Riverside
Newport News
Popular places to visit
Mariner's Museum
View seagoing vessels from around the world, watch the restoration of historic ships and build your own virtual ironclad warship at this modern museum.
Christopher Newport University
Explore the campus of Christopher Newport University as part of your travels around Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Park
After visiting Huntington Park, make a plan to see the other sights and activities in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Huntington Beach
Why not spend a lazy afternoon at Huntington Beach during your trip to Newport News? Attend a sporting event or visit the shops in this family-friendly area.
Ferguson Center for the Arts
You can spend time studying the exhibits at Ferguson Center for the Arts in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
USS Monitor Center
You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at USS Monitor Center in Newport News. You can attend a sporting event while in the area.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Colonial Williamsburg Admission
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Jamestown Settlement American Revolution Museum 7-Day Ticket
Williamsburg: The Patriots Historical Walking Tour
Top hotels in Riverside
Hyatt Place Hampton Convention Center
Great staff…front desk and breakfast crew. The room was spacious and nice. Clean restroom, great shower, and comfortable bed.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Room was clean, staff was friendly and accommodating
Reviewed on Feb 16, 2026
Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center
Great stay at the Embassy Suites by Hilton Hampton Convention Center. The staff was consistently friendly and very helpful, the room was clean and comfortable, and the breakfast was excellent with plenty of options. Overall a smooth and enjoyable experience — I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on Feb 17, 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
This was a horrible experience! We walked in and there is loud construction going on in the middle of the night in the lobby but that was not the bad part! There were 3 roaches in our room’s bathroom! 3 of them at different times it was so nasty and there was hairs all in the shower and on the bed! ...
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Budget Inn Norfolk Va
Towels and wash clothes were dingy but can get up to par on fabric softer
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Comfort Suites Airport
It was a beautiful room and clean , and a nice lobby, pretty good price and noce breakfast selection. Downside was the bathroom needs some work. Very low flow sink and shower. SinK faucet was so close to the edge of the sink. Rust stains on wall.
Reviewed on Feb 15, 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Riverside
Hidenwood
Hidenwood might not have many top sights, but Mariner's Museum and Virginia Living Museum are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Beaconsdale
When in Beaconsdale, you can plan a visit to Virginia Living Museum and Ferguson Center for the Arts, some noteworthy sights in the nearby area.
Ivy Farms
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Ivy Farms and surrounding area, you can visit Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum.
Hilton Village
If you're looking for some top things to see and do in Hilton Village and surrounding area, you can visit Skiffes Creek Redoubt and Huntington Beach.
Morrison
While Morrison might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Virginia Living Museum and Mariner's Museum.
Central Newport News
If you're spending some time in Central Newport News, Patrick Henry Mall and Virginia Living Museum are top sights worth seeing.
