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!

Sep302023

Ride The Railroad

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Sep302023

Patti Labelle

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Sep162023
Sep302023

Oktoberfest Presented by Elation Brewing

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Jun302023
Oct292023

Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants

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Sep162023
Oct292023

Pumpkinpalooza

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Mar102023
Dec312023

PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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May022023
Dec262023

Glassmaking Demo

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Sep302023

The Price of Unpreparedness: POWs in the Philippines during World War 2 Exhibit

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Sep232023
Oct282023

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Sep302023

Dominique Eade, vocals

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Sep022023
Oct292023

Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes

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Sep082023
Oct012023

Flyin’ West

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Sep302023

Alex McArthur, vocals

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Jun102023
Oct082023

Claudia Bueno: Echoes of the Heart

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Apr012023
Oct152023

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Jun172023
Oct142023

Gospel Mid-Day Cruise

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Jun112023
Oct082023

Blue’s Jam

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Jul022023
Dec032023

Tour de ORF

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Jun112023
Oct292023

Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride

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Oct012023

Slow Flow With Live Jazz

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Jun112023
Dec242023

Music Bingo @ Reaver NFK

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Sep292023
Oct012023

Siegfried

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Jun112023
Dec272023

Flippin’ Good Trivia Night at Reaver NFK!

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Oct042023

RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag

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Apr252023
Dec272023

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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May312023
Dec272023

Books & Brews Club Meet Up

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Oct042023
Oct292023

Fiddler on the Roof

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May102023
Nov222023

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Apr052022
Mar282024

Girl’s Night Out

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Oct062023

Church Street Jazz Series presents Bob James

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Apr212023
Dec292023

Late Night Ladies’ Ride

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Oct062023

Totally 80s

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Oct072023

RMHC Red Shoe @ the Zoo

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Oct072023

Howl-O-Ween Fest

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Oct072023
Oct082023

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

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Oct072023

The 3rd Annual 7 City Blues Festival

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Oct072023
Oct082023

Great Glass Pumpkin Patch

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Oct072023

Virginia Children’s Festival

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Oct072023

Russell Howard

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Oct102023

World Mental Health Day Rooftop Yoga

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Oct102023

STL Book Club – Demon Copperhead

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Oct122023
Oct152023

Norfolk Greek Festival

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Oct132023

Deon Cole

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Oct132023
Oct152023

Fantastic Planet

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Oct132023

Rob Schneider

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Oct142023

PPP/Chelsea Walking Tour

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Oct142023
Oct152023

Storm the Bay Race Series

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Oct142023

Second Saturdays Art Pop-Up

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Oct142023

Two Girls One Ghost

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Oct142023

Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood

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Oct142023

Guitars in the Gallery

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Oct152023

Yoga at Reaver NFK

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The Latest

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

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Virginia Meetings: “Coastal Distancing”

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Richmond, Norfolk named in Forbes’ list of best cities for dogs

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10 Dog-Friendly Virginia Beaches To Visit This Summer

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The Best Pizza in Every State

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The 26 Best Pet-Friendly Hotels in the Country

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Attractions

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

Letoile Day Spa

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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d’Art Center

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Enrich Spa

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Northside Park

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Sail Virginia

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Mariner IV

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Ocean View Golf Course

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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TowneBank Building

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Virginia Stage Company

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Wells Theatre

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Waterside District

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Fort Norfolk

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Little Creek Marina

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Electrified Marina

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Changes Day Spa

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Savarnas

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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The Venue on 35th

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Bay Point Marina

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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VR64

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Pretlow Planetarium

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Mermaid Factory

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Carrie B Showboat

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Virginia Opera

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Chrysler Hall

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Waterside Marina

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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Chartway Arena

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Get Well Soon

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Elmwood Cemetery

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Monticello Arcade

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Brock Commons

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Scope Arena

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Virginia Symphony

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Send it Climbing

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Gallery 21

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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The Harbor Gallery

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The Wave

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Virginia Zoo

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Barry Art Museum

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Goode Theatre

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Board & Brush

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Norfolk State University

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Cobb’s Marina

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Harbor Park

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Meet@319

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Elite European Day Spa

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Schooner Virginia

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The NEON House

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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MacArthur Memorial

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Float Norfolk

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Windows on History

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Trolley Pub Norfolk

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The Cannonball Trail

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Plum Point Park

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Trail of Honor

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Homage Hall

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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First Baptist Church

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Myers House

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Assembly

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Community Beach Park

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Harrison Opera House

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The Generic Theater

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The NorVa

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Color Me Mine

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Old Dominion University

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Town Point Club

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Slover Library

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The Perry Pavilion

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Lotus Day Spa

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Offsite Gallery

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The Tide Light Rail

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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The Attucks Theatre

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East Beach Marina

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Town Point Park

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Festivals of Festevents

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Sail Nauticus

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Ocean View Station Museum

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

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Pinot’s Palette

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Thank You Gallery

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Push Comedy Theater

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Kate Thomas Art

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Hurrah Players

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Norfolk International Airport

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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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.

La Brioche Bakery & Coffee

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Codex

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456 Fish

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Chicho’s Backstage

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Tealux

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Luce

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WHERE TO STAY

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

Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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InTown Suites

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Four Eleven York

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Rodeway Inn

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Ocean View Inn

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Center Inn

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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