We recommend the following must-see tourist attractions near Newport News, VA:

• City Center at Oyster Point
  Inspired by the City's rich maritime history, City Center at Oyster Point is designed as an open-air gathering place and shopping district, landscaped in a southern living style with grand vistas to the breathtaking five acre fountain.
• Ferguson Center for the Arts
  The Ferguson Center attracts some of the biggest names in entertainment today. Concerts, shows and Broadway-style play productions can be seen here.
  1 University Pl, Newport News, VA 23606
  (757) 594-7448
  3.8 miles from hotel
• The Hampton Coliseum
  The Hampton Coliseum, commonly referred to as "the mothership" or "cosmic cupcake" due to its unique architecture, is a multi-use facility owned by the city of Hampton, which hosts concerts and is a regular stop on the World Wrestling Entertainment tour. Founded in 1970 as the Hampton Roads Coliseum, it was Virginia's first large, multi-purpose arena. The arena seats 13,800 for festival-style concerts and 9,777 for basketball.
• Hampton University
  A dynamic, progressive institution of higher education, Hampton University is a private, non-profit, non-sectarian, co-educational and historically black university. It is located in southeastern Virginia and boasts one of the loveliest campuses in the nation, with a picturesque waterfront and historic buildings and landmarks. Hampton University has grown into a comprehensive university providing a broad range of technical, liberal arts, pre-professional, professional and graduate degree programs. Hampton University is also the host of the annual Ministers Conference.
• The Mariner's Museum
  This fascinating museum is dedicated to the country's seafaring history. The new $30 million USS Monitor exhibit is one of the top Civil War displays in the nation. Explore the attached park, as well.
  100 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
  (757) 596-2222
  3.9 miles from hotel
• Patrick Henry Mall
  During your visit to Newport News, you can get all of your shopping done here. You're sure to find everything you need at Patrick Henry Mall with its many retail stores, including all your favorites.
  12300 Jefferson Ave, Suite 777, Newport News, VA 23602
  (757) 249-4305
  2.3 miles from hotel
• St. John's Episcopal Church
  This church, site of the oldest English-speaking parish in the US, dates back to 1728 - and this is its fourth location. 100 W Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669
  (757) 722-2567
  9.4 miles from hotel
• Virginia Air & Space Center
  Let your imagination soar out of the stratosphere at this fascinating and interactive museum that serves as the visitor's center for NASA's research center and Langley Air Force Base. Launch rockets, pilot a shuttle, or watch movies in 3-D.
  600 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
  (757) 727-0900
  9.5 miles from hotel
• Virginia Living Museum
  This combination aquarium, wildlife park, botanical preserve and planetarium is interesting and educational.
  524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601
  (757) 595-1900
  3.5 miles from hotel