Traveling to Newport News

The closest airport is the Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF).   If you are staying in the University residence halls, the distance from the airport to Christopher Newport University (CNU) is just under 5 miles, and a taxi ride should cost about $15.   The distance to the Newport News Omni Hotel is slightly less.   The Norfolk International Airport (ORF) is about 20 miles away; shuttle service is available through Carey VIP Airport Connection for $45 one way for a single person, but up to 4 people may join as companion fares for $5 each.   Those flying into the Norfolk Airport who want to take shuttles may wish to coordinate their arrival times with others through the ChLA listserv <chla@lists.cnu.edu>.   An Amtrak station is located about 4 miles from campus, slightly further to the hotel, for those who wish to travel by train.  

Address and Directions to Christopher Newport University

1 University Place   Newport News, VA 23606   Phone:   (757) 594-7000

The primary interstate highway that serves Newport News is Interstate 64, which connects in Richmond, VA with Interstate 95, the primary north/south interstate that serves the east coast.   I-64 also connects Norfolk and Newport News, so if traveling by car from the airport, take I-64 West.    

*  From I-64:   Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17). Continue straight and cross Warwick Boulevard. The street becomes Avenue of the Arts. Bear to your right on Avenue of the Arts. Turn right out of the roundabout and into the University.   Turn right at the first stop sign. Take first left and turn left into large parking lot.

Address and Directions to Newport News Omni

1000 Omni Boulevard   Newport News, VA 23606   Phone:   (757) 873-6664

*  From I-64:   Take Exit 258-A, J. Clyde Morris Boulevard South (Rt. 17).   At the first light, make a right onto Diligence Drive. Turn right onto Omni Way. Follow Omni Way to the Hotel, which is located on the right.

*  From Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport:   Exit airport on Bland Boulevard. Make a left onto Jefferson Avenue and stay in right lane to merge on to I-64 East. Take Exit 258-A (south J. Clyde Morris Blvd). At the first light, turn right onto Diligence Drive. Turn right onto Omni Way to hotel entrance.

Local Attractions and Things to Do

Historical Sites

Williamsburg

Jamestown

Yorktown

Jamestown Settlement and Yorktown Victory Center

The Virginia Living Museum

James River Plantations

Science and Maritime Museums

The Mariner's Museum

Nauticus, and the USS Wisconsin

The Virginia Air and Space Center

Museums

The Children's Museum of Virginia

The Chrysler Museum of Art

The Hampton University Museum

Theme Parks

Busch Gardens - Williamsburg

Water Country USA - Williamsburg

For still more possibilities, see www.visithamptonroads.com