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!

Nov122026
Nov152026

The Norfolk Tattoo Expo

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Nov132026
Jan012027

Winterfest on the Wisconsin

Step aboard the historic Battleship Wisconsin, decked out in more than two…

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Nov132026
Dec312026

Winterfest Harbor Lights Cruises on Victory Rover

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Nov142026

Attucks Jazz: Gabriela Allemana, vocals

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Nov172026

The Norfolk Forum Announces- David Baldacci

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Nov182026

Trenton Ironhawks @ Norfolk Admirals

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Nov202026

Trenton Ironhawks @ Norfolk Admirals

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Nov212026
Nov282026

12th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War

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Nov212026

Grand Illumination Cruise on Victory Rover

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Nov212026

Grand Illumination Parade

Norfolk to Host 40th Annual Event This year’s theme is Ruby Radiance, celebrating…

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Nov222026

U.S. Fleet Forces Rock Band at Attucks

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Nov272026

Greensboro Gargoyles @ Norfolk Admirals

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Nov122026

Zoo Tales

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Nov032026
Dec112026

U.S. Marine Corps Reserves Toys for Tots Drop Box

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Nov122026

Wild Wheels

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Nov102026
Nov152026

THE BODYGUARD

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Nov122026

PETA Volunteer Party

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Nov062026
Jan032027

The Dominion Energy Garden of Lights

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Nov062026
Nov222026

By the Way, Meet Vera Stark

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Jul012026
Nov302026

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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Jul012026
Dec312027

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Nov052026
Nov192026

Zoo Tales

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Jul022026
Dec312026

Glassmaking Demo

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Nov122026

Zoo Tales

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Apr302026
May312027

Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

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Nov062026
Nov292026

PUTTING IT TOGETHER

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Nov132026
Jan012027

Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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May022026
Nov212026

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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Nov142026

Community Days at the Virginia Zoo

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Nov142026

NACC Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

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Jul042026
Dec262026

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Nov142026

Boombox Rides

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Nov142026
Nov152026

The Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival

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Nov142026

Yogi Flight Club || Inversion + Arm Balance Workshop

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Nov142026

Jazz Legacy Gala 2026: Smooth Jazz Lunch Cruise/Day Party-Spirit of Norfolk

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Nov152026

Little Zoo

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Nov152026

Sunday Night Sound Bath NFK

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Nov152026

Special Topics Tour: Gather ‘Round – Family and Community

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Nov152026

Community Days at the Virginia Zoo

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Nov172026

Vinyl Night at Taphouse

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Nov172026

Wild Babies

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Nov172026

Lenny Pearce – Toddler Rave World Tour

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Nov032026
Dec012026

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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Nov182026

Jesse Cook Forever

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May142026
Nov192026

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Nov182026

Virtual Event: Modern Warriors of WWI

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Nov192026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

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Nov192026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

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Nov192026

LNK Happy Hour

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Nov192026

Zoo Tales

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Nov192026

Zoo Tales

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Nov202026

Benefit Concert for The Muse Writers Center

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Nov202026

2026 Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Nov212026
Nov222026

Run with the Mermaids

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Nov212026

Boombox Rides

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Nov212026

Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

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Nov212026

Mistletoe Market 2026 before the Grand Illumination Parade

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Nov212026

Chocolate Craze at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Nov212026

Community Days at the Virginia Zoo

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Nov212026

Gabriel Iglesias

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Nov212026

Norfolk State Football vs. Howard University

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Nov222026

Community Days at the Virginia Zoo

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Nov222026

Wage War

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Nov222026

Village Family Community Family Reunion™

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Nov222026

Wage War

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Nov232026

Little Zoo

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Nov232026

Little Zoo

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Nov242026
Nov242026

Wild Wheels

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Nov262026

A Yogi Thanksgiving NFK

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Nov262026

Thanksgiving Dinner 2026

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Nov272026

Thanksgiving Brunch at Grain

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Nov272026
Nov292026

Community Days at the Virginia Zoo

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Nov272026

Peter’s Pirate and Fairy Festival at Nauticus

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Nov272026

Trail Beautification Day

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Nov272026

2026 Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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The Latest

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

Recently Opened in Norfolk

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Winterfest Features All New Battleship Lights

A year after Winterfest on the Wisconsin won the Heavyweight division of…

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Norfolk Coffee & Tea: Keeping the Roaster Warm for a Century

What: Norfolk Coffee & Tea Co. Where: 212 E. 18th…

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Norfolk Holiday Bucket List

If you haven’t yet spent a holiday weekend in Norfolk, you’re in for a festive treat. There’s many ways to get in…

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Sons of Vikings Brings together Nordic, Celtic Traditions  

What: Sons of Vikings Where: 1600 Premium Outlets…

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November 2026 Events Guide

Here’s a look at some of the top events happening in November 2026 in Norfolk, Virginia. Choir! Choir…

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Attractions

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

Lava Presents

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Town Point Park

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Sail Nauticus

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Lone Sailor Statue

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Brock Commons

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Wells Theatre

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Harbor Park

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Savarnas

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Martin Luther King Monument

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Pinot’s Palette

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Barry Art Museum

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Ocean View Golf Course

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Virginia Symphony

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Waterside Marina

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Trail of Honor

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The Annex

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Cobb’s Marina

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Mermaid Factory

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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The Venue on 35th

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Homage Hall

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Virginia Zoo

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Town Point Club

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Get Well Soon

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d’Art Center

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Community Beach Park

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Sail Virginia

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Elizabeth River Trail

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MacArthur Memorial

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The Harbor Gallery

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Hurrah Players

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Electrified Marina

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Northside Park

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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

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Push Comedy Theater

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Float Norfolk

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Offsite Gallery

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The Tide Light Rail

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Waterside District

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Chrysler Hall

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The Generic Theater

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Color Me Mine

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Norfolk Watersports

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Festivals of Festevents

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Assembly

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Meet@319

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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SevenVenues

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Enrich Spa

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Kate Thomas Art

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First Baptist Church

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Slover Library

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Old Dominion University

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Letoile Day Spa

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Send it Climbing

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Thank You Gallery

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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The NEON House

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The Cannonball Trail

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Armed Forces Memorial

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The Perry Pavilion

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Chartway Arena

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Harrison Opera House

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Plum Point Park

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Virginia Opera

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Gallery 21

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Windows on History

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Virginia Stage Company

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Goode Theatre

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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TowneBank Building

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Monticello Arcade

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VR64

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Norfolk State University

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Historic Martin Mansion

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The NorVa

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Bay Point Marina

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Board & Brush

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The Wave

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Lotus Day Spa

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Myers House

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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The Attucks Theatre

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Elite European Day Spa

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Norfolk International Airport

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East Beach Marina

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Schooner Virginia

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Little Creek Marina

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Changes Day Spa

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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E-Bike Alley

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Scope Arena

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Fort Norfolk

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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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.

Gershwin’s

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Inside Scoop Cereal Treats & More

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Kobros Coffee

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Amale Tre Focacceria

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Jessy’s Tienda Y Taqueria

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Orapax

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WHERE TO STAY

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

Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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Spark by Norfolk Hilton

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Best Western Center Inn

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Four Eleven York

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Rodeway Inn

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Ocean View Inn

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America’s Best Value Inn

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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InTown Suites

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