Easy to get around town
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6/18/2006
The best thing about Newport News is that it's a linear city that runs North to South along the James River. The two main drags are Jefferson Avenue (named after Thomas Jefferson) and Warwick Blvd. The Southern part of the City is old and industrial with Shipyards, Ports and CSX Rail yards. The northern end or "Denbigh" is suburban with Malls, country clubs, and commercial parks. There's a Particle Research Center, a brand new town center and liberal arts college (Christopher Newport University). Most folks work for the Shipyard or Ft. Eustis Army Base. The two hospitals aren't bad, and there's a lot of Museums for navy buffs. Ella Fitzgerald grew-up in the East End but be careful there at night. Newport News is the only city in Southeastern Virginia with an Amtrak Station, Greyhound Station and International Airport.
Carl | Newport News, VA