Dining, shopping & city life in Newport News. Explore the area, plan your visit and connect with local businesses.
Downtown Newport News
Downtown Newport News is a downtown & civic district in Newport News. Here you will find the historic civic and waterfront core along Washington Avenue, the James River, public buildings, arts venues, housing, and regional employment. The area connects with Washington Avenue, 25th and 28th streets, Interstate 664, local transit, and the waterfront street network.
INFORMATION
City
Newport News
- Area Type
Downtown District
- ZIP Codes
- Nearby Landmarks
Location and Access
Local connections include Washington Avenue, 25th and 28th streets, Interstate 664, local transit, and the waterfront street network. Use the exact business address to choose the appropriate entrance.
Find the area on a mapChoose your exact business or venue in the map results for directions to its entrance.
Make the most of your visit
Dining, shopping & city life
What to expect
The historic civic and waterfront core along Washington Avenue, the James River, public buildings, arts venues, housing, and regional employment.
Build a visit around one destination
Choose a restaurant, shop, meeting or scheduled event as your starting point. Check its hours or reservation details, then explore the surrounding streets at a comfortable pace.
Parking & getting around
Choose parking for the part of the district you will actually visit. Public garages, metered spaces and private lots can have different rules. Check the route between your stops rather than assuming every block is pedestrian-friendly.
Make an afternoon or evening of it
Combine a meal with browsing or a confirmed local event. For groups, share a specific meeting address and plan a weather alternative. Local businesses keep their own hours, even when a district event is running.
Explore more of Downtown & Southeast
Compare nearby places and plan your next stop with CVA.