Sledding hill in Newport News

When it actually snows in Newport News — which, let’s be honest, doesn’t happen all that often — locals know exactly where to go. This sledding hill becomes the place to be, with everyone from little kids to grown adults dragging their sleds out of storage for the occasion. It’s one of those spots that feels genuinely festive when the conditions are right, the kind of place where you’ll run into half your neighborhood. Just keep an eye on the forecast and don’t wait too long, because the snow never lasts.