Riverside Travel Guide
Newport News
Popular places to visit
Mariner's Museum
View seagoing vessels from around the world, watch the restoration of historic ships and build your own virtual ironclad warship at this modern museum.
Christopher Newport University
Explore the campus of Christopher Newport University as part of your travels around Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Park
After visiting Huntington Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Huntington Beach during your trip to Newport News? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ferguson Center for the Arts during your trip to Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Peninsula Fine Arts Center during your travels in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Riverside
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Perfect snd the views
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
The room was nice and very comfortable. Furnishings were clean/up to date. Had minor problem with electrical outlets in bathroom-they took are of it right away Staff very friendly and kind to our dog who was the reason we were in this location (in an Obedience/Rally dog show).
Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Clean room,great view,very kind manager,excellent bed & bedding,I will be back!!!the hotel was beautiful overall!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
What a beautiful hotel
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
The staff were very helpful, breakfast was delicious , the room was quite and clean and the gym was well equipped and maintained
Reviewed on 12 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Yes
Reviewed on 7 Jan 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Hidenwood
While there might not be top attractions in Hidenwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ferguson Center for the Arts and Mariner's Museum.
Green Oaks
Green Oaks might not have many top sights, but Mariners' Museum and Park and Mariner's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Ivy Farms
While there might not be top attractions in Ivy Farms, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Virginia Living Museum and Mariners' Museum and Park.
Hilton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
Morrison
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Morrison and surrounding area, you can visit Virginia Living Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Sedgefield
Though Sedgefield may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
