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The Mariners' Museum
The Mariners' Museum in Newport News, Virginia is one of the largest maritime museums in the world showcasing the fascinating history of the ocean and it's relationship with mankind. The museum park features a dam with four stone lions mounted on the ends, and is a great gathering place for family and friends to enjoy. Mariners' Museum offers an incredible space of exhibition galleries, artifacts from the Civil War, a library and archives and so much more. Mariners' Museum is available for event rentals and are able to host large elegant events including wedding ceremonies, receptions, military ceremonies, seminars, lectures, board meetings, conferences, fundraisers and holiday parties.

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Country Inn And Suites
The Country Inn And Suites Newport News Hotel offers a beautiful experience in the 64 newly renovated rooms and suites, which is centrally located in Hampton Roads. This hotel offers green living and is eco friendly while still maintaining high levels of comfort and protecting the Chesapeake Bay Watershed at the same time. This is one of the finest hotels in Newport News, and guests enjoy a fitness center, WIFI, an indoor heated pool and whirlpool, laundry, spacious accommodations and so much more. The Country Inn And Suites Newport News Hotel has facilities for meetings and groups, and a hearty complimentary breakfast starts your day.

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Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center
The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center in Newport News, Virginia, is housed in an elegant historic site 1899 Queen Anne residence, and honors the legacy of Joseph Thomas Newsome and his ongoing fight for social justice within Virginia, for the local black community in the day. View the current exhibits and learn about the history and how Mr. Newsome became a respected lawyer, journalist, churchman and civic leader, and prospered as part of the new post Civil War South's new urban African-American middle class. The Newsome House Museum and Cultural Center also offers special events held throughout the year.

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Virginia War Museum
The Virginia War Museum in Newport News, Virginia, offers a fascinating insight into American military history with exhibits and artifacts including weapons, vehicles, uniforms, posters and much more showcasing the war efforts of America throughout history. There are educational programs available and Kids camp programs, and the Duffle Bag gift shop offers unique gifts and souvenirs. The Virginia War Museum also offers many special and private events year round, and invites visitors on a fascinating journey through the many awe inspiring exhibits and group tours are available.

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Virginia Living Museum
The Virginia Living Museum is a wonderful attraction in Newport News where they showcase and exhibit living species from the mountains and the sea. Enjoy spectacular eco tourism and a fascinating visit and view coastal birds, beavers, otters, coyotes, endangered red wolves and other animals in naturalized habitats. With over 250 living species native to Virginia here, there are interactive hands on exhibits, so if you want to touch a live spider crab or see fossilised dinosaur tracks, fish with no eyes and frogs that change colour it's all here. The Virginia Living Museum is also home to the Abbitt Planetarium, a state of the art digital planetarium from where you can travel the universe. Enjoy a butterfly garden, a touch tank, extensive displays of native plants and so much more, it's all here.

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