Riverside
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

Colonial Williamsburg Admission

Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket

A Day Full of Fun at Virginia Living Museum

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Riverside

Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Good
Reviewed on 14 Apr 2026

Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
Not worth the amount you pay
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
We arrived at the hotel, check in was a little concerning. There was an issue with the terminal, and our card was inadvertently charged twice. We went back to the desk after going to our room and realizing the error. When we approached the gentleman at the desk (not the same individual which checked ...
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Went for an event. Very nice. The hotels entrance was under construction but it looks like it will be nicer ince they're done.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026

Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
We only stayed 1 night to attend a banquet being held locally, the room was quite large and easily accommodated 4 adult women with a sitting room which was an added bonus. The elevators were quite loud and felt shaky but worked fine. The front desk was exceptionally friendly and helpful.
Reviewed on 16 Apr 2026

Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
Loved the location on the beach. The pool is outdoor so it was closed till Summertime. Breakfast was OK. I would stay here again. We went to the pier fir dinner. Food was ok but i'de go there for drinks. Gators had good food.
Reviewed on 14 Apr 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 Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.

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.

