Newport News City Information

incorporated as city: 1886
population: 180,150 (2000 US Census)
sq. miles: 68
Norfolk-Va. Beach-Newport News MSA: 1.6 million, #27 in U.S.
persons per square mile: 2,649.3
population under 18 years: 27.5%
Caucasian: 52.3%; African-American: 39.1%; Asian/Pacific Islander: 2.4%

Transportation

Air
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Newport News-Williamsburg International Airport Located on Jefferson Avenue, Route 143, 757-877-0221, "One of America's Fastest Growing Airports," this airport provides over 60 daily flights to Pittsburgh, Charlotte, Baltimore, Philadelphia, Washington National, Dulles and more by Air Tran, Delta Connection, and U.S. Airways Express airlines.

Bus
Newton Bus Service 6838 Belroi Road, Newport News, VA 23601, Gloucester, 757-874-3160, Providing safe and dependable service for over 40 years, Newton Bus Service offers charter service throughout the United States and Canada. The 46 and 55 passenger coaches are equipped with picture windows, air-conditioning, reclining seats, VCRs, restrooms and public address systems, and are available for airport shuttles, group excursions, and school charters.

Trains
Amtrak 9304 Warwick Boulevard, Newport News, VA 23601, 800-USA-Rail, America's only express train serving destinations nationwide.

Shopping Area
Patrick Henry Mall 12300 Jefferson Avenue, Newport News, VA 23602, 757-249-2338, The largest in Newport News, this mall features over 120 of today's most popular shops, including Dillard's and Hecht's department stores, American Eagle Outfitters, Pacific Sunwear, Casual Corner, and the only Old Navy on the Peninsula. There are also 14 eateries in the food court and a full service Ruby Tuesday's restaurant on site.