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
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.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
Enjoy an outing to Peninsula Fine Arts Center during your stay 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 Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Excellent
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Slept like a baby it’s clean, excellent service. Would stay there again
Reviewed on 4 Apr 2026
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
When I arrived I was told they were short staffed and no rooms were available. I let the check-in person know I had an event to attend. She went and found me a room.
Reviewed on 30 Mar 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Good experience
Reviewed on 1 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
My room looked out dated compared to my sister room which was updated. I don’t understand why it’s like that. They say dogs are welcome but call u if ur dog barking. No microwave in the room . And has to pay for parking per day . Hotel was very high price not worth it to me .
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
Breakfast staff was amazing! All hotel staff were friendly and helpful! We love this place! Will be back for sure
Reviewed on 5 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.
