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.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Peninsula Fine Arts Center during your stay in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the 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.
Things to do
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
Colonial Ghosts: Ghostly Whispers of Williamsburg Ghost Tour
Top hotels in Riverside
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Good breakfast
Reviewed on 9 Mar 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Staff was not friendly and my room was not ready until much later than my scheduled check in time. When I tried to voice my concerns to hotel staff, they dismissed the complaints without providing any remedy. Water pressure was terrible. There are only 4 elevators and it could take up to 20 minutes ...
Reviewed on 2 Mar 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Peaceful
Reviewed on 5 Mar 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
Spent a week at the hotel. We were not impressed with housekeeping. We would have to ask multiple times to get fresh towels, etc. Other guests would cook in their rooms and the smell would filter through the ductwork.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Wonderful staff, clean spacious room. Would definitely stay again.
Reviewed on 8 Mar 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Good
Reviewed on 6 Mar 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 John B. Todd Stadium and Mariner's Museum.
Beaconsdale
While Beaconsdale isn't home to many top sights, Virginia Living Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts are some notable places to visit nearby.
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.
Central Newport News
While visiting Central Newport News, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living Museum.
