Family Fun around Newport News
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Only have a few hours to spend here? Avoid the crowds by getting there when they open, or coming in the evening and staying until close.
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Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens BlvdOnly have a few hours to spend here? Avoid the crowds by getting there when they open, or coming in the evening and staying until close.
At over 40 acres, this is the Mid-Atlantic's largest water park and it's less than 15 minutes from the condo!
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Water Country USA
176 Water Country PkwyAt over 40 acres, this is the Mid-Atlantic's largest water park and it's less than 15 minutes from the condo!
At over 8,000 acres, this is almost the largest city park in America, and it’s only 3 miles away!
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Parque de Newport News
13560 Jefferson AveAt over 8,000 acres, this is almost the largest city park in America, and it’s only 3 miles away!
This is the nearest large public beach to the condo. There are numerous historical points of interest, shops, and restaurants near the beach.
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yorktown beach
This is the nearest large public beach to the condo. There are numerous historical points of interest, shops, and restaurants near the beach.
Huge beach and park in Hampton just 25 minutes from the condo. Lots of neat places to explore in the area!
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Buckroe Beach
100 S 1st StHuge beach and park in Hampton just 25 minutes from the condo. Lots of neat places to explore in the area!
Watch the dolphins play in the morning, check out the sculptures along the boardwalk in the afternoon, enjoy a concert in the evening, and chase Ghost Crabs at night.
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Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach BoardwalkWatch the dolphins play in the morning, check out the sculptures along the boardwalk in the afternoon, enjoy a concert in the evening, and chase Ghost Crabs at night.
City Center has it all: Dining, shopping, movie theater, a giant water fountain full of fish and turtles. It’s a great place to take a stroll, enjoy some ice cream, or just take a seat and people watch.
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City Center at Oyster Point
701 Town Center DrCity Center has it all: Dining, shopping, movie theater, a giant water fountain full of fish and turtles. It’s a great place to take a stroll, enjoy some ice cream, or just take a seat and people watch.
Experience
Stroll Duke of Gloucester Street for free to see centuries old buildings and witness reenactments by history lovers in period clothing. For an enhanced and hands-on experience, tickets may be purchased.
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Colonial Williamsburg's Merchants Square
134 N Henry StStroll Duke of Gloucester Street for free to see centuries old buildings and witness reenactments by history lovers in period clothing. For an enhanced and hands-on experience, tickets may be purchased.
America won its independence right here in 1781 as George Washington led his army to victory over Lord Cornwallis resulting in his surrender and effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
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Yorktown Battlefield Colonial National Historical Park
1000 Colonial National Historical ParkwayAmerica won its independence right here in 1781 as George Washington led his army to victory over Lord Cornwallis resulting in his surrender and effectively ending the Revolutionary War.
The first permanent English settlement was established here in 1607 along the James River.
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Jamestown Settlement
2110 Jamestown RdThe first permanent English settlement was established here in 1607 along the James River.
The largest stone fort ever built in the United States! In September of 2011, Fort Monroe was the last active U.S. Army fort to be protected by a moat when it closed as a military base. On November 1, 2011, the fort was proclaimed Fort Monroe National Monument, the 396th addition to the National Park Service.
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Fort Monroe National Monument
The largest stone fort ever built in the United States! In September of 2011, Fort Monroe was the last active U.S. Army fort to be protected by a moat when it closed as a military base. On November 1, 2011, the fort was proclaimed Fort Monroe National Monument, the 396th addition to the National Park Service.
Trust us on this, take a walk around the campus of CNU. This gorgeous red brick campus will leave you breathless. Take it up a notch by visiting at night!
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Christopher Newport University
1 Avenue of the ArtsTrust us on this, take a walk around the campus of CNU. This gorgeous red brick campus will leave you breathless. Take it up a notch by visiting at night!
Get up close and personal with the wildlife of Virginia, both land and sea!
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Museo de la Vida de Virginia
524 J Clyde Morris BlvdGet up close and personal with the wildlife of Virginia, both land and sea!
A steward of one of the world’s most extensive maritime collections, The Mariners’ Museum and Park is committed to the preservation of more than 35,000 objects! Admission is ONLY $1.00!
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El Museo y Parque de los Marineros
100 Museum DrA steward of one of the world’s most extensive maritime collections, The Mariners’ Museum and Park is committed to the preservation of more than 35,000 objects! Admission is ONLY $1.00!
This 17 mile bridge crosses the Chesapeake Bay and includes two tunnels under the bay. The bridge even makes an appearance in a Mission Impossible movie scene where a portion of it is destroyed (only in the movie).
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Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel
Chesapeake Bay Bridge-TunnelThis 17 mile bridge crosses the Chesapeake Bay and includes two tunnels under the bay. The bridge even makes an appearance in a Mission Impossible movie scene where a portion of it is destroyed (only in the movie).
This FREE ferry takes you and your vehicle across the James River where we suggest taking a drive through the countryside down through Smithfield and back across the James River Bridge into Newport News.
Jamestown-Scotland Ferry Jamestown, VA Boarding Location
This FREE ferry takes you and your vehicle across the James River where we suggest taking a drive through the countryside down through Smithfield and back across the James River Bridge into Newport News.
This Parkway was built by the National Park Service. It links Yorktown Battlefield to Colonial Williamsburg and to Jamestown Settlement. It’s a gorgeous drive with almost no intersections or stop signs. A great way to see the sites of America’s Historic Triangle while bypassing the traffic.
Colonial National Historical Park
Colonial National Historical ParkwayThis Parkway was built by the National Park Service. It links Yorktown Battlefield to Colonial Williamsburg and to Jamestown Settlement. It’s a gorgeous drive with almost no intersections or stop signs. A great way to see the sites of America’s Historic Triangle while bypassing the traffic.
Eat
Our favorite is the Super Queso dip which includes steak, chicken, AND shrimp!
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Plaza Azteca
12428 Warwick BlvdOur favorite is the Super Queso dip which includes steak, chicken, AND shrimp!
Vinnys pizza and pasta
332 Oyster Point RdManhattan's NY Deli & Pub
601 Thimble Shoals Blvd
Ringo's Donuts
1200 South Church StreetGet a Squealer, you’re welcome.
Rick's Cheese Steak Shop
No shrinkflation here! The cheesesteaks are piled high and delicious!
If you're feeling BBQ, we highly recommend the extra few miles it takes to get here. You're welcome.
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County Grill & Smokehouse
26 E Mercury BlvdIf you're feeling BBQ, we highly recommend the extra few miles it takes to get here. You're welcome.
Nearby Towns
Home of Smithfield Meats, this quintessential American town is older than the nation itself! See how many painted pigs and bronze statues of America's Founding Fathers you can find.
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Smithfield
Home of Smithfield Meats, this quintessential American town is older than the nation itself! See how many painted pigs and bronze statues of America's Founding Fathers you can find.
Small beach town on the "Eastern Shore". See how many golf carts you can count as you drive through town. Take a quiet, night-time stroll on the fishing pier for a breathtaking view of the Milky Way!
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Cape Charles
Small beach town on the "Eastern Shore". See how many golf carts you can count as you drive through town. Take a quiet, night-time stroll on the fishing pier for a breathtaking view of the Milky Way!
If ever there was a town that felt like a Hallmark movie set, this is it! At Christmastime, music plays through speakers across downtown all night long. The outdoor train museum makes this place truly special.
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Parksley
If ever there was a town that felt like a Hallmark movie set, this is it! At Christmastime, music plays through speakers across downtown all night long. The outdoor train museum makes this place truly special.