Entertainment Alternatives in Newport News, VA

Newport News is a city that heavily treasures its history. Here you will be able to not only visit historical sites, but you will have the opportunity to relive some of the amazing historical events that took place in this very city. You will also have access to guided tours through some of the city's most famous historical buildings, like Lee Hall. There is also the Mariners' Museum where you can escape to the Chesapeake Bay.

For children there is the Peninsula S.P.C.A Petting Zoo and Exotic Animals. The petting zoo includes chickens, goats, deer and peacocks. The Exotic Animal Sanctuary contains an African mandrill, otters, a Siberian tiger and a black leopard.

With a total of 31 parks and others planning to be developed, Newport News could easily be labeled the "City of Parks". Newport News Regional Park is presently the largest municipal park east of the Mississippi River, but each of the city's parks, not matter how large or how small, offer activities for the young and old. You can fish, travel through the bike and hiking trails, there are excellent places for a picnic, play in one of the basketball courts, tennis course, soccer fields, participate in disc golf, or softball. Plus there are year-round programs for families that include bird watching, nature programs, and 2 golf courses.

Monday, December 01, 2008