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Ships, History, And The Great Outdoors
Newport News' great location and rich history, which begins shortly after the founding of Jamestown, has shaped the city into what it is today. Located on the banks of the Hampton Roads harbor in southeastern Virginia, Newport News is located near Hampton, minutes from Williamsburg and a short drive to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. From this central Coastal Virginia location, you can experience ships, history and the great outdoors.
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Things to do September 16 - 22, 2021
September 16th Fall Native Plant Sale Virginia Living Museum -September 16; 4 p.m. Free and open to the public. No admission required. Choose from an incredible array of beautiful and unusual native p...
The Hidden Gems of Newport News
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 some...
Things to do in Newport News September 9 - 15, 2021
September 9th City Center Farmers' Market City Center at Oyster Point -September 9; 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Swing by every Thursday through September 9th for fresh, healthy, farm-to-table choices! 701 Marin...
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