Neighborhood Guide

Norfolk is a unique city made up of bustling neighborhoods that each have their own character and vibe. From historic neighborhoods like Ghent to the urban waterfront of Downtown, Norfolk’s neighborhoods have something for everyone. 

Downtown

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Freemason

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NEON District

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Ghent

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Chelsea

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Park Place / Railroad District

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Riverview

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Larchmont / Lochhaven

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Oceanview

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Military Highway / Airport

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk, See what’s on deck in Downtown and plan your visit!

May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Aug022025

Paws & Popsicles

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Aug022025

End of Summer Bash

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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Apr042025
Oct192025

Ghent Farmers Market

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Aug022025

Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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Aug022025

Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

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Jul182025
Aug032025

Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

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Aug022025

End of Summer Bash at the Virginia Zoo

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Aug022025

Wild Tykes

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Aug022025

Dress Like a Conductor Day

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun092025
Aug182025

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Aug022025

Zoo Tales

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Jul052025
Aug022025

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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Jul052025
Aug022025

Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Aug022025

Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Aug022025

The Salty Market’s 2nd Birthday!

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Aug022025

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Aug022025

ERT Field Day

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Aug022025

Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Jun162025
Aug082025

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Aug012025
Aug032025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Jun242025
Aug092025

Sail Voyagers

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Aug032025
Aug172025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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Aug032025

Anberlin

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Jun022025
Nov032025

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun092025
Aug252025

Pub Quiz

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jun092025
Aug222025

Summer Art Camp

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Jun162025
Dec222025

Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug042025
Aug252025

Little Zoo

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Aug052025

Sunset Yoga on BB-64

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Aug052025

Sunset Yoga on BB-64

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May202025
Aug192025

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug052025

Story Time at COVA

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Aug052025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Aug062025

The English Beat

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Jun252025
Sep102025

Trivia Night

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Aug062025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Jun112025
Aug272025

The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program

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Aug062025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Aug072025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Apr102025
Dec182025

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Aug082025

Ocean View Country Night and VIP Crew Party

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Aug082025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jul032025
Aug142025

Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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Aug082025
Aug092025

Ride The Cyclone

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Aug082025

Lua Flora + The Hookz at The Annex

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Jul152025
Sep262025

Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk

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Aug082025

Family Twilight Trek- Owls

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Aug012025
Aug292025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug082025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Aug082025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Aug082025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Aug092025

Crazy In Love: The Ultimate Beyoncé Tribute

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Aug092025
Sep062025

Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds

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Aug092025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Aug102025

Natural Wine & Solidarity Fair

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Aug102025

Norfolk Tides vs. Rochester

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Aug102025

Bhav at Sky’s The Limit Yoga NFK

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Aug102025

Ride The Cyclone

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Aug112025

Vision Board Creations

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Aug112025

Vision Board Creations

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Aug122025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Aug122025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug122025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Aug122025

STL Book Club “Wild Dark Shore” by Charlotte McConaghy

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Aug122025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug132025

Bingo Silver Series Cruise

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Aug142025

Fireside Collective at The Annex

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Aug142025

The Vault – LENS ERT: A local Photography Exhibit of the Elizabeth River Trail

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Aug142025

Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

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Aug142025

Member Night – Conservation

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Aug142025

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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Aug142025
Aug152025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Aug152025

Old Salt, New Vibe

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Aug152025

Movies at the Museum: Children of the War

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Aug152025

Norfolk Flea After Dark: Block Party Edition

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Aug152025
Aug162025

Ride The Cyclone

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Aug162025

New Date- Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Aug162025

80th Anniversary of Korean Independence Day Ceremony

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Aug162025

KPOP Night

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Aug172025

The Women Behind the Men: Hidden History of Women in Games

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Aug172025

The Silver Key Market

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Aug172025

AJJ at The Annex

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Aug172025

Ride The Cyclone

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in Downtown, Norfolk.

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5 Cool Things To Do In Norfolk That You Don’t Want To Miss + Itinerary

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Norfolk Military Reunion Itineraries 

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7 Outstanding Winery Restaurants

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Explore Norfolk’s collection of glass art

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Attractions

Don’t miss these must-see attractions while you’re in Downtown.

Norfolk Tour Company

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Waterside District

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Schooner Virginia

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Float Norfolk

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Community Beach Park

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Board & Brush

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Letoile Day Spa

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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The Cannonball Trail

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The Attucks Theatre

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Meet@319

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Get Well Soon

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The Annex

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Changes Day Spa

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Virginia Zoo

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Waterside Marina

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Gallery 21

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The Wave

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Myers House

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Scope Arena

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Town Point Club

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The Generic Theater

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Hurrah Players

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Send it Climbing

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Ocean View Station Museum

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Push Comedy Theater

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Martin Luther King Monument

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TowneBank Building

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Assembly

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Chrysler Hall

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Cutty Sark Marina

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The Perry Pavilion

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Harbor Park

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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First Baptist Church

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Savarnas

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Sail Virginia

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Offsite Gallery

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The Tide Light Rail

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Elite European Day Spa

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Pinot’s Palette

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Virginia Stage Company

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Homage Hall

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Color Me Mine

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Harrison Opera House

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Festivals of Festevents

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Thank You Gallery

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Wells Theatre

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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The NorVa

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Norfolk International Airport

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Virginia Arts Festival

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City Cruises Norfolk

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d’Art Center

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Town Point Park

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Mermaid Factory

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Virginia Symphony

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Norfolk State University

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Electrified Marina

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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The Venue on 35th

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Northside Park

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The Harbor Gallery

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Slover Library

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Little Creek Marina

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Chartway Arena

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VR64

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Cobb’s Marina

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Barry Art Museum

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Windows on History

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Fort Norfolk

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Old Dominion University

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Virginia Opera

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Sail Nauticus

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Brock Commons

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Kate Thomas Art

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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The NEON House

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Plum Point Park

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Goode Theatre

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Trail of Honor

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Monticello Arcade

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Enrich Spa

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Lotus Day Spa

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Bay Point Marina

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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East Beach Marina

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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MacArthur Memorial

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

The Pancake House & Grill

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Pho 79

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Norfolk Taphouse

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Todd Jurich’s Bistro

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Sour Street Pizza

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Koshi

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WHERE TO STAY

Have a look see at all the lodgings and accommodations in Downtown, Norfolk.

Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Rodeway Inn

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Ocean View Inn

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Four Eleven York

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Center Inn

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Spark by Norfolk Hilton

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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InTown Suites

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