Newport News Historic
Historic in Newport News, Virginia, United States
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The Mariners' Museum
The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia is one of the largest maritime museums in the world showcasing the fascinating history of the ocean and it's relationship with mankind. The museum park features a dam with four stone lions mounted on the ends, and is a great gathering place for family and friends to enjoy. Mariners' Museum offers an incredible space of exhibition galleries, artifacts from the Civil War, a library and archives and so much more. Mariners' Museum is available for event rentals and are able to host large elegant events including wedding ceremonies, receptions, military ceremonies, seminars, lectures, board meetings, conferences, fundraisers and holiday parties.
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Newport News Park
The Newport News Park offers and 8000 acre oasis and is open sunrise to sunset daily, where an incredible variety of native wildlife awaits to astound including, deer, foxes, otter, raccoon and beaver and so much more, come enjoy a natural setting of eco tourism in the great outdoors. The Newport News Park has natural woodlands, flowering meadows and shimmering lakes, and 188 campsites are spaciously arranged around these for a wonderful stay with electrical and water hookups, heated showers, picnic tables, grills and playgrounds, laundry facilities, a camper store for supplies and more, and pets are welcome. Rowboat, canoe and paddleboat rentals are available from the office, and it's perfect for hiking, biking fishing and history lovers, come stay in paradise.