| this straightforward budget hotel is a 3-minute drive from both the virginia war museum and the newport news amtrak station. all rooms include en suite bathrooms and tvs, plus microwaves, minifridges and coffeemakers. check-in time: 3:00 pmcheck-out time: 11:00 am. there's free wifi in every room and kids 17 and under stay free with an adult. amenities include complimentary continental breakfast, a laundry facility and meeting room, as well as free parking for vehicles of all sizes
Richmond International Airport 1 hr 9
The Newsome House Museum & Cultural Center (9 min) Huntington Park (20 min)
With a massive playground overlooking the river, a swimming beach, rose garden & 2 ball fields. Virginia Living Museum (10 min)
Museum with hands-on exhibits, a planetarium & a nature trail with 250 species of plants & animals. James River Bridge (5 min) Peninsula Fine Arts Center (11 min)
Upbeat museum featuring contemporary modern artists' works, plus a family gallery & lush grounds. Elizabeth River (34 min)
Waterway featuring many commercial & military port facilities, as well as recreational activities. Fort Monroe National Monument (20 min)
Landmark site with a long history including Native Americans, the Civil War & U.S. Army training. Sandy Bottom Nature Park (11 min)
Environmental education preserve on 456 acres with a lake & nature center set on reclaimed land. The Mariners' Museum and Park (11 min)
Remains of the ironclad USS Monitor anchor this extensive museum exploring global maritime history. Norfolk Naval Station, VA (27 min)
Headquarters & port of the U.S. Navy's Fleet Forces Command, with 75 ships & 134 aircraft. Bluebird Gap Farm (11 min)
Farm-based park on a large green space with petting zoo, picnic shelters, playground & nature trail. Virginia War Museum (4 min)
U.S. military history from 1775 to the present observed with exhibits spanning uniforms to cannons. Hampton History Museum (14 min)
Venue displaying the city's history via art & artifacts, including period dresses & Civil War ruins. Buckroe Beach and Park (20 min)
Recreational beach park with kayak/paddleboat rentals, a playground, stage pavilion & picnic sites. Virginia Air & Space Center (14 min)
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