As Told By Our Facebook Followers

Recently, we hosted a Hidden Gems Contest on our Facebook page where we asked our followers what their favorite hidden gem was in Newport News. A “hidden gem” is something exceptional but not too well known to the public. Maybe it’s a restaurant that you enjoy going to that more people should visit? Maybe it’s a special and beautiful spot in one of our parks? Lucky for you, we put together a list of those hidden gems for you to go hunting for.

Restaurants

• Byrd’s Restaurant
• Chic-A-Sea
• Circa 1918
• Cove Tavern
• First Watch
• MealOne
• My Neighbor's Pub
• Pier 88
• Smoke BBQ
• Viking Burger
• Vinny’s Pizza and Pasta

• Attractions

• • Christopher Newport University "Secret Garden" (at Ferguson Center)
  • Downing-Gross Cultural Arts Center
  • Historic Hilton Village
  • Lee Hall Depot
  • Lionsbridge FC
  • Peninsula SPCA
  • Stern Family Holiday Light Show
  • Tilt Studio
  • Victory Arch
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  • Parks

  • • Denbigh Park Boat Ramp
    • Fort Fun
    • Newport News Park
    •  - The Arboretum 
    •  - Disc Golf Course 
      •  - Harwood's Mill Trail
      •  - Swallows Rest Tea House
      • Noland Trail
      Riverview Farm Park
    • River Farm Park Scenic Overview
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        • These aren’t all of the gems of Newport News, of course! We have plenty attractions, restaurants, and events that you’ll need to check out. Order a free complimentary Visitor Guide for everything you need.