About Our City, Newport News VA

Newport News’ great location and rich history, which began shortly after the founding of Jamestown, has shaped the city into what it is today. Located on the banks of the Hampton Roads harbor 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. To see more about the weather in Newport News, click here.

From the landing at Jamestown in 1607 to the Revolutionary War, the War of 1812, and the 1862 Peninsula Campaign where the famous Battle of the CSS Virginia and the USS Monitor took place, visitors can step back in time and learn about our nation's beginning while visiting our region. With the USS Monitor Center, historic homes, battle sites, fortifications, monuments, and extraordinary collections of artifacts, history will be at the top of your list! After reliving our nation's past, come and relax and enjoy one of our many scenic parks filled with every activity imaginable from hiking, camping, fishing, canoeing, golf, and more to fun-filled attractions that let you get up close and personal with nature and Virginia's wildlife. Newport News is also home to Joint Base Langley-Eustis and Christopher Newport University.

The City of Newport News is a Virginia Green Partner and is recognized for its commitment to sustainability and green tourism. This Partner certification marks the City's commitment to minimizing the environmental impacts of events and creating additional stewardship opportunities for participants.