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 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.
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.
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.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
You can spend time exploring the galleries in Peninsula Fine Arts Center during your travels 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
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Patriots Tour of Colonial Williamsburg or Williamsburg 101
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Comfort Inn & Suites Hampton near Coliseum
Very clean and comfortable. The staff in the kitchen was so nice for breakfast
Reviewed on 15 Nov 2025
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Great
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Rooms clean and comfortable. Staff ptofessional
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Everything!!! This place is amazing! From the moment I walked in the door. Blessing (the front desk attendant) was so genuinely kind and welcoming. The room is amazing and I would come back here again and again.
Reviewed on 12 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Clean
Reviewed on 11 Nov 2025
Renaissance Portsmouth-Norfolk Waterfront Hotel
The overall location and service were great. Attended the Norfolk wine festival. The location was perfect!!
Reviewed on 13 Nov 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Hidenwood
While there might not be top attractions in Hidenwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ferguson Center for the Arts and Mariner's Museum.
Green Oaks
Green Oaks might not have many top sights, but Mariners' Museum and Park and Mariner's Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Central Newport News
While visiting Central Newport News, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living Museum.
Brentwood
While there might not be top attractions in Brentwood, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Mariners' Museum and Park and Virginia Living 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 Ferguson Center for the Arts.
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.
