Newport News’ great location and rich history, which begins shortly after the founding of Jamestown, has shaped the city into what it is today. Located on the banks of the Hampton Roads harbour in southeastern Virginia, Newport News is located near Hampton, minutes from Williamsburg and a short drive to Virginia Beach and the Atlantic Ocean. From this central Coastal Virginia location, you can experience ships, history and the great outdoors.
Newport News Attractions: Newport News’ historical attractions and museums, architectural and historical landmarks, sporting, camping, fishing opportunities and natural parks are exceptional enough to attract experts, but they’re available for everyone to enjoy. Take a step back in time during our Civil War reenactments, enjoy free events and festivals year-round or take a look at one of our suggested itineraries, full of ways to vacation in Newport News.
Newport News Schools:
Elementary: Alfred S. Forrest, B.C. Charles, Carver, George J. Mcintosh, Hardy, Hidenwood, Hilton, Horace H. Epes, Joseph H. Saunders, Kiln Creek, L.F. Palmer, Lee Hall, Newsome Park, Oliver C. Greenwood, R.O. Nelson, Richard T. Yates, Richneck, Riverside, Sedgefield, T. Ryland Sanford, Tucker-Capps, Willis A. Jenkins and Yorktown.
Middle Schools: Crittenden, Ethel M. Gildersleeve, Homer L. Hines, Huntington, J.M. Dozier and Mary Passage.
High Schools: Denbigh, Heritage, Menchville, Warwick and Woodside
Private & Charter Schools: Calvary Classical School, Calvary Seventh-Day Adventist School, Denbigh Baptist Christian School, East End Academy, First Baptist Church Denbigh Child Development Center & Academy, Gethsemane Baptist Christian Academy, Hampton Roads Academy, Hampton Roads International Montessori School, Holy Tabernacle Christian Academy, Keystone Academy, Our Lady of Mount Carmel, Parkview Christian Academy Day, Peninsula Catholic High School, Resurrection Lutheran School & Child Care, Rhema Christian Center Academy, St. Andrews Episcopal School, Summit Christian Academy – Grammar School, Trinity Lutheran School and Warwick River Christian School
Featured Areas:
- Ashton Green
- Beechwood
- Colony Pines
- Denbigh Plantation
- Hidenwood
- Hunters Glen
- Kiln Creek
- Lees Mill
- Port Warwick
- Summerlake