- Our list of the best things to do in Newport News, Virginia, features the top 183 nearby activities — including 86 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Newport News, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Sights & Landmarks, Outdoor Places, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 27 things to do within the city of Newport News, VA , followed by 156 popular activities in nearby cities, including Williamsburg, Norfolk, Hampton, Yorktown, Portsmouth, Smithfield, Suffolk, Chesapeake, Virginia Beach, Cape Charles and Sparta
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2413 Chesapeake Square Ring Road, Chesapeake, VA 23321
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A movie theater multiplex, the Cinemark Chesapeake Square & XD screens primarily newly released Hollywood movies, with fully digital video and sound. Some theaters also offer the enhanced XD viewing experience.
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102 Information Center Dr, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The 18th century is brought to life at Colonial Williamsburg. Guests can both observe and participate in the life of this reconstructed colonial village that is filled with costumed actors who make history real.
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Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The first permanent English colony in America is commemorated by the Jamestown Settlement. The site features replicas of three ships, gallery exhibits, and an introductory film that explains the beginnings of Jamestown from multiple perspectives.
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Originally the residence of the royal governor, the Governor's Palace is an historical museum offering guided tours and animated demonstrations of life in 18th-Century Colonial Williamsburg. Reconstructed in the 1930s on the original site, the palace and grounds include outbuildings, gardens, and a boxwood maze…
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Jamestown Road, next to Phi Beta Kappa Hall, Williamsburg, VA 23187
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The Muscarelle Museum of Art is an art museum and part of the College of William & Mary campus. The museum maintains a permanent art collection and is host to a variety of traveling art exhibitions.
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The Burgess Falls State Park is composed of four waterfalls which cascade down from over 250 feet in elevation. The park also offers fishing from the land or wading into the water, picnic areas, grills, and a children's playground.
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The Portsmouth City Park offers visitors access to a three-tier boat ramp, a watercraft beach, and a sailboat launch area. Golfers may also enjoy 'The Links', which offers access to a 9-hole golf learning center, a driving range, and a putting course.
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Bounce House is a play location that features a large number of inflatables and other attractions for its young visitors to enjoy. The facility also offers birthday party hosting and specials.
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A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
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Western Branch Park is a community park that features traditional amenities like grills, a picnic area and playground. In addition, the park has facilities for tennis, softball, and basketball, as well as a dog park area and marked hiking trails.