Begin to discover Newport News attractions by heading to some of the top historic buildings in the city. These include the James A. Fields House, the Lee Hall Mansion, and Fort Monroe. Another option is to spend the day learning about the state’s past at the Endview Plantation or pay your respects at the memorial Victory Arch.
For those looking to learn more about the United States, the U.S. Army Transportation Museum, the Virginia War Museum and the Mariners’ Museum and USS Monitor Center are perfect places to start.
Art and culture lovers can check out the Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center, the Ferguson Center for the Arts, or the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Other popular places to visit in Newport News include outdoor sites and areas. This includes meeting animals at the Virginia Living Museum and the Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo. Alternatively, go hiking, cycling, or jogging along the Noland Trail or at Newport News Park. During the summer months, enjoy a swim in King-Lincoln Park.
