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Address: 413 W Mercury Blvd, Hampton, VA 23666
For fans of aviation, there's no place better to visit. With more than 50 indoor and outdoor exhibits, there's plenty to see and learn – genuine fighter planes, rockets, and other aircraft are displayed throughout the 15-acre park. In addition, the park features a children's playground, but the best thing about a trip to Air Power Park is that...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 362 Yorktown Rd, Newport News, VA 23603
Originally built in 1769, Endview Plantation has quite a colorful history. During the War of 1812, the estate served as an encampment and training ground for the Virginia Militia, which had also stopped off at the plantation September 28, 1781 as part of George Washington's Continental Army. During the Civil War, Endview was used as a hospital....
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: Beach Rd and State Park Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
For a real getaway, try the Grandview Nature Preserve, which protects more than 475 acres of marshland, tidal creeks, and beachfront. Visitors should park along State Park Drive, then choose a path and start wandering! Popular as a bird watching destination, the preserve is also a top choice for beachcombing swimming, but be aware that there are...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 22 Lincoln St, Hampton, VA 23669
Only one of about 200 antique wooden carousels in the country, this beauty, built in 1920, has 48 horses that can give you the ride of a lifetime for only $2.00. Originally located at Buckroe Beach, the carousel has been restored and now rests in a park not far from the Virginia Air and Space Museum. This is a part of American history that...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23607
Highlighted by the James River Fishing Pier (one of the longest on the East Coast) and a 15,000 square foot volunteer-built playground, Huntington Park is understandably one of the area's favorites. There's also a children's fishing pier on the lake, a public boat ramp, a beach (with lifeguards during the summer), a meticulously maintained rose...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 1200 Museum Dr, Newport News, VA 23606
Created by philanthropist Archer Huntington in 1930, the beautiful park surrounding the Mariners' Museum covers about 550 wooded acres. Along with the museum and the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, the park contains the picturesque Lake Maury and an impressive bridge and dam marked by four stone lions sculpted by Huntington's wife Anna, a well-known...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 26 Settlers Landing Rd, Hampton, VA 23669
Leaving from the Visitors Center, this 2.5 hour cruise gives you a water-level view of the seafaring culture of the Chesapeake Bay region. The tour includes a land-guided tour of Ft. Wool. You will get a water view of Norfolk Naval Base, the world's largest naval installation. This is a very pleasant way to spend a morning or afternoon and gives...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 13564 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA
With over 8000 acres, this is one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi. It's also one of the best equipped, with a plethora of facilities and activities for all ages and skill levels. Tots will enjoy one of the many playgrounds, history buffs can view a number of well-preserved Civil War fortifications, and golfers can take...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 100 W Queens Way, Hampton, VA 23669
The oldest English-speaking parish in the US, St. John's was founded in 1610. The current site (actually the parish's fourth) and the present building, with its attractive Colonial brickwork, dates from 1728. Inside you can see a stained glass window depicting the baptism of Pocahontas, donated to the church in 1887. Visitors may also like to...
Category: Parks & Attractions - Newport News Attractions & Activities
Address: 25th St and West Ave, Newport News, VA 23603
A memorial to the men and women of the US Armed Forces, the Victory Arch is located in historic downtown Newport News. Originally dedicated in 1919 and made of plaster and wood, the arch was completely refashioned in stone and rededicated in 1962. Topped with an eternal flame, the Victory Arch is a constant reminder of the important role Newport...
