center Newport News Visitor Center • Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo First Stop: For the history buff we have our “City Museum Ticket” that includes admission to Endview Plantation, Lee Newport News Visitor Center Hall Mansion, and Virginia War Museum. While you’re Need more information about attractions in Newport out exploring the city, don’t forget to visit these three News and the Coastal Virginia area, or want to know the attractions, where donations are welcome: the James A. best shopping and dining areas? Just ask! Our friendly, Fields House, The Newsome House Museum & Cultural knowledgeable travel counselors are here to help! They Center, and the US Army Transportation Museum. have up-to-date information on special events, fairs, Finally, save big on the price of admission to Busch festivals, concerts and much more. Gardens and Water Country USA by purchasing your Unique Souvenirs tickets in advance at the Newport News Visitor Center! While at the Visitor Center, find that special souvenir. Directions From teddy bears, golf shirts, and mugs to sweatshirts, The Newport News Visitor Center is located at 13560 magnets, pens, postcards, and Jefferson Avenue (Exit 250B from I-64), at the books, you’ll find a wide variety entrance to Newport News Park. The Center is open of items for sale. We also have from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily, except on Thanksgiving Virginia Is For Lovers merchandise. Day, Christmas Day and New Year’s Day.

General TRANSPORTATION *Yellow Cab of MISCELLANEOUS Airport Shuttles/Limos/Taxis: Newport News...... 757-853-7777 or www.appacab.us *Jamestown-Yorktown Information Visit www.yellowpages.com or call the Newport VACATION PLANNING ASSISTANCE Foundation...... www.historyisfun.org News Visitor Center at 757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386 EMERGENCY AAA of Tidewater, 733 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., *Patrick Henry Mall....www.shoppatrickhenrymall.com Amtrak, 9304 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, Ambulance/ Fire/Police...... 911 Newport News, VA 23601...... 757-246-4746 *The Vacation Channel...... www.vacationchannels.com VA 23601...... 757-245-3589 or 800-872-7245 American Red Cross...... 757-838-7320 Accessible Virginia...... www.accessiblevirginia.org *Waters & Bridgman Greyhound Bus...... 800-231-2222 Ask-A-Nurse...... 757-595-6363 Hampton Roads Sports Commission....757- 664-2573 Marketing Solutions... www.watersandbridgman.com Hampton Roads Transit Mary Immaculate Hospital...... 757-886-6000 *Newport News VITAL STATISTICS (bus service throughout the region) ....757-222-6100 Visitor Center...... 757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386 Newport News Police Department Population...... 180,719 (2010 U.S. Census) *James River Transportation...... 757-220-5466 Virginia Tourism Corporation...... 800-VISITVA (Non-Emergency)...... 757-247-2500 Land Area...... 68.71 square miles Pet Emergency Care Hospital...... 757-874-8115 *Newport News/Williamsburg CHURCHES, PHARMACIES International Airport...... 757-877-0221 Riverside Regional Medical Center...... 757-594-2000 AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE Norfolk International Airport...... 757-857-3351 Visit www.yellowpages.com or call the Newport News *Newport News Hospitality Virginia State Police Association Member (Emergency Only)....800-582-8350 or #77 (cell phones) Traffic Information....511 (cell phones) or 511virginia.org Visitor Center at 757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386

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RECREATION & OUTDOOR FUN See the attractions listing on pages 4-8 for additional unique outdoor venues or visit www.newport-news.org for more ideas and photo galleries.

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James River Bridge Rainy Day Fun! Vacations don’t have to end when those pesky raindrops fall. Come inside and enjoy Warwick Courthouse some of the many indoor activities Newport News has to offer. Family-friendly activities Historic Park abound in our city – and you won’t need an umbrella to enjoy them! Here’s just a few of 14421 Old Courthouse Way, the many ways in Newport News to stay dry and have fun during your visit: Newport News, VA 23608 GOLF GO SKATING SEE A MOVIE Newport News Golf Club Peninsula Family Stadium 20 at Deer Run Skating Center 100 Regal Way 901 Clubhouse Way, 307 Main Street 757-989-5200 • www.regmovies.com Newport News, VA 23608 757- 599-4769 • www.pfskate.com Cinemark City Center 12 (at Newport News Park) 757-886-7925 11810 Fountain Way • 757-525-9898 www.nngolfclub.com Mekos Skate Park 371 Chatham Drive www.cinemark.com Kiln Creek Golf Club 757-989-1705 • www.mekosskate.com Happily Ever After DIY CRAFTS and Resort Hampton Roads IcePlex 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd., 401 Village Ave. (Kiln Creek) AR Workshop Newport News, VA 23602. 757-877-7539 • www.hriceplex.com 2120 William Styron Square S. 757-874-2600 • www.kilncreekgolf.com OUTDOOR 757-750-0650 • www.arworkshop.com WEDDING & PLAY GAMES Burled & Knotted 11861 Canon Blvd. Unit G • 757-595-9663 MARINAS REUNION VENUES BreakOut Games www.burledandknotted.com 14346 Warwick Blvd., Suite 416 Deep Creek Landing Marina Deer Park 757-849-0318 • www.breakoutgames.com Hip Innovative 200 Old Marina Lane, 11523 Jefferson Ave. Studio Boutique Newport News, VA 23602 Newport News, VA 23603 LazerRush 141 Walt Whitman Ave. 757-877-9555 757-886-7912 711 Brick Kiln Blvd. 757-223-8799 • www.hip757.com www.deepcreeklanding.com 757-877-0181 • www.lazerrush.com www.nnparks.com/parks_deer.php Starving Artist Studio Peninsula Billiards James River Marina Huntington Park - 157 Herman Melville Ave. • 757-594-0518 665 Deep Creek Road, 10820 Warwick Blvd. • 757-596-3760 www.starartiststudio.com Newport News, VA 23606 Beach or Rose Garden The Lock In 757-930-1909 9285 Warwick Blvd., Wine & Design 707 Mariners Row, Suite 103 707 Mariners Row, #102 • 757-223-0603 www.jamesrivermarina.com Newport News, VA 23607 757-750-3558 • www.the-lock-in.com 757-886-7912 www.wineanddesign.com/oysterpoint Leeward Municipal Marina www.nnparks.com/parks_huntington.php TagTime Laser Tag 7499 River Road, 14346 Warwick Blvd., Suite 420 GO MUSEUM- Newport News, VA 23607 Newport News Park 757-876-2870 • www.tagtimelasertag.com 757- 247-2359 13560 Jefferson Ave., HOPPING Newport News, VA 23603 The best and most economical way to www.nnparks.com/boating_leeward.php JUMP AROUND see all the attractions that Newport 757-886-7912 Rebounderz Warwick Yacht & www.nnparks.com/parks_nn.php News has to offer is through the “One 12650 Patrick Henry Drive City Pass,” which gives you admission Country Club 757-GOT-JUMP to seven attractions for one low price! 400 Maxwell Lane, Riverview Farm Park 105 City Farm Rd., Newport News, VA 23602 www.RebounderzNewportNews.com The ticket, which is good for one year, Newport News, VA 23606 757-886-7912 includes admission to The Mariners’ 757-930-0561 • www.wycc.biz Bounce House www.nnparks.com/parks_riverview.php 14337-A Warwick Blvd. • 757-369-8122 Museum & Park/USS Monitor Center, www.bouncehousellc.com/newportnews/ the Virginia Living Museum, the Virginia CAMPING The Fountain at City War Museum, Endview Plantation, Lee Center at Oyster Point Hall Mansion, the Peninsula Fine Arts Newport News GO RACING Center and the Peninsula SPCA & Petting 701 Town Center Drive, Speed Club Center Campsite Office Newport News, VA 23606 Zoo. Purchase it at the Newport News 13564 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 14346 Warwick Blvd., Suite 402 Visitor Center, 13560 Jefferson Avenue, 757-926-1400 757-888-0888 • www.speedclubcenter.com 23603. 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322. www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com Newport News, Virginia 23603. www.nnparks.com.

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MAKE YOUR OWN HISTORY IN NEWPORT NEWS A SAMPLE ITINERARY

DAY 1 • Take advantage of nearby Yorktown Beach, and stop in to • Start your day at the Newport News Visitor Center, where The Carrot Tree for lunch where you can enjoy delicious information about Newport News and surrounding areas baked goods and sandwiches. abounds. Our friendly travel counselors will gladly answer • Come on back to Newport News and take a stroll in any questions you may have. While there, purchase your Newport News Park. At just under 8,000 acres, it is one Civil War combination ticket, of the largest municipal parks this side of the Mississippi which includes admission to Lee River and is the site of a Civil War battle. Learn about the Hall Mansion, Endview Plantation, Battle of Dam #1, and the Union Army Balloon Corps, of and the Virginia War Museum. which General Custer was a member. Hope you’re not as • Begin your journey back in afraid of heights as he was! time at Endview Plantation, once • End your day at Cove Tavern in our fabulous City Center. a hospital during the Peninsula Enjoy wonderful food, and then take a walk around our Campaign. Then, head just up the 5-acre fountain. street to Lee Hall Mansion, which was the headquarters DAY 3 for Confederate generals Johnston and Magruder. • Don’t leave Newport News before • It’s time for a lunch break! Check out The Crab Shack, visiting The Mariners’ Museum and where you will enjoy delicious seafood and a gorgeous Park, home to the USS Monitor view of the James River. Center, which tells the story of • Complete your combination ticket experience just around ironclad ships in the Civil War. Here the corner at the Virginia War Museum. This museum is a you will experience the history of maritime exploration, hidden gem of Newport News! You will see a handwritten and you can marvel at incredibly detailed model ships and letter by General George Washington, Colin Powell’s small crafts from around the world. uniform from Desert Storm, and a piece of the Berlin Wall. • Famished from enjoying our museums? Stop in to Indulge • Love Mediterranean food? So does Newport News! Round Bakery & Bistro for lunch, and afterwards enjoy the rest of out your day with a delicious meal at Saffron, a locally quaint Historic Hilton Village. Once a hub for the military owned restaurant where the taste of the Old World is during World War I, now you can shop till you drop and brought to you! perhaps even stop in for something sweet at Couture Cakes DAY 2 by Nika. OTHER NEWPORT NEWS ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE: • Begin your day further back • Pay tribute to our service members at the Victory Arch in time at the American and Victory Landing Park, which commemorates Newport Revolution Museum at News as a port of embarkation for World War I and II. Yorktown. Enjoy an indoor, • Enjoy Smoke BBQ Restaurant for a fulfilling dinner. Don’t interactive gallery and an fill up too soon, though, as you should end your trip to outside re-creation of a Newport News at Tradition Brewing Company, Newport Continental Army Encampment and 1780s farm house. News’ first craft brewery.

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ACCOMMODATIONS AT-A-GLA NCE K Kitchen/Kitchenette MTG Maximum Meeting Room(s) Capacity IC Interior Corridor Rooms X International Symbol for Accessibility  Pets Welcome (Call for Details) $ Room Rates Jan-Dec 2018 H Health Spa/Fitness Center NS Non-Smoking Rooms WiFi Common Area WiFi Access AAA Rating taken from www.aaa.com I Indoor Pool FP Free Parking Virginia Green Program R+ Restaurant on-site O Outdoor Pool C Free Continental Breakfast R Restaurant nearby EC Exterior Corridor Rooms Ht Free Hot Breakfast LEGEND S Suite

of the Newport News Hospitality Association MEMBERS $ AAA VA Green # of Rms S, K R+, R MTG H, I, O EC, IC NS, FP Free Brkfst • 12330 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 255A from I-64) $65- H NS COMFORT INN PATRICK HENRY MALL 121 N/A ♦♦♦ R 35 IC Ht Tel: 757-249-0200 • Fax: 757-249-4736 • www.comfortinn.com/va445 X WiFi $144 0 FP COMFORT INN NEWPORT NEWS/WILLIAMSBURG EAST • 16890 B Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA 23603 (Exit 250A from $74- H NS 57 N/A ♦♦♦ R 50 IC Ht I-64) Tel: 757-887-3300 • Fax: 757-887-0300 • www.choicehotels.com/virginia/newport-news/comfort-inn-hotels/va712 X WiFi $194 0 FP • 12570 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 255B from I-64) S $89- H NS COMFORT SUITES AIRPORT 104 ♦♦♦ R 40 IC Ht Tel: 757-947-1333 • Fax: 757-947-1330 • www.comfortsuites.com/va384 X WiFi $179 I FP COURTYARD NEWPORT NEWS AIRPORT • 530 St. Johns Road, Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 255A from I-64) $93- R+, H NS 120 S ♦♦♦ 60 IC N/A Tel: 757-842-6212 • Fax: 757-842-6213 • www.marriott.com/PHFCN X WiFi $169 R I FP • 151 Ottis Street, Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 256B from I-64) $89– H NS HAMPTON INN – NEWPORT NEWS/YORKTOWN 79 N/A ♦♦♦ R 15 IC Ht Tel: 757-989-8977 • Fax: 757-989-5882 • www.newportnews.hamptoninn.com X WiFi $139 I FP HAMPTON INN & SUITES • 12251 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 255A from I-64) S $109– H NS 120 ♦♦♦ R 40 IC Ht K $149 0 FP Tel: 757-249-0001 • Fax: 757-249-3911 • www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com X WiFi • 180 Regal Way, Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 256B from I-64) $99- R+, H NS, HILTON GARDEN INN 122 N/A ♦♦♦ 75 IC N/A Tel: 757-947-1080 or 877-782-9444 • Fax: 757-947-1081 • www.newportnews.hgi.com X WiFi $189 R I FP • 943 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News, VA 23601 (Exit 258B from I-64) $99– H NS, HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS & SUITES 122 S ♦♦♦ R 10 IC Ht Tel: 757-596-6417 or 800-465-4329 • Fax: 757-596-6199 • www.holidayinnexpress.com/newportnewsva X WiFi $159 I FP • 980 Omni Blvd., Newport News, VA 23606 (Exit 258A from I-64) S $89– R+, H NS, HOLIDAY INN NEWPORT NEWS AT CITY CENTER 183 ♦♦♦ 980 IC N/A Tel: 757-223-2110 or 800-HOLIDAY • Fax: 757-223-2114 • www.holidayinnnewportnews.com X WiFi K $359 R I FP • 5200 Huntington Ave., Newport News, VA 23607 (Exit 5 from I-664) $119– NS, HUNTINGTON HOUSE 3 K N/A N/A 20 N/A N/A Ht Tel: 757-692-5744 • www.huntingtonhouseva.com WiFi $149 FP • 21 Old Oyster Point Road, Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 256A from I-64) $60– H NS JAMESON INN ​ 87 S ♦♦♦ R 25 IC Ht Tel: 757-951-1177 or (toll free) 800-JAMESON• Fax: 757-951-1178 • www.jamesoninns.com X  WiFi $180 I FP NEWPORT NEWS MARRIOTT AT CITY CENTER • 740 Town Center Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 (Exit 258A from I-64) $109– R+, H 256 S ♦♦♦ 1,600 IC NS N/A Tel: 757-873-9299 or 866-329-1758 • Fax: 757-310-5040 • www.marriott.com/phfoy X WiFi $379 R I • 531 St. Johns Road, Newport News, VA 23602 (Exit 255A from I-64) S $109- H NS RESIDENCE INN MARRIOTT NEWPORT NEWS AIRPORT 125 ♦♦♦ R 35 IC Ht Tel: 757-842-6214 or 800-331-3131 • Fax: 757-842-6215 • www.marriott.com/phfnn X  WiFi K $189 I FP

OTHER NEWPORT NEWS ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE: Best Western Plus Newport News, 500 Operations InTown Suites Newport News/ The Lodge at Kiln Creek, 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd., Dr., Newport News, VA 23602, 757-952-1182 Williamsburg,11 Old Oyster Point Rd., Newport News, VA 23602, 757-874-2600 Newport News, VA 23602, 757-951-1017 Microtel Inn & Suites, 501 Operations Dr., Days Inn City Center, 11829 Fishing Point Dr., Newport News, VA 23606, 757-873-6700 InTown Suites North,12015 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23602, 757-249-8355 Newport News, VA 23606, 757-881-9670 Mulberry Inn & Plaza at Fort InTown Suites Newport News City Eustis, 16890 Warwick Blvd., Center,11715-B Jefferson Ave., InTown Suites South,11931 Jefferson Ave., Newport News, VA 23603, 757-887-3000 Newport News, VA 23606, 757-847-9299 Newport News, VA 23606, 757-249-0838 The Boxwood Inn, 10 Elmhurst St., Newport News, VA 23603, 757-888-8854

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Getting Here

Our location in the heart of Coastal Virginia means we’re less than 400 miles from many major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.

Amtrak offers daily direct service from Washington, D.C., while the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport currently includes regular flights on Delta and American Airlines. More flights are available at both Norfolk International and Richmond International Airports.

Reaching Newport News is simple. Whether you take the scenic route, use the interstate highway network, reach us by plane or train, you’ll find us “right in the middle of everything.” Visit www.newport-news.org for an online interactive map or request a larger version of this map by calling 888-493-7386.

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Regional Map

This is just a small Hampton sampling of some Located 10 of the many cities minutes from Newport News, that compose Hampton is Coastal Virginia. known for: • Casemate Museum • Fort Monroe (a National Historic Williamsburg Monument) • Hampton Carousel Located 15 • Hampton Coliseum minutes from • Hampton History Museum Newport News, • Hampton Roads Convention Center Williamsburg • Hampton University Museum is known for: • Miss Hampton II • Busch Gardens Williamsburg • Peninsula Town Center • College of William & Mary • Virginia Air & Space Center • Colonial Williamsburg www.visithampton.com • Go Ape Williamsburg 800-800-2202 • Go Karts Plus • The Historic Triangle (with Jamestown and Yorktown) • Water Country USA • Williamsburg Premium Outlets • Williamsburg Winery Virginia Beach www.visitwilliamsburg.com 800-368-6511 Located 50 minutes from Newport News, Virginia Beach Smithfield is known for: • Back Bay National Wildlife Refuge • Cape Henry Lighthouse Located 20 • iFly minutes from • Military Aviation Museum Newport News, • Top Golf Smithfield is • Virginia Aquarium known for: • Virginia Beach Boardwalk • Historic Downtown • Virginia Museum of • Fort Boykin, Fort Huger Contemporary Art • “Ham Capital of the World” Norfolk • Isle of Wight County Museum www.visitvirginiabeach.com • Saint Luke’s Historic Church Portsmouth Located 20 800-VA-BEACH • The Old Courthouse of 1750 minutes from • The Schoolhouse Museum Newport News, Located 30 • Windsor Castle Park Norfolk is minutes from • Art and Culture known for: Newport News, • American Rover tall ship Follow us on… www.visitsmithfieldva.com Portsmouth is • Battleship Wisconsin 800-365-9339 known for: • Chrysler Museum of Art • Arts and antique galleries • MacArthur Memorial • Children’s Museum of Virginia MAKE IT MOBILE! • Nauticus Scan this Code. • Portsmouth Pavilion at Harbor Center • Naval Station Norfolk tours Use your smart- • Olde Towne Historic District • Norfolk Botanical Garden phone to get there. • Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum Auto-dial for • Norfolk Premium Outlets information. www.visitportsva.com • Waterside District 757-393-5111 www.visitnorfolk.com 800-368-3097

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