Exploring Newport News: A Two-Hour Walking Tour of Virginia's Historic City
Our two-hour walking tour of Newport News, Virginia, United States, will take us through some of the city's most interesting and vibrant neighborhoods. We'll start at the Mariners' Museum Park, located at 100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 (Latitude: 37.069, Longitude: -76.48). This park is home to the Mariners' Museum, which houses a collection of maritime artifacts and art, as well as a lake and walking trails.
Next, we'll head to the Virginia Living Museum, located at 524 J Clyde Morris Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 (Latitude: 37.079, Longitude: -76.5). This museum is home to a variety of interactive exhibits, including a butterfly garden, a planetarium, and a live animal exhibit.
From there, we'll make our way to the historic Hilton Village, located at 10336 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 (Latitude: 37.082, Longitude: -76.5). This neighborhood was built in 1918 to house workers from the nearby shipyard, and it is now a National Historic Landmark. Here, we'll find a variety of shops and restaurants, including the popular Hilton Village Pizza & Pasta.
Next, we'll head to the Peninsula Fine Arts Center, located at 101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606 (Latitude: 37.069, Longitude: -76.48). This center is home to a variety of rotating exhibitions, as well as a permanent collection of art from the region.
From there, we'll make our way to the Mariners' Museum Park again, where we'll take a break for lunch at the nearby Five Guys Burgers & Fries, located at 12551 Jefferson Ave, Newport News, VA 23602 (Latitude: 37.084, Longitude: -76.5).
Finally, we'll end our tour at the Virginia War Museum, located at 9285 Warwick Blvd, Newport News, VA 23601 (Latitude: 37.082, Longitude: -76.5). This museum is home to a variety of artifacts and exhibits related to the history of the United States military.
Along the way, we'll also pass by a variety of interesting shops and restaurants, including the popular Kiln Creek Golf Club & Resort, located at 1003 Brick Kiln Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 (Latitude: 37.084, Longitude: -76.5).
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Lexington Carriage Company
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