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!

Sep252026
Oct042026

Ghent Restaurant Week 2026

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Oct022026
Oct042026

Virginia Queer Film Festival 2026

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Oct072026
Oct182026

The Heart Sellers

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Oct072026

The California Honeydrops

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Oct082026

Lauren Alaina: The Stages Tour

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Oct092026

Mojo Brookzz

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Oct102026

Amadeus Live

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Oct102026

Fall Bazaar at The PLOT

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Oct132026

AFI

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Oct152026

All Them Witches

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Oct162026

NEON Nights

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Oct162026

Mozart’s Gran Partita

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Oct172026
Oct182026

Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

Year after year, the Fall Town Point Virginia Wine Festival is one of…

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Oct172026

Nurse Blake

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Oct172026
Oct182026

Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival 2026

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Oct172026
Oct182026

37th Annual Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

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Oct172026

Ocean View Witch Walk

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Oct022026

Zoovies

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Oct022026

Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating

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Apr302026
May312027

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

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Jul012026
Nov302026

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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Oct022026

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

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Jul022026
Dec312026

Glassmaking Demo

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Jul012026
Dec312027

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Oct022026
Oct042026

Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating

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Oct032026

Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

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Jul042026
Dec262026

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Oct032026

Oktoberfest at Afterglow Brewing

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Oct032026
Oct042026

Chesapeake Bay Art Association Fall Festival

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Oct032026

35th Annual Virginia Children’s Festival

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Oct032026

Silent Disco

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Oct032026

Silent Disco at Waterside

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Jul312026
Oct312026

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Oct032026

Boombox Rides

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May022026
Nov212026

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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Oct042026

Community: Play-In & Sing-Along

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Oct042026

Art History 101 Tour: Medieval and Renaissance Art

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Oct042026

Tour de ORF

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Oct042026

Tour de ORF

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Oct042026

Art History 101 Tour: Medieval and Renaissance Art

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Jun122026
Oct112026

Handwork at the Hermitage

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Oct042026

2026 ERT Tour de ORF

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Oct042026

Swiping Right: Opera in the Age of Online Dating

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Jun092026
Oct272026

Trivia Night at COVA

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Oct062026
Oct272026

Stress Management On + Off The Mat

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Oct072026
Oct282026

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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Sep092026
Oct212026

Wednesday Wind Down Lawn Concerts with Virginia Opera

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May142026
Nov192026

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Jul082026
Oct282026

Hank’s Trivia Night

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Oct082026
Oct112026

NAAAHR National Conference & Business Expo

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Oct082026

The Black Jacket Symphony presents – Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

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Oct082026

The Black Jacket Symphony presents Def Leppard’s ‘Hysteria’

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Oct082026

PETA Volunteer Party

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Oct012026
Oct292026

Zoo Tales

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Oct092026

RnB Block Party Homecoming Edition

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Oct092026

Yorktown Sunset Sail Aboard Schooner Virginia

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Oct102026

Historic Houses: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Oct102026

Plant Swap at Benchtop Brewing

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Oct102026

4th Annual Dark Arts Market – Call Of The Coven

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Oct102026

NACC Waggin’ Wheels Mobile Pet Pantry

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Oct102026

Nevermore: An Evening of Edgar Allan Poe

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Oct102026

250 Years of US-PI Friendship Celebration

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Oct102026

Norfolk State Football vs. Virginia University of Lynchburg

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Oct122026

Little Zoo

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Oct132026

STL Book Club NFK || The Unkown

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Oct132026
Oct182026

Monty Python’s SPAMALOT

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Oct132026

Wild Wheels

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Oct132026

Rehash, Mexican Slum Rats at The Annex

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Oct142026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series

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Oct142026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series

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Oct142026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: TBD

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Oct142026

Manila to Main Street Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

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Oct142026
Oct152026

Manila to Main Street Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

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Oct152026

LNK Happy Hour

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Oct152026

All Them Witches

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Oct152026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

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Oct152026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

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Oct152026

ERT + Roll N’ Vibes – Social Group Skates

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Oct152026

BAM in the Wild! @ ODU Home Football Tailgates

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Oct152026

ODU Football vs. Georgia Southern

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Oct152026

ERT + Roll N’ Vibes™ – Social Group Skates!

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Oct162026

CeCe Winans

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Oct162026

Bethel Music

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Oct172026
Oct182026

ZooBoo

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Oct172026

Boombox Rides

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Oct172026

Ocean View Witch Walk: 250 Years of Legends and Lore

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Oct172026

Little Zoo

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Oct172026

ZooBoo

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Oct172026

Nurse Blake BUT DID YOU DIE? Comedy Tour

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Oct172026

NOLS Wilderness First Aid Training Opportunity

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Oct172026

Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

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The Latest

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

Fall Flavors at Norfolk Coffee Shops

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Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

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Breweries in Norfolk

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5 Reasons to Visit Ocean View in Autumn

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Norfolk, VA Fall Bucket List

Fall (aka sweater weather) has arrived, bringing with it a slew of fantastic events and activities, plus eats…

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October 2026 Events Guide

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Attractions

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

St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Waterside Marina

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Monticello Arcade

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Community Beach Park

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Chrysler Hall

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Offsite Gallery

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Norfolk International Airport

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MacArthur Memorial

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Myers House

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Homage Hall

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Plum Point Park

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Sail Nauticus

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Virginia Symphony

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

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Town Point Club

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Float Norfolk

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Hurrah Players

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Little Creek Marina

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The Annex

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Enrich Spa

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Wells Theatre

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Fort Norfolk

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The Tide Light Rail

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Norfolk Watersports

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The Harbor Gallery

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Bay Point Marina

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Norfolk Tour Company

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Harrison Opera House

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Harbor Park

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SevenVenues

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City Cruises Norfolk

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d’Art Center

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Assembly

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Scope Arena

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Board & Brush

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The Perry Pavilion

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VR64

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Elite European Day Spa

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Barry Art Museum

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Sail Virginia

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Windows on History

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Send it Climbing

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The NEON House

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Virginia Zoo

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Brock Commons

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Virginia Stage Company

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Norfolk State University

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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The Attucks Theatre

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Virginia Opera

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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E-Bike Alley

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Lava Presents

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Mermaid Factory

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The NorVa

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Schooner Virginia

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Thank You Gallery

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The Venue on 35th

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Goode Theatre

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Town Point Park

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Chartway Arena

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Northside Park

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Electrified Marina

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Old Dominion University

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The Generic Theater

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Get Well Soon

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Battleship Wisconsin

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Letoile Day Spa

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Pinot’s Palette

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Push Comedy Theater

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The Cannonball Trail

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TowneBank Building

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Cobb’s Marina

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Changes Day Spa

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The Wave

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Trail of Honor

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Savarnas

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Ocean View Station Museum

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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First Baptist Church

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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East Beach Marina

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Waterside District

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Festivals of Festevents

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Color Me Mine

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Kate Thomas Art

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Slover Library

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Gallery 21

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Meet@319

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Lotus Day Spa

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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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.

Town Point Club

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Town Center Cold Pressed. Ghent

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Luce

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S’mores Amore

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Baker’s Crust Artisan Kitchen

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Rip Rap Brewing Company

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WHERE TO STAY

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

InTown Suites

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Best Western Center Inn

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Ocean View Inn

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Rodeway Inn

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Four Eleven York

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Spark by Norfolk Hilton

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Hampton Inn & Suites 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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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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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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Super 8 Ocean View

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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