Newport News, Virginia
Newport News is a city of 184,216 people in Newport News city, Virginia, founded in 1881.
Why visit Newport News
Townapedia lists 44 museums and landmarks, 55 parks and trails, 279 places to eat, 27 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Ferguson Center for the Arts, Regal Cinemas, The Mariners' Museum and Causey's Mill.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 88°F; January lows average 31°F.
Weather in Newport News
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Newport News
Newport News () is an independent city in southeastern Virginia, United States. At the 2020 census, the population was 186,247. Located in the Hampton Roads region, it is the fifth-most populous city in Virginia and 140th-most populous city in the United States. The city is at the southeastern end of the Virginia Peninsula, on the northern shore of the James River to the river's mouth on the harbor of Hampton Roads.
From the Wikipedia article Newport News, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Ferguson Center for the Arts
Cinema and theater · 2.0 mi
Theater in Newport News, Virginia, United States
11 Shoe Lane, Newport News
Deepwater Shoals Light
Lighthouse · 7.6 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
James River Bridge
Bridge · 6.2 mi
Bridge across the James River in Virginia, United States
Point of Shoals Light
Lighthouse · 7.3 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
White Shoal Light
Lighthouse · 3.8 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
Cinemark City Center 12
Cinema and theater · 2.8 mi
11810 Fountain Way, Newport News
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks44
Causey's Mill
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.4 mi
Historic grist mill located in Causey's Mill Park at Newport News, Virginia
Denbigh Plantation Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.4 mi
Historic archaeological site located at Newport News, Virginia
Hilton Village
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.6 mi
Human settlement in Newport News, Virginia, United States of America
Aberdeen Gardens
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.4 mi
United States historic place
First Denbigh Parish Church Archeological Site
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 1.7 mi
Historic church in Virginia, United States
Fort Boykin
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.2 mi
Place in Virginia listed on National Register of Historic Places
Fort Crafford
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.5 mi
Historic archaeological site located at Fort Eustis, Newport News, Virginia
Fort Huger
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.0 mi
Archaeological site in Isle of Wight County, United States of America
Greenlawn Memorial Park
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Cemetery in Newport News, Virginia, United States
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Hotel Warwick
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.5 mi
Hotel in Newport News, United States of America
James A. Fields House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 8.4 mi
Historic home built by James A. Fields
32 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds55
Nicewood Park
Park · 2.5 mi
Park in Virginia, United States of America, United States of America
Riverview Farm Park
Park · 1.2 mi
Municipal park located in Newport News, Virginia
Newport News Park
Park · 7.3 mi
Park in Virginia, United States of America
Virginia Living Museum
Park · 2.3 mi
Non-profit organization in the USA
John B. Todd Stadium
Sports field and stadium · 1.4 mi
12465 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News
43 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes279
Buffet City
Restaurant · Chinese, Seafood · 3.6 mi
14346 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News
Mo-Su 11:00-21:30
Busy Nothings Coffee Company
Cafe · Breakfast, Coffee Shop · 1.9 mi
2170 William Styron Square
Mo-Fr 07:00-16:00; Sa 08:00-16:00
Cafe Full Circle
Cafe · Bagel, Breakfast, Coffee Shop, Pancake · 4.3 mi
1730 D George Washington Memorial Highway
Mo-Fr 07:00-19:00; Sa 09:00-17:00; Su 09:00-17:00
Carrabba's Italian Grill
Restaurant · Italian · 2.8 mi
12363 Hornsby Lane, Newport News
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:30
Catrin Cantina
Restaurant · Mexican · 4.7 mi
12838 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Chic N Fish
Restaurant · Chicken, Seafood · 3.7 mi
954 J Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News
Mo-Sa 12:00-20:00
Chili's
Restaurant · Tex-Mex · 3.8 mi
12571 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News
Su-Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-00:00
Cracker Barrel
Diner · American · 2.7 mi
12357 Hornsby Lane, Newport News
Su-Th 06:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 06:00-22:00
Craft 60 Taphouse & Grill
Diner · American · 3.7 mi
14346 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News
Su-We 11:00-22:00; Th 11:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:30
Curry Corridor Grill & Bar
Restaurant · Indian · 4.1 mi
209 Village Avenue, Yorktown
Mo-Su 11:00-22:00
267 more on the map.
Where to stay27
Best Western Plus Newport News Inn and Suites
Motel and hotel · 2.5 mi
500 Operations Drive, Newport News
Churches and places of worship46
Temple Sinai
Place of worship · Reform · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
11620 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News
First Baptist Church
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 8.2 mi
Saints Constantine and Helen Greek Orthodox Church
Church · Greek Orthodox · 3.5 mi
60 Traverse Road, Newport News
Shopping50
Gas and EV charging48
Schools, colleges and libraries63
Healthcare30
Patient First Primary and Urgent Care - Denbigh
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.4 mi
611 Denbigh Boulevard, Newport News
DaVita Port Warwick Dialysis
Clinic and pharmacy · 4.0 mi
445 Oriana Road, Newport News
Map of Newport News
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 49°F | 31°F | 3.0 in |
| Feb | 52°F | 32°F | 2.6 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 38°F | 3.4 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 47°F | 3.1 in |
| May | 77°F | 56°F | 3.7 in |
| Jun | 85°F | 64°F | 4.1 in |
| Jul | 88°F | 70°F | 4.7 in |
| Aug | 87°F | 68°F | 5.4 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 63°F | 5.0 in |
| Oct | 71°F | 51°F | 4.2 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 40°F | 3.0 in |
| Dec | 53°F | 34°F | 3.2 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Newport News Intl Ap (4 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Newport News city has had 14 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-10-15: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-11-02: Hurricane Matthew (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Newport News/Williamsburg Airport (PHF) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 4 miles away.
- Bethel Manor 5 mi east, about 9 min by car
- Rushmere 8 mi west, about 13 min by car
- Smithfield 9 mi southwest, about 14 min by car
- Carrollton 9 mi south, about 15 min by car
- Benns Church 10 mi south, about 17 min by car
- Hampton 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Poquoson 12 mi east, about 20 min by car
- Norfolk 19 mi southeast, about 30 min by car
- Chesapeake 30 mi southeast, about 48 min by car
- Virginia Beach 34 mi southeast, about 55 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- Downtown Newport News, Etombari, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverview, Newport News, VA, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (1), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverview, Newport News, VA, USA - panoramio - Idawriter, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Riverview, Newport News, VA, USA - panoramio - Idawriter (2), Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Christopher Newport University CNU womens softball NCAA Virginia Va. Newport News (13335952945), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Riverview, Newport News, VA, USA - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- CNU Lacrosse Christopher Newport University Captains Newport News Virginia - Messiah College Mechanicsburg Pa. (33570994545), c w, CC BY 2.0
- TEMPLE SINAI, NEWPORT NEWS, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ. M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Hilton Village Post Ave Looking Towards Warwick Blvd, VirginiaProp at en.wikipedia, Public domain
- Denbigh Plantation springhouse HABS VA1, unknown HABS photographer, Public domain
- Causey's Mill 2012-09-11 19-41-41, bob0the0mighty, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Rendezvous Docking Simulator practice, NASA Langley Research Center, Public domain
- Earthwork 1, Nat Webb, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Hotel Warwick (Front Left), Joseph Sullivan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Warwick County Courthouse, Asa Gillard, CC BY-SA 3.0
- St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church (Front), Joseph Sullivan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Old Macklesfield Road, leading to the site of Josiah Parker's grave, Ser Amantio di Nicolao, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Smith Pharmacy (Front), Joseph Sullivan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Nolan Company Bldg (Front Corner), Joseph Sullivan, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Blunt Poynt Historical Marker, near intersection of Beverly Hills Blvd and Blount Point Rd, Jacobsatterfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Riverview Gymnastics Center - panoramio, Idawriter, CC BY-SA 3.0
- James River as viewed from Blunt Poynt, near where Humphrey Blunt was killed in 1610 01, Jacobsatterfield, CC BY-SA 4.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Bridgewater Eagles Virginia Va. Lacrosse college (16506579990), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Bridgewater Eagles Virginia Va. Lacrosse (16660809306), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Tiger Paw (formerly Big Tire Little Tire) (8628416549), Tony Alter from Newport News, USA, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (24747606243), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25226500782), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25319456385), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (24951761929), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets women's lacrosse (25228050674), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25338236025), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (24974310899), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25247757021), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25255389161), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (24953588669), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25255504032), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25320824285), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains vs. Randolph-Macon Yellow Jackets women's lacrosse (25763288691), c w, CC BY 2.0
- Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25229421361), c w, CC BY 2.0
- CNU Christopher Newport University Captains Hampden-Sydney Tigers Men's Lacrosse (25252118181), c w, CC BY 2.0
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