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WELCOME
Welcome to Newport News, Virginia, where great things are happening!Newport News is a vibrant city with more than 193,000 citizens. It is a wonderful place
to live, work and visit. More than 20 international firms, two national laboratories,
Virginia’s largest naval manufacturer, and the U.S. Army’s largest transportation unit
have all made Newport News their home! And the city boasts over 4,000 hotel rooms
citywide that accommodate every budget, style and event. Coupled with nationally
acclaimed museums, performing art centers, special events and a copious selection of
dining and shopping, Newport News is an electrifying city just waiting to be explored.
All of this is surrounded by over 30 parks and historic sites to keep its hometown
feeling! And, if you want to extend your stay and create more memories, we’re just
minutes to Williamsburg and a short drive to Virginia Beach. Residents and visitors
have come to expect the very best a community has to offer and that is what we aim
to deliver every day in Newport News.
And if that’s not enough, here are 10 great things about
Newport News to entice you to come and visit us (in random
order!):
1. The world-famous Mariners’ Museum is designated custodian of the USS Monitor artifacts and is the only place in the world where you can walk on the deck of a full-scale Civil War icon replica.
2. The only “America’s Rose City” in Virginia.
3. The only place in Virginia where you can see red wolves – the most endangered mammal in North America.
4. Home of the first drive-through holiday light show in Virginia.
5. Home of the first African-American woman to be admitted to the Virginia Bar.
6. An “affordable” Golf Digest four-star rated golf course.
7. More nationally accredited museums than found in eighteen states.
8. One of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast.
9. Birthplace of Pearl Bailey, Ella Fitzgerald, The Five Keys and William Styron.
10. Newport News Park, at over 8,000 acres, is nine times larger than New York City’s Central Park.
264/7 1 An Achievable Dream Tennis Center258A 2 City Center Retail & Fountain Park/ Newport News Tourism Development Office 258A 3 Deer Park264/6 4 Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center247 5 Endview Plantation258A 6 Ferguson Center for the Arts/ Christopher Newport University255B 7 Harwood’s Mill Fishing Area (rentals Memorial Day–Oct weekends and holidays)
258A 8 Hilton Village258A 9 Huntington Beach/Fort Fun/ James River Fishing Pier264/6 10 James A. Fields House255B 11 Jefferson Commons Retail Area 255B 12 Kiln Creek Golf & Country Club264/7 13 King-Lincoln Park247 14 Lee Hall Mansion250A 15 Lee’s Mill/Lee’s Mill Park258A 16 Leeward Municipal Marina258A 17 The Mariners’ Museum258A 18 Brittingham-Midtown Community Center264/7 19 Monitor-Merrimack Overlook/Anderson Park/ Peterson Yacht Basin264/6 20 Jessie Menifield Rattley Municipal Center/ Newport News City Hall250B 21 Newport News Visitor Center/Newport News Park250B 22 Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run264/3 23 The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center/ The Cornelius & Carrie R. Brown Education Center255B 24 Old Warwick Courthouse255A 25 Patrick Henry Mall/Patrick Henry Marketplace258A 26 Peninsula Community Theatre258A 27 Peninsula Fine Arts Center258A 28 Peninsula SPCA & Petting Zoo258A 29 Port Warwick258A 30 Riverview Farm Park/Fido Field Dog Park258A 31 Stoney Run Park258A 32 US Army Transportation Museum264/6 33 Victory Arch/Victory Landing Park/Superblock258A 34 Virginia Living Museum258A 35 Virginia War Museum256A 36 Young’s Mill Historical Park
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IMPORTANT NUMBERS
Emergency Numbers
Fire/Police/Ambulance 911
Virginia State Police (Emergency Only) 800.582.8350 (#77 from your cell phone)
Ask-A-Nurse 757.595.6363
Hampton-Newport News Community Services Board Emergency Hotline 757.788.0011 (24/7)
Mary Immaculate Hospital 757.886.6000
Riverside Regional Medical Center 757.594.2000
Pet Emergency Care Hospital 757.874.8115
Travelers Aid/Child and Family Services 757.622.7017
United Way First Call (Human Services Referral) 757.594.4636
Miscellaneous
Churches, Pet Friendly Accommodations, Please see our local Pharmacies & Relocation Assistance Yellow Pages or call the Newport News Visitor Center
Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce 757.262.2000
Transportation
Airport Shuttles/Limos/Taxis Please see our local Yellow Pages
Amtrak, 9304 Warwick Blvd. 757.245.3589 or 800.872.7245
Automated Traffic Info (VA) 511
Greyhound, 14407 Warwick Blvd. 757.872.4405 or 800.231.2222
Hampton Roads Transit (City Bus System) 757.222.6100
Hampton Roads Tunnel Information 757.361.3016
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport 757.877.0221
Norfolk International Airport 757.857.3351
Vacation Planning Assistance
AAA of Tidewater, 733 J.Clyde Morris Blvd. 757.246.4746 or 757.246.3100
Daily Press Newspaper 757.247.4600
Hampton Coliseum Box Office 757.838.4203
Newport News Visitor Center 757.886.7777 or 888.493.7386
Ticketmaster 800.745.3000
Virginia Tourism Corporation 800.VISITVA
A.T.M. Services In Newport News
Honor, Host, Plus, MAC, Cirrus
Armed Forces Credit Union
Vital Statistics
Population: 193,172(City of Newport News 2009 Estimate)
Size: 70.38 square miles
Foreign Currency Exchange
Bank of America
14366 Warwick Blvd., Suite 300
Call 757.875.2820 for other Peninsula locations.
$10 charge and $250 exchange limit.
fortifications at the site of the Battle of Dam No.1. This engagement was Union
Major General McClellan’s only attempt to break through the Confederate
defenses along the Warwick River. Built by Confederate Major General Magruder,
these fortifications stymied McClellan’s grand advance against Richmond. In
addition, the famous “Battle of the Ironclads” took place off the shores of Newport
News in March of 1862. The battle between the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia
(Merrimack) ended in a draw, yet the Virginia’s existence denied General McClellan
use of the James River during the early stages of the war.
World War I
The US Army designated the city of
Newport News as a Port of Embarkation
immediately after the United States
entered World War I. With its great
shipyard and its railroad running straight
into a highly sophisticated system of piers,
pier terminals and warehouses, it seemed that
shipyard founder, Collis P. Huntington, had
invented the port for wartime use. Because
city residents responded with tremendous
patriotic energy to cater to every soldier’s need,
it was said that Newport News was selected not
for its key geographic location, but “solely on
ESCORT NOTES
An Unusual Name With An Unusual History
No one knows for sure where Newport News got its
name, but “Newportes Newes” first appears in the
Virginia Company records in 1619. The most widely
accepted folktale is that the city is the namesake of
Captain Christopher Newport, commander of Susan
Constant, flagship of the three-ship English fleet
that landed on Jamestown Island in 1607. He made
several voyages to Newport News in the early days
of the Jamestown Colony, bringing
“good news” of supplies and settlers.
Newport News Facts
Newport News today is approximately
23 miles long and three miles wide, encompassing
70.38 square miles. It is the fourth largest city by
acreage and the fifth largest city by population in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. Coincidentally, the first
through third largest cities by population are Virginia
Beach, Norfolk and Chesapeake. Many of our citizens
are assigned to the various military installations in the
area and Northrop Grumman Newport News is one
of the largest maritime yards in the world, employing
approximately 21,000 people.
Civil War
Newport News played a major role in the 1862
Peninsula Campaign during the Civil War. Visitors
can view some of the most extensive earthwork
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the industry of her people.” Numerous camps were set up to send the “doughboys”
overseas to fight in World War I. The final major military base formed was Camp
(and later Fort) Eustis, named after the founder of Fort Monroe’s Artillery School
of Practice and a veteran of the War of 1812, Brigadier General Abraham Eustis.
The camp was created in 1918 to meet the need for an artillery firing range.
World War II
Newport News has always been willing to step up when there was a job
to be done. On September 12, 1940, the SS Quanza carrying more than 80
Jewish refugees from Hitler’s oppression, arrived to take on coal after being
refused entry because of invalid visas by Vera Cruz, Mexico and New York City.
A Newport News maritime attorney, Jacob Morewitz, came to their rescue,
filing an injunction to delay the ship’s departure. This allowed others to
plead the refugees’ case before Congress, the State Department and even
First Lady Eleanor Roosevelt. Finally the refugees were granted 60-day
visas, leading to their eventual salvation from the Holocaust. Newport News’
mission during World War II was to load ships with men and supplies that were
needed overseas and to keep building ships to win the war. The Hampton
Roads Port of Embarkation, headquartered in Newport News, was one of
eight major ports of embarkation that functioned as “faucets to fill the military
pipeline.” Camp Patrick Henry was established as a
staging area for troops in 1942, in the area where
Mary Immaculate Hospital and the Newport News/
Williamsburg International Airport now stand. It
could handle up to 35,000 troops preparing to leave
or returning from war. Another first for Newport
News was the establishment of a Prisoner of War
(POW) Work Camp at the Port of Embarkation. The
POWs were utilized for a multitude of tasks such as
kitchen patrol, laundry and salvage duties to help
relieve the extensive manpower shortage.
Climate
Crisp autumn air, snow flurries in the park, warm
spring showers or a sunbather’s paradise—Newport
News enjoys all four seasons, and best of all,
they are celebrated in moderation. We average
45 degrees from November to March, but we do
have an occasional snowfall making our parks a
winter wonderland. July is our warmest month, but
the offshore breeze keeps the waterside pleasant.
And we average just less than four inches of rain per
month … ALL YEAR! You’ll experience clear skies
and comfortable temperatures for most of your stay
in Newport News.
Industry
Collis P. Huntington, a northern railroad tycoon
from Connecticut, brought the Chesapeake and
Ohio Railroad to Newport News. Regular rail service
commenced on May 1, 1882. The first passenger
train left Richmond at seven in the morning and
arrived in Newport News at seven that night. Lee
Hall Mansion, home of Richard Decauter Lee, gave
its name to a small village which today forms the
upper boundary of the city. In Lee Hall Village, a
one-room railway station provided residents access
to Newport News or Richmond, and from there
to anywhere. Huntington next sought to build
a shipyard to repair the ships servicing the
transportation hub. It was originally called the
Chesapeake Drydock & Construction Company
when chartered in 1886. By 1891, the name had
changed to Newport News Shipbuilding and it
delivered its first ship: a tugboat named Dorothy.
By 1897, they had built three warships. With the
coming of war, the production at the shipyard
increased. Historic Hilton Village, an enclave of 500
English cottage-style homes, was built between
1918 and 1920 to provide war-time housing for
shipyard workers, who delivered 25 destroyers to
the US Navy. Newport News Shipbuilding began
producing aircraft carriers in the 1930s. The first
nuclear submarine was launched in 1959, and the
first nuclear aircraft carrier was launched in 1960.
Newport News Shipbuilding signed a merger
agreement with Northrop Grumman in 2001, thus
changing its name to Northrop Grumman Newport
News. With 115 years of experience under her belt,
Northrop Grumman Newport News has become the
premiere shipyard for aircraft carriers, submarines
and fleet services to the military.
Street Names And Signpost
Warwick County, Warwick Boulevard and the Warwick River were all named
for Sir Robert Rich, the Second Earl of Warwick. Rich was a Virginia Company
stockholder and was appointed by King James I as Royal Administrator to
the colony of Virginia in 1624. J. Clyde Morris Boulevard was named for a
dedicated public servant, J. Clyde Morris, who spent 32 years in public service
helping oversee the tremendous expansion of municipal services to meet the
needs of this growing community. Jefferson Avenue was named for Thomas
Jefferson, a Virginia statesman and third President of the United States.
And Another Thing...
Hampton Roads Harbor, located at the confluence of the James and Elizabeth
Rivers and the Chesapeake Bay, is one of the world’s largest natural harbors.
The Monitor-Merrimac Memorial Bridge-Tunnel, which connects Newport News
and Suffolk, was completed in April, 1992, at a cost of $800 million. It provides
an alternate route to those using the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel or the
James River Bridge. The Cardinal is the state bird and the Dogwood is the
state tree. There is an abundance of both found in beautiful Newport News!
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ENDVIEW PLANTATION
The three wars fought on American soil have all left
traces at Endview Plantation. The Revolutionary War
brought 3,000 militia to its fresh-water spring. The War
of 1812 saw its use as a training ground, while the Civil
War found Endview serving as a Confederate Captain’s
home and a hospital for both sides. Built in 1769,
Endview was home to members of the Harwood
and Curtis families. An ongoing archaeological program
and historic maps have identified the locations of
several outbuildings. Artifacts from the site, as well
as pictures and memorabilia of the Harwood family,
are also on display.
362 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA 23603
Exit 247 off I-64
757.887.1862FAX: 757.888.3369
• Hours: Seasonal hours. Jan-Mar: Thu-Sat, 10 am to 4 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm.
April-Dec: Mon, Thu-Fri, 10am to 4 pm; Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm.
• Holiday Closings: Closed some major holidays
• Group Rates: Adults: $5, Seniors: $4, Students: $3, under 7 free (Min. 15 people)
Over 145 years ago, the woods and waters of Newport News echoed with sounds of the Civil
War—the tramp of thousands of boots along the Great Warwick Road, the thunder of cannons and
the crack of rifle fire, the shout of orders and the cries of the wounded and the dying. The Newport
News Civil War guide describes the Congress and Cumberland Overlook, the Monitor-Merrimac
Overlook, Young’s Mill, the Warwick County Courthouse, the Battle of Lee’s Mill, the Battle of Dam
No.1 and Skiffes Creek, all Civil War sites in Newport News. Contact the Newport News Tourism
Development Office for your free Civil War guide today.
Located at Fort Eustis Army Base ~ Commonly known as “The Ghost Fleet,”
the over 35 retired Navy and merchant ships anchored here once carried cargo,
missiles, rescue equipment, helicopters, satellite-tracking devices and troops
around the globe.
6701 River Road (Exit 258A or 263A from I-64) ~ At 9/10 of a mile, this is one of the longest
fishing piers on the East Coast. It is open from April through November. Croaker and Spot are
caught year-round, while Striped Bass, Flounder, Gray Trout and Red Drum are caught seasonally.
Bait shop, some tackle & snacks are available. The pier is adjacent to the Crab Shack Restaurant.
There is a fee (includes daily fishing license fee). Hours: Sun-Thu from 7 am to midnight; Fri & Sat:
24 hours a day. 757.247.0364
OTHER POINTS OFINTEREST
From retired ships to Civil War cannons, Newport News and
the surrounding areas have a lot of American history to offer. In
addition, catch a fish off one of the East Coast’s longest fishing
piers or stow your boat at the well-equipped marina.
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THE MATTHEW JONES HOUSETaylor Avenue and Harrison Road at Fort Eustis (Exit 250A from I-64) ~ Although compromised
by alterations over the past 100 years, this house provides a rare glimpse into the changing
social ambitions of the Virginia gentry and is an extraordinary example of an all-but-lost building
tradition—the earthfast house. It is the second oldest earthfast structure still standing in Virginia.
As initially constructed in 1720, the frame of the house rests on structural posts extending into
the ground and no foundation was built. Pre-arranged tours can be scheduled Monday through
Friday from 8 am to 4 pm. 757.878.5381
VICTORY ARCH25th Street and West Avenue (Exit 7 from I-664) ~ During WWI, Newport News was designated
as one of two Ports of Embarkation (the other was New York City) where 261,820 soldiers left for
overseas. At the end of WWI, Peninsula residents chose to celebrate those who would return and
commemorate those who would not. They constructed a Victory Arch at the site where so many
had passed through. The Victory Arch, a plaster and wooden structure built in 1919, was designed
after the Arc de Triomphe in Paris and reconstructed in 1962. Over 441,000 WWI soldiers returned
through this memorial. Over $6,000 was raised to erect the monument. The Arch serves today as
a memorial with an eternal flame for all men and women of the Armed Forces.
LEEWARD MUNICIPAL MARINA
7499 River Road (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64) ~ Leeward Marina is conveniently located on
the James River, at the base of the James River Bridge. From this centralized location, you will
find easy access to the Hampton Roads Harbor and the Chesapeake Bay. Leeward Marina has
floating docks, full-length piers and three concrete seawalls to provide protection from severe
weather. Two-hundred slips are equipped with water and electrical hookups and patrolled
by security personnel after hours. The fuel dock offers
full-service fueling with diesel and unleaded gasoline
and houses a sewage pump-out system. The marina
has restrooms with showers and changing areas.
Slip rental agreements are available for daily,
monthly and annual periods.
www.nnparks.com/boating_leeward.php
757.247.2359
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HAMPTONHampton Convention & Visitor Bureau 1919 Commerce Drive, Suite 290 Hampton, VA 23666 757.722.1222 ~ 757.896.4600 Fax 800.487.8778 Toll-free www.hamptoncvb.com
Bass Pro Shops Outdoor World 1972 Power Plant Parkway Hampton, VA 23666 757.262.5200 ~ 757.825.2260 Fax www.basspro.com
Casemate Museum at Historic Fort Monroe Casemate 20, Bernard Road Fort Monroe, VA 23651 757.788.3391 ~ 757.788.3886 Fax [email protected] www.monroe.army.mil/monroe/sites/ installation/museum/casemate_museum.asp
Hampton History Museum 120 Old Hampton Lane Hampton, VA 23669 757.727.1610 www.hampton1610.com
Hampton University Museum Huntington Building Hampton, VA 23668 757.727.5308 ~ 757.727.5170 Fax www.hamptonu.edu/museum
Miss Hampton II Harbor Cruises (Lobby of Hampton Maritime Center) 710 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 757.722.9102 ~ 757.722.9113 Fax 888.757.2628 Toll-free [email protected] www.misshamptoncruises.com
The American Theatre 125 E. Mellen Street Phoebus, VA 23663 757.722.2787 ~ 757.727.1621 Fax www.HamptonArts.net
Virginia Air & Space Center Riverside 3-D IMAX® Theater 600 Settlers Landing Road Hampton, VA 23669 757.727.0900, ext.780 ~ 757.727.0898 Fax [email protected] ~ www.vasc.org
NORFOLKNorfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau 232 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510 757.664.6620 ~ 757.622.3663 Fax 800.368.3097 Toll-free www.norfolkcvb.com
American Rover Tall Ship Cruise 333 Waterside Drive Norfolk, VA 23510 757.627.7245 ~ 757.627.6626 Fax [email protected] www.americanrover.com
Battleship USS Wisconsin One Waterside Drive (adjacent to Nauticus) Norfolk, VA 23510 757.664.1000 ~ 757.623.1287 Fax www.nauticus.org
Nauticus, the National Maritime Center One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 757.664.1021 ~ 757.623.1287 Fax [email protected] www.nauticus.org
Naval Station Norfolk 9077 Hampton Boulevard Norfolk, VA 23505 757.444.7955 ~ 757.445.0348 Fax www.norfolkvisitor.wm/norfolknavy
Spirit of Norfolk 109 East Main Street, Suite 500 Norfolk, VA 23510 757.625.1463 ~ 757.625.1321 Fax 866.211.3803 Toll-free [email protected] www.spiritofnorfolk.com
Virginia Zoo 3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 757.441.2374 ~ 757.441.5408 Fax www.virginiazoo.org
PORTSMOUTHPortsmouth Convention & Visitors Bureau 6 Crawford Parkway Portsmouth, VA 23704 757.393.5111 ~ 757.393.8265 Fax www.portsva.com
Carrie B. Harbor Tours Mailing Address: 1238 Bay Street Portsmouth, VA 23704 757.393.4735 [email protected] www.carriebcruises.com
Children’s Museum of Virginia 221 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 757.393.5258, ext.12 ~ 757.393.8083 Fax [email protected] www.childrensmuseumva.com
The Commodore Theatre 421 High Street Portsmouth, VA 23704-3621 757.393.6962 ~ 757.393.1095 Fax [email protected] www.commodoretheatre.com
Naval Shipyard Museum & Lightship Museum 2 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23705 757.393.8591 or 757.393.8741 [email protected] www.portsnavalmuseums.com
Virginia Sports Hall of Fame 206 High Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 757.393.8031 ~ 757.393.8288 Fax [email protected] www.vshfm.com
SMITHFIELD & ISLE OF WIGHTSmithfield and Isle of Wight Convention & Visitors Bureau 319 Main Street, Post Office Box 37 Smithfield, VA 23431 757.357.5182 ~ 757.365.4360 Fax 800.365.9339 Toll-free www.smithfield-virginia.com
Historic Downtown Smithfield Guided Walking Tour Visitor Center, 319 Main Street Smithfield, VA 23430 800.365.9339 Toll-free ~ 757.365.4360 Fax [email protected] www.smithfield-virginia.com
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Isle of Wight Museum 103 Main Street, Smithfield, VA 23430 757.356.1223 ~ www.smithfield-virginia.com
St. Luke’s Church 14477 Benns Church Boulevard Smithfield, VA 23430 757.357.3367 ~ 757.365.0543 Fax [email protected] www.historicstlukes.org
VIRGINIA BEACHVirginia Beach Convention & Visitors Bureau 2101 Parks Avenue, Suite 500 Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757.385.4700 ~ 757.437.4747 Fax 800.700.7702 Toll-free www.vbfun.com
Adam Thoroughgood House 1636 Parish Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23455 757.460.7588 ~ 757.460.7644 Fax www.virginiabeachhistory.org
Francis Land House Historic Site 3131 Virginia Beach Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23452 757.385.5100 ~ 757.431.3733 Fax [email protected] www.virginiabeachhistory.org
Naval Air Station Oceana/ Master Jet Base Tour 1750 Tomcat Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23460 (Mailing Address: Public Affairs Office, Naval Air Station Oceana, Virginia Beach, VA 23460) 757.433.3131 ~ 757.433.3156 Fax www.vbfun.com
Old Cape Henry Lighthouse & Museum 583 Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23459 757.422.9421
Old Coast Guard Station 24th Street & Atlantic Avenue Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757.422.1587 www.oldcoastguardstation.com
The Lynnhaven House 4405 Wishart Road Virginia Beach, VA 23455 757.460.7109 www.virginiabeachhistory.org
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center 717 General Booth Boulevard Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757.385.7777 ~ 757.385.FISH (recording) 757.437.4976 Fax [email protected] www.vmsm.com
Virginia’s Jewel Reservations handled through: Intracoastal Yachts, LLC 600 Laskin Road, Virginia Beach, VA 23451 757.425.6688 ~ 757.425.6788 Fax [email protected] www.virginiasjewel.com
Berkeley Plantation Off Scenic Route 5 12602 Harrison Landing Road Charles City, VA 23030 804.829.6018 ~ 804.829.6757 Fax 888.466.6018 Toll-free www.berkeleyplantation.com
Colonial Williamsburg Post Office Box 1776 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757.220.1000 ~ 757.220.7708 Fax 800.HISTORY Toll-free [email protected] www.colonialwilliamsburg.com
Historic Jamestowne Post Office Box 210 Yorktown, VA 23690 757.898.2411 ~ 757.898.2421 Fax [email protected] www.nps.gov/colo/
Historic Yorktown Post Office Box 532, Yorktown, VA 23690 757.890.3300 ~ 757.890.3509 Fax [email protected] www.yorkcounty.gov/tourism
Jamestown Settlement Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Post Office Box 1607 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757.253.4939 ~ 757.253.4997 Fax 888-868-7593 Toll-free www.historyisfun.org
Riverwalk Landing Post Office Box 612, Yorktown, VA 23690 757.890.3525 www.riverwalklanding.com
Sherwood Forest Plantation Off Scenic Route 5 14501 John Tyler Memorial Highway Charles City, VA 23030 804.829.5377 www.sherwoodforest.org
Shirley Plantation 501 Shirley Plantation Road Charles City, VA 23030 804.829.5121 ~ 804.829.6322 Fax 800.232.1613 Toll-free [email protected] www.shirleyplantation.com
Water Country USA 176 Water Country Parkway Williamsburg, VA 23187 800.343.7946 Toll-free [email protected] www.watercountryusa.com
Watermen’s Museum 309 Water Street, Post Office Box 519 Yorktown, VA 23690 757.887.2641 ~ 757.888.2089 Fax [email protected] www.watermens.org
Yorktown Battlefield and Visitor Center Post Office Box 210, Yorktown, VA 23690 757.898.2411 ~ 757.898.6346 Fax [email protected] www.nps.gov/colo/
Yorktown Victory Center Jamestown-Yorktown Foundation Post Office Box 1607 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757.253.4939 ~ 757.253.4997 Fax 888-868-7593 Toll-free www.historyisfun.org
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AFTER-HOURSENTERTAINMENT
Here are just a few of the many after-hours and family entertainment opportunities
you’ll find in Newport News and the Tidewater/Hampton Roads area. In addition to
the options listed below, many Newport News restaurants also offer
regularly scheduled live entertainment. Stop by the Newport
News Visitor Center (Exit 250B from I-64), call us toll-free at
888.493.7386 or visit our Web site at www.newport-news.org
for information on what will be happening during your visit.
Hours and performance schedules vary—please call ahead.
VACATIONS DON’T STOP WHEN THE SUN GOES DOWN!
AFTER-HOURS Cozzy’s Comedy Club
9700 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
757.595.2800; www.cozzys.com
Tribeca
1000 Omni Blvd., Newport News
757.873.1063 or 757.873.6664
www.tribecann.com
FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT/ IMAX MOVIES Virginia Air & Space Center
600 Settlers Landing Rd., Hampton
757.727.0900; www.vasc.org
Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center
717 General Booth Blvd., Virginia Beach
757.385.3474; www.vmsm.com
MOVIE THEATERS Regal Kiln Creek Cinema 20
100 Regal Way, Newport News
757.989.5200
www.regmovies.com
THE PERFORMING ARTS The American Theatre
125 E. Mellen St., Hampton
757.722.2787; www.hamptonarts.net
Attucks Theatre
1010 Church St., Norfolk, 757.622.4763
www.attuckstheatre.org
Ella Fitzgerald Theater
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
2410 Wickham Ave., Newport News
757.247.8969
www.downing-gross.org
Ferguson Center for the Arts
1 University Pl., Newport News
757.594.8752; www.fergusoncenter.org
The NorVa
317 Monticello Ave., Norfolk
757.627.4547; www.thenorva.com
Peninsula Community Theatre
10251 Warwick Blvd., Newport News
757.595.5728; www.pctlive.org
Smithfield Little Theatre
210 North Church Street, Smithfield
757.357.7338
www.smithfieldlittletheatre.com
Virginia Opera
Harrison Opera House
160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk
757.627.9545; www.vaopera.org
Virginia Stage Company
Wells Theatre, 110 E. Tazewell St., Norfolk
757.627.1234; www.vastage.com
Virginia Symphony
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Newport News and Chrysler Hall, Norfolk
757.892.6366; www.virginasymphony.org
SPECTATOR SPORTS Langley Speedway
11 Dale Lemonds Dr., Hampton
757.865.7223; www.langley-speedway.com
Norfolk Admirals Hockey
The Scope, Norfolk
757.664.6464; www.norfolkadmirals.com
Norfolk Tides Baseball
Harbor Park, Norfolk
757.622.2222; www.norfolktides.com
SPORTS AND RECREATION Classic Lanes
630 79th St., Newport News
757.245.2818; www.classiclanesinc.com
The Hampton Roads IcePlex
401 Village Ave., Kiln Creek, Yorktown
757.877.7539; www.hriceplex.com
Peninsula Family Skating Center
307 Main St., Newport News, 757.599.4769
Play A Round Golf and Games
89 Nelson Dr., Newport News
757.591.2800
www.playaroundgolfandgames.com
JANUARYEmancipation Day Observance
On the first Sunday in January, historic re-enactments, storytelling and refreshments abound. Learn about the day that
the Emancipation Proclamation was issued and the impact it had on the African-American population in 1863.
$2 suggested donation. The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center ~ 2803 Oak Avenue
757.247.2360 ~ www.newsomehouse.org
FEBRUARYBacchus Wine and Food Festival
Enjoy an evening of fine wines from around the world, microbrews for the hops lover, great food from local restaurants,
live music and a huge silent auction. Local restaurant cuisine, activities, live music and more. Advance tickets
encouraged. Virginia Living Museum ~ 524 J.Clyde Morris Blvd. ~ 757.595.1900 ~ www.thevlm.org
A Salute to the Tuskegee Airmen
Members of the famous
Tuskegee Airmen, the first
African-American fighter and
support squadron, will be
available to discuss artifacts on display. The movie, The Tuskegee Airmen,
will be shown in the museum theater, and after the movie, guest speakers
will relate their experiences while serving in World War II, Korea and
Vietnam. Included in regular admission. Virginia War Museum ~
America’s oldest and largest house and garden tour program was started in 1929 by The Garden Club
of Virginia. For those interested in horticulture, there will be multiple kinds of gardens and flowers.
Visitors interested in architecture and interior design will see beautifully renovated historic properties as well as exceptional artwork and antiques.
Ticket prices and a listing of area locations and dates are available on the Web site. 804.644.7776 ~ www.vagardenweek.org
APRIL & MAYVirginia Arts Festival
This annual festival presents renowned artists from around the world, as well as selected regional arts groups. Classical music, jazz, ballet,
modern dance and musical theater will be performed, along with the festival’s signature event, the Virginia International Tattoo. Ticket
prices and Newport News performances to be determined. 757.282.2800 ~ www.vafest.org
MAYArmed Forces Day Toy Soldier Show
Vendors will be selling antique and contemporary toy soldiers and miniatures. Historical miniature kits and models in metal and
plastic are also for sale. Outdoor displays and demonstrations are part of the fun. Join us for this salute to Armed Forces Day.
Included in regular admission. Virginia War Museum ~ 9285 Warwick Blvd. ~ 757.247.8523 ~ www.warmuseum.org
Newport News Children’s Festival of Friends
Children ages 2 to 12 will enjoy over 100 hands-on activities, games, costumed characters and rides. All activities are free. Parking fee per vehicle;
food and beverages for sale. Newport News Park ~ 13560 Jefferson Avenue ~ 757.926.1400 ~ www.nnparks.com
JUNE TO SEPTEMBERSummer Sounds Concert Series
Grab a picnic basket, a bottle of wine, a chair or a blanket and come out for a great night of music in
Styron Square at Port Warwick, with some of today’s top local and regional bands in a family-friendly
atmosphere. Free. Port Warwick ~ Loftis Blvd. at Jefferson Avenue ~ 757.875.9351 or 757.898.4006
~ www.theportwarwickconservancy.com
JUNEAnnual Juneteenth Celebration
The Emancipation Proclamation … and then, there was Juneteenth. Do you know about
Juneteenth? Juneteenth is an exciting celebration that commemorates the ending of slavery and
brings families, neighbors and friends together to recognize the contributions that African Americans
have made to American history and to our community. The theme is “Unity in the Community.” The festival
includes food vendors, live entertainment, exhibitors and craft and trade vendors. Free. James A. Fields House ~ 757.245.1991 ~ and The
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center ~ 757.247.2360
Summer Celebration Wine Festival
Sample wines from some of Virginia’s best wineries while enjoying musical entertainment,
gift vendors, food, living history and more. Advance tickets encouraged.
Lee Hall Mansion ~ 163 Yorktown Road ~ 757.888.3371 ~ www.leehall.org
JUNE & JULY Thursdays by the Lake
Join The Mariners’ Museum for its annual free concert series on the banks of Lake Maury overlooking the full-scale
replica of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor. Bring a blanket or chair and enjoy live music. Adult beverages, soft drinks
and food for sale. Arrive early and take advantage of free admission to the museum after 4 pm. Free. The Mariners’
Museum ~ 100 Museum Drive ~ 757.596.2222 ~ www.marinersmuseum.org
JULY4th of July Stars in the Sky
The Virginia Peninsula’s biggest July 4th event features nationally-known entertainers, food vendors, children’s rides and fireworks over the James
River. Free admission; fees for children’s rides; food and beverages for sale. Victory Landing Park ~ 50 26th Street ~
757.926.1400 ~ www.nnparks.com
AUGUSTClassics at Lee Hall
Car show open to all makes, models and years. Event will include food, activities for kids, swap meets,
vendors and door prizes. Free admission to car show; house tours available for separate fee. Registration fee.
Lee Hall Mansion ~ 163 Yorktown Road ~ 757.888.3371 ~ www.leehall.org
SEPTEMBERAnnual Military Vehicle Show
A variety of vintage military vehicles will be on display, including jeeps and military motorcycles. Vendors will sell insignia, books, uniforms,
accoutrements and more. Sponsored in conjunction with the Hampton Roads Militaria Society, this event will be fun for the entire family. Free.
Virginia War Museum ~ 9285 Warwick Blvd. ~ 757.247.8523 ~ www.warmuseum.org
Vineyards by the Fountain
A fabulous fall event to enjoy fruits of the vineyards, delicious food, great music and good company. Table reservations
available. Taster tickets include a souvenir wine glass. Food and beverages for sale. Ticket prices and sale locations to be
determined. Fountain Plaza, City Center at Oyster Point ~ Town Center Drive ~ 757.282.2800 ~
www.citycenteratoysterpoint.com
OCTOBERAnnual Newport News Fall Festival of Folklife
Enjoy the sounds, sights and memories that have been carefully passed from generation to
generation at Southeast Virginia’s biggest traditional craft show with over 200 vendors. The
festival includes craft and trade demonstrations, children’s activities, food vendors and continuous
entertainment on four stages. Free admission; parking fee per vehicle; food and beverages for sale.
Newport News Park ~ 13560 Jefferson Avenue ~ 757.926.1400 ~ www.nnparks.com
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Night of the Living Museum
This Halloween celebration returns as a non-scary event for families with children ages 12 and under. Enjoy live animal shows, a night walk trail
and various creatures of the night. Hear Halloween and nocturnal animal myths dispelled. Meet the Storytelling Witch and the Spider Lady and
explore the Enchanted Forest. Fee. Virginia Living Museum ~ 524 J.Clyde Morris Blvd. ~ 757.595.1900 ~ www.thevlm.org
Annual 10K on The Noland Trail
Lace-up your running shoes and head to The Mariners’ Museum for the annual 10K on the Noland Trail. This
6.2 mile run benefits The Mariners’ Museum Park. Runners from throughout Hampton Roads will race on
The Noland Trail, enjoying dramatic views of Lake Maury and the surrounding park. One mile Fun Run
begins at 8:30 am; 10K begins at 9 am. Advance registration fee. The Mariners’ Museum ~
100 Museum Drive ~ 757.596.2222 ~ www.marinersmuseum.org
Annual Port Warwick Art & Sculpture Festival
Find the best in amazing sculpture and fine art, all in a festival-friendly setting. Enjoy great music and food while shopping
among 100 award-winning artisans from across the country. Enjoy artist demonstrations, performing arts groups and the
Young Collector’s Tent, where children under 10 can purchase valued art work from $5 to $20. Food and beverage vendors;
items for sale. Free. Port Warwick ~ Loftis Blvd. at Jefferson Avenue ~ 757.875.9351 ~ www.pwartfest.org
NOVEMBER
Artful Giving
Experience Artful Giving at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. For the season, Pfac’s Gallery Shop expands to offer a unique selection
of one-of-a-kind gifts created by artists and craftspeople both regionally and from around the world. In addition to affordable
original works of fine art, you’ll also find elegant and funky jewelry, pottery and ceramics, plus fashion accessories and decorative
home accents. Peninsula Fine Arts Center ~ 101 Museum Drive ~ 757.596.8175 ~ www.pfac-va.org
Veterans Day Ceremony
Sponsored by American Legion, Braxton-Perkins Post 25, this annual ceremony is held at the Victory Arch,
25th Street and West Avenue, in downtown Newport News. Free. Then visit the Virginia War Museum
on Veterans Day to learn more about America’s rich military heritage and receive $1
off the posted admission prices. Virginia War Museum ~ 9285 Warwick Blvd. ~
757.247.8523 ~ www.warmuseum.org
100 Miles of Lights
Come see the millions of lights and hundreds of holiday events! Drive-through and walk-through light
shows, lighted boat parades, city illuminations, music festivals, theatrical performances and living history
re-enactments are among the many holiday events taking place in Richmond, Williamsburg, Newport News,
Hampton, Norfolk, Portsmouth and Virginia Beach. Event times and costs vary. Holiday packages
are available. For more information on 100 Miles of Lights events and holiday packages,
Christopher Newport University and the City of Newport News Public School System also offer additional venues to handle larger groups of amateur and professional sportsmen and women.
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GOLF CLUB & RESORTKILN CREEK
The Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort is a traditional,
18-hole, championship golf course built in 1990
and designed by Tom Clark. We offer a full-service
clubhouse, driving range and pro shop. Banquet
facilities, hotel with restaurant, pool and tennis
Number of Vehicles: 30 ~ Pax: 25,32 Town Cars, Vans, Limousines, Limo Coach and Mini Coaches
Four City Tours, Inc. 18 Gayle Street Hampton, VA 23669 757.722.3412 757.722.3412 Fax (call first) Contact: Teeko Christian
Number of Coaches: 3 ~ Pax: 47–55 Services: Restroom, Wash, Custom Group Packages, Group Tours, School Excursions, DVD video
• Cash & Checks • Discount Group Charters
Fun Tours, Inc. 520 Newtown Road Virginia Beach, VA 23462 757.853.2990 ~ 757.855.0764 Fax 800.528.8687 Toll-free Contact: Ms. Chris Rambo or Charles Elmore www.funtoursinc.com
Number of Coaches: 15 ~ Pax: 36–56 Pax & 1 VIP Executive Coach Services: Restroom, Cleaning & Full-service Garage
• Members of VMA, UMA, ABA, CLIA
James River Bus Lines 915 N. Allen Avenue Richmond, VA 23220 804.342.7300 ~ 804.342.7373 Fax 877.342.7300 Toll-free Contact: Craig Treanor, Director of Sales & Marketing E-mail: [email protected] www.jrbl.com
Number of Coaches: 50 ~ Pax: 25, 47, 55 Services: Customized Charter Transportation, Sedans, Limousines, Vans, Mini Coaches, Motorcoaches, Restroom, Wash, Road & AC Repair
• Members of ABA, IMG, VMA, VAMPI, UMA, Virginia Limousine Association, National Limousine Association, Richmond Chamber of Commerce, Virginia Peninsula Chamber of Commerce, Retail Merchants Association, VA Tourism Association and Hispanic Chamber of Commerce of Central Virginia
Martz Virginia 10411 Hall Industrial Drive Fredericksburg, VA 22408 540.898.6959 ~ 540.898.2675 Fax 800.777.6902 Toll-free Contact: Jeff Bodnar, Charter Sales Manager E-mail: [email protected] www.martzgroupva.com Number of Coaches: 60 Services: Fuel, Restroom, Wash, Road & AC Repair
• Cash, Visa & MasterCard • Members of ABA, UMA, VMA
Newton Bus Service, Inc. 6838 Belroi Road Gloucester, VA 23061 757.874.3160 ~ 804.693.2521 804.693.7542 Fax Contact: Sabina Newton, Office Manger E-mail: [email protected] www.charteredbus.com
Number of Coaches: 20 ~ Pax: 46, 55 Services: Restroom, Wash, Road & AC Repair
• Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Amex • Members of ABA, UMA, VMA
Oleta Coach Lines, Inc. Post Office Box 466 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757.253.1008; 757.253.1050 Fax 800.656.5382 Toll Free Contact: David N. Smith, Vice President E-mail: [email protected] www.oleta.com
Number of Coaches: 7 ~ Pax: 24, 47, 55, 56 Rates: Half day/full day tours begin at $35. Daily motorcoach tours to Jamestown, Yorktown, Norfolk and Washington, DC. Some tours include meals. Airport Shuttle Service in our New Executive SUV.
Services: Wash, AC & Minor Repairs, 24/7 Emergency Charter Service • Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Amex • Members of ABA, VMA, NAMO
GROUP SERVICES
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Tidewater Touring, Inc. Sightseeing Tours & Charter Motorcoach Services 2501 60th St. (Copeland Industrial Park) Hampton, VA 23661 757.872.0897 ~ 757.838.2545 Fax Contact: Sharon or Michelle E-mail: [email protected] www.tidetours.com
Number of Coaches: 7 Pax: 36, 47, 50, 54, 56, 59 Services: Fuel, Restroom, Wash, Minor Repairs
• Guided service and trip planning assistance • Guided tours to Washington, DC and other cities • Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Discover • Charters
Venture Tours 600 S. Military Highway Virginia Beach, VA 23464 757.494.1480 ~ 757.494.1508 Fax Contact: Ask for Booking Department www.venturebustours.com
Number of Coaches: 28 Pax: 27–81 ~ Trolleys
• Cash, Visa, MasterCard & Amex • Members of UMA, VMA, ABA
YPCS by Trailblazer 9 Rendon Drive Hampton, VA 23666 757.265.5772; 757.342.5341 757.265.5772 Fax Contact: Deborah Parker E-mail: [email protected]
Pax: 1–54 Services: Clean, comfortable and reliable transportation services from sedans to motorcoaches. Charters available; tours also available to Washington, DC; New York and Atlantic City.
MISCELLANEOUS Ally Apparel 11815 Fountain Way One City Center, Suite 300 Newport News, VA 23606 757.926.5235 Contact: Marchele Bachini E-mail: [email protected] www.allypromo.com
PHOTOGRAPHY/VIDEOGRAPH SERVICES Art Louis Photography 19 Terrell Road Newport News, VA 23606 757.240.4654 E-mail: [email protected] www.artlouis.com * Group pictures available at your location
Garrett Ross Photography 10439 Pine Warbler Providence Forge, VA 23140 757.254.7376 E-mail: [email protected] www.garrettross.com
Moto Photo & Portrait Studio 319 A Chatham Drive Newport News, VA 23602 757.269.0707 E-mail: [email protected] www.motophotonewportnews.com
Photo Reflections 10365 Warwick Boulevard Newport News, VA 23601 757.599.8399 E-mail: [email protected] www.photoreflections.com * Group pictures available at your location
Picture Perfect Photography, Videography and All Around DJ 107 Donovan Ct Yorktown, VA 23693 757.867.8994 E-mail: [email protected] www.ppdj3.net
Pocahontas Lane Productions – Videography 757.784.3774
Wal-Mart 12401 Jefferson Avenue Newport News, VA 23602 757.874.5979 1-Hour Photo/Developing 757.874.5079 Portrait Studio 757.874.4434 Main
The following stores offer photo services at multiple locations in Newport News, please call for the location nearest you:
Rite Aid • 800.748.3243 Toll-free
Walgreens • 800.925.4733 Toll-free
RECEPTIVE SERVICES/STEP-ON GUIDES
All In One Tours, Cruises & Receptive Services 2756 Alameda Drive Virginia Beach, VA 23456 757.301.6719 ~ 757.301.9568 Fax 888.283.3141 Toll-free Contact: Christy Lucas E-mail: [email protected] www.all-in-one-tours.com
Services: We provide complete tour planning for all types of groups. Services include detailed itineraries, promotional flier production, escort notes, driver’s itinerary, local maps, 24-hour emergency service, step-on guide service, meet and greet services, easily understood contracts and minimal deposits. If you are planning a tour to the Hampton Roads region, we are your one stop shop! Colonial Connections, Inc. Post Office Box 502 Williamsburg, VA 23187 757.258.3122 ~ 757.258.3665 Fax 800.378.1571 Toll-free Contact: Sophia Harler, General Manager E-mail: [email protected] www.colonialconnections.com
Available Guides: 40
Services: Full receptive services including tour escorts, step-on guides, complete itinerary planning and transportation. Exclusive evening programs starting at $8 per person.
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MARS ~ Mid Atlantic Receptive Services Post Office Box 1390 Stephens City, VA 22655 800.769.5912 Toll-free 540.869.1826 Fax Contact: Kate Scopetti, President E-mail: [email protected] www.takeafuntrip.com
Available Guides: 50 Services: Full tour planning, step-on guides, hotels, transportation and customized itineraries.
Phillips Destination Management Services Post Office Box 11043 Norfolk, VA 23517 757.623.4400 ~ 757.222.0373 Fax Contact: Anne Phillips, DMCP E-mail: [email protected] www.phillipsdmc.com
Available Guides: 15 plus Services: Full service destination management company providing sightseeing tours, special events, transportation and step-on guide service, VIP airport meet and greet, lodging, entertainment and custom designed packages for all of Hampton Roads.
Virginia Escape, Ltd. 215 McLaws Circle Williamsburg, VA 23185 757.229.1161 ~ 757.229.4207 Fax Contact: Jackie Chutter, President E-mail: [email protected] www.vaescape.com
Services: Established in 1981. Comprehensive itinerary planning, customized tours, transportation, dining, entertainment and the availability of historical interpreters who are experienced and know the area’s rich history.
VMW Guided Tours 903 Willow Point Newport News, VA 23602 757.988.0015 Contact: Virgie M. Washington, Owner E-mail: [email protected] www.vmwguidedtours.com
Available Guides: 5 Services: Specializing in African-American Heritage Tours of Hampton and Newport News from the African-American perspective.
SPECIAL NEEDS FOR THOSE WITH DISABILITIES
Virginia assistance for visitors who are visually or audibly handicapped:
Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired 800.622.2155 Voice/TTY
Department for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing 800.552.7917 Voice/TTY
Department of Rehabilitative Services 800.552.5019 Voice 800.464.9950 TTY