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
Enjoy an outing to Ferguson Center for the Arts during your stay in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
USS Monitor Center
You can spend an afternoon exploring the galleries in USS Monitor Center in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
Busch Gardens Williamsburg Theme Park Tickets
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Riverside
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
"Great breakfast, friendly staff, and overall clean property!"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
"The room was reasonably big for a family of 4. I like that there was a fridge/freezer and a microwave in the room. Free parking. Easy check-in and check-out process. Plenty of shops and restaurants around."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"Great central location"
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
"Do not stay at this hotel. The pictures posted online appear to be from years ago when the hotel first opened and do not accurately reflect its current condition. All of the furniture is outdated, and although the beds were made, the covers and pillows were dirty and unsanitary. The overall condition ..."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Kingsmill Resort
"The staff was very helpful."
Reviewed on 21 May 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
"Loved the room, but had issues with the toilet flushing properly- loose chain. Breakfast in the restaurant was mediocre and overpriced. Dinner was very good, though. Personnel were outstanding, especially the servers."
Reviewed on 20 May 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 John B. Todd Stadium.
Beaconsdale
While Beaconsdale isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum are some notable places to visit nearby.
Green Oaks
Green Oaks might not have many top sights, but Mariner's Museum and Virginia Living 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 Mariner's Museum.
Hilton Village
While there might not be top attractions in Hilton Village, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Skiffes Creek Redoubt and Huntington Beach.
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 John B. Todd Stadium.
