Riverside Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Riverside
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.
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 Brunch Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
"The overall experience was amazing and I look forward to booking with them again!"
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
"Clean room awesome staff, breakfast is great."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
"There was no coffee facilities or vending machines, which was mentioned in the write up. I had to ask to have my sheets and towels clean."
Reviewed on 4 June 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
"The breakfast attendant was not very friendly. She just put out the food…no smile, grumpy looking, maybe just having a rough morning. The shower pressure was not the best this morning or yesterday. All in all, as much as we patronize this property due to visiting family in the area, we may look for ..."
Reviewed on 5 June 2026
Kingsmill Resort
"Beautiful and peaceful gem! The water view is amazing. We loved everything about our stay there. Will definitely go back soon!"
Reviewed on 31 May 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"I paid almost $300 for 1 night. The lobby was nice but the room was that of maybe a super 8 motel. The bed squeaked, toilet ran all night and the shower had cracked and broken tiles not at all what was expected and not worth what I paid for the night on top of having to pay an additional $15 to ..."
Reviewed on 6 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Riverside
Central Newport News
While visiting Central Newport News, you might make a stop by sights like Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living Museum.
North Newport News
If you're spending some time in North Newport News, Fort Eustis and Lee Hall Mansion are top sights worth seeing.
Denbigh
When in Denbigh, you can plan a visit to Fort Eustis and Patrick Henry Mall, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Kiln Creek
While Kiln Creek isn't home to many top sights, Patrick Henry Mall and Hampton Roads Iceplex are some notable places to visit nearby.
Oyster Point
Though Oyster Point may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Patrick Henry Mall and John B. Todd Stadium.
