Scratch Bakery is your Neighborhood Bakery with 2 locations in the 757 area. We have been featured on the food network and been tilted the best bakery in the 757 by Costal Virgina Magazine. We pride ourselves on our amazing pastries and our made from scratch treats. We make cakes your grand mother used to make like your homemade pound cakes, banana pudding, peach cobbler cupcakes and more. We also make custom cake and wedding cakes.

Whether you're a nature enthusiast, a wildlife lover, or simply seeking an informative and entertaining outing, the Virginia Living Museum is a place where you can deepen your understanding and appreciation for Virginia's natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. Located adjacent to Deer Park in Newport News, VA, the Museum is a unique and engaging destination that combines the allure of a zoo, aquarium, botanical garden, and planetarium all in one place. With a mission to educate and inspire its visitors about the natural world, the Virginia Living Museum offers an immersive experience like no other. Around every corner, interactive exhibits showcase the state’s diverse wildlife, native plants, night sky, and fossils, The Virginia Living Museum also hosts various educational programs and events that inspire the next generation of conservationists.

Bird Girl Bottle Shop is a one-of-a-kind boutique beer and wine store located in the charming city of Newport News, Virginia. Situated at 100 Hopkins St, this hidden gem offers a curated selection of craft beers, artisanal wines, and unique spirits from around the world. With a focus on quality and diversity, Bird Girl Bottle Shop prides itself on providing an eclectic range of libations to suit every palate and occasion.

The Noland Trail, located within Mariners’ Park, is a peaceful sanctuary where one can exercise, enjoy nature, and spend time with loved ones. This award-winning, five-mile trail is free and open to the public and offers a variety of paths with stunning lake views. The Trail is a dynamic home to a variety of flora, fauna, and wildlife. Noland Trail users range from dog walkers, runners, hikers, birders, photographers, and families, all eager to experience the beauty of the changing seasons and scenic views.

The famous Lions Bridge, a dam that provides a breathtaking view of the James River, is the perfect place to enjoy stunning waterfront views in Newport News. The beauty of the dam is enhanced by several fine pieces of statuary designed by Anna Hyatt Huntington, sculptor and wife of The Mariners' Museum founder Archer Milton Huntington. Four stone lions were mounted on the ends of the parapets of the dam in October 1932. Anna also created and dedicated a monument entitled Conquering the Wild that overlooks the Lions Bridge, the park, and The Mariners' Lake.

Newport News Park is one of the largest municipal parks east of the Mississippi River, offering a wide variety of activities including hiking, biking, mountain biking, picnicking, paddle boating, canoeing, archery and freshwater fishing. Year-round camping is available at 188 campsites, most of which include grills, electrical hook-ups and concrete pads. The park offers a 5.3 mile, hard-packed gravel, bike loop shaded with an overhead canopy from beautiful trees. Part of the loop crosses into the Colonial National Historical Park, where you can view a placard on the site of where George Washington’s headquarters were during the American Revolutionary War. The park also includes an 18-hole championship disc golf course and a 30-acre aeromodel flying field. Boat and bicycle rentals are available and there is a camp store.

The unique architecture of Historic Hilton Village is the perfect backdrop for the eclectic collection of locally owned shops that makes this a “can’t miss” experience. Listed on the National register of Historic Places, Historic Hilton Village features quaint, locally-owned shops and services. The choices are many and varied, including vintage & consignment clothing, home furnishings & decor, antique & vintage accents, artwork, one-of-a-kind artisan jewelry and more.

Tradition Brewing Company is a popular craft brewery located in Newport News, Virginia. Situated at 700 Thimble Shoals Blvd, Tradition Brewing Company offers a variety of handcrafted beers in a lively and inviting atmosphere. The brewery focuses on creating high-quality, small-batch beers that showcase unique flavors and ingredients.