Attractions
ENDVIEW PLANTATION 757-887-1862
Fax:757-888-3369 www.endview.org
362 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA 23603
Exit 247 East/West - I-64 - follow Trailblazers.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces. Gravel open lot.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Pressed gravel and brick. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 150 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located right end of building - accessible entrance at front door. 4 exterior steps, each 7 in. high. Handrails on left/right. Ramps provided. Entry door, 39 in. wide, easily opens in with round knob handle located 33 in. above floor.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Behind office. Available without steps. Doors open in. No turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible stalls with handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 15 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 36 in. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities: Signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Not accessible.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No credit cards @ TTM. 1st floor is only area open to persons in wheelchairs by portable lift.
LEE HALL MANSION 757-888-3371
Fax: 757-888-3373 www.leehall.org
163 Yorktown Road, Newport News, VA. 23603
From I-64E, use exit 247. Left on Rte 143 (Jefferson Ave.) Right at stoplight at Yorktown road. (Rte 238). Lee Hall is 1/4 mile on the right. From I-64W, use exit 247. Left on Rte 238 (Yorktown road). Lee Hall is 1/4 mile on the right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Lee Hall was constructed in 1850. Confederate Generals Magruder and Johnston planned and executed the defense of the Warwick River Line during the initial stages of the 1862 Peninsula Campaign.
PARKING: Located back of mansion. Open hard-packed rock lot.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Hard packed dirt, rock, brick paths. Paths accessible for persons with mobility disabilities, but steep grades may require assistance for guests in wheelchairs. Length of paths 300 ft.
ENTRANCE: Located back of mansion. 1 entry door, 31 in. wide.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located 1st floor at entrance. Doors 35 in. wide, open out. No turns to enter. Stalls have doors 31 in. wide, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height. Sink height 35 in. Wrapped pipes. Stalls checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located at front desk.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, signs with contrasting background are printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Open area, glass displays. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: 15 steps from 1st to 2nd floor (stairlift available). 21 steps from 2nd to 3rd floor - not wheelchair accessible.
The Mariners' Museum
As one of the largest and most comprehensive maritime history museums in the world, The Mariners’ illustrates the spirit of seafaring adventure through a diverse collection of maritime artifacts, including figureheads, ship models, and small craft from around the world. The remains of the Civil War ironclad USS Monitor have a permanent home here in a new facility.
THE MARINERS’ MUSEUM 757-596-2222
www.MarinersMuseum.org
800-581-7245
100 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23606-3759
I-64 Exit 258A. 2.5 miles to intersection of J. Clyde Morris and Warwick Boulevards. Museum entrance is straight ahead.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: America’s only international maritime museum features figureheads, vintage boats, ship models, working steam engines and other nautical artifacts. Award-winning film, Mariner Seapower: Beyond the Horizon. Museum, picnic area, 550-acre park, walking trail, fishing and boating.
PARKING: 7 wheelchair accessible parking spaces. Accessible parking space with 96 inch accessible aisle.
TYPES OF PATHS: Concrete and brick with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: Front of building. Automatic entry doors.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Off main lobby, near vending area and Huntington Room. Doors are 36 in. wide and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 33 in. doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 11 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 33 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms are identified by a raised figure with pants or skirt on door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, there are amplified audio units available during activities in meeting room; not available in galleries.
For guests with visual disabilities,there are hands-on exhibits such as computers and audio units. Documents in large print on non-glossy surface. There is increased wattage lighting in dining and meeting areas.
For guests with mobility disabilities, there are lowered drinking fountains.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: In vending area. 6 tables can accommodate customers in wheelchairs. Table height 30 in.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 32 in. wide. Counters 36 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC and AE. Admission fee. Discounts for seniors and groups. Open 10-5 daily. Closed Thanksgiving and Christmas. Library and Archives are open 10-5 Mon-Sat, closed on holidays.
NEWPORT NEWS PARKS 757-886-7912
Fax: 757-886-7981 www.nnparks.com
13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23603
From I-64 Eastbound: Take exit 250B to Rte 105. Turn left on Rte 143. Park is on the right. From I-64 Westbound: Take exit 250B, left on Rte 143. Park is on the right.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: City park includes campsites, nature trails, walking, boating facilities, picnic areas and indoor interpretive center.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces at Visitor Center. Parking space 8 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 4 ft. wide. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Dirt paths/ nature trails. Length of paths 2-3 miles. Paths not accessible to wheelchairs or walkers. Paved roads run through park from site to site.
ENTRANCE: Visitor Center located at entrance to park. Automatic doors open out.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: At main office/Ranger station. Doors 31 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Stalls have 31 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 13 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 31 in. Accessible stall checked for obstructions.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Located at Visitor Center, Campsites and Interpretive Center. Lowered phones. Numbers recessed. Amplified headsets.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with hearing disabilities, signing interpreters are available with advance notice.
For guests with visual disabilities, there are signs in large print, with contrasting background, printed on a non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Located at front counter.
PICNIC AREAS: Located throughout park. There is also a designated accessible picnic shelter.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Designated accessible picnic area has 1 accessible bathroom. Interpretive Center has exhibits and ramp, accessible restrooms. Accessible campsite with accessible pathway to restroom.
NEWPORT NEWS VISITOR CENTER 888-493-7386
Fax: 757-886-7920 www.newport-news.org
13560 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602
From I-64 East, exit 250B to rte 105. Turn left on rte 143. Newport News Visitor Center on the right next to Newport News Park entrance.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: The Newport News Visitor Center, Park and Campsite are all located on Newport News Park property which has boating facilities, nature trails, walking and picnic areas and an indoor discovery center.
PARKING: Right outside on left of visitor center. 2 designated accessible parking spaces, each 10 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 5 ft. wide. Ramps are well marked. RV parking.
ENTRANCE: At front of building. Automatic doors open out.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: On the left upon entering. Doors 36 in. wide, open in. No turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, and 15 in. between commode and wall. Wrapped pipes. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions. Rest rooms identified by raised figures with pants or skirt on the door to designate men or women.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: On left front wall upon entering. Lowered phones.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
Special guide book available for guests with disabilities.
Guests with visual disabilities: Signs in large print, with sharp contrast to background color, printed on non-glossy surface.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 46 in. high. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V and MC. No admission fee and open 7 days a week from 9 AM to 5 PM.
THE NEWSOME HOUSE MUSEUM AND CULTURAL CENTER 757-247-2360
Fax: 757-928-6754 www.newsomhouse.org
2803 Oak Avenue, Newport News, VA 23607
I-64 east to exit 264 onto 664 south. Exit at Aberdeen Road (exit 3). Turn left at light onto Aberdeen Road. Turn right - which is 28th street - At light go 2 blocks, right on Oak Avenue - museum on corner of 28th and Oak.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Restored home of the Newsome family containing furnishings and displays related to black history. Cultural center for bridge parties, weddings, and meetings.
PARKING: 1 wheelchair accessible parking space, and 1 wheelchair accessible parking space with 96 inch access aisle on Oak Avenue behind museum. Ramp well marked and placed so that it cannot be blocked by another vehicle.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Sidewalk and wood porch. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 12’ & 78’ to front door.
ENTRANCE: On 28th Street. 5 exterior steps, each 7 in. high. Handrails on left/rt. Ramps provided. 2 entry doors, 48 in. wide, easily open in with door knob located 34 in. above floor. Steps inside lobby beside front desk. Each step 7 1/2 in. high and marked with tactile strip/color change. Handrails.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Located left side of house (no stalls). Doors 33 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Wheelchair accessible toilet is 19 inches high with room for a lateral transfer. Handrails. Sink height 35 in. Unisex or companion assisted rest rooms available.
FOOD AND BEVERAGE FACILITIES: Available only for meetings.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: No admission fee. Hours: Mon-Sat 10-4.
Peninsula Fine Arts Center
The Peninsula Fine Arts Center, an affiliate of the Virginia Museum of Fine Arts, is a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting art appreciation and education via a diverse schedule of changing exhibitions, featuring contemporary art as well as more historically-based work.
PENINSULA FINE ARTS CENTER 757-596-8175
Fax: 757-596-0807 www.pfac-va.org
101 Museum Drive, Newport News, VA 23601
Take I-64 to exit 258A. Proceed 2.5 miles to the intersection of J. Clyde Morris and Warwick Blvds., and the museum and park entrance is straight ahead.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Art gallery and studio offering art classes for all ages.
PARKING: 2 designated accessible parking spaces. Directly in front of building. Parking space 13 ft. wide. Accessible aisle 13 ft. wide. Nearby ramps well marked. RV parking.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: Sidewalk, path outside in garden. Gazebo with benches. Paths accessible to persons with mobility disabilities. Length of paths 510 ft.
ENTRANCE: Accessible to parking lot, with drive around drop off. Push button automatic doors.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Turn right from entrance, 15 yds. Doors 34 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 34 in. wide doors opening out, and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 38 in. between commode and wall. Sink height 33 in.
GIFT SHOP: Aisles 37 in. wide. Counters 39 in. high.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Hours: 10-5 Mon-Sat, 1-5 Sun. Admission free to most exhibitions. Donations accepted. Membership classes payable by credit cards.
VIRGINIA WAR MUSEUM 757-247-8523
9285 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23607
www.warmuseum.org
Entrance connected to Huntington Park.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Studies U. S. military history since 1775. Old tanks, heavy and light artillery, cannons and anti-aircraft items displayed on park grounds.
PARKING: 2 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS: Paths are accessible, with slight slopes which are textured rubber coated. No steep grades.
ENTRANCE: Located in front of parking lot. Gradual slope to front doors from parking lot should present no problem for travelers using canes, walkers or wheelchairs. Entry doors, 38 in. wide, open easily with metal loop/hook handle located 36 in. above floor. There is an old fashioned turnstile, with which museum workers will assist .
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: Within museum. Doors are 32 in. wide, and open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 32 in. wide doors and handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 12-14 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 31 in. Accessible stall checked regularly for obstructions.
SPECIAL SERVICES:
For guests with visual disabilities, there are hands-on exhibits. Signs in large print, with contrasting background.
GIFT SHOP: Counters 38 in. high. Clerks assist customers with special needs. Aisles clear of temporary displays.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards V and MC. Admission fee. Open 9-5 Mon-Sat, 1-5 Sun.
Virginia Living Museum
For the nature lover visit The Virginia Living Museum in Newport News. This museum is home to more than 200 different species of wildlife native to Virginia. Visitors can get up close to photograph and view wildlife in the wild or in the museum’s exhibits. Indoor living exhibits explore the nature of Virginia, including habitats of a cypress swamp and mountain cove. Learn about the variety of animals that call Virginia their home.
VIRGINIA LIVING MUSEUM 757-595-1900
524 J. Clyde Morris Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601
www.thevlm.org
I-64 West, Exit 258A, 2 miles on the left, cross Jefferson Avenue and get into left lane, located across from Fire Station.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION: Watch native wildlife up close. Aquarium, aviaries, planetarium, observatory (not wheelchair accessible) and gardens.
PARKING: 6 wheelchair accessible parking spaces.
TYPES OF PATHS TO OR AROUND ATTRACTION: The paths are flat and wide with no steep grades.
ENTRANCE: In front of building. Ramps provided. Glass entry doors, 34 in. wide, easily open out with clearly marked bar handle located 35 in. above floor.
FACILITIES: There is increased wattage lighting in meeting areas.
PUBLIC REST ROOMS: In lobby. Doors are 35 in. wide, open in. Turns to enter. Accessible stalls have 30 in. wide doors opening out, handrails. 19 in. toilet seat height, 11 in. between commode and wall. Sink height is 32 in. Accessible stall checked for obstructions.
ELEVATOR: Wheelchair accessible elevator.
PUBLIC TELEPHONE: Wheelchair accessible phone.
GIFT SHOP: Very small shop. Aisles 24 in. wide. Main counters 40 in. high, others lower. Clerks assist customers with special needs.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Accepted credit cards: V, MC and DS. Hours: 9-5 Mon-Sat, 12-5 Sun. Closed Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission fee for museum and planetarium. Group and Senior citizen rates. Wheelchair is available.
