Ambassador Pass Gives City Employees, Residents Free Admission to Attractions

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New to the neighborhood/Newport News and/or looking for something to do in the new year, check out the Newport News Ambassador Pass program. The Newport News Ambassador Pass program, now in its 24th year, encourages Newport News residents and current City of Newport News employees to be “visitors” in their hometown by providing passes for free one-time admission to nine attractions throughout the city. Valid for two adults and two children, this year’s pass includes a round of disc golf at Newport News Park, the Lee Hall Mansion, Virginia War Museum, and more.

Starting Dec 20, residents and city employees can pick up an “Ambassador Pass” through Feb. 4, 2024, at three locations throughout the city:

  • Newport News Tourism Office (closest), 702 Town Center Drive (Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F but closed Dec. 22-26 and Jan. 1).
  • Newport News Visitor Center, 13560 Jefferson Ave., at the entrance to Newport News Park (Open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily but closed Dec. 24-25 and Jan. 1).
  • Newport News Communications Office, 6th Floor, City Hall, 2400 Washington Ave (Open 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. M-F but closed Dec. 22-26 and Jan. 1).