The city’s Tourism Office is spreading its love of Newport News, one rock at a time! Earlier this month, more than two dozen rocks were painted with familiar Newport News landmarks – such as the Victory Arch, City Hall, and the Virginia War Museum, to name just a few – and hidden in strategic spots throughout the city. Instructions on the back side ask those who find the rock to snap a picture, share it on Facebook at LoveNNRocks, and then re-hide it anywhere they want – even out of state or in another country!
One special rock has been painted all white with the logo “L♥VE NN,” written in turquoise and donning a red heart. This is the grand-prize rock and the person who finds it will receive a VIP Passport, which gives two people complimentary admission to all attractions in Newport News. To claim your prize, the grand-prize rock must be brought to the Newport News Visitor Center at Newport News Park.
As a way to further spread love throughout Newport News, the public is encouraged to hide their own hand-painted Newport News-themed rocks (with instructions on the flip side to share on Facebook at LoveNNRocks). But prior to hiding your own works of art, remember to post the rocks to LoveNNRocks AND share a memory of the particular scene you chose to paint, telling us why it is meaningful to you.
To see some of the rocks and the stories associated with each one, “Like” and “Follow” LoveNNRocks on Facebook. Followers will be given clues regarding the hiding place of the grand-prize rock. Questions? Call the Newport News Visitor Center at 757-886-7777 or visit them at 13560 Jefferson Ave. (at the entrance to Newport News Park). The Visitor Center is open seven days a week, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. (except Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year’s Day).
Happy rock finding!
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