A good place to start your Newport News adventure is the Mariners' Museum, where you'll marvel at its 35,000-piece collection of maritime artwork, including figureheads and full-scale ship models. Next, explore Virginia's fascinating history at the Virginia Living Museum. Kids of all ages will delight in getting up close and personal with the residents of the Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo.
A number of our hotels offer easy access to some of Chesapeake Bay's best performing arts theaters. Soak up the old-world charm of the Ella Fitzgerald Theater inside the historic Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center. Revel in the international aura of Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Be sure to visit Hampton Roads, the world's largest natural harbor, which remains ice-free year-round. The harbor played key roles in the Revolutionary and Civil War. With so much to see and do, you will want to spend your downtime in peaceful relaxation. Reserve a room in one of our Choice Hotels in Newport News, VA today.