Local Information
The symposium will be held at the Newport News Marriott at City Center in the vibrant city of Newport
News, Virginia, USA. Attendees are responsible for making their own hotel
reservations. A group rate to attend
NFM2018 is available at the Newport
News Marriott until March 16, 2018.
. Reservations: +1 (866) 329-1758. The code of the group rate is NASA.
Newport News, Virginia, is the 5th most populous city in the
Commonwealth of Virginia. It is located at the heart Hampton Roads
metropolitan area.
In addition to the attractions at Newport News City Center
, there are several
nearby attractions in Newport News and Hampton, including the
following.
- The Mariners' Museum and Park.
Explore over 90,000 square feet of gallery space with rare figureheads, handcrafted ship models, Civil War ironclad USS Monitor, artifacts, paintings, and much more.
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The Virginia Living Museum.
Living exhibits depict Virginia's natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. Meet animals that live in a cypress swamp, mountain cove and limestone cave, plus underwater in the Chesapeake Bay.
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U.S. Army Transportation Museum.
The story of the Army's Transportation Corps, from horse-drawn wagons to all-terrain armored vehicles, is told through exhibits, models, dioramas, and videos.
- Fort
Monroe.
Completed in 1834 and named in honor of President James Monroe, Fort Monroe is recognized as the largest stone fort ever built in the United States.
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The Virginia Air and Space Center.
The visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center and Langley Air Force Base. This world-class facility features the Adventures in Flight and Space Quest galleries and more than 100 "hands-on" exhibits that tell the story of air and space exploration.
Visitors can also use the opportunity to visit other parts of the
Hampton Roads area, which are easily accessible by car. The cities of
Virginia Beach, Norfolk, and Williamsburg offer a host of attractions
and dining options. All are less than an hour's
drive away.
Dinner
The NFM 2018 Dinner will take place at the Boathouse
Live, 11800 Merchants, Newport News, VA,
on Wednesday, April 18, 2018, 6:30PM. The restaurante is a few blocks,
walking distance, from the Newport News Marriot at City Center. Please
note that each guest will order and pay individually at the
restaurant. The restaturant takes cash or major credit cards.