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The city of Newport News holds an array of sites that are of tourists' interest. Visitors can enjoy various recreational facilities while staying in this city.

The city houses several museums that exhibit the culture, history and heritage of this area.The Mariner's Museum displays the marine history of Newport News city.

Virginia Living Museum is a blend of planetarium, botanical garden, zoo and an aquarium.

Newport News Park is an ideal place to relax and to unwind one self. This is the largest park in the nation, as it is spread across an area of 8, 000 acres.

Varied recreational activities like biking, hiking and picnicking can be enjoyed. There is also 18- holed disc golf in this park.

The city also houses some historical sites. The Old Warwick County Courthouse was built in the initial decades of 19th century.

Endview Plantation is another historical house that was used as the training ground during the Revolutionary War.

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