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The Mariners' Museum and Park
Virginia Living Museum
U.S. Army Transportation Museum
Newport News Park
USS Monitor Center
Virginia War Museum
Lee Hall Mansion
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Historic Endview
Newport News Victory Arch
Huntington Park
Peninsula SPCA and Petting Zoo
Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Patrick Henry Mall
Dean and Don's Farm Market
Second Street Restaurant
Skrimp Shack
Fin Seafood
Ironclad Distillery
Located in southeastern Virginia on the banks of the Hampton Roads harbor, Newport News is a short drive to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean and is packed with things to see and do for the whole family. Situated just minutes from Williamsburg, the charming town is home to an array of historical gems, beautifully preserved traditional buildings, and several museums that document the history and maritime heritage of the region. Newport News also has one of the largest municipal parks in the country, as well as several parks, nature reserves, and zoos, as well as many former plantations and houses that highlight essential periods of the Civil War in America.
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