Newport News is prepared for a bright economic future in the 21st century, and its economy has a diverse mix of office and manufacturing industries, tourism, agriculture, transportation, education, health care, and more. The Newport News economy, anchored by its shipbuilding, is the turbine that drives the regional economy of the Virginia Peninsula.

Newport News attracts a lot of new people — from residents to tourists — and it's easy to see why. The city is home to a range of technology-focused business sectors such as aviation, information technology, health care, education, manufacturing, tourism, agriculture, transportation, and more, all supported by a diverse mix of office and manufacturing, as well as tourism and entertainment industries.

The city's economy is also heavily tied to the military, as many residents work at the Newport News Shipbuilding, Joint Base Langley-Eustis, and several other bases in the area.

Virginia Beach is a quick 45-minute drive away, and Busch Gardens is just 12 miles away. Newport News has more than 32 parks in the city, including the largest in the city, called Newport News Park. There are more than 30 miles of hiking and biking trails, as well as docks for fishing and boating.

Newport News has a thriving arts and culture scene with a variety of museums, galleries, as well as a number of bars, restaurants, and cafés. Yorktown and Jamestown are close historic areas, and the nearby Hampton Coliseum is always fun and an excellent choice for a little leisure. Newport News is also a great destination for those who prefer little culture.

Newport News has many public transport options, including a well-developed network of buses and light rail. The waterways around Newport are perfect for warm summer weather and offer easy access to the city's many beaches, parks, restaurants, and shops.

Many technology-focused companies are attracted to Newport News due to the city's proximity to Virginia International Airport. Newport News and Williamsburg International Airport are just a few miles apart. The city's main business district, with more than 2,000 hotels and restaurants, stretches along the north bank of the James River.

The city experienced significant growth in the second half of the 20th century, and although the rate of growth has slowed somewhat, many people still move here. The median home value in the city is slightly below the national average, making it easy to find affordable, friendly-friendly options.

Newport News offers a variety of homes to choose from, from modest homes to luxurious properties, old and new. Warwick Harbour is new to Newport News and has been designed in the style of a new urbanity. You will notice many allusions to the maritime roots of the city, and the fountain, which is five acres in size, is the focal point of the area.

The Newport News Shipbuilding and Drydock Company, which quickly became the largest shipyard in the country when it opened in 1886, acquired a leading position in the construction of military warships, thereby driving the company's growth and expansion.

The Mariners Museum documents a century of maritime history, and the Hilton Village was built to provide housing for shipyard workers who arrived during the wartime production boom. Port Hampton Roads is now a load center in the mid-Atlantic and has the deepest canal on the East Coast, with entrance and exit lanes dredged to 50 feet.