Museums | 
| | The Mariners' Museum
You’ll find one of the largest international maritime history museums filled to the crow’s nest with prized artifacts that celebrate the spirit of seafaring adventure. Explore over 60,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor artifacts, paintings, small craft from around the world, and much more.
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 596-2222
Fax: (757) 591-7320
Email:
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| | |  | | The Virginia War Museum
9285 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, Virginia 23607
Phone: (757) 247-8523
Fax: (757) 247-8627
E-mail:
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| | |  | | U.S. Army Transportation Museum
Fort Eustis is a limited access post. This means that you will need to stop at the Guard House near the gate and inform them of your desire to visit the museum. They will issue you a Visitor's Pass.
300 Washington Blvd.
Fort Eustis, VA 23604-5260
Museum Hours: 9:00 am to 4:40 pm daily.
Closed Mondays and federal holidays and Easter Sunday.
Phone: (757) 878-1115 | | |  | | Virginia Living Museum
During your stay in Virginia you'll want to explore Virginia's natural heritage by visiting the Virginia Living Museum. This Virginia museum, located in Newport News Virginia, gives visitors the opportunity to visit a cypress swamp teaming with alligators and turtles, explore an underground limestone cave, enjoy stunning observatory views, and enjoy a .75-mile hike on an elevated boardwalk with an ocean view. Besides that, visitors to the Virginia Living Museum also get to see native animals in Newport News Virginia in their natural habitats and explore native plant gardens. Sign the whole family up, because you can spend an entire day exploring the Virginia Living Museum.
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 595-1900
Fax: (757) 599-4897 | | | Music & Theater
|  | | Christopher Newport University’s Yoder Barn Theatre
This historic performance venue has been a popular fixture on the Virginia Peninsula for many years. Those that live in the Hampton Roads region are aware of its celebrated and fascinating past. Apart from its ideal location and obvious charm, this restored dairy barn has been lovingly transformed into a unique theater and gathering place. The interior offers teaching/conference rooms and unique lobby with coatroom. The theater itself seats 285 patrons and most seats are very close to the stage making the venue a favorite of local audience.
660 Hamilton Drive
Newport News, VA 23602 Phone: (757) 249-4187 | | |  | | Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts
In just two years, Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts has become an international force, presenting the finest cultural attractions in the world. More than 300,000 people from throughout Hampton Roads and beyond have experienced over 150 stellar attractions in our acoustically-superb theatres.
1 University Place
Newport News, Virginia 23606
| | | Art |  | | The Peninsula Fine Arts Center
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center features dynamic changing exhibitions, thought provoking educational programs, and interactive gallery for children, family friendly activities, Pfac has something for everyone – Art is what you make it!
Pfac is located in Mariners’ Museum Park along the Newport News Cultural Corridor along with The Virginia Living Museum, The Mariners’ Museum and The Ferguson Center for the Performing Arts.
101 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA 23606
Phone: (757) 596-8175
Email Address:
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| | | Historic Homes |  | | The Newsome House
At the turn of the 20th century, the J. Thomas Newsome family moved to Newport News. In this industrial city, he established a law practice and prospered as part of the postwar South's new urban, black middle class. Through self-determination and a solid education, Newsome (1869-1942) became a respected attorney, journalist, churchman, and civic leader. His elegant Queen Anne residence served as the hub of the local black community from which he led the fight for social justice within the commonwealth. Today, this restored 1899 Victorian landmark continues to be devoted to the expression of black cultural and historical themes. The public is invited to use this facility to learn of the past, examine current issues, and celebrate life's milestones.
2803 Oak Avenue
Newport News, VA
Phone: (757) 247-2360 or (757) 247-2380
Fax: (757) 928-6754 | | |  | | Lee Hall Mansion
Lee Hall Mansion is the only large antebellum plantation house remaining on the lower Virginia Peninsula. Completed in 1859, Lee Hall Mansion was home to affluent planter Richard Decauter Lee (of the York County Lee family), his wife Martha, and their children. Only three years after the house's completion, the Lees fled their home as the Peninsula became one of the first battlegrounds of the Civil War.163 Yorktown Road
Newport News, Virginia 23603
Phone: (757) 888-3371
Fax: (757) 888-3373 | | |  | | Endview Plantation
Endview Plantation is dedicated to the restoration, preservation, and interpretation of the Endview Plantation house and grounds, and the explanation of the role of the Civil War in fundamentally altering American culture, society and history. Our commitment is to promote a better understanding of past material culture and events that have shaped and influenced every American citizen’s present way of life. Our educational programs support our mission by offering a hands-on experience to students of all ages and backgrounds.
362 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA 23603
Phone: (757) 887-1862
Fax: (757) 888-3369 | | | Golf |  | | Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run
Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run offers two courses; the Deer Run Course, awarded a four-star rating in Golf Digest's Best Places to Play, and the Cardinal Course, currently rated 3 1/2 stars. Clubhouse with dining facilities, driving range, putting greens, pro shop, PGA Pros. Cardinal Course - Yards: 6,645; Rating: 72.3 and Slope: 125 from Black tees. Deer Run Course - Yards: 7,206; Rating: 74.4; and Slope: 132 from Black tees. The 6,400 square-foot Pavilion can host up to 300 people. For smaller groups of up to 75 people, Deer Run Grille is perfect.
901 Clubhouse Way
Newport News, VA 23608
Highway Exit: 250B from I-64
Phone: (757) 886-7922
Fax: (757) 886-7979
| | |  | | Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort
The Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort is a traditional 18-hole championship golf course built in 1990 and designed by Tom Clark. We offer our guests a full-service clubhouse, driving range and pro shop. Also available are banquet facilities, hotel with restaurant, pool and tennis courts. Yards: 6,888; Rating: 73.4 and Slope: 130 from Blue tees. Meetings of up to 200 people can be accommodated.
1003 Brick Kiln Boulevard
Newport News, VA 23602
Phone: (757) 874-2600
Fax: (757) 874-2879
| | | Recreation |  | | Huntington Park-Beach, Rose Garden & Tennis Center
The Huntington Park Tennis Center offers many activities on our 20-lighted outdoor hard courts. Site of the regional and state USTA Junior and Adult tournament and also the site of the AAU Junior Olympic Games tennis competition. Seating capacity: 150 at each of the three main courts. The Tennis Center is located at Huntington Park which also features a 60-acre park with public beach and public boat ramp, 2002 American Rose City rose garden, picnicking and ball fields, and Fort Fun, a 15,000 square foot playground overlooking the James River. A beach food concession stand is open in the summer months and the full service Crab Shack Restaurant is adjacent.
361 Hornet Circle
Newport News, VA 23607
Phone: (757) 886-7912
Fax: (757) 886-7981
| | |  | | Midtown Community Center
The Midtown Community Center is a multipurpose center with 80,415 square-feet of recreation space including a 500-seat natatorium with a 50-meter indoor pool, ten competitive scored and timed lanes, a three-meter diving board, two one-meter diving boards and a 14-foot diving well; 200-seat gymnasium with full basketball court with volleyball capabilities, indoor walking/jogging track, stage. The center also features therapeutic areas and mature adult recreation areas; seven multipurpose rooms, a 100-person meeting room, two full-scale demonstration kitchens and a 14,000 square-foot covered outdoor area for basketball and special events. Amenities include a retractable roof, Colorado Timing System and moveable bulkhead.
570 McLawhorne Drive
Newport News, VA 23601
Phone: (757) 591-4853
Fax: (757) 591-4959
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