National Travel & Tourism Week Contest | 2025

Newport News Starts with New

In celebration of National Travel and Tourism Week, Visit Newport News is excited to launch our annual Tourism Awareness Contest — and this year, it's all about what’s NEW in Newport News!

From fresh attractions to exciting experiences, we’re shining a spotlight on everything that’s making our city shine a little brighter in 2025.

How to Enter

Put your Newport News knowledge to the test!
Click the link below to play our fun Fill-in-the-Blank game, matching new things in Newport News to their correct names.

Or fill out a ballot at one of our locations:

  • Newport News Visitor Center (13560 Jefferson Avenue)

  • Visit Newport News Office (702 Town Center Drive)

Once you complete the game and entry form, you’ll be entered into a drawing for a chance to win an amazing prize package, valued at over $1,500One Grand Prize Winner will receive:

  • Overnight accommodations

  • Restaurant gift cards

  • 4 passes to Busch Gardens Williamsburg or Water Country USA

  • And more!

Multiple additional winners will each receive a $50 restaurant gift certificate!

Important Dates

  • Entry Deadline: May 18, 2025 at 11:59 PM

  • Winners Announced: May 21, 2025

    • Posted at VisitNewportNews.com

    • And at the Newport News Visitor Center

    • Winners will also be notified by phone or email