Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
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
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ferguson Center for the Arts during your trip to 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.
Activities
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Great staff…front desk and breakfast crew. The room was spacious and nice. Clean restroom, great shower, and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Room was clean, staff was friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Great stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center. The staff was consistently friendly and very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent with plenty of options. Overall a smooth and enjoyable experience — I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 17 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
This was a horrible experience! We walked in and there is loud construction going on in the middle of the night in the lobby but that was not the bad part! There were 3 roaches in our room’s bathroom! 3 of them at different times it was so nasty and there was hairs all in the shower and on the bed! ...
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
Towels and wash clothes were dingy but can get up to par on fabric softer
Reviewed on 15 Feb 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
It was a beautiful room and clean , and a nice lobby, pretty good price and noce breakfast selection. Downside was the bathroom needs some work. Very low flow sink and shower. SinK faucet was so close to the edge of the sink. Rust stains on wall.
Reviewed on 15 Feb 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 Mariner's Museum and Virginia Living 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.
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 Skiffes Creek Redoubt and Huntington Beach.
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 Mariner's Museum.
Central Newport News
While visiting Central Newport News, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living Museum.
