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!

Mar152024
May312024

Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Apr182024

Slow Flow With Live Jazz

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Apr182024

JuJu at Brothers

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Apr172024
May052024

Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Apr182024

Glass After Dark

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Apr182024

Yoga in Ocean View

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Apr182024

Glass After Dark

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Apr112024
Sep302024

Tides Baseball Games 2024

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Apr132024
Jan052025

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Apr182024
Apr212024

2024 Virginia International Tattoo

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Apr172024
May052024

Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Apr192024

Blind Guardian

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Apr192024

Ghent Farmers Market

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Apr202024

Phil Rosenthal

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Apr202024

Corn Hole Tournament

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Apr202024

Pangea Spring Trunk Show

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Apr202024

Taste of India

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Apr202024

Girl Scout Shapes in Nature Day

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Apr202024

71st Annual Parade of Nations — 2024

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Apr202024

NATO – International Village at Town Point Park

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Mar032024
Dec012024

Sunday Dog Day

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Apr212024

John Mellencamp Live and in Person

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Apr152024
Apr152025

Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Apr232024

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr242024

Tidewater Classical Guitar: Grisha Goryachev co-presented with Virginia Arts Festival

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Apr242024

Hippie Sabotage

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Apr252024

Alabama: Roll On 2 North American Tour

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Apr252024

Nauticus After Dark: Battleship Blast

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Apr252024

Historic Garden Week Norfolk Tour

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Apr252024

The Piano Guys

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Apr262024
Apr282024

NBG 2024 Spring Plant Sale

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Apr262024

50th Anniversary Journey Freedom Tour 2024

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Apr262024

Journey Freedom Tour 2024

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Apr272024

Toddler Yoga

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Apr272024
Apr282024

BB-64 Birthday Overnight

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Apr272024

Synth Social

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Apr272024

Yoga + Wine Tasting

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Apr272024
Apr282024

War of the Wings

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Apr272024

NEON District Public Art Tour

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Apr272024

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

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Apr282024

Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Apr282024

Puppy Yoga

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Apr302024

Adrienne Warren

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May022024

Candlelight Yoga With Live Music

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May032024

Black Jacket Symphony presents Prince’s “Purple Rain”

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May032024

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Tracielynn

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The Latest

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

Phil Rosenthal Reflects on TV, Family Ahead of Norfolk Tour Stop 

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60 Social distance-friendly roadtrip destinations for summer 2021

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9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favorite Foods

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Hundreds of places in Virginia were listed in the famed ‘Green Book.’ This project seeks to find them all.

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There’s More to Alma Thomas Than Colorful Abstractions, an Eclectic Show of the Artist’s Marionettes, Still Lifes, and Other Work Proves

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Attractions

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

Old Dominion University

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Waterside District

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Town Point Park

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Wells Theatre

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Bay Point Marina

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Push Comedy Theater

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Color Me Mine

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Carrie B Showboat

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The Cannonball Trail

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

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Kate Thomas Art

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Mariner IV

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Pretlow Planetarium

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Virginia Symphony

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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The NorVa

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Community Beach Park

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Changes Day Spa

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Schooner Virginia

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Pinot’s Palette

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Virginia Stage Company

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Barry Art Museum

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Martin Luther King Monument

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East Beach Marina

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Northside Park

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Scope Arena

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Gallery 21

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Offsite Gallery

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Hurrah Players

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The NEON House

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Windows on History

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Trail of Honor

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Waterside Marina

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Historic Martin Mansion

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Cobb’s Marina

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Elite European Day Spa

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Ocean View Beach Park

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TowneBank Building

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Harbor Park

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Meet@319

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Thank You Gallery

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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The Attucks Theatre

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Lotus Day Spa

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Send it Climbing

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Mermaid Factory

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Norfolk State University

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d’Art Center

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VR64

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Myers House

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Norfolk International Airport

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Electrified Marina

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Board & Brush

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Slover Library

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Chartway Arena

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Letoile Day Spa

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Sail Nauticus

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Virginia Zoo

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Little Creek Marina

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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The Venue on 35th

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Yours Truly Picnics

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The Generic Theater

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Goode Theatre

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Brock Commons

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Harrison Opera House

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The Harbor Gallery

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Homage Hall

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Chrysler Hall

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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MacArthur Memorial

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Town Point Club

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Virginia Opera

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Lone Sailor Statue

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First Baptist Church

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Sail Virginia

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Get Well Soon

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Assembly

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Enrich Spa

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The Wave

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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Float Norfolk

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Savarnas

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Festivals of Festevents

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Plum Point Park

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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The Tide Light Rail

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Monticello Arcade

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The Perry Pavilion

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Fort Norfolk

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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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.

Plaza Azteca

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Grandiflora Wine Garden

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Benny Damato’s

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Hokkaido Sushi Bar

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Café Crema

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Omar’s Carriage House

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WHERE TO STAY

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

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Best Western Center Inn

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Rodeway Inn

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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InTown Suites

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Four Eleven York

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Ocean View Inn

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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