- 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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18.8 Miles
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245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510
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Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
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2218 Jamestown Road, Route 31 S., Williamsburg, VA 23185
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Situated on the historic settlement of Jamestown, Jamestown Visitor Center features a museum with artifacts and archaeological digs. Visitors can also speak with staff members to learn about local attractions and to receive maps of the settlement.
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Push Comedy Theater brings live comedy from local and national acts and hosts live sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. They also offer classes in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy along with acting and film production during the week.
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The gardens of the Norfolk Botanical Garden focus on the individual seasons of the year with changing plants that grow in the local area during those times. Also, events that celebrate plants, gardening, and eco-education are held at the site.
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The Colonial National Historical Park encompasses several sites illustrating US history from its early settlement in the 1600s to American Independence in the late 1700s, including Jamestown, the first permanent English settlement in North America, Williamsburg and the Yorktown Battlefield.
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The Norfolk Scope Arena is home to the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The arena also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts and other sports.
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Both the sea and naval history are supported at the Nauticus National Maritime Center. Visitors can learn about naval battleships and naval warfare while also having the ability to explore the oceans and the creatures that live there.
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Lunch, brunch, dinner cocktail, and midnight cocktail cruises are conducted on the Spirit of Norfolk. Views of the water are combined with dancing and entertainment on the ship for these specific meal-based cruises.
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The Iowa-class battleship named the USS Wisconsin is docked at the Town Point Park. The ship can be viewed specifically in Whisky Basin, and visits on the Wisconsin are held during business hours.
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1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510
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Narrated naval base cruises depart daily through the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. Guests can view aircraft carriers, guided missile cruisers, and nuclear submarines from the water while enjoying the comfortable ship.