NEWPORT NEWS — The Mariners’ Museum and Park is announced it has been recognized by Tripadvisor and Coastal Virginia Magazine as a top destination for locals and traveling visitors.
For the second consecutive year, The Mariners’ is a Tripadvisor’s Travelers’ Choice Awards recipient, ranking them among the top 10 percent of listings worldwide, it said, and Coastal Virginia Magazine’s Best of Readers’ Choice Awards 2025 also designated it as best on the Peninsula across five categories:
- Best History Museum — Gold
- Best Science/Nature Museum — Silver
- Best Local Attraction — Bronze
- Best Place to Picnic — Bronze
- Best Place to Hike/Walk: The Noland Trail — Gold
Recognition for both awards is determined by public voting and feedback, which The Mariners’ said showcases the positive impact it has on not only the local community, but also the national community and beyond. Tripadvisor bases its award on genuine feedback from visitors who left authentic, first-hand reviews on the platform over 12 months, and Coastal Virginia Magazine’s results arose from more than 232,000 votes cast from Jan. 2 to March 4.
Mariners’ President and CEO Howard Hoege noted that positive feedback fuels The Mariners’ mission to connect people to the world’s waters.
“Our entire Mariners’ Team truly feels so grateful for the opportunity to serve our local, national, and global communities,” Hoege said. “The affirmation of our work through Tripadvisor and Coastal Virginia Magazine from the actual people we serve will only inspire us to keep getting better at our work.”
For more information about the museum, please visit the official website.
