Newport News

The city of Newport News is on the James River in the southeastern part of Virginia. The city's population was recorded as 185,543 in the 2010 Census. The city has beaches, parks, historic areas and museums. Stores and restaurants are located near many pieces of Newport News real estate. There are plenty of shops and restaurants. Newport News homes for sale include houses, condos and townhouses.

One of the city's beaches is Huntington Beach. The beach is located at Huntington Park. The park also has a rose garden, tennis courts, ball fields, a picnic garden and play areas. People who are interested in properties with water views can purchase Newport News homes for sale on the James River. Some houses on the waterfront have piers.

People who like outdoor recreation will enjoy living on Newport News real estate near Newport News Park. There are places for hiking and mountain biking. A golf course, an archery range and a disc golf course offer opportunities for outdoor exercise. Golfers will probably enjoy living on one of the Newport News properties in this area. People who buy one of the Newport News homes near the park will be close to the park's horse show arena.

History buffs might want to purchase one of the Newport News homes in the city's historic neighborhoods. Houses in Hilton Village were built around 1919. The homes in Huntington Heights were built in the 1920s.

Endview Plantation is one of the historic sites in the area. It looks the way it did in the 1860s. Guided tours are available.

Those interested in nature may want one of the properties near the Virginia Living Museum. Exhibits here focus on Virginia's natural heritage. Newport News properties close to the museum's planetarium will please people who are interested in astronomy.

Homes near the Port Warwick area will interest people who want to be close to shops and restaurants. Newport News VA property here includes condos and townhouses.

An international airport and an Amtrak station are located in Newport News. Hampton Road Transit buses provide transportation around the city.

People who purchase Newport News VA property will find plenty of things to do within 50 miles of the city. Historic Williamsburg is 22 miles away. The beaches of Virginia Beach are 41 miles away. Shopaholics will enjoy being only 22 miles away from the designer stores at the Williamsburg Premium Outlets.