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2012 VISITOR GUIDE
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Historic Homes & Museums
Over 30 Parks
The Mariners’ Museum
Virginia Living Museum
MINUTES TO WILLIAMSBURG
SHORT DRIVE TO VIRGINIA BEACH
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Welcome to Newport News, where you’ll fi nd world-class attractions, unique shopping and dining experiences and a wide variety of entertainment options. Interested in the Civil War? Then you’ll love seeing the treasures discovered
last summer inside the turret of the USS Monitor, found only at the world-renowned Mariners’ Museum & USS Monitor Center, of course! Curious about Virginia’s natural heritage? Then check out the Virginia Living Museum. One visit here will bring you in contact with more habitats, wildlife and plant species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia! Need a little retail therapy? Shop till you drop at the national retailers in Patrick Henry Mall and Jefferson Commons or visit our unique locally owned stores in Port Warwick, City Center at Oyster Point and Historic Hilton Village.
Hungry? Enjoy the best in Southern cuisine – including fresh seafood – at one of our many restaurants.
Love the nightlife? Take in a show at the spectacular Ferguson Center for the Arts, the nostalgic Peninsula Community Theatre or the delightful Ella Fitzgerald Theater. You’ll fi nd plenty of choices, from musicals to dance, drama to big band music, plus special productions just for kids.
Itching for more? Travel back in time at Endview Plantation, Lee Hall Mansion, the James A. Fields House and The Newsome House Museum. Spend some time with llamas, alpacas, goats and even a peacock at the SPCA Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo. Imagine the courage of those who fought for freedom at the Virginia War Museum. See a truck that walks at the US Army Transportation Museum. Explore the ever-changing world of art at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. Spend a day in the great outdoors in Newport News Park. Still want more? Williamsburg is just minutes away and it’s only a short drive to Virginia Beach!
Welcome to Newport News – Where Great Things Are Happening!
Welcometo Newport News
Where Great Things are Happening!
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4 Attractions
4 & 5 2011 Visitor Value Coupons
9 Performing Arts
10 2012 Calendar of Events
14 Shopping
14 Save, Save, Save!
A1 Coastal Virginia
15 Commemorating the 150th Anniversary
16 Dining
18 2012 Packages
19 General Information
20 Sports & Recreation
22 Newport News Map
24 A Kid’s Guide to Fun & Adventure
25 Accommodations
26 Did You Know
26 ZOOM IN Annual Photo Contest
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Where Great Things Are Happening!
Sunset at Lions Bridge
Concert at Styron Square
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2012 VISITOR VALUE COUPONS
Lee Hall Mansion
$1off Regular Admission
Expires 1/31/13Good for up to 2 guests
163 Yorktown Road757-888-3371 • www.leehall.org
Directions: I-64 East to Exit 247, left at stop sign. Travel ½ mile, then right at traffi c light. Lee Hall is on the right. I-64 West to Exit 247,
left at stop sign. Lee Hall is on the right.
Newport NewsVisitor Center
Gift Shop
25% offAny purchase over $20
Expires 1/31/1313560 Jefferson Avenue
757-886-7777www.newport-news.org
Directions: I-64 to Exit 250B,follow ? signs to Visitor Center
(at the entrance to Newport News Park)
Endview Plantation
$1off Regular Admission
Expires 1/31/13Good for up to 2 guests
362 Yorktown Road757-887-1862 • www.endview.org
Directions: I-64 East to Exit 247, leftat stop sign. Travel ½ mile, then left at traffi c light.
Endview is on the right. I-64 West to Exit 247, right at stop sign. Continue through traffi c
light. Endview is on the right.
The Mariners’ Museum/USS
Monitor Center
$1off Regular Admission
Expires 1/31/13Good for up to 4 guests
100 Museum Drive • 757-596-2222www.marinersmuseum.org
Directions: I-64 to Exit 258A. Travel approximately 3 miles, crossing intersection with
Route 60 (Warwick Blvd.); road becomes Avenue of the Arts. Take fi rst left onto Museum Dr. and
follow into The Mariners’ Museum Park. Museum is straight ahead.
ATTRACTIONSNEWPORT NEWS
WHAT TO SEE & DO
Not To Miss While You’re In
362 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64) 757-887-1862 www.endview.org
$6 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children (7–18), Under 7 FREE. Open Mon, Wed-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm
Closed major holidays and Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sunday hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar)
(partially)
Endview Plantation Completed in 1769 by William Harwood, Endview has been restored to its 1862 appearance. In the 1850s, the home was purchased by Dr. Humphrey Harwood Curtis, William Harwood’s great-grandson. Dr. Curtis had his medical practice at Endview from 1856 to 1861. The home was used briefl y as a Confed-erate hospital in the spring of 1862 and was then occupied by Union forces until the end of the war.
James A. Fields House James A. Fields (1844–1903) was a teacher, lawyer and member of the Virginia House of Delegates. The house was used by Mr. Fields as his law offi ce and primary residence from 1897 to 1903. In 1908, it housed the fi rst Newport News hospital for blacks. Today, this restored home gives visitors a glimpse into the life of the African-American community in Newport News during the 1900s.
617 27th Street (Exit 6 from I-664)757-245-1991
$3 adults; $2 children (13–17), seniors, military.Under 13 FREE. Normally open Tue–Sat. Please call in advance for specifi c hours. Closed major holidays
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2012 VISITOR VALUE COUPONS
PeninsulaFine Arts Center
50% off Regular Admission
Expires 1/31/13101 Museum Drive
757-596-8175 • www.pfac-va.orgDirections: I-64 to Exit 258A.
Travel approximately 3 miles, crossing intersection with Route 60 (Warwick Blvd.); road becomes Avenue of the Arts. Take fi rst left onto Museum Dr. and follow
into The Mariners’ Museum Park. Turn right at stop sign and follow the road around.
Pfac is on the left.
VirginiaLiving Museum
$2off Regular AdmissionNot valid with other offers, group
tours or during special eventsExpires 1/31/13
Good for up to 4 guests524 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard
757-595-1900 • www.thevlm.orgDirections: I-64 to Exit 258A.
Travel approximately 2 miles, crossing Jefferson Ave. Museum is on the left.
Peninsula SPCAExotic Sanctuary
& Petting Zoo
1 Child Free with paying adult
Not valid on SundaysExpires 1/31/13 • Good for up to 3
children and 3 adults523 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard
757-595-1399www.peninsulaspca.com/zoo.html
Directions: I-64 to Exit 258A.Travel approximately 2 miles, crossing
Jefferson Ave. Petting Zoo is on the right, across from the Virginia Living Museum.
VirginiaWar Museum
$1off Regular Admission
Expires 1/31/13Good for up to 2 guests
9285 Warwick Boulevard757-247-8523 • www.warmuseum.org
Directions: I-64 to Exit 258A. Travel approx. 3 miles; turn left onto Route 60 East (Warwick Blvd.) for approx. 3.5 miles, turn
right onto Hornet Circle. Museum is on the right, past the Rose Garden. I-64 to Exit 263A. Travel approximately 3.5 miles; turn right onto Route 60 West (Warwick Blvd.), then fi rst left onto Hornet Circle. Museum is on the right, past the Rose Garden.
Guided Tours
Free Parking
Special Events
Evening Programs
Gift Shop
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Discount tickets available for
seniors, military & AAA members
WHAT TO SEE & DO
Lee Hall Mansion Completed in 1859, Lee Hall was home to affl uent planter Richard D. Lee. One of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula, Lee Hall offers visitors a step back to the mid-Victorian period with its authentically furnished rooms, including an elegant ladies parlor. During the spring of 1862, Lee Hall was used as a headquarters by Confederate generals Johnston and Magruder.
163 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64) 757-888-3371 www.leehall.org
$6 adults; $5 seniors; $4 children (7–18), Under 7 FREE. Open Mon, Wed-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Satur-day, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm
Closed major holidays and Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sunday hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar)
(partially)
100 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64)757-596-2222 or 800-581-7245www.marinersmuseum.org
$12 adults; $11 AAA members, military; seniors 65+; $10 students with ID; $7 children (6–12); Under 6 FREE. Open Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm
and on federal holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day
Designated by Congress as America’s National Maritime Museum, The Mariners’ Museum offers a captivating look at centuries of seafaring adventures. The dramatic USS Monitor Center brings to life the “Battle of the Ironclads,” and offers visitors the chance to walk the deck of a full-scale Monitor replica. Other treasures await at this maritime gem. The world-class collection includes 35,000 maritime paintings, artifacts, fi gureheads, ship models, decorative arts and small craft from around the world.
The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center
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For more information about any attraction, call the Newport News Visitor Center, 757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386, or go online to www.newport-news.org.All information was correct at time of printing, but is subject to change. Please check in advance of your visit to confi rm current days, hours and fees.
WHAT TO SEE & DO
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center is the restored 1899 residence of J.Thomas Newsome, a respected attorney, journalist, churchman and civic leader, who prospered as part of the post-Civil War south’s new urban African-American middle class. His Queen Anne residence served as the hub of the local black community from which he led the fi ght for social justice within Virginia.
2803 Oak Avenue (Exit 3 from I-664) 757-247-2360 www.newsomehouse.org Suggested $2 donation. Open: Thu-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Closed Sun and major holidays. Open by appointment only, Mon-Wed.
(partially)
Discover the ever-changing world of art at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, where
diverse artworks and dynamic exhibitions are just part of the fun. Children can create personal masterpieces in the interactive Hands On
For Kids gallery, while adults can fi nd original works by
local artists in the Gallery Shop. Regular gallery talks and one-day workshops enhance the visitor’s ex-perience. Free every third Thursday monthly, which includes “Art After 5”
from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m.
101 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64) 757-596-8175 www.pfac-va.org
$7.50 adults; $6 students, seniors, active duty military; $4 children (6-12); Under 6 FREE. Ticket valid for 7 days. Open Tue, 10 am to 8 pm; Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun 1 pm to 5 pm. Free gallery admission Tue 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Closed major holidays and during exhibit changes.
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
ATTRACTIONS
Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo
Bring the kids and don’t forget your camera. Our Petting Zoo has chick-ens, llamas, alpacas, rabbits, goats, deer and even a peacock! What an irresistible opportunity for great pictures. The Exotic Sanctuary has otters, a black leopard, and bobcats.
523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)757-595-1399 www.peninsulaspca.com/zoo.html
$2 adults; $1 children (3–12); Under 3 FREE. Open Mon-Fri,
11 am to 5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Sun, noon to 3:30 pm. Winter Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am to 5 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Closed Sun. Closed major holidays.
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Guided Tours
Free Parking
Special Events
Evening Programs
Gift Shop
Café
Wheelchair Accessible
Discount tickets available for
seniors, military & AAA members
WHAT TO SEE & DO
US Army Transportation Museum The story of the Army’s Transportation Corps, from horse-drawn wagons to all-terrain, armored vehicles, is told through models, dioramas and full-size vehicles and equipment at this unique museum. Visitors
can explore the world of Army transportation with indoor and outdoor pavilions that feature wagons, trucks, airplanes, helicopters, locomotives, tugboats and experimental craft such as the “fl ying jeep.”
300 Washington Boulevard, Ft. Eustis (Exit 250A from I-64) 757-878-1115 www.transchool.lee.army.mil/Museum/Transportation%20Museum/museum.htm
FREE (donations welcome) Tue–Sun, 9 am to 4:30 pm Closed Mon, federal holidays and Easter Sunday.PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to Fort Eustis must show valid IDs (driver’s license and/or photo ID), proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
Connect to Virginia’s natural heritage. Experience red wolves, bald eagles, river otters, a loggerhead sea turtle, and a host of fi nned, furry and feathered animals native to Virginia. Step into a cool mountain cove or a steamy cypress
swamp or explore the depths of the Chesapeake Bay. Feel the wonder of hands-on exhibits, a rooftop observatory, planetarium theater and outdoor boardwalk. Learn to protect our planet in the green living house and conservation garden
Virginia Living Museum
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)757-595-1900 www.thevlm.org
$17 adults; $13 children (3–12); Under 3 FREE. Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm. (Extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day) Closed major holidays.
9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64) 757-247-8523 www.warmuseum.org
$6 adults; $5 seniors 62+ and active duty military; $4 children
(7–18); Under 7 FREE.Open Mon–Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun, 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays.
Virginia War Museum American military history unfolds at the Virginia War Museum. Collections of artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms and posters trace the development of the US military from 1775 to the present. See a section of the Berlin Wall and a portion of the outer wall from Dachau Concentration Camp. Galleries include Women at War, Marches Toward Freedom and Visions of War, the museum’s propaganda poster collection.
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NOTE: For more information about any attraction, call the Newport News Visitor Center, 757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386, or go online to www.newport-news.org. All information was correct at time of printing, but is subject to change. Please check in advance of your visit to confi rm current days, hours and fees.
Attraction Phone/Fax/Website Admission Operating Hours and Amenities
Endview Plantation362 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64)
757-887-1862Fax: 757-888-3369www.endview.org
$6 adults$5 seniors$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Open Mon, Wed-Fri, 10 am to 4 pm; Sat 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays and Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sun hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar).
(partially)
James A. Fields House617 27th Street (Exit 6 from I-664)
757-245-1991or 757-813-6014
$3 adults$2 children (13-17), seniors and militaryUnder 13 FREE
Normally open Tue-Sat. Please call in advance for specifi c hours. Closed some major holidays.
Lee Hall Mansion163 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64)
757-888-3371Fax: 757-888-3373
www.leehall.org
$6 adults$5 seniors$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Open Mon, Wed-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sunday hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar). Closed major holidays.
(partially)
The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center100 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-596-2222 or 800-581-7245
Fax: 757-591-7320www.marinersmuseum.org
$12 adults$11 AAA members, military and seniors$10 students with ID$7 children (6-12)Under 6 FREE
Open Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm and federal holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
See Ad on Page CV10
The Newsome House Museum &Cultural Center2803 Oak Avenue (Exit 3 from I-664)
757-247-2360Fax: 757-928-6754
www.newsomehouse.org
Suggested $2 donation Open Thu-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Sun and major holidays. Open by appointment only, Mon-Wed.
(partially)
PeninsulaFine Arts Center101 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-596-8175Fax: 757-596-0807www.pfac-va.org
$7.50 adults$6 students, seniors, and active duty military$4 children (6-12)Under 6 FREE
Open Tue, 10 am to 8 pm; Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm. Free gallery admission Tue, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Closed major holidays and during exhibit changes.
Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary &Petting Zoo523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-595-1399Fax: 757-595-9945
www.peninsulaspca.com/zoo.html
$2 adults$1 children (3-12)Under 3 FREE
Open Mon-Fri, 11 am to 5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Sun, noon to 3:30 pm. Closed some major holidays. Winter Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am to 5 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Closed Sun.
US Army Transportation Museum300 Washington Boulevard Ft. Eustis(Exit 250A from I-64)
757-878-1115Fax: 757-878-5656
www.transchool.lee.army.mil/Museum/Transportation %20
Museum/museum.htm
FREE (donations welcome)
Open Tue-Sun, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mon, federal holidays and Easter Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to Fort Eustis must show valid IDs (driver’s license and/or photo ID), proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
Virginia Living Museum524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-595-1900Fax: 757-599-4897
www.thevlm.org
$17 adults $13 children (3-12)Under 3 FREE
Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm. Extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day. Closed major holidays.
See Ad on Page CV15
Virginia War Museum9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64)
757-247-8523Fax: 757-247-8627
www.warmuseum.org
$6 adults$5 seniors and active duty military$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays.
Newport News Attractions At A Glance Guided Tours
Free Parking Special Events
Evening Programs
Gift Shop
Café
Wheelchair Accessible Discount tickets available for
seniors, military & AAA members
WHAT TO SEE & DO
ATTRACTIONS
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Attraction Phone/Fax/Website Admission Operating Hours and Amenities
Endview Plantation362 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64)
757-887-1862Fax: 757-888-3369www.endview.org
$6 adults$5 seniors$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Open Mon, Wed-Fri, 10 am to 4 pm; Sat 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays and Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sun hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar).
(partially)
James A. Fields House617 27th Street (Exit 6 from I-664)
757-245-1991or 757-813-6014
$3 adults$2 children (13-17), seniors and militaryUnder 13 FREE
Normally open Tue-Sat. Please call in advance for specifi c hours. Closed some major holidays.
Lee Hall Mansion163 Yorktown Road (Exit 247 from I-64)
757-888-3371Fax: 757-888-3373
www.leehall.org
$6 adults$5 seniors$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Open Mon, Wed-Friday, 10 am to 4 pm; Saturday, 10 am to 5 pm; Sunday, 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed Mon-Wed from Jan-Mar (note: Sunday hours are 1-5 pm Jan-Mar). Closed major holidays.
(partially)
The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center100 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-596-2222 or 800-581-7245
Fax: 757-591-7320www.marinersmuseum.org
$12 adults$11 AAA members, military and seniors$10 students with ID$7 children (6-12)Under 6 FREE
Open Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm and federal holidays. Closed Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day.
See Ad on Page CV10
The Newsome House Museum &Cultural Center2803 Oak Avenue (Exit 3 from I-664)
757-247-2360Fax: 757-928-6754
www.newsomehouse.org
Suggested $2 donation Open Thu-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm. Closed Sun and major holidays. Open by appointment only, Mon-Wed.
(partially)
PeninsulaFine Arts Center101 Museum Drive (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-596-8175Fax: 757-596-0807www.pfac-va.org
$7.50 adults$6 students, seniors, and active duty military$4 children (6-12)Under 6 FREE
Open Tue, 10 am to 8 pm; Wed-Sat, 10 am to 5 pm; Sun, 1 pm to 5 pm. Free gallery admission Tue, 5:30 pm to 8 pm. Closed major holidays and during exhibit changes.
Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary &Petting Zoo523 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-595-1399Fax: 757-595-9945
www.peninsulaspca.com/zoo.html
$2 adults$1 children (3-12)Under 3 FREE
Open Mon-Fri, 11 am to 5:30 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Sun, noon to 3:30 pm. Closed some major holidays. Winter Hours: Mon-Fri 11 am to 5 pm; Sat, 10 am to 4:30 pm; Closed Sun.
US Army Transportation Museum300 Washington Boulevard Ft. Eustis(Exit 250A from I-64)
757-878-1115Fax: 757-878-5656
www.transchool.lee.army.mil/Museum/Transportation %20
Museum/museum.htm
FREE (donations welcome)
Open Tue-Sun, 9 am to 4:30 pm. Closed Mon, federal holidays and Easter Sunday.
PLEASE NOTE: All visitors to Fort Eustis must show valid IDs (driver’s license and/or photo ID), proof of insurance and vehicle registration.
Virginia Living Museum524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64)
757-595-1900Fax: 757-599-4897
www.thevlm.org
$17 adults $13 children (3-12)Under 3 FREE
Open Mon-Sat, 9 am to 5 pm; Sun, noon to 5 pm. Extended hours Memorial Day to Labor Day. Closed major holidays.
See Ad on Page CV15
Virginia War Museum9285 Warwick Boulevard in Huntington Park (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64)
757-247-8523Fax: 757-247-8627
www.warmuseum.org
$6 adults$5 seniors and active duty military$4 children (7-18)Under 7 FREE
Monday through Saturday from 9 am to 5 pm; Sunday from 12 pm to 5 pm. Closed major holidays.
ENTERTAINMENT&FUNSPOTLIGHT ON…
Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center The Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center is committed to providing cultural arts for the entire family. This 52,000 square foot facility houses the 276-seat Ella Fitzgerald Theater, an entire floor dedicated to youth programming, the Anderson Johnson Gallery, the Newport News Community Gallery, a banquet room, a multi-purpose room, and several smaller meeting rooms. Originally built as the Walter Reed School, this historic building has been restored and was reopened to the public in 2008.
2410 Wickham Ave. (Exit 6 off I-664)Ticket Offi ce: 757-247-8950Charge by phone: 757-247-8969Buy tickets online: www.downing-gross.org E-mail: [email protected]
Ticket Offi ce Hours: Tues - Fri, 12 p.m. - 5 p.m.
Ferguson Center For The ArtsIn just eight years, Christopher Newport University’s Ferguson Center for the Arts has become an international force, presenting the finest cultural attractions in the world. More than 1 million people from around the nation have experienced hundreds of performances in our acoustically-superb theatres. The eclectic nature of our season is consistent with our mission: to offer a broad range of performances, reach the largest possible number of community members, all-the-while maintaining our status as the finest performing arts center in Hampton Roads. 1 University Place (Exit 258- J. Clyde Morris Blvd.)Ticket Offi ce: 757-594-8752 Charge by phone877-840-0457Buy tickets online: www.fergusoncenter.orgE-mail: [email protected] Offi ce Hours: In Season: Mon - Fri, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m.Call for summer hours
Handicap and valet parking availableHearing and visually impaired assistance
Peninsula Community Theatre In the early 1950s, the Newport News Little Theatre and the Hampton Little Theatre merged to form what is now the Peninsula Community Theatre (PCT). In 1994, PCT purchased the Village Theater, an art deco movie house located in historic Hilton Village (where author William Styron worked as a lad). In just 61 days, the movie theater was converted into a setting for live stage productions. Each year, PCT offers musicals, comedies and mysteries as main stage and children’s productions. The main goal of PCT is to provide a venue for local talent to perform in as professional a setting as possible.
10251 Warwick Blvd. (Exit 5 off I-664)Ticket Offi ce: 757-595-5728Charge by phone: 757-595-5728Buy tickets online: www.pctlive.org E-mail: [email protected]
Ticket Offi ce Hours: Mon – Thurs, 7 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. (two weeks prior to opening night until show closes) and 1 hour before each performance.
MORE VACATION
FUN!
AFTER-HOURS & FAMILY
ENTERTAINMENT
CLUBS
Cozzy’s Comedy Club & Tavern
9700 Warwick Blvd., Newport News; 757-595-2800;
www.cozzys.com
Tribeca1000 Omni Blvd.,
Newport News; 757-873-6664; www.tribecann.com
MOVIE THEATER
Kiln Creek Stadium 20100 Regal Way,
Newport News; 757-989-5200; www.regmovies.com
SPORTS AND RECREATION
Classic Lanes630 79th St., Newport News;
757-245-2818; www.classiclanesinc.com
The Hampton Roads IcePlex
401 Village Ave., Kiln Creek; 757-877-7539;
www.hriceplex.com
Peninsula Family Skating Center
307 Main St., Newport News, 757-599-4769
www.pfskate.com
Play A Round Golf and Games89 Nelson Dr., Newport News,
757-591-2800www.playaroundgolfandgames.com
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JANUARY 2012
January 6, 13, 20 & 27Mariners’ Classic Movie CaféThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222Four classic Titanic-related movies, along with pre-fi lm commentary. $
January 13Royal Philharmonic OrchestraFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 London orchestra with consistently satisfying programming and superb performances. $
January 19Larry KingFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 Experience Larry King live and in person
as he performs hilarious stand-up and takes questions about his incredible career. $
January 21 & January 22Damn YankeesFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 A musical comedy home run! $
January 27 & January 29The King and I (presented by Lyric Opera Virginia)Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-446-6666 (Lyric Opera Virginia) Rodgers and Hammerstein’s beloved classic The King and I as a musical play in two acts. $
January 28Civil War 150th Lecture Series: Launching a Ship, Launching a SanctuaryThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
FEBRUARY 2012
February 38th Annual Bacchus Wine and Food FestivalVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900An evening of fi ne wines, great food and live music. $
February 3St. Olaf ChoirFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 With 75 mixed voices, the pioneer a cappella choir in the United States. $
February 4A Salute to the Tuskegee AirmenVirginia War Museum 757-247-8523Learn about the men who fought the Axis Powers abroad and segregation at home. $
February 10Tschaikowski St. Petersburg State OrchestraFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 2012 marks the St. Petersburg State Orchestra’s fi rst transcontinental tour of the U.S. $
February 11The Temptations and Russell Thompkins, Jr. and the New StylisticsFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 For 40+ years, The Temptations have performed to sold-out shows through-out the world. $
February 17The All New Original Tribute to The Blues Brothers™Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 A night of the best music, moves, and comedy you’re likely to see this side of Chicago. $
February 18Civil War 150th Lecture Series: African-American Sailors on the USS Monitor The Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222
This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
February 18First Lady of Song’s Red Dress Gala Concert Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950A special celebration of song, starring a national recording artist. $
February 25Bruce HornsbyFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752You know him for The Way It Is, which became the most-played song on American radio in 1987. $
February 27Jazz at Lincoln Center Orchestra with Wynton MarsalisFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 Versatility is a hallmark of the Juilliard-trained Wynton Marsalis. $
MARCH 2012
March 9-11 Battle of Hampton Roads WeekendThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222Observance of the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. $
March 10Moscow Festival Ballet: Cinderella and Swan LakeFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 New productions of two timeless classics. $
EventsCALENDAR OF
NOTE: Events are subject to cancellation and date changes. Prior to your visit, please contact site directly. All events take place in Newport News, unless otherwise noted.
More Newport News events can be found online at www.newport-news.org.
for 2012
WHAT’S GOING ON
Virginia War Museum
Civil War Van Toursdepart from Lee Hall Mansion
Ferguson Center for the Arts
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March 16Bob Newhart with special guest Deana MartinFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 Funny man Bob Newhart still performs to sell-out crowds all over the country. $
March 18American Big BandFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 Singers, dancers and musicians bring the big band story to life. $
March 17Civil War Van Tour: Defending the SouthsideLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371Includes visits to Fort Boykins, Fort Huger, City Point, and Drewry’s Bluff. $
March 25Red Star Red Army Chorus & Dance EnsembleFerguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 A journey of Russian music and traditional folk songs. $
March 31Order in the Court: The June Clark CaseThe Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center 757-247-2360Joseph Thomas Newsome’s most infamous case in Newport News.
March 31Diana Krall Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-594 8752 Since her 1993 debut album, Diana Krall has been nothing short of spectacular. $
APRIL 2012April 7Civil War Van Tour: In the Steps of Robert SnedenLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371Follow the path of the noted Union artistRobert Sneden up the Peninsula. $
April 14-15 (living history) and April 21-22 (re-enactment)150th Anniversary Commemoration of the Peninsula CampaignEndview Plantation 757-887-1862A commemoration of the Sesquicen-tennial of the American Civil War. $
April 21 – 22 and 28-29Spring Native Wildfl ower/Plant SaleVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Choose from an array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites. $
April 21-28Historic Garden Week in VirginiaNewport News tour on April 25. Other city tours throughout the week. 804-644-7776 $
April 27-28Ella Fitzgerald Music FestivalDowning-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8969An annual music festival to celebrate the music and legacy of a jazz legend. $
April 29Imani Winds – A Virginia Arts Festival EventFerguson Center for the Arts Music & Theatre Hall 757-282-2822 (Va. Arts Fest)A shared musical adventure! $
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Historic Garden Week
BirdwalksNewport News Park 757-886-7912Discover some of the many birds in Newport News Park every 1st and 3rd Sunday.
January 4 – May 25Winter/Spring Planetarium Shows Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 The Friendly Stars, Virginia Skies, RingWorld2, and Doomsday 2012. $
April 18 – November 28 (Wednesdays, except July 4)Port Warwick Mid-Week Farmers Market Port Warwick 757- 771-9343Enjoy the festive atmosphere of an outdoor market set in beautiful Styron Square. $
May 11 – August 24 (Fridays)Fridays @ The FountainCity Center at Oyster Point 757-282-2822 Join us for free concerts by the region’s best bands. $
May 23 – August 29 (Wednesdays)Summer Sounds on Styron Square Concert Series Port Warwick 757-771-9343Some of the region’s best bands deliver a wide variety of great music every Wednesday. $
May 26 – September 1 (Saturdays)HayridesNewport News Park 757-886-7912Enjoy park interpretation on this 40-minute ride through the campground and bikeway.
May 26 – Sept. 3Summer Planetarium Shows Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Dinosaur Prophecy, Va. Skies, Night of the Titanic, Laser Vinyl, Laser Spirit, Laser TMBG. $
June 1 – August 31 (Fridays)Friday Night Nature ProgramsNewport News Park 757-886-7912 Meet a Newport News park naturalist for a fun and informative program.
June 7 – August 30 (Thursdays)Thursdays by the LakeThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222Free concert series on the banks of Lake Maury. $
July 1-31Laser SpiritVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900A dazzling mix of music, of and inspired by America, combined with laser fi reworks. $
Oct. 1 – Nov. 18Fall Planetarium ProgramsVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Friendly Stars, Mars and Doomsday 2012. $
November 21-December 31Star of Wonder: The Mystery of the Christmas StarVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900Experience the journey of the Magi in an amazing state-of-the-art digital planetarium theatre. $
November 21-December 31Laser HolidaysVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900Get into the holiday spirit with the music of the season and dazzling laser effects! $
November 22-January 1Celebration in LightsNewport News Park 757-926-1400Over 750,000 lights glitter and glow, sparkle and shine in Va.’s fi rst drive-through light event. $
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MAY 2012
May 4 & 6 Carmen (presented by Lyric Opera Virginia)Ferguson Center for the Arts 757-446-6666 (Lyric Opera) A ˝Jewel Box˝ production of Bizet’s Carmen.
May 523rd Annual Newport News Children’s Festival of FriendsNewport News Park, Newport News 757-926-1400Fun for the whole family with costumed characters, free hands-on activities and children’s rides. $
May 19Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Battle of Drewry’s BluffThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222 This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
May 19Armed Forces Day Toy Soldier ShowVirginia War Museum 757-247-8523 Antique and contemporary toy soldiers and miniatures, plus historical miniature kits. $
May 19Civil War Van Tour: Battle of WilliamsburgLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371Learn about Williamsburg’s rich Civil War history with historian J. Michael Moore. $
May 31 to June 3 46th Annual Newport News Greek FestivalSaints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church 757-872-8119
Authentic Greek food and pastries with lots of entertainment. $
JUNE
June 1-3Patriotic FestivalOceanfront, Virginia Beach 757-491-7866 $
June 1-12OpSail 2012 Virginia™ Events held in various cities in Coastal Virginia 757-441-2345 $June 9Summer Celebration Wine FestivalLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371Enjoy live music, unique craft vendors, great food and the best in Virginia wines in a beautiful outdoor setting. $
June 14-1757th Annual Boardwalk Art ShowVirginia Beach 757-425-0000 $
June 16Civil War Van Tour: The Seven Days Battles Lee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371View sites associated with Gen. Robert E. Lee’s counterattack that drove the Federals back from the gates of the Confederate capital. $
June 22-24Hampton Jazz FestivalHampton Coliseum, Hampton 757-838-5650 $
June 23Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Monitor and the Appomattox RaidThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222 This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
June 25-28 Civil War Children’s CampEndview Plantation 757-887-1862Children learn about America’s rich military heritage; teamwork, and leadership skills. $
JULY 2012
July 44th of July Stars in the SkyVictory Landing Park 757-926-1400Fireworks, food and fun! $
July 7-8Free Admission WeekendPeninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Celebrate the Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary in the year 2012!
July 21Civil War Van Tour: Stuart’s Ride Around McClellanLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371Explore the route of J.E.B. Stuart’s famed ride around Maj. Gen. George McClellan’s Army of the Potomac. $
July 23-26Civil War Children’s CampEndview Plantation 757-887-1862Children learn about America’s rich military heritage; teamwork, and leadership skills. $
AUGUST 2012August 4-5Free Admission WeekendPeninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Celebrate the Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary in the year 2012!
August 4, 11, 18 & 25Family Films by the FountainCity Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400 Enjoy “fi lm-theme fun” and watch a great family fi lm under the stars. $
August 1111th Annual Classics at Lee HallLee Hall Mansion 757-888-3371 Experience the sights & sounds of elegant autos from yesteryear to the present. $
August 11Civil War 150th Lecture Series - Heat, Mosquitoes, and a Gouty Captain: The Ironclad Life on the JamesThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222 This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
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4th of July Stars in the Sky
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Fountain
OpSail 2012 Virginia™Join us June 1-12 for OpSail 2012 Virginia™ One of the largest tall ship and maritime events in history. This international, historic event will commemorate the Bicentennial of the War of 1812 and the Star-Spangled Banner, as well as honor our nation’s naval and sea service heritage. In Newport News, you can view the Parade of Sail from the Monitor-Merrimack Overlook in Anderson Park at 16th Street & Oak Avenue, at the tip of Newport News where the world-famous “Battle of the Ironclads” took place. In addition, several attractions in Newport News are home to exhibits on the War of 1812, including The Mariners’ Museum, the Virginia Living Museum, and the Virginia War Museum. Visit www.opsail2012virginia.com or call 757-441-2345 for additional information.
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SEPTEMBER 2012
September 7-9Hampton Bay DaysDowntown Hampton 757-727-1641 $
September 17-18Annual Militaria & Military Vehicle ShowVirginia War Museum 757-247-8523A variety of vintage military vehicles on display. Books, uniforms and insignia for sale. $
September 22-23 and 29-30Fall Native Plant SaleVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 Choose from an array of beautiful and unusual native plants for a variety of garden sites. $
September 29Vineyards by the FountainCity Center at Oyster Point 757-282-2822A fabulous fall event to enjoy fruits of the vineyards, delicious food, and great music. $
September 28-3039th Annual Virginia Beach Neptune FestivalBoardwalk, Virginia Beach 757-498-0215 $
OCTOBER 2012
October 6-739th Annual Fall Festival of FolklifeNewport News Park 757-926-1400Southeast Virginia’s biggest celebra-tion of traditional crafts, trades & entertainment. $
October 6-7An Occasion for the ArtsMerchants Square, Williamsburg 757-258-5587 $
October 13-14Port Warwick Art & Sculpture FestivalPort Warwick 757-875-9351Artists’ booth line Styron Square for two full days of great art, great food and great music. $
October 19-2110th Annual Virginia Fall ClassicNewport News Park 757-867-6336Events include a cruise-in, dinner, music, car/truck/bike shows and much more. $
October 20Civil War 150th Lecture Series - The Monitor at the Washington Navy YardThe Mariners’ Museum 757-596-2222 This occasional series highlights important dates surrounding the USS Monitor and the CSS Virginia. $
October 22Night at the Army Transportation MuseumU.S. Army Transportation Museum 757-878-1115 Come trick-or-treat at the U.S. Army Transportation Museum and see the exhibits come “alive.”
NOVEMBER 2012
November 3-4Free Admission WeekendPeninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Celebrate the Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary in the year 2012!
November 11Veterans Day Ceremony Victory Arch 757-247-8523Annual ceremony held at the Victory Arch, 25th St. & West Ave., in down-town Newport News.
November 17Holiday Market & Tree LightingPort Warwick, 757-771-9343Locally-crafted gifts, seasonal foods, children’s activities and St. Nick. $
November 22 - January 1Celebration in LightsNewport News Park 757-926-1400Over 750,000 lights glitter and glow,
sprakle and shine in Virginia’s fi rst drive-through light event. $
November 30HollydazzleCity Center at Oyster Point 757-926-1400Fireworks, music, food and fun for the whole family. $
DECEMBER 2012
December 1-2Free Admission WeekendPeninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Celebrate the Peninsula Fine Arts Cen-ter’s 50th Anniversary in the year 2012!
December 2Grand IlluminationColonial Williamsburg 800-HISTORY $
December 8-31Antebellum Holidays and Christmas at Endview Lee Hall Mansion and Endview Plantation 757-886-7777Tour two distinctly different period homes decorated for the holidays. $
December 8 – January 6Artful GivingPeninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Features decorations, accessories and gift items from around the corner and around the world. $
December 8-31Newsome House Holiday SplendorThe Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center 757-247-2360Capture the spirit of the season while enjoying holiday decorations at this historic home. $
December 31Noon Year’s Eve DayVirginia Living Museum 757-595-1900 The whole family can enjoy this day-time New Year’s celebration! $
Celebration in LlightsNewport News Park
39th Annual Fall Festival
Fall Native Plant Sale
January 13 – February 29Americans Who Tell the Truth ExhibitDowning-Gross Cultural Arts Center 757-247-8950A collection of portraits symbolizing the dignity, courage and importance of America’s truth tellers. $
January 21 – March 25Art and the Animal: Selections from the Society of Animal Artists Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Includes Art and the Animal: An Historical Survey and Art and the Animal: A Contemporary View. $
April 7 – July 8 Who We Are, Past & Present Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175In celebration of Peninsula Fine Arts Center’s 50th Anniversary. $
May 26 – Sept. 3Dinosaurs & White Gator Virginia Living Museum 757-595-1900Stomping, roaring, robotic dinosaurs in an all-new exciting exhibit. $
June 16 – September 1Tidewater Landscapes Art ExhibitThe Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center 757-247-2360Local artist Doris Roland’s art will be featured in her fi rst solo exhibit.
July 14 – October 7Biennial 2012 Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Includes Biennial 2012 (all media) and 2nd Biennial Sculpture Installation. $
October 20 – January 1350 Great Americans Peninsula Fine Arts Center 757-596-8175Includes 50th Anniversary Celebration Exhibition. $
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City Center at Oyster Point and Port Warwick are two more shopping areas with a “neighborhood” feel. You’ll fi nd specialty retailers offering collectibles, designer shoes, fi ne cigars, gifts, jewelry, men’s and women’s clothing, organic food, pet gifts, and spa treatments. Both have restaurants within walking distance and regularly scheduled entertainment during the summer months.
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With its rich history as the birthplace of America and a strong nautical heritage, Coastal Virginia boasts an abundance of culturally diverse and nationally acclaimed museums and historical attractions. Within one hour’s drive is more history, excitement and family fun than can be found at any other destination. Add to this world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation, and you will see why millions return each year. Our area’s major attractions are presented on the pages that follow in alphabetical order.
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attractionsAMERICAN ROVER – Norfolk Harbor Sailing Cruises
Set Sail with the friendly and experienced crew of this 150 passenger Sailing Schooner. O� ering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises under sail on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax as the captain points out the sights of the historic Norfolk Harbor. Sunset cruises feature live entertainment. � is elegant ship with her distinctive red sails is Coast Guard inspected for safety. Comfortable seating is available on the shaded upper deck and in our air-conditioned below deck area with ship store, bar and rest rooms. Popular for families, weddings, � eld trips, group outings and company parties since 1986. Cruises depart April thru October from Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Call 757-627-7245 for reservations or visit www.americanrover.com.
1 ½ Hour Harbor Cruise (Adults $18, Children $10): 11:30 a.m. (Wed-Sat Summer Only) and 3 p.m. (Daily, except Mondays in Spring and Fall) 2 Hour Sunset Cruise ($25 Adults, $15 Children) Call for availability. 6:30pm Spring, 7pm Summer, 6pm Fall. 1 ½ Hour Moonlight Party Cruise ($12 Adults Only). Call for availability.
BUSCH GARDENSBusch Gardens will take guests on a new
journey in 2012 with the addition of a pulse-pounding roller coaster, sensational family attractions and the return of exciting seasonal events. An autobahn touring experience through Germany’s scenic countryside takes a thrilling detour pushing guests to the edge
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of their seats aboard VerboltenSM. Families will twist and turn through the forbidden Black Forest in a harrowing, action-packed adventure on the park’s newest roller coaster that opens in late spring. And that is just the beginning of the excitement at the Williamsburg-area theme park. With the return of the IllumiNights: A Busch Gardens Encore, Howl-O-Scream and Christmas Town: A Busch Gardens Celebration guests are in for a year full of fun. For more information on Busch Gardens’ exciting o� erings, visit www.buschgardens.com/va or call (800) 343-7946.
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Our global non-pro� t organization was founded eighty years ago to help people transform and improve their lives. Come explore the fascinating work of documented psychic Edgar Cayce, the “father of holistic medicine.” Free daily � lm, tour, and lecture on topics including dreams, intuition, holistic health, and more. Our campus includes a metaphysical Library, Bookstore and Gift Shop, meditation garden, labyrinth, and holistic Health Center & Spa. We also o� er ESP testing, interactive, experiential Group Tour Packages, and conferences with world-renowned speakers. Visit EdgarCayce.org.
THIS IS HAMPTON Hampton is an extraordinary city in the heart of Coastal Virginia. � e
400-year old settlement is multi-faceted; rich in Civil War history, African American heritage, water recreation, and abundant shopping and dining opportunities. It is an appealing destination that prompts leisure visitors to return for major industry conventions.
� e cultural landscape of the nation’s oldest, continuous, English-speaking settlement in North America is dotted with historic attractions that interpret Hampton’s role in pivotal American decisions and milestones. On November 1, 2011 President Obama named Fort Monroe a National Historic Monument. Visitors are encouraged to come to the nation’s largest stone fort ever built, cross the moat and see the sites within � rsthand. Climb Fort Monroe’s walls and be amazed at the awesome position Fort Monroe has held overlooking the Hampton Roads harbor throughout its history and learn about it personally at � e Casemate Museum. Or perhaps you’d like to see Fort Monroe and Fort Wool from the water aboard the Miss Hampton II. � e legacy doesn’t stop there: Hampton University’s historic campus leaves one amazed at the timeless signi� cance of the institution founded in 1868.
� e Hampton History Museum located in Downtown Hampton provides a glimpse the major moments in Hampton history that helped shape our great nation. From the Native American gallery depicting the lifestyle of the Virginia Indians living at Kecoughtan prior to the � rst settlers’ arrival, to the colonial and Antebellum galleries, you will experience Hampton during a simpler time. � e life-like charred ruins re� ecting the burning of Hampton in 1861 in the Civil War gallery illuminate the reconstruction of Hampton and how greatly the seafood industry must have impacted Hampton’s post-war economy. � e founding of NACA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, in 1917 in Hampton was the precursor of NASA and the founding site of the American space program.
Continue your explorations at the Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside Digital 3D IMAX � eater, the result of Hampton’s relationship with NASA. More than 100 � ight simulators and hands-on exhibits allow you
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When Captain George’s first opened in 1977, people
experienced a buffet unlike any they had ever seen.
They were treated to an array of freshly prepared
dishes and amazing seafood at a remarkable price. For
the past 35 years, our commitment to quality and
value remains constant and is why Captain George’s is
considered the ultimate seafood experience to this day.
The World Famous Seafood Buffet
www.CaptainGeorges.comWilliamsburg | Virginia Beach | Outer Banks | Myrtle Beach
Family Owned & Operated
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757-565-23231956 LASKIN ROAD
757-428-3494705 S CROATAN HWY.
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Make Room for the Memories.An adventure of historic proportion is waiting for you—at two living-history museums that explore America’s beginnings. Board replicas of colonial ships. Grind corn in a Powhatan Indian village. Try on English armor inside a palisaded fort. Then, join Continental Army soldiers at their encampment for a firsthand look at the Revolution’s end. Don’t forget your camera. Because the history here is life size. And your memories will be even bigger!
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to take the controls and experience air and space innovations of the past, present and future. � e Riverside 3D IMAX � eater presents digital feature � lms and documentaries on a � ve-story screen. Next door, the Hampton Carousel spins visitors year-round on hand-carved horses and chariots. � is Hampton treasure built in 1920 by European artisans is enclosed in a weather-protective pavilion on the downtown waterfront. Nearby, you’ll � nd the Hampton Maritime Center where the Miss Hampton II departs daily April – October for tours of the Hampton Roads harbor, and the Ocean Eagle for � shing excursions on the Chesapeake Bay.
� ere are many historic churches in downtown Hampton and the surrounding communities. � e parish of St. John’s Church, the oldest Anglican parish in North America, was founded in 1610 and celebrated their 400th anniversary along with the city in 2010. You can visit the church sanctuary and hear a recorded introduction. � e fascinating cemetery is an amazing adventure in itself, with headstones spanning more than three centuries. � e charming streets surrounding St. John’s are lined with small shops, restaurants, art galleries, and parks. � e streets come alive with special events from April through October, including the Hampton Street Fest o� ered on Queen’s Way on Saturday evenings. Citywide events, such as the annual Hampton Jazz Festival, and internationally acclaimed artists draw crowds to Hampton Coliseum and to � e American � eatre year-round.
You’ll adore the boutique and antique shopping in Downtown Hampton and Phoebus, and the locally-owned dining establishments that receive raves from Hampton residents. National favorites and still more restaurants unique to other parts of Virginia can be found at Peninsula Town Center in the Coliseum Central District. A menu of more than 70 national and regionally-owned shops is presented at Peninsula Town Center, and more than a dozen restaurants, like Bensi, Frank Beamer’s American Grill, and Abuelos, � avor your visit with pleasing variety while “dinner and a movie” has been rede� ned at Cinebistro to now include upscale dining, feature � lms, top shelf beverages, bowling, a game room—all complemented by an adult-only policy after 6 p.m.
� eme restaurants like NASCAR Sports Grille, Saddle Ridge Rockin’ Country Saloon, and Luckie’s Dueling Pianos can be enjoyed at the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, also within close proximity of concert and meeting venues. Like it spicy? � en Chipotle, bd’s Mongolian, Kenji Fusion, Mary Helen’s and Soya are serving up the cuisine you crave. It’s no secret Virginia and our southern neighbors serve up mouth-watering barbecue. You can experience the best at Q Barbecue and County Grill. And a visit to Hampton is not complete until you savor our decadent Chesapeake Bay seafood. After all, this is where the seafood canning process was perfected. Long known as Crabtown, Hampton’s seafood has been caught, packaged and shipped throughout the world for generations. You can eat your � ll at Marker 20, Surfrider, Harpoon Larry’s, Hampton Seafood Kitchen, and Joe’s Crab Shack.
� e helpful travel counselors at the Hampton Visitor Center are eager to assist
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you in planning an excursion through the city. You’ll � nd them at our main center located at 120 Old Hampton Lane, but they are also available to you at the Virginia Air & Space Center, in the Hampton Maritime Center where Miss Hampton Harbor Tour tickets are available for purchase. We bet you’d like to sample a little of everything, so we’ve made it easy for you to do it all. Purchase the Hampton Sea to Stars Ticket at the Hampton Visitor Center and at the Virginia Air & Space Center. � e Ticket o� ers admission to the Miss Hampton II, Riverside 3D Digital IMAX � eater, Hampton Carousel, Hampton History Museum and the Virginia Air & Space Center. Tickets are priced at $39 adult and $25 for youth. While you’re there pick up a Hampton Visitor Guide, complete with the Hampton Day Pass Value Card, good for special values and discounts at Hampton shops, restaurants and recreation sites. � ere’s no shortage of fun and adventure. After all, � is is Hampton! For visitor information call 800-800-2202, 757-727-1102 or come to visithampton.com.
JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTERLiving-History Museums Chronicle Nation’s Beginnings
A hands-on history experience awaits visitors at two Williamsburg area museums that explore the nation’s beginnings. At Jamestown Settlement, gallery exhibits chronicle 1600s Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian, English and African cultures, complementing historical interpretation at outdoor re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village, the three ships that brought America’s � rst permanent English colonists in 1607, and the colonial fort. � e story of the American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation, unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Center through gallery exhibits and outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and 1780s farm. � e museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas and New Year’s days. For more information call (888) 593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.
THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM� e Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, is one of
the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world. For more than 75 years, � e Mariners’ has illustrated the spirit of seafaring adventure, assembling a renowned and strikingly diverse collection of 35,000 maritime artifacts, including � gureheads, ship models, decorative arts, historic paintings and small craft from around the world.
� e remains of one of the most famous ships in history, the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, have a permanent home in � e Mariners’ Museum’s USS Monitor Center. � e Wall Street Journal calls the $30 million, 63,500-square-foot facility “An Ironclad Must-See.” Be a part of the action in the high-de� nition battle theater, walk on the full-scale Monitor replica, see artifacts like the iconic revolving gun turret, experience interactive exhibits and hands-on conservation.
� e Museum sits on a 550-acre park, the nation’s largest privately maintained park that is free and open to the public. Rolling woodlands, a 167-acre Lake Maury, and � ve-mile Noland Trail make this a true urban oasis. � e Mariners’ Museum is an o� cial site on the Virginia Birding and Wildlife Trail, and visitors can take advantage of our interactive backpack program to learn about topics ranging from the history of the park, its plants, and animals, to environmental concerns.
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Open Wednesday-Saturday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Admission is $12 for adults, $11 for AAA and military, $10 for senior citizens, $7 for children 6-12, and free for children 5 and under. Take I-64 to exit 258-A. Call (757) 596-2222 or toll free (800) 581-SAIL, www.MarinersMuseum.org.
MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUMMilitary Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest collections
of historic military aircraft. � ese vintage WWI and WWII aircraft, such as our P-51 Mustang, B-17 Flying Fortress, Curtiss P-40, and Spit� re, have been restored to their original � ying condition. � e aircraft are � own on local demonstration � ights and at regional air shows. Visit us at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach or call (757) 721-7767. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org
NAUTICUS & THE BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN� is maritime-themed science museum, on the downtown Norfolk
waterfront, o� ers a fun and exciting educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to its largest artifact—� e Battleship Wisconsin—unique features of this 120,000-square-foot facility includes hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, digital hi-de� nition � lms, national-caliber traveling exhibits and more. Plus, experience a self-guided deck tour of the battleship Wisconsin—one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy—and see the newly-opened wardroom and o� cers’ quarters. Guided tours of additional ship areas are available for an additional fee.
While on site at Nauticus, be sure to visit the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) Education Resource Center and check out some of NOAA’s engaging exhibits including “Science on a Sphere”—a dynamic six-foot globe that displays 3-D animated images of our oceans and atmosphere.
� e Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on Nauticus’ second � oor, examines more than two centuries of naval activity in and around the Hampton Roads harbor. � e Naval Museum also presents a chronology of the ship’s history in “Wisky Walk: Fifty years of Service.” Complementing the maritime experience are the Banana Pier Gift Shop and Outtakes Café on site. Call 757-664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org for hours and admission fees.
NEWPORT NEWSWhat can you do when you visit
Newport News? Walk the deck of an iconic Civil War ironclad. Experience world-class performances. Go eye-to-eye with a bald eagle. Stand before a section of the Berlin Wall. Try your hand at painting or pottery. Go hiking, biking and geocaching. Play a round of golf or spend the day � shing. Enjoy a wide variety of dining and shopping opportunities. Let our travel counselors help plan your stay. Don’t forget to ask about our money-saving Combo Ticket and super-a� ordable hotel packages. For details, call us toll-free at 888-493-7386 or at 757-886-7777 or visit www.newport-news.org.
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NORFOLKNorfolk, the Heart of the Virginia
Waterfront, is a city known for its scenic waterways, lush landscape, thriving port, historic sites, moderate climate and diverse outdoor, cultural and entertainment opportunities. Norfolk’s universal allure is its central location in Virginia, making it easy to take day trips to nearby cities.
Visitors can learn to sail, kayak, play a round of golf or hike only minutes from downtown Norfolk. Cruise our beautiful harbor on the tall ship American Rover or tour the city by foot by Segway!
While you’re here, sign up for one of Norfolk’s new culinary tours. With many options to choose from, you can taste a sampling of Norfolk’s various culinary delights, plus a chance to see historic sites between stops.
Norfolk has become well-known for its wide variety of cuisine and is home to more than 80 chef-owned restaurants in the downtown area, many featuring Virginia wine and Virginia-grown produce and meat. Downtown isn’t the only place to � nd eclectic entrees. A whole host of restaurants dot the streets of Ghent, the historic Freemason district, Ocean View and other areas of the city. Visitors will be surprised that there is much more here than just the typical Southern cuisine. Norfolk has a variety of international o� erings, including Cuban, Irish, Indian, Italian, Moroccan, Japanese, � ai and Brazilian.
What could be better than pairing food and wine with music? Norfolk has
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Norfolk’s location makes for easy day trips to Virginia Beach’s beautiful oceanfront, Colonial Williamsburg & Busch Gardens or the Outer Banks of North Carolina, among others.
For additional information, call 800-368-3097, or visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com. FUN FACTS• Th e world renowned Chrysler Museum of Art houses 62 galleries for
30,000 works of art from around the world. Recently opened is a studio devoted to the art of glass where you will be able to see daily glass blowing demonstrations in the new Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.
• Get around Norfolk the easy way! Visitors can board “Th e Tide,” Norfolk’s new light rail system that runs through the city with several stops at the areas most popular attractions.
SPIRIT OF NORFOLKCruising Year-Round From Downtown
Get ready for the time of your life. Step aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and come alive for an afternoon or evening of all-out fun. You’ll dine and dance to
live entertainment while being dazzled by skyline sights and a close-up look at the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Choose from fun-� lled lunches, dinners and midnight cruises. Details and tickets, www.spiritofnorfolk.com or (866) 211-3803. Advance reservations strongly recommended.
NAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVERYour front row seat to the Naval Fleet.
2 Hour Narrated Naval Base Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. � e Captain provides a fascinating and entertaining commentary aboard this Coast Guard inspected vessel. Cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River you will see the sights of one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Guided Missile Cruisers, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers and more. Up to 150 guests enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, open air shaded upper deck, snack bar and souvenir shop.
Call 757-627-7406 for reservations or visit www.navalbasecruises.com$20 Adults, $12 Children. Summer Schedule ( June – August): 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and
5:30 p.m. daily. Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October): 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 5:30 p.m. available on certain days – call for schedule. March, November and December: 2 p.m. every day but Monday – 9:30 a.m. Inland Waterway Tours on Select Days
SUFFOLK Small town charm and big city amenities converge in Su� olk, Virginia. Our
historic downtown blends unique boutiques and shoppes with award-winning restaurants. Anchored by the Suff olk Visitor Center, Main Street is lined with historic homes and churches. Su� olk boasts year-round family friendly events.
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Discover the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge—112,000 acres of untouched wilderness. You’ll love our swamp safaris, canoe excursions, ghost walks and lantern tours. Kayak or � sh in 8,000 acres of lakes and rivers. Golf one of our � ve championship golf courses. Take the plunge and skydive!
Explore Riddick’s Folly House Museum where Union Army o� cers left behind penciled gra� ti that is still legible today. Our 1885 passenger station is now Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Visit the Su� olk Center for Cultural Arts, a professional performing arts theater. 866.SEE.SUFK. Su� olk-Fun.com
LIVE THE LIFE IN VIRGINIA BEACHCome spend your vacation in Virginia
Beach, where you can “Live the Beach Life” all year. Enjoy summer’s lazy days lounging on soft beaches, strolling the famous boardwalk, kayaking with dolphins or riding the waves. Spring and fall bring sumptuous, fresh coastal cuisine along with exciting oceanfront festivals and a variety of opportunities for discovering our treasured state parks and wildlife refuge. Year-round, explore the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center or indulge at Town Center, Virginia Beach’s new downtown area, � lled with shopping, luxurious dining, and exciting nightlife. For more information, visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com or call 1-800-VA-BEACH.
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VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM – CONNECT TO NATURE!
Enter a world where you can delight in the feel of a spider crab and other famous bay residents. Discover Virginia’s rich natural heritage, from the mountains to the sea. Unearth fossilized dinosaur tracks and enjoy hands-on activities. Experience a cool mountain cove and a steamy cypress swamp. Explore the underwater world of the Chesapeake Bay and the underground realm of a limestone cave. See spectacular views of the sun from the observatory and marvel at the vastness of the universe in the planetarium theater. Delight in the antics of river otters, observe beavers hard at work or play and absorb the serenity of coastal birds. Discover an extensive collection of native plants and learn how to build, garden and live green in the Living Green House and Conservation Garden. Virginia Living Museum, 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., Newport News (Exit 258A from I-64). 757-595-1900 www.thevlm.org.
THE VIRGINIA ZOOJourney to mysterious places inhabited by exotic animals from around the
world—without leaving Hampton Roads. Just board the Norfolk Southern Express train at � e Virginia Zoo for an expedition to Asia - Trail of the Tiger or Africa’s Okavango Delta!
Discover lions, tigers, moon bears, elephants, orangutans, gira� es, colorful birds and more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your
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head. Go nose-to-nose with a prairie dog in an underground viewing bubble. Enjoy a stroll among our themed gardens and beautiful landscaping.
� e Virginia Zoo provides education and entertainment for people of all ages, and the Zoo is home to more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. Our enriched exhibits encourage the animals’ natural behavior, and provide information about their habitats, what they eat and their worldwide conservation status.
Visiting the Virginia Zoo is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, and it’s a terri� c value! Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children (ages 2–11) and $10 for seniors (62+). Children under two get in FREE! � e Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major winter holidays. For more information, visit www.virginiazoo.org.
WATER COUNTRY USAGuests can dive into summertime fun at Water Country USA, the mid-
Atlantic’s largest water park. � e park o� ers fun for the entire family with
a 1950s and 60s surf theme, new resort-style amenities and more than 30 state-of-the-art water rides and attractions including Vanish PointSM, the park’s newest drop slide. � e park includes 43 acres of refreshing pools, children’s play areas and lazy rivers, o� ering hours of fun in the summer sun. Water Country USA now features resort-style amenities to help guests make the most of their day and swim lessons and classes to take their water experience to the next level. Check out www.watercountryusa.com for more details or call (800) 343-7946.
HISTORIC YORKTOWNTravel back in time, then savor the
present at this year-round destination for history, shopping, outdoor
recreation, � ne dining and special events. Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, and battle� elds by foot or enjoy a guided Segway tour through town. Set sail on Yorktown’s schooners Alliance and Serenity. Shop in specialty stores, enjoy a wine tasting, play on the riverfront, and dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants. Come for a day, a weekend or longer. 757-890-3300 or www.visityorktown.org.
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During the Civil War, the woods and waters of Newport News echoed with the thunder of cannons, the crack of rifl e fi re, the shout of orders along with the cries of the wounded and the
dying. One hundred fi fty years later, Newport News is commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the American Civil War with themed events throughout the year. Highlights of the observance include:
• The Civil War 150th Lecture Series at The Mariners’ Museum. Includes “Launching a Ship, Launching a Sanctuary” on Jan. 28; “African-American Sailors on the USS Monitor” on Feb. 18; “The Battle of Drewry’s Bluff” on May 19; “The Monitor and the Appomattox Raid” on June 23; “Heat, Mosquitoes, and a Gouty Captain: The Ironclad Life on the James” on Aug. 11; and “The Monitor at the Washington Navy Yard” on Oct. 20. www.marinersmuseum.org.
• 10th Annual Battle of Hampton Roads Weekend at The Mariners’ Museum, to be held March 9-11. March 2012 marks the 150th anniversary of the Battle of Hampton Roads. On March 8, 1862, the CSS Virginia destroyed the USS Cumberland and the USS Congress in a battle that showed the supremacy of iron over wood. The following day, the Union ironclad Monitor met the CSS Virginia in a battle that – though fought to a draw – changed the very nature of naval warfare worldwide.
The weekend will feature living history encampments and demonstrations, 19th century music and games, amateur radio station W4M, plus more! www.marinersmuseum.org.
• Civil War van tours departing from Lee Hall Mansion. Includes “Defending the
Southside” on March 17; “In the Steps of Robert Sneden” on April
7; “Battle of Williamsburg” on May 19; “The Seven Days Battles” on June 16; and “Stuart’s Ride Around McClellan” on July 21. www.leehall.org.
• The 150th Anniversary Commemoration of the
Peninsula Campaign at Endview Plantation, to be
held April 14-15 and April 21-22. See the sights and hear
the sounds of a Civil War battle as hundreds of re-enactors converge
on Endview to recreate battles fought 150 years ago during the Peninsula Campaign. Enjoy talks, demonstrations, battles and camp life. www.endview.org.
• Children’s Civil War Camps at Endview Plantation, to be held June 25-28 and July 23-26. Kids 8 to 13 learn about America’s rich military heritage, teamwork and leadership skills. Experiences include camp life, drills, battles and basic soldier’s equipment. www.endview.org.
Visit us in Newport News this year and experience fi rst-hand the stories of the American Civil War.
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dying. One hundred fi fty years later, Newport News is commemorating the Sesquicentennial of the
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Hall Mansion. Includes “Defending the Southside” on March 17; “In the
Steps of Robert Sneden” on April 7; “Battle of Williamsburg”
on May 19; “The Seven Days Battles” on June 16; and “Stuart’s Ride Around McClellan” on July 21.www.leehall.org.
Commemoration of the Peninsula Campaign at
Endview Plantation, to be held April 14-15 and April
21-22. See the sights and hear the sounds of a Civil War battle
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AmericanAnderson’s Showplace Cafe 11250 Jefferson Ave., 757-599-3510, $, B, LBailey’s Pub & Grille NNHA Member 12300 Jefferson Ave., Suite 110, 757-881-9180, $, L, D, �Sports, spirits and fun!Beef O’Brady’s 309B Oyster Point Rd., 757-249-9464, $, L, D, �Belgian Waffl e & Steak House 14700 Warwick Blvd., 757-874-3562, $, B, L, D (Tu-Su), �Cheeseburger in Paradise NNHA Member 12361 Hornsby Lane, 757-269-4940, $$, L, D, �Family friendly, island-themed restaurant with NFL Package/high-def TVs.Cozzy’s Comedy Club & Tavern 9700 Warwick Blvd., 757-595-2800, $$, L (Su-Fr), DGus’ Hot Dog King 10725 Jefferson Ave., 757-595-1630, $, L, D, � IHOP11745 Jefferson Ave., 757-591-0388, $, B, L, DJo’s Hot Dogs12971 Jefferson Ave., Suite 101, 757-874-3647, $, L, D (Closed Su), �Mike’s Place11008 Warwick Blvd., Suite 458, 757-599-5500, $$, B (Sa-Su), L, D Steve & John’s Steak & Seafood 12835 Jefferson Ave., 757-877-5230, $, L, D (Closed M), � TGI Friday’s NNHA Member12122 Jefferson Ave., 757-881-9788, $$, B (Su), L, D, Br (Sa-Su), �Open until 2 a.m. every day. Serving brunch Saturday and Sunday.The Lunch Bell694 Town Center Dr., 757-873-1839, $$, B, L (Closed Su)
American Regional/American NouveauRockefeller’s NNHA Member740 Town Center Dr., 757-873-9299, $$, B, L, D, �Casual dining, elegant atmosphere, contemporary American and seafood menu.The Great American Grill NNHA Member180 Regal Way, 757-947-1080, $$, B, D (M-Th)Noted to be the best breakfast value in town.
American Southern Home-style Don’s BBQ & Good Eats880 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., 757-599-6615, $, L (M-F), D (M-F)Pearlie’s Restaurant2108 Jefferson Avenue, 757-380-0650, $, B, L, D, (Closed M), �Rocky Mount BBQ10113 Jefferson Avenue, 757-596-0243, $, L & D (Closed Su)
Continental/Traditional Fine Dining99 Main Restaurant99 Main Street, 757-599-9885, $$$, D (Tu-Sa), �Circa 1918 Kitchen & Bar10367 Warwick Blvd., 757-599-1918, $$$, L (Tu-F), D (Tu-Sa)
Pearl French Bistro703 Thimble Shoals Blvd., 757-223-5370, $$$, L, D (M-Sa)
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RESTAURANTS BY CATEGORY
DiningCheck Out Newport News’
Wide Variety Of Restaurants
For additional choices, check our online restaurant listings at www.newport-news.org or for the many fast-food options
in Newport News, visit www.fastfoodmaps.com. All information was provided by each restaurant. Every effort
has been made to ensure accuracy, but information is subject to change. Responsibility for performance of services will be with
the individual restaurants.
The Ultimate Guide to Food and Drink while visiting Newport News!
Enjoy Beautiful Sunsets over the James River
Outdoor cafés offer beautiful settings during the warmer months
Schlesinger’s Chop House NNHA MemberVoted Best Steakhouse in Newport News by Hampton Roads Magazine. Featuring the fi nest steaks, chops & fresh seafood. Incredible food, impeccable service, casual elegance.1106 William Styron Square, 757-599-4700, www.schlesingerssteaks.com, $$$, L (M-Sa), D, B (Su), �
Fin Seafood, Steak & LobsterThe ultimate destination for Surf as well as Turf. Whether you are having a romantic evening for two or a business dinner, Fin is sure to surpass your highest expectations. 3150 William Styron Square, 757-599-5800,www.fi nseafood.com, $$, L (Su-F), D, �
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Delicatessen/Coffeehouse/Sweet TreatsAroma’s Coffeehouse & Café706 Town Center Dr., 757-240-4650, $$, B, L, D (M-Sa), Br (Su), XCheese Shoppe53 Hidenwood Shopping Center, 757-599-3985, $, L (Tu-Sa)Danny’s Deli Restaurant10838 Warwick Blvd., 757-595-0252, $, L (M-Sa), D (Th-F)
Firehouse Subs 12515 Jefferson Ave., 757-968-5880, $, L, D, XFirst Ladies Tea Parlor NNHA Member2170 William Styron Sq., 757-223-5800, $$, L (M-Sa), D (Th-F), Br (Su), XServing lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner with live entertainment.
Maggie Moo’s Ice Cream & Treatery707 Mariners Row, Suite 106, 757-599-3996, $, XSubway Station 12288 Warwick Blvd., 757-599-0167, $, L, DTaste Unlimited 702 Mariners Row, Suite 104, 757-596-8651, $, L, XTropical Smoothie Café - Port Warwick4191 William Styron Sq., 757-595-0600, $, B, L, D, XWild Side Café 524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., 757-534-7477, $, B (M-Sa), L, X(Inside the Virgina Living Museum)
EthnicCHINESE Red City Buffet12551 Jefferson Avenue, 757-877-7888, $, L, D, XCHINESE & JAPANESEHibachi Grill Supreme Buffet11883 Jefferson Ave., 757-930-0150, $, L (M-Sa), D, XGREEk & ITALIANVancostas Restaurant14745 Warwick Blvd., 757-874-1060, $, B, L, D
ITALIAN Al Fresco Italian Restaurant11710 Jefferson Avenue, 757-873-0644, $$, L (M-F), D, X
Carrabba’s Italian Grill NNHA Member12363 Hornsby Lane, 757-269-4917, $$, L (Sa-Su), D, XServes fresh, flavorful Italian dishes prepared from the finest ingredients.
Fiorello’s NNHA Member943 J. Clyde Morris Blvd., 757-952-1122, $$, B, L (M-F), D, XAuthentic Italian cuisine served in a rustic, yet romantic, atmosphere.
Gus’ New York Pizza620 Stoney Creek Lane, 757- 874-0115, $, L, D, XMitty’s Ristorante NNHA Member1000 Omni Boulevard, 757-873-6664, $$, B, L (M-Sa), D, Br (Su), XCasual dining; specializing in Italian cuisine, seafood, brick-oven pizzas.
Soprano Italian Restaurant II12588 Warwick Boulevard, 757-930-2350, $$, L, D, XSunrise Family Restaurant10158 Jefferson Ave., 757-240-4356, $$, L, D
Tuscany Ristorante Italiano12638 Jefferson Avenue, 757-989-0731, $$, L, D, XJAPANESEHayashi Sushi & Grill11820 Merchants Walk, Suite 106, 757-223-5783, $$, L, D, XNara of Japan Japanese Steak & Seafood10608 Warwick Boulevard, 757-595-7399, $$, L (Su), D, XMExICANEl Tapatio Mexican Grill & Bar615 Thimble Shoals Blvd., 757-310-6853, $, L, D, XPlaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant NNHA Member12099 Jefferson Ave., 757-969-1621, $$, L, D, Br (Su), XAuthentic Mexican food in a great atmosphere at affordable prices.Salsa’s Mexican Grill704 Mariners Row, Suite 110, 757-596-6080, $, L, D, X
SeafoodCrab Shack on the James7601 River Road, 757-245-2722, $$, L, D, XSkrimp Shack17303 Warwick Blvd., $, L, D (take-out only)
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Cold Stone CreameryWe start with the highest quality, fresh made ice cream, thrown together with a variety of mix-in choices, topped off with a one-of-a-kind experience. 550 Suite E, Oyster Point Road, 757-269-0550, www.coldstonecreamery.com $, X
Jason’s DeliCatering • Delivery • Big Bold Beautiful Portions! Salad Bar • Trans/Fat Free • Rated #1 in Parents Mag for Fast/Casual. Always FREE ICE CREAM! Open Mon - Sun 10-1012515 Jefferson Ave. (757) 898-3978www.jasonsdeli.com, $, BLD, X
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Fall Festival of FolklifeFALL FESTIVAL PACKAGEHampton Inn & SuitesThe Festival of Folklife is one of Southeast Virginia’s largest traditional craft shows. Enjoy a celebration of the crafts, folk entertainment and trades that have been passed down from generation to generation. Package includes deluxe accommodations for two nights, complimentary breakfast each morning, complimentary use of Bally’s Total Fitness, Fall Festival parking pass for two days, two Fall Festival t-shirts, two Fall Festival tote bags. Valid October 6-7, 2012. Package rate is $199 plus 12.5% tax. Reservations: 800-426-7866 or 757-249-0001. Book online at www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com.
Family FunCIVIL WAR PACKAGEHampton Inn & SuitesExperience the sites of the Civil War. Your package includes admission to Endview Plantation, Lee Hall Mansion, The Mariners’ Museum/USS Monitor Center and the Virginia War Museum. Enjoy deluxe accommodations for two nights and an On the House® hot breakfast each morning. Two-night minimum stay. Advanced reservations required. January-March and October-December, $125. April-September, $148. All rates are per room per night and include tax and gratuity. Reservations: 800-426-7866 or 757-249-0001. Book online at www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com.
Holiday FunCELEBRATION IN LIGHTS PACKAGEHampton Inn & SuitesLight up your holidays! Your package includes admission to the award-winning Celebration in Lights drive-through light show in Newport News Park, plus deluxe accommodations for one night. November 22 to December 31, $99. Rate is per room per night and does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations: 800-426-7866 or 757-249-0001. Book online at www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com
GetawaySTAY & FLY PACKAGEComfort Inn Newport NewsYou’ve planned your next great adventure, but you’re dreading the expensive cost of parking at the airport. At Comfort Inn at Patrick Henry Mall, not only will you get the best rate available, but with a Stay & Fly Package, you can park your car safely for free for the duration of your trip, get free airport transportation, and a free breakfast on the run! January-December, $94. Rate is per room per night and does not include tax and gratuity. Reservations: 757-249-0200. Book online at www.newportnewscomfortinn.com
STAY FOR BREAKFAST PACKAGENewport News Marriott at City CenterBook your stay with us and enjoy this special package. Sleep late and rise to a sumptuous made-to-order breakfast. Your package includes accommodations for one night, breakfast for up to two adults and three children 12 and under. January-December, $129 to $229. All rates are per room per night, double or single occupancy, and do not include tax and gratuity. Rate not available for groups of ten or more. Reservations: 866-329-1758 or 757-873-9299. Book online at www.marriott.com/phfoy
Romance PackagesESCAPE TO ROMANCE PACKAGENewport News Marriott at City CenterMake it an enchanting getaway with a romantic retreat that is elegant and relaxing. Your package includes accommodations for one night, chilled champagne, strawberries and truffl es plus breakfast for two. January-December $174 to $239. All rates are per room per night, double or single occupancy, and do not include tax and gratuity. Rate not available for groups of 10 or more. Reservations: 866-329-1758 or 757-873-9299. Book online at www.marriott.com/phfoy
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GENERAL INFO
Whether you’re looking for a fun-fi lled family vacation, a romantic escape with that special someone, or just a leisurely break to relax
and unwind, Newport News is the place to begin. For complete details on all packages, go to www.newport-news.org
WHILE IN NEWPORT NEWS
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All rates are based on double occupancy and are subject to availability, unless otherwise indicated. Please check our website at www.newport-news.org for package details and restrictions, specifi c dates, rates and additional packages. Advance reservations are required. All information has been provided by the participating properties.
Every effort has been made to insure accuracy, but all information is subject to change. Inclusion of packages in this Visitor Guide should not be taken as an endorsement. The Newport News Tourism Development Offi ce is not liable for any claim of whatsoever nature, arising out of or in connection with any services or features performed or occurring
in connection with these packages. Responsibility for performance of services purchased is with the individual property. The NNTDO is in no way liable for delays, losses, or accidents to purchasers of packages for whatever reason.
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GENERAL INFO
GETTING HERE Our location in the heart of the Mid-Atlantic region means we’re less than 400 miles from many major U.S. cities, including Baltimore, New York City, Philadelphia and Washington, DC.
We’re literally next-door to Hampton, Jamestown, Williamsburg and Yorktown, plus Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfi eld and Virginia Beach are all less than an hour away.
Amtrak offers daily direct service from Washington, D.C., while the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport currently includes regular fl ights on Allegiant, Delta, Frontier and US Airways. More fl ights are available at both Norfolk International and Richmond International Airports.
Reaching Newport News truly is simple, and we promise that once you arrive it will make all the travel worthwhile. Whether you take the scenic route, use the interstate highway network, reach us by plane or train, you’ll fi nd us “right in the middle of everything.”
WEATHER IN NEWPORT NEWS**Weather information from
The Weather Channel www.weather.com
Jan–Mar 48–58 31–39 3.68Apr–Jun 68–83 48–67 3.67Jul–Sep 79–87 64–71 4.7Oct–Dec 52–70 35–52 3.52
of everything.”
Avg. High oF Avg. Low oF Avg. Precip. Inches
ROMANCE PACKAGEHampton Inn & SuitesTreat yourself to a romantic retreat in a two-room suite with fi replace and chilled champagne. Your package also includes deluxe accommodations and an On the House® hot breakfast. January-December, $125 to $149. Valid Thursday to Sunday. All rates are per room per night and include tax and gratuity. Reservations: 800-426-7866 or 757-249-0001. Book online at www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com
ROMANTIC GETAWAY PACKAGEComfort Inn Newport NewsLet us provide the perfect atmosphere for your romantic getaway. Includes one bottle of sparkling cider, chocolate-covered strawberries and rose petals. Breakfast also included. Requires 3-day advanced booking. Valid year-round. Rates from $129. Reservations: 757-249-0200. Book online at www.newportnewscomfortinn.com
EMERGENCY Ambulance/Fire/Police..............................................................911American Red Cross .................................................757-838-7320Ask-A-Nurse............................................................. 757-595-6363Mary Immaculate Hospital ...................................... 757-886-6000Newport News Police Department (Non-Emergency) .....................................................757-247-2500Pet Emergency Care Hospital..................................757-874-8115Riverside Regional Medical Center ........................ 757-594-2000Virginia State Police (Emergency Only) ..................800-582-8350
or #77 (cell phones)
MISCELLANEOUSChurches, Pharmacies and Relocation Assistance. Please see our local Yellow Pages or (or visit www.yellowpages.com) or call the Newport News Visitor Center at .................................................757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386
TRANSPORTATIONAmtrak, 9304 Warwick Boulevard......................................................757-245-3589 or 800-872-7245Greyhound, 14407 Warwick Boulevard......................................................757-872-4405 or 800-231-2222*James River Transportation ...................................757-220-5466
Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel Traffi c Information ... 757-727-4832Hampton Roads Transit (bus service throughout the region) ......................................... 757-222-6100Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport ..............................................757-877-0221Norfolk International Airport ....................................757-857-3351“On The Road Travel Assistance” (VA Dept. of Transportation) .......................... 511 (cell phones)*Yellow Cab of Newport News ............................... 757-855-1111Other Airport Shuttles/Limos/Taxis. Please see our local Yellow Pages (or visit www.yellowpages.com) or call the Newport News Visitor Center at ...757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386* Newport News Hospitality Association Member
VACATION PLANNING ASSISTANCEAccessible Virginia..............................www.accessiblevirginia.orgAAA of Tidewater, 733 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard 757-246-4746Newport News Visitor Center .....757-886-7777 or 888-493-7386Virginia Tourism Corporation .....................................800-VISITVA
VITAL STATISTICSPopulation............................. 180,719 (2010 U.S. Census Bureau)Land Area......................................................... 68.71 square miles
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ARCHERY RANGENewport News Park$2/day, $20 annual permit
BARRIER-FREE PLAYGROUNDDeer Park
BIRD WATCHINGDeer ParkThe Mariners’ Museum ParkNewport News ParkVirginia Living Museum
BIKING TRAILS Newport News Park$3/hour bike rentals$1/hour helmet rentalsBOAT RENTALSThe Mariners’ Museum Park$4–$7/hour; $15–$25/dayNewport News Park$4–$6/day
BRIDLE TRAILNewport News Park
CAMPINGNewport News Park$28.50–$31/night
DISC GOLFNewport News Park$2/day; $2/day disc rental $20 season pass
FLORAL GARDENSDeer ParkHuntington ParkThe Mariners’ Museum ParkNewport News Park
FISHING (fresh & saltwater) *Denbigh Boat Ramp & ParkFree*Hilton Pier - FreeJames River Bridge Fishing Pier$8.50/day, includes permit *King-Lincoln ParkPier fi shing, Free*The Mariners’ Museum ParkFree catch-and-release/designated area*Monitor Merrimac OverlookFree*Newport News ParkPier fi shing, $1.50/day
GEOCACHINGNote: can be found in almost every park
Deer ParkHuntington ParkNewport News ParkRiverview Farm Park
GOLF Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort$37–$52/dayNewport News Golf Club at Deer Run$32–$36/day; $19–$23/day, walking only
HIKING & WALKING TRAILSDeer ParkThe Mariners’ Museum ParkNewport News ParkRiverview Farm Park
MARINALeeward Municipal MarinaDaily and monthly slip rentals available
MOUNTAIN BIKING TRAILSHarwood’s Mill area of Newport News Park
ORIENTEERINGNewport News Park$2 (map)
PADDLEBOAT RENTALSNewport News Park$3/half hour; $5/hour
PICNICKING **Anderson Park**Deer Park**Huntington Park**King-Lincoln Park**Newport News Park **Riverview Farm ParkThe Mariners’ Museum Park (call 757-591-5124 for shelter rental rate)
PLAYGROUNDSAnderson ParkDeer ParkHuntington ParkKing-Lincoln ParkThe Mariners’ Museum ParkNewport News ParkRiverview Farm Park
SWIMMINGHuntington Park Beach (Memorial Day to Labor Day)Brittingham-Midtown Aquatic Center, $3-$6/dayDoris Miller Pool (oudoor); Free mid-June to Labor DayMagruder Pool (oudoor); Free mid-June to Labor Day
TENNISAn Achievable Dream Tennis CenterCourt rental, $8/hourHuntington Park Tennis Center20 lighted hard courts. Court rental, Day- $4/hour; Night- $5/hour
SPORTS & RECREATION SITESAN ACHIEVABLE DREAM TENNIS CENTERIncludes four indoor tennis courts that convert to three basketball courts. Fees apply for court and ball machine rental. 1300 Ivy Ave. (Exit 6 from I-664), 757-247-2428; www.nnparks.com BRITTINGHAM-MIDTOWN AQUATIC CENTERIncludes a 50-meter heated indoor pool with 3-meter and 1-meter diving boards and a 14-foot diving well. Visitors and Newport News residents may purchase daily and multiple-visit passes. 570 McLawhorne Drive (Exit 258A from I-64). 757-591-4573; www.nnparks.comBRITTINGHAM-MIDTOWN COMMUNITY CENTERIncludes one indoor gymnasium with a full-size basketball court and a covered outdoor pavilion with two full-size basketball courts. 570 McLawhorne Drive (Exit 258A from I-64). 757-591-4573; www.nnparks.comDEER PARKA 50-acre park with picnic shelters, fl oral gardens and hiking trails. Features Virginia’s fi rst Boundless Playground, a barrier-free playground for children of all ability levels. Part of Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail. 11523 Jefferson Ave. (Exit 258A from I-64). 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322; www.nnparks.com
DENBIGH COMMUNITY CENTERAllows visitors and residents to sign up and pay for individual fi tness/recreation classes through the Instructional Program. Costs vary. Visit www.nnparks.com and click on the tabloid link for a full list of classes. 14302 Old Courthouse Way (Exit 250A from I-64W or Exit 255B from I-64E); (757) 886-7929DORIS MILLER COMMUNITY CENTER Offers meeting rooms, gymnasium, instructional classes, open recreation, sports programs and special events. A two-mile indoor walking track is also available for use. 2814 Wickham Ave. (Exit 6 from I-664). 757-247-8603; www.nnparks.comHUNTINGTON PARK/HUNTINGTON PARK BEACHThis 60-acre park features fl oral gardens, a public boat ramp, picnic shelters, ball fi elds and Fort Fun – a 15,000 sq. ft. modern play structure overlooking the James River. Beach open Memorial Day to Labor Day, with lifeguards and concession stand. 9285 Warwick Blvd. (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64). 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322; www.nnparks.comHUNTINGTON PARK TENNIS CENTERTwenty outdoor lighted hard courts are open year-round. Ball machines and backboards are also available. Fees apply for court, ball machine and backboard rentals. 361 Hornet Circle (Exits 258A or 263A from I-64). 757-247-8587; www.nnparks.com
Please Note: Prices are per adult. Children and senior rates may be lower. Not all activities have fees. Please check our website at www.newport-news.org for additional information on these and other parks in Newport News. All parks are open daily, sunrise to sunset. Prices were correct at time of printing, but are subject to change and may include tax.
*State fi shing license required **Shelter rental, $30–$75/day
PARKS, RIVERS AND BEACHES…
Newport News features more than 30 parks, including Newport News Park, where you can enjoy fi shing, boating, camping, hiking, biking, two 18-hole golf courses, an 18-hole disc golf course, a 5-star NFAA rated archery range and an aeromodel fl ying fi eld. Other Newport News parks also offer tennis, fi shing, fl oral gardens and geocaching. Call 757-886-7912 or go online at www.nnparks.com for complete information on all our parks and recreational areas.
SPORTS & RECREATIONEnjoy outdoor
parks and lakes around the city
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James RiveR BRidge Fishing PieR At 6/10 of a mile, one of the longest fishing piers on the East Coast. Catch croaker, spot striped bass, flounder, grey trout and red drum. Bait shop with some tackle and snacks. Fee includes fishing permit. Restaurant on-site. 7601 River Rd. (exits 258a or 263a from i-64). Tel: 757- 247-0364 Kiln CReeK golF CluB & ResoRTThis semi-private, 18-hole golf course has a full-service clubhouse, driving range and pro shop. The resort also includes a hotel with restaurant, pool and tennis courts. Public tee times are available seven days in advance. Yardage, rating and slope from back tees: 6,888; 73.4; 130. 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd. (exit 255B from i-64). 757-874-2600 or 757-988-3220 (tee times); www.kilncreekgolf.com King-linColn PaRKAn 18-acre park with a natural beach, situated along the shore of the Hampton Roads Harbor. Amenities include basketball courts, two fishing piers, playgrounds, a stage, three picnic shelters and tennis courts. The Interpretive Center, open weekends Memorial Day through Labor Day, showcases native wildlife and ecosystems along the harbor. 600 Jefferson ave. (exit 6 from i-664). 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322; www.nnparks.com leewaRd muniCiPal maRinaMarina offers 194 floating docks with full-length finger piers, water and electrical hook-ups and three concrete seawalls. Annual, monthly and overnight slips available for boats up to 43’. Facilities include pump-out station, fish cleaning station, fuel dock and restrooms with showers. 7499 River Rd. (exit 258a from i-64). 757-247-2359; www.leewardmarina.com The maRineRs’ museum PaRKThe largest privately maintained park in the country. This 550-acre naturally wooded property offers a serene place to walk, run, or picnic. Within the park is the 167-acre Lake Maury, which includes the 5-mile Noland Trail. Amenities include freshwater fishing, boat rentals, picnic areas, benches, handicap access and children’s play ships. Part of Virginia’s Birding and Wildlife Trail. 100 museum dr. (exit 258a from i-64). 757-596-2222 or 757-591-7799 (boathouse); http://www.marinersmuseum.org/visitor-information/park-lake newPoRT news golF CluB aT deeR RunThis 36-hole full-service facility offers a country club experience without the expense. Amenities include a clubhouse with restaurant, driving range, putting greens and a pro shop. PGA pros on-site. The courses are currently rated 4 stars (Deer Run) and 3½ stars (Cardinal) by Golf Digest’s Best Places to Play. 901 Clubhouse way, in newport news Park (exit 250B from i-64). 757-886-7925; www.nngolfclub.comnewPoRT news PaRKWith more than 8,000 acres, Newport News Park is nine times bigger than New York City’s Central Park. Activities include hiking, biking, picnicking, paddleboating, canoeing, geocaching, archery and freshwater fishing. Gardens include a Japanese Peace Garden with authentic tea house. Contains 188 campsites, most with grills, electrical and water hook-ups. Park also includes a disc golf course, an aeromodel flying field, Deer Run Golf Course, boat and bicycle rentals and a camp store. 13560 Jefferson ave. (exit 250B from i-64). Campsite office: 13564 Jefferson ave. (exit 250B from i-64); 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322; www.nnparks.com
RiveRview FaRm PaRKThis park features great views of the James River, a 30,000-square-foot Fantasy Farm play-ground, the Fido Field dog park, picnic shelters and two miles of paved walking trails. Food concession stand open seasonally. 105 City Farm Rd., at menchville Road and Riverview Parkway (exit 256a from i-64); 757-888-3333 or 800-203-8322; www.nnparks.com
RiveRview gymnasTiCs CenTeRIncludes a 9,200 square foot gymnastics area with state-of-the-art equipment and a tumble trak. 125 City Farm Road (exit 256a from i-64); 757-886-2729; www.nnparks.comsToney Run PaRK and aThleTiC ComPlexOffers five lighted baseball/softball fields, concession building with restrooms, a playground, bat-ting cages and ample parking. Fields available for rent by the hour, half-day and full day with lights. 15194 warwick Blvd. (exit 250a from i-64); 757-886-7868; www.nnparks.comwaRwiCK ReCReaTion CenTeRIncludes a regulation high school-sized basketball court, also used for volleyball, indoor soccer, indoor field hockey and other sporting activities. Visitors and Newport News residents may rent the gymnasium for $25 per hour. 29 Copeland lane, 23601 (exit 258a from i-64); 757-591-4892; www.nnparks.com
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Explore all the fun things there are to do in Newport News with your family and friends. You’ll fi nd something to interest kids of all ages!
DAY ONEAM Meet creatures from the sea at the Virginia Living Museum where you can touch a sea star or a horseshoe crab and watch ocean-going fi sh and turtles in their 30,000-gallon aquarium. Take a walk “through” a waterfall and an “underground” cave. Experience a cool Appalachian cove and a steamy Cypress swamp. Stroll the elevated boardwalk and see red wolves, river otters, bald eagles, deer, birds and more, all in a natural wooded setting. Take time to explore the gift shop with dozens of nature-themed gifts. Take a lunch break at the Wild Side Café before heading over to the Peninsula SPCA Exotic Sanctuary & Petting Zoo. The kids will love the opportunity to pet the deer and goats and to meet some exotic animals.PM Take a hands-on approach to the arts at the Peninsula Fine Arts Center. The interactive Hands On For Kids gallery has plenty of fun activities. Children can paint, draw and create till their hearts’ content, and parents don’t have to worry about the mess! Paints, brushes, paper and smocks are provided. Don’t leave until you’ve checked out the gift shop, where you’ll fi nd plenty of child-friendly gifts. Finally, enjoy some afternoon recreation at Riverview Farm Park. The kids will enjoy all the climbing, sliding, swinging and hiding fun at Fantasy Farm, our 30,000-square-foot wooden playground. Then it’s time to enjoy a fun family dinner and a movie before returning to your Newport News hotel.
DAY TWOAM Begin your day at the Virginia Air and Space Center in nearby Hampton. More than 30 historic aircraft can be seen, in addition to interactive exhibits and a hands-on space gallery. Visitors can launch a rocket, pilot a space shuttle and climb aboard a World War II bomber. See the Apollo 12 command module that went to the moon and a three-billion-year-old moon rock. Finish your visit with an IMAX movie or a spin on a 1920s carousel.PM After lunch at one of the many restaurants in downtown Hampton, head back to Newport News and the Virginia War Museum. Their “World Turned Upside Down” exhibit features artifacts from the fall of the Berlin Wall, including a 10’ x 10’ section of the Wall. On display are uniforms from 1775 to the present, paintings, vehicles, swords and personal items such as photographs, playing cards, ration kits and letters. Don’t miss the museum’s outstanding international poster collection or the toy soldiers in the gift shop. After the sun goes down, enjoy ice skating, miniature golf, roller skating or bowling. You’ll fi nd all these activities just minutes from your Newport News hotel.
DAY THREEAM Today’s the day for some outdoor fun and Newport News Park is the place. Try your hand at geocaching and hunt for the more than 50 caches found throughout the park. Rent a bike and take a pleasant ride through our beautiful woodlands or hike one of our nature trails. Rent a rowboat, canoe or paddleboat and enjoy the
serenity of Lee Hall Reservoir. Take a walk around the Japanese Peace Garden and see the ceremonial teahouse, a replica of a 16th-century structure. Play a round or two of disc golf and check out the many nature exhibits at the Discovery Center. There are plenty of playgrounds and a wide range of free nature programs are offered throughout the year. Pack a picnic lunch and enjoy one of our many picnic areas, or have lunch at the Legends Grille, overlooking the beautiful Newport News Golf Club at Deer Run.PM After a full day of fun in the sun, return to your hotel in Newport News and treat yourself to room service and some family games.
Feel free to use your own imagination in creating your perfect itinerary! All museums in Newport News are great venues for the young and the young-at-heart. Call our friendly travel counselors at 888-493-7386 to learn more about all there is to see and do. Don’t forget to check out our great hotel packages on pages 18 and 19.
KIDS A Kid’s Guide to Fun and Adventure
EXPLORE ALL THINGS FUN
Paddle boating in Newport News Park
Virginia Living Museum
Virginia War Museum
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ACCOMMODATIONS
All information was provided by the participating properties. Every effort has been made to insure the accuracy of this information, but features, dates and rates are subject to change. Inclusion of properties in the 2012 Newport News Visitor Guide should not be taken as an endorsement by the Newport News Tourism Development Offi ce or the Newport News Visitor Center. It is solely the responsibility of the participating properties to provide all advertised services.
BEST WESTERN PLUS • 500 Operations Drive (Exit 255A from I-64) Tel: 757-952-1182 or 866-833-2378 • Fax: 757-952-1183 • www.bestwestern.com � Wi-Fi
65 S $69–$139 ♦♦♦ R 20 HO
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THE BOXWOOD INN BED & BREAKFAST • 10 Elmhurst Street (Exit 247 from I-64)Tel: 757-888-8854 • Fax: 757-887-3986 • www.boxwood-inn.com � Wi-Fi
4 $105–$145
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COMFORT INN NEWPORT NEWS • 12330 Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255A from I-64) Tel: 757-249-0200 or 800-368-2477 • Fax: 757-249-4736 • www.newportnewscomfortinn.com � � Wi-Fi
122 27 $79–$119 ♦♦♦ R 25 OH
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COMFORT SUITES AIRPORT • 12570 Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255B from I-64) Tel: 757-947-1333 or 866-348-7755 • Fax: 757-947-1330 • www.newportnewscs.com � Wi-Fi
104 26 SK
$77–$139 ♦♦♦ R 25 HI
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COURTYARD NEWPORT NEWS AIRPORT • 530 St. Johns Road (Exit 255A from I-64)Tel: 757-842-6212 or 866-757-4887 • Fax: 757-842-6213 • www.marriott.com/phfcn � Wi-Fi
120 S $119–$159
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HAMPTON INN – NEWPORT NEWS/YORKTOWN • 151 Ottis Street (Exit 256B from I-64)Tel: 757-989-8977 or 800-426-7866 • Fax: 757-989-5882 www.newportnews.hamptoninn.com � Wi-Fi
80 $84–$139 ♦♦♦ R 15 HI
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HAMPTON INN & SUITES • 12251 Jefferson Avenue (Exit 255A from I-64)Tel: 757-249-0001 • Fax: 757-249-3911 • www.newportnewssuites.hamptoninn.com � Wi-Fi
120 21 SK
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HILTON GARDEN INN • 180 Regal Way (Exit 256B from I-64)Tel: 757-947-1080 or 877-782-9444 • Fax: 757-947-1081 • www.newportnews.hgi.com � Wi-Fi
122 $89–$189 ♦♦♦ R+ 100 HI
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HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS • 16890 Warwick Boulevard (Exit 250A from I-64)Tel: 757-887-3300 or 800-248-0408 • Fax: 757-887-0300 • www.hiexpress.com � Wi-Fi
57 K $79–$139 ♦♦♦ 20 HO
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HOLIDAY INN HOTEL & SUITES • 943 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258B from I-64)Tel: 757-596-6417 or 800-611-7782 • Fax: 757-596-6199 • www.holidayinn.com/newportnewsva � Wi-Fi
122 SK
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MULBERRY INN • 16890 Warwick Boulevard (Exit 250A from I-64)Tel: 757-887-3000 or 800-223-0404 • Fax: 757-887-3665 • www.mulberryinnva.com � Wi-Fi
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NEWPORT NEWS MARRIOTT AT CITY CENTER • 740 Town Center Drive (Exit 258A from I-64) Tel: 757-873-9299 or 866-329-1758 • Fax: 757-310-5040 • www.marriott.com/phfoy � Wi-Fi
256 27 S $109–$249
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OMNI NEWPORT NEWS HOTEL • 1000 Omni Boulevard (Exit 258A from I-64) Tel: 757-873-6664 or 800-843-6664 • Fax: 757-873-1732 • www.omninn.com � Wi-Fi
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POINT PLAZA SUITES AT CITY CENTER • 950 J.Clyde Morris Boulevard (Exit 258B from I-64)Tel: 757-599-4460 or 800-841-1112 • Fax: 757-599-4336 • www.pointplazasuites.com � � Wi-Fi
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RESIDENCE INN NEWPORT NEWS • 531 St. Johns Road (Exit 255A from I-64)Tel: 757-842-6214 • Fax: 757-842-6215 • www.marriott.com/phfnn � � Wi-Fi
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• DAYS INN, 14747 Warwick Boulevard, 757-874-0201• DAYS INN OYSTER POINT AT CITY CENTER, 11829 Fishing Point Drive, 757-873-6700• COUNTRY INN & SUITES, 1069 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-327-0722• ECONO LODGE FT. EUSTIS, 15237 Warwick Boulevard, 757-874-9244 See Ad on Page 26
• JAMESON INN & SUITES, 21 Old Oyster Point Road, 757-951-1177
• KILN CREEK GOLF CLUB & RESORT, 1003 Brick Kiln Boulevard, 757-874-2600• MOTEL 6, 797 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, 757-595-6336• RODEWAY INN & SUITES, 15910 Warwick Boulevard, 757-888-6667• SAVANNAH SUITES NEWPORT NEWS, 11715 Jefferson Avenue, 757-951-0180• WYNNWOOD PLAZA HOTEL, 6128 Jefferson Avenue, 757-826-4500
Packages Special Hotel PackagesS SuiteK Kitchen/Kitchenette$ Room Rates Jan–Dec 2012
AAA Rating from www.aaa.com as of 11/18/11
R+ Restaurant On SiteR Restaurant Nearby
MTG Maximum Meeting Room(s) CapacityH Health Spa/Fitness Center I Indoor PoolO Outdoor Pool
EC Exterior Corridor Rooms IC Interior Corridor RoomsNS Non-Smoking Rooms FP Free Parking
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OTHER NEWPORT NEWS ACCOMMODATIONS INCLUDE:
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GRAND PRIZEArches
James Hardison
GRAND PRIZECity park Snow John Young
HONORABLE MENTIONAbbey Road Dock Amy Kuty
HONORABLE MENTIONThere!
John Umphrey
PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY NON-PROFESSIONAL CATEGORY
ZOOM IN Photo Contest WinnersANNU
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In its fourth year, the 2011 “ZOOM IN on Newport News” Photo Contest attracted more
photographers and submissions than any other year since its inception in 2008! Seventy-two photographers in four states entered a total of 245 photos. With the theme “Outdoor Fun in Newport News,” entries ranged from families sledding in Riverview Farm Park to children playing at the Fall Festival in Newport News Park.
GRAND PRIZECity park Snow John Young
Abbey Road Dock Amy Kuty
Arches
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ES S� e Tea Parlor is a unique gathering place with
a re� ned atmosphere for lunch, a� ernoon teas,
Tuesday - Saturday. Dinner and
entertainment, � ursday -
Saturday evenings and
brunch on Sundays.
First Ladies Tea Parlor at Port Warwick2170 William Styron Square • Newport News, VA 23606
www.FirstLadiesTeaParlor.com757.223.5800
Gi� & Gourmet Tea Boutique!
Free WI-FI • Efficiencies • Micro/Fridge Rooms Available Smoking & Non-Smoking Rooms • Pool
Econo Lodge Ft. Eustis (VA187)15237 Warwick Blvd., Newport News, VA, US, 23608Phone: (757) 874-9244 Fax: (757) 872-6883
www.choicehotels.com9 miles to Busch Gardens & Water Country
5 Miles from Newport News / Williamsburg Airport
2011 WINNERS
100% Non-Smoking
COMFORT SUITES AIRPORT
12570 Jefferson Ave.Newport News, VA 23602
Tel. 757.947.1333Toll Free 866.348.7755
www.NewportNewsCS.com
• Full Hot Breakfast • Free Airport Shuttle • Free Wireless High-Speed Internet Access• All Suite Accommodations with
Microwave/Refrigerator. • Nearest hotel to Newport News/
Williamsburg Airport. • Close to all area bases,
attractions and businesses.
DID You Know• At more than 8,000 acres, Newport News Park is the second largest
municipal park in the country.
• Newport News was probably named for Captain Christopher Newport, commander of the three-ship English fl eet that landed at Jamestown Island in 1607.
• All of the US Navy’s nuclear-powered aircraft carriers have been built in Newport News.
• Hampton Roads is one of the world’s largest natural harbors.
• Newport News was a Port of Embarkation during both World War I and World War II.
• Newport News has eight sites on the National Register of Historic Places.
• Singers Ella Fitzgerald and Pearl Bailey were born here and author William Styron grew up here.
• Historic Hilton Village was named one of the 10 Great Neighborhood for 2009 by the American Planning Association.
• Newport News has been named an American Rose City by the American Rose Society.
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We are convenient to everything in Newport News, Williamsburg
and Virginia Beach.
We have something for everyone!Call 800-368-2477 or 757-249-0200 • 12330 Jefferson Avenue • Newport News, VA 23602 • I-64, Exit 255A • www.newportnewscomfortinn.com
BY C H O I C E H OT E LS
• Award Winning Hotel & Great Location
• Complimentary Hot Deluxe Continental Breakfast featuring Homemade Belgian Waffles
• All Rooms have Microwave & Refrigerator
• Seasonal Outdoor Pool
Hotel Amenities
• Offer In-Room Coffee Maker, Hair Dryer, Iron & Board
• Free High-Speed Wireless Internet
• Complimentary Airport Shuttle
• Airport-Newport News/ Williamsburg 1 mile
Come and see for yourself!
IT’S THE MARRIOTT WAY
Newport News Marriott at City Center 740 Town Center Drive Newport News, VA 23606
For more information, call 757-873-9299 or visit www.marriott.com/PHFOY
We Know the BIG Picture is Made of the Tiniest Details
Indoor Pool & Whirlpool•
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1000 Omni Boulevard • Newport News, VIRGINIA 23606 • 757/873-OMNI(6664)For Reservations Call 1-800-THE-OMNI • www.omnihotels.comFor Meetings and Events Call the Sales Office At (757)591-3511
Omni Newport News Hotel is owned by EECO Partnership and operated under a license issued by Omni Hotel Franchise Corp. L.L.C.
Relaxed Luxury In Historic Virginia.We are located just minutes from I-64, Christopher Newport University, the Ferguson Center, City Center, Major Corporations,
Military Installations, Cultural Attractions, Virginia Beach, Colonial Williamsburg, Busch Gardens, Jamestown and Yorktown. Shopping, Theaters and Dining Establishments are minutes away.
AMENITIES�181 Spacious Guest Rooms and Suites � Complimentary High Speed Internet � Refrigerators in All Guest Rooms
� Heated Indoor Pool and Whirlpool � Fitness Center � Omni Kid’s Programs � Select Guest Loyalty Rewards Program� Mitty's Italian Ristorante � Tribeca Night Club � Live Entertainment � 10,000 Square Feet of Flexible Meeting and Event Space
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