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702 Town Center Drive, 23606
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Why Choose Our Destination?
Culture-Cuisine-Costal Beauty
Visit Newport News is your premier resource for planning successful meetings, group bookings, and conferences in Coastal Virginia. Newport News is a vibrant city brimming with history, innovation, and diverse opportunities for meetings and group gatherings. Newport News offers the ideal blend of versatility, affordability, and convenience, making it the perfect destination for your next gathering.
Nestled between the waters of the Elizabeth River and the Chesapeake Bay, our scenic city boasts a vibrant cultural scene, stunning waterfront views, and easy access to major transportation hubs, including three nearby airports, Amtrak, and convenient rideshare services. Visit Newport News and we will bring the coastal charm to your next meeting or event
We LOVE to accommodate large or small groups!
Newport News offers a fantastic array of accommodations to suit every group size and style! Whether you need extensive conference facilities with over 20,000 square feet of versatile event space or a more intimate meeting space we have it covered. If your event or meeting space needs a little something extra, we have variety of venues ranging from historic sites to art centers, and museums. Newport News caters to groups of all sizes with comfort and convenience.
We LOVE to talk about our All-America City!
Newport News offers an extensive park system with historical sites and nationally accredited museums!
Newport News Park spans more than 7,000 acres; it is the 2nd largest municipal park in the U.S. with Golf Digest four-star rated golf course with many nearby hotels!
Historic sites like Lee Hall Mansion, Historic Endview, The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center, and the James A. Fields House are a MUST see when you are here.
We offer a fascinating array of museums, each one offering a unique insight into history, art, and nature! The Mariners' Museum and Park, Virginia Living Museum, The Torggler Fine Arts Center, and the Virginia War Museum are just to name a few.
We LOVE to boast about our vibrant culinary scene!
Newport News boasts a vibrant culinary scene, with restaurants catering to every taste and preference. Whether you're craving fresh seafood, classic American comfort food, international flavors, or a unique fine dining experience, you'll find it here in one of our 251 restaurants, many of which offer private dining rooms ideal for groups seeking exclusive spaces, customizable menus, dedicated service, and amenities like A/V equipment for presentations or special celebrations.
We would LOVE to see you!
Venue Details
Hotels57
Convention center-
Guest Rooms2,600
Guest rooms at 1 hotel256
Special event venues8
Average room rate$131.00
Occupancy rate71%
Restaurants251
Daily food cost$46.00
Tax rate7.5%
Venue typeCVB
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Getting Here
Distance from airport
5 mi from Newport News/Williamsburg Int'l Airport (PHF)
Distance from Newport News/Williamsburg Int'l Airport (PHF) airport 5 mi
25 mi from Norfolk Int'l Airport (ORF)
Distance from Norfolk Int'l Airport (ORF) airport 25 mi
70 mi from Richmond Int'l Airport
Distance from Richmond Int'l Airport airport 70 mi
Location
Local Attractions
The Mariners' Museum/USS Monitor Center
Museum
Designated by Congress as America's National Maritime Museum, The Mariners' Museum offers a captivating look at centuries of seafaring adventures. Also, this facility features a number of indoor and outdoor event spaces along its 167-acre lake and five-mile shoreline. Reception capacity of entire museum is over 1,000 people.
100 Museum Drive
Newport News, VA, US 23606
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Virginia Living Museum
Museum
Just one visit here brings you in contact with more habitats, wildlife and plant species than would be encountered in a lifetime of outdoor adventures in Virginia. Fantastic indoor and outdoor facility that is "wild" about meetings. Over 28,000 sq.ft. of space and a reception capacity of over 1,000, there is a lot of potential for creative events at this facility.
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard
Newport News, VA, US 23606
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Virginia War Museum
Museum
At the Virginia War Museum, artifacts, weapons, vehicles, uniforms and an impressive propaganda poster collection trace the development of the US military from 1775 to the present. The 1,000 sq.ft. Theater can hold 80 people for a reception and includes a stage.
9285 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA, US 23607
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US Army Transportation Museum
Museum
The story of the Army's Transportation Corps - from horse-drawn wagons to all-terrain, armored vehicles - is told here. Includes experimental Aerocycle, Rocket Belt and AirGeep. The beautiful and historic Regimental Room, circa early 1920's, has impressive memorabilia and state-of-the-art audi-visual - a great escape from traditional meeting venues. Seats up to 100 classroom-style.
300 Washington Blvd
Besson Hall
Fort Eustis, VA, US 23604
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Newport News Park
Park
At over 8,000 acres, Newport News Park (one of 30 parks and historic sites in the city), is the second largest municipal park in the country. The park offers hiking, biking, boating, fishing, golfing, a Japanese Peace Garden, a Civil War battle site, group picnic shelters, a ropes and iniative course, and more, perfect for your group outing.
13560 Jefferson Avenue
Newport News, VA, US 23603
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Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport
Airport
The Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport is a state-of-the-art facility serviced by Delta, Fontier and US Airways Express along with most major car rental companies, local taxi and cab companies and several private limousine services.
900 Bland Boulevard
Suite G
Newport News, VA, US 23602
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Ferguson Center for the Arts
Theater
In just nine years, Christopher Newport University's Ferguson Center for the Arts has become an international force, presenting the finest cultural attractions in the world. With the 1,700-seat Concert Hall, the 500-seat Music & Theatre Hall and a 257-seat Studio Theatre, and lobbies, this multifaceted layout facility leads itself to a variety of uses.
1 Avenue of the Arts
Newport News, VA, US 23606
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Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
Theater
Originally built as the Walter Reed School, this historic building was restored in 2008 and is now committed to providing cultural arts for the entire community. This 52,000 sq. ft. facility houses the 276-seat Ella Fitzgerald Theater, the Thaddeus Hayes Dance Studio, the Anderson Johnson Gallery, banquet room, multi-purpose room and several smaller meeting rooms.
2410 Wickham Avenue
Newport News, VA, US 23607
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Peninsula Community Theatre
Theater
In the 1950's, the Peninsula Community Theatre was established. Located in Hisotric Hilton Village (native and author William Styron worked there as a lad), this theatre offers musicals, comedies and mysteries.
10251 Warwick Boulevard
Newport News, VA, US 23601
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Shopping
Shopping
Specialty shops, eclectic boutiques, stores with unique local flavor, and of course the absolute best of the best regional, national and international retailers are located throughout Newport News.
Lee Hall Mansion
Historical landmark
Completed in 1859, Lee Hall Mansion is one of the last remaining antebellum homes on the Virginia Peninsula. This home was used as headquarters during the 1862 Peninsula Campaign of the American Civil War.
163 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA, US 23603
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The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center
Historical landmark
The restored 1899 residence of J. Thomas Newsome, a respected attorney, jouralist and civic leader who prospered as part of the post-Civil War south's new urban African-American middle class.
2803 Oak Avenue
Newport News, VA, US 23607
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Historic Endview
Historical landmark
Completed in 1769, Historic Endview has been restored to its 1862 appearance. The home was used briefly as a Confederate hospital during the American Civil War.
362 Yorktown Road
Newport News, VA, US 23603
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James A. Fields House
Historical landmark
The restored home of James A. Fields (1844-1903). He was an African-American teacher, lawyer and member of the Virginia House of Delegates. In 1908, the house became the first Newport News hospital for African Americans.
617 27th Street
Newport News, VA, US 23607
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