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Local & General Info
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Areas Served:
Newport News, Virginia, United States
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Area Airports:
Newport News Patrick Henry
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Directions from Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport:
- Left out of airport parking lot onto Bland Blvd.
- Left at traffic light onto Jefferson Avenue (Route 143)
- Proceed on Jefferson to the 10th traffic light, turn left onto Thimble Shoals Blvd.
- Proceed to next traffic light, turn left onto Fishing Point Drive, hotel will be on the left
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Directions from Norfolk International Airport:
- Exit airport onto Norview Avenue
- Proceed on Norview to I-64 West (towards Hampton and Richmond)
- I-64 West to Exit 256 A (Oyster Point)
- From off-ramp immediately merge into far left lane, make immediate left turn
onto Canon Blvd.
- Proceed on Canon to Middle Ground Blvd.
- Turn right onto Middle Ground Blvd.
- Proceed on Middle Ground Blvd to Fishing Point Drive.
- Turn right onto Fishing Point Drive, hotel will be on the right.
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Directions from Richmond, VA:
- I-64 East to Exit 256 A (Oyster Point)
- From off-ramp immediately merge into far left lane, make immediate left turn
onto Canon Blvd.
- Proceed on Canon to Middle Ground Blvd.
- Turn right onto Middle Ground Blvd.
- Proceed on Middle Ground Blvd to Fishing Point Drive.
- Turn right onto Fishing Point Drive, hotel will be on the right.
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Directions from Virginia Beach/Norfolk VA:
- I-64 West to Exit 256 A (Oyster Point)
- From off-ramp immediately merge into far left lane, make immediate left turn
onto Canon Blvd.
- Proceed on Canon to Middle Ground Blvd.
- Turn right onto Middle Ground Blvd.
- Proceed on Middle Ground Blvd to Fishing Point Drive.
- Turn right onto Fishing Point Drive, hotel will be on the right.
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Directions from Yorktown/Rte. 17 South:
- Right at Victory Blvd. (Rte. 171)
- Proceed to 3rd traffic light, left onto Canon Blvd.
- Proceed to Middle Ground Blvd., turn right.
- Proceed on Middle Ground Blvd. to 2nd left, turn onto Fishing Point Drive
- Hotel just ahead on right
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Area Overview:
The Days Inn Oyster Point is located in the center of Newport News, which lies midway between Colonial Williamsburg and Virginia Beach. This region of Virginia is known as Hampton Roads or the Virginia Waterfront and offers a world of Civil War and Naval History, beautiful beaches, the world's largest natural harbor, numerous golf courses, amusement and water parks, plus plenty of shopping.
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VA Air and Space Museum:
600 Settlers Landing Rd.
Hampton, VA 23669-4033
757-727-0800 or 800-296-0800
Hours of Operation:
Memorial Day - Labor Day:
Mon. - Wed. 10 AM - 5 PM
Thurs. - Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM
Winter Hours:
Mon. - Sun. 10 AM - 5 PM
From historic air and space craft suspended below the center's 94-foot ceiling, to giant screen IMAX films, your imagination will soar when you visit the award-winning VA Air and Space Center. Official visitor center for NASA/Langley.
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Yorktown Battlefields and Victor Center:
Route 238 and Colonial Parkway
Yorktown, VA 23693
757-887-1776
Hours of Operation: 9 AM -5 PM
(Except Christmas Day & New Year's Day)
A path through history that shows the lives and struggles of people caught up in the American Revolution. Visit a re-created late 18th century farm site, a continental Army encampment, or Yorktown's sunken fleet. You'll gain a clearer understanding of events that led to the victory at Yorktown and set the stage for a new form of government established by the Constitution and the Bill of Rights.
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Colonial Williamsburg:
Hours of Operation: Open year round
Visitor Center open 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
Step into the 18th Century and join in the making of America. Colonial Williamsburg will take you into the lives of people and places that made history. This restored colonial capital is the best place to start your Virginia vacation.
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Virginia Beach Oceanfront:
Route 44 and Atlantic Ave.
800-446-8038
Enjoy a stroll along the boardwalk while overlooking the Atlantic Ocean year round in Virginia Beach. Shops, restaurants, concerts, festivals, and sunshine of course, are yours to enjoy.
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Busch Gardens "The Old Country":
1 Busch Gardens Blvd.
Williamsburg, VA 2318-8785
757-253-3350
Hours of Operation: March - October (Days and times vary)
An Anheuser-Busch theme park that takes you back in time to the "Old Countries" of England, Germany, and Italy. Enjoy 4 roller coasters, "Land of the Dragons" children's playland, 3 water rides, great food, and shopping.
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Water Country USA:
Route 199 and Yorktown Rd.
757-253-3350
Hours of Operation:
May 9th - June 12th: 10 AM - 6 PM
June 13th - August 16th: 10 AM - 8 PM
August 17th - September 6th: 10 AM - 7 PM
The largest and most totally awesome water theme park in the mid-Atlantic. More than 30 rides and attractions, you can have some serious soakin' fun. Children's play area, wave pool, shows, shops, and fun.
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Virginia Living Museum:
524 J. Clyde Morris Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
757-595-1900
A spectacular combination of the best and most enjoyable elements of a native wildlife park, science museum, aquarium, botanical preserve, and planetarium - all in one inspiring and beautiful setting.
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The Mariners' Museum:
100 Museum Dr.
Newport News, VA 23606-3759
800-581-7245
Adventures are as fathomless as the oceans at the Mariners' Museum. Throughout the museum, visit 13 galleries, various hands-on exhibits and costumed historical interpreters, including an 18th century sea captain.
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Jamestown Settlement:
757-253-4838
Where America's colonial history began in 1607 with captain John Smith and Pocahontas. Visit three tall-masted ships that were home to the colony for a 144 day Atlantic crossing. There are also costumed interpreters for the Fort and Powatan Indian Village plus, indoor galleries and exhibits.
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Williamsburg Pottery Factory:
757-564-3326
Started in 1938, the Pottery has mushroomed into 200 acres with 32 buildings and an inventory of 70,000 items gathered from all over the world.
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Virginia War Museum:
9285 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Hours of Operation:
Mon. - Sat. 9 AM - 5 PM
Sundays: 1 PM - 5 PM
757-247-8523
American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through uniforms, insignias, vehicles, weapons, accoutrements, propaganda posters and more. More than 60,000 artifacts including 12' X 12' foot section of the Berlin Wall.
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Norfolk Naval Base Tours:
Hampton Blvd. and Admiral Taussig Blvd.
757-444-7955
Hours of Operation: Open 7 days a week
2 tours daily at 10:45 AM & 1:15 PM
Tour ships located at the world's largest naval base.
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Virginia War Museum:
9285 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
Hours of Operation: Mon-Sat 9am-5pm Sun 1pm-5pm
757-247-8523
American military history from 1775 to the present is highlighted through uniforms, insignias, vehicles, weapons, accoutrements, propaganda posters and more. More than 60,000 artifacts including 12' X 12' foot section of the Berlin Wall.
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Norfolk Naval Base Tours:
Hampton Blvd. and Admiral Taussig Blvd.
757-444-7955
Hours of Operation: 2 tours/day, 7 days a week 10:45am and 1:15pm
Tour ships located at the world's largest naval base.
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Newport News - Days Inn Oyster Point
