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 Brunch Cruise
Williamsburg Ghosts, Witches and Pirates Tour
Colonial Williamsburg: Self-Guided Walking Audio Tour
Our pick of the best Riverside Hotel Deals
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Yes enjoyed the breakfast
Reviewed on 1 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Room was great stay was grear no issues .
Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Williamsburg Busch Gardens Area
Very nice hotel. The breakfast was great. The purpose of staying here was to be near Busch Gardens and it was not disappointing.
Reviewed on 26 Dec 2025
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The place was beautiful, quiet and everything was at our fingertips.
Reviewed on 29 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Clean room; Very accomodating staff - we came in late and they were so kind. They also offered a microwave as we had a baby with us and needed to warm her bottles. They were very warm and friendly especially since it was over the Christmas holiday. Tracy & Shadreka in the 700 Bistro restaurant were ...
Reviewed on 27 Dec 2025
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
Clean rooms and great prices! Good view of the ocean! No complaints
Reviewed on 31 Dec 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.
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 Ferguson Center for the Arts.
Sedgefield
Though Sedgefield may not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Huntington Beach and Virginia War Museum.
