Riverside Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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
I was very disappointed with my stay, especially considering I paid over $300. The environment was extremely loud, the bathtub was clogged and drained very slowly, and there were no towels available after using the pool. The pool itself was nice, but that was one of the few positives. We also had ...
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Comfort Suites Airport
Check in team were very friendly and helpful. Parking lot was small for the amount of vehicles. Good food close by. Breakfast was ok, you can never go wrong with fresh waffles.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
The room was more than expected, size of the room and upkeep surpassed my expectations. I've stayed here twice and have enjoyed both times
Reviewed on 11 May 2026

Kingsmill Resort
Dining options could certainly use some work, but everything else was fantastic!! Also, it would be awesome to have a smart tv or firestick to watch Netflix or movies on when we get home.
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Very professional staff!
Reviewed on 10 May 2026

Budget Inn Norfolk Va
The property is run down the room smelled like cigarettes even tho they stated it’s a non smoking room towels was dirty bed spread had burn marks in them and also smelled really nasty would not recommend horrible experience
Reviewed on 8 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 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.

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.
