More About Newport News, Virginia
le="MARGIN-TOP: 0px; MARGIN-BOTTOM: 0px">A few favorite dining spots are Schlesinger's Chop House, Al Fresco Italian Restaurant, Crab Shack Restaurant on the James, Harpoon Harry’s Oyster Bar, Rocky Mount Bar-B-Q House, and Cheers Steak & Seafood.
Events: Bird Festival, July 4th Stars in the Stars Celebration, 100 Miles of Lights, Lee Family Christmas, Antebellum Holidays, Celebration of Lights and Holiday Militaria Show.
Museums and landmarks to visit include the Virginia Living Museum, Mariner’s Museum, Army Transportation Museum at Fort Eustis Army Base, the Virginia War Museum, Lee Hall Mansion, the Victory Arch built in 1919 for returning troops from World War I, the USS Monitor Center, the Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center, and the Hampton Carousel, one of only 70 working wooden carousels in the nation. A major player in the Civil War where America’s Navy began, the city’s historic homes, battle sites, fortifications, monuments and collections of personal artifacts are popular attractions for those interested in learning about the past.
Newspapers are The Daily Press,
Newport News Sports teams are Christopher Newport University Captains
Local Schools are Christopher Newport University, Strayer University-Newport News Campus