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.
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
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
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
Best breakfast I’ve had at a hotel. Made to order omelette station was great. Complimentary drinks were perfect for just getting off the road and the staff was very helpful. The pool was very cold for it to be indoors and some furniture was a bit worn but a great experience overall.
Reviewed on 12 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
10 out of 10 recommend
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Breakfast not so great
Reviewed on 12 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
This is my favorite place to stay when I am in Norfolk.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
No real breakfast just coffee and protein bars. Our room had a beautiful view of the bay and beach, but the carpet was dirty and bathroom was very small.
Reviewed on 11 Apr 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
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.
Port Warwick
When in Port Warwick, you can plan a visit to John B. Todd Stadium and Virginia Living Museum, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
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.
