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Downtown Norfolk

Norfolk’s walkable, waterfront downtown is the urban hub of the city full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and excitement!

Shop Like a Local

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Coffee and Desserts

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Cruise Information

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Weekend Away

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Learn to Sail

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Outdoor Firepits

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Harbor Cruises

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Museums

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Wine and Wineries

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Live Music

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Fine Dining

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Group Packages

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Outdoor Dining

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Sports in Norfolk

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Festivals in Norfolk

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African American History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Marinas

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Events

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

Feb182026

Art Babies: Play with Felt

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Got Wax?: A Juried National Exhibition of Artworks Created with Cold & Hot Wax Processes

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Mar142026

To Mother, with Red: Eloise Shelton-Mayo Solo Exhibit in The Vault

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Feb182026

Architects of Being Exhibition Preview Celebration

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Feb182026

Barbells and Brews

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Norfolk Admirals vs. Fort Wayne Komets

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Wednesday Blind Tasting

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Feb182026

Rope Making

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Feb052026
Feb262026

CLUBWAKA Cornhole at Makers Craft Brewery!

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Feb182026

Norfolk Nature Navigators – Morning Session

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Feb182026

Norfolk Nature Navigators – Afternoon Session

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Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Hunters Square

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Feb192026

Zinnia Happy Hour

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Feb192026

Improv Comedy Alchemy

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Feb192026

Latin Night with DJ Xtreme

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Feb192026

SLEAZE PLEASE: A Y2K Indie Night

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Feb202026

The Lovves, Broke Royals, The Hookz, Superfang at The Annex

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Feb202026

The Jam! Presents: Loud, Proud, and Seasoned 4

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Feb222026

Chicago The Musical

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Feb202026

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

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Feb212026

The Magic of Motown

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Feb212026

Fused Mosaic

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Feb212026

Twen at The Annex

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Twen, Gymshorts, Chase Evers at The Annex

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Feb212026

Club 90s Presents Heated Rivalry Night

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Feb212026

Volunteer Litter Cleanup

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Apr252026

Beginning Steelpan Classes

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Feb212026

Midday Marbles

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Feb212026

Straws and Swizzle Sticks at Perry Glass Studio

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Feb212026

Community Art Party

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Feb212026

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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Feb212026

Intro to Hand Mending @ Eleanor’s

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Feb212026

Made In Conversation

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Feb212026

THATS FLEE COMMUNITY MARKET VOL.9

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Feb222026

Morning Magnets

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Feb222026

Exploring Colors

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Feb222026

Prism Rainbow Catcher

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Feb222026

Sunday Stage Time – Improv Comedy Open Mic

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Feb222026

Sunday Stage Time – Improv Comedy Open Mic

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Feb222026

An Underground River: African American History on the ERT

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Feb222026

Radical Studies Book Club

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Feb222026

Frederick Douglass: “On Slavery and Emancipation”

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Feb222026

The Nascar Jones Show: Comedy Talk Show

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Feb232026

Mondays Are A Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb172026
Mar172026

The Art of Yoga

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Feb252026

Toddler Time

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Feb252026

Foxy Shazam, Descartes a Kant, Moondough at The Annex

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Feb252026

Toddler Time

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Feb252026

NSA Lecture: Reconstructing the Ludwig and Rosy Fischer Collection of German Expressionism at VMFA

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Feb252026

Homeschool Studio

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Feb262026

Omar’s Carriage House – Portuguese Wine Dinner

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Feb262026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series – Vanessa German

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Feb262026

Rope Making

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Feb262026

Running Baddies Club Meetup at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb262026

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Franklin Arms

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Feb272026

Bread Collectors + The Dharma Initiative at The Annex

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Feb272026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Celebrate Black History Month, Kwame Brathwaite

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Feb272026

The Vibrations Open Mic at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb272026

The Drop: TWINSICK at Waterside

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Feb272026

Winter Survival

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Feb282026

The 703 TCG Show

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Feb282026

Norfolk Bazaar Market at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb282026

The Dirty Sketch Show

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Feb282026

Improvageddon: The Ultimate Improv Competition

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Feb282026

House Revival Project

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Feb282026

NOICE 2026

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Feb282026

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Feb282026

Toddler Time

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Feb282026

Live Music at Maker’s Craft Brewery with Joe McMurray

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Feb282026

Teacher Workshop: The Art of Chance at 757 Creative Reuse Center

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Feb282026

Morbidly Curious Book Club at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Mar012026

Norfolk Flea Market

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Mar012026

Abandon Ship – Winter Edition

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Mar012026

Exploring Colors

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Mar012026

Nonsense and Sensibility | A Jane Austen Comedy Show

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Mar012026

Winter Jam ‘26

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Mar012026

Art History 101 Tour: Baroque Art

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Mar012026

Hot Glass Experience

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Mar042026

Homeschool Studio: BIG PROJECT

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Mar042026

Pre-K Art Play

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Mar072026

Norfolk Admirals vs. Idaho Steelheads

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Mar052026

Zoo Tales

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Mar052026

Mixtape: First Thursday

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Mar052026

NBN Academy: Neighborhood Leadership Cohort

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The Latest

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

Festivals in Norfolk

Norfolk plays host to plenty of extraordinary festivals and special events, providing entertaining and culturally enriched…

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Woman-Owned Businesses in Norfolk, VA

Supporting women-owned businesses is important, not just during Women’s History Month but…

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Your Guide to Norfolk Mermaids

The idea for Norfolk’s collection of mermaids began in 1999 with Norfolk attorney Peter Decker…

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A Weekend in Downtown Norfolk

Downtown Norfolk is the perfect destination for a fun-filled weekend. It’s got with never-ending historic…

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Best Spots for Norfolk Happy Hour

Norfolk’s bars and restaurants have a wide variety of happy hour deals. Whether you’re meeting up…

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Recently Opened in Norfolk

Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented…

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Attractions

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

Trail of Honor

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Harbor Park

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Monticello Arcade

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Scope Arena

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Sail Nauticus

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Chrysler Hall

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Festivals of Festevents

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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The Attucks Theatre

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Meet@319

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Town Point Club

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Offsite Gallery

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Waterside Marina

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Waterside District

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

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Assembly

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Wells Theatre

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TowneBank Building

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Hurrah Players

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Virginia Symphony

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Myers House

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Lime Electric Scooter

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The Perry Pavilion

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Virginia Stage Company

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Virginia Opera

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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The Tide Light Rail

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First Baptist Church

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Slover Library

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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The Generic Theater

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The NorVa

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Windows on History

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Schooner Virginia

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Norfolk State University

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MacArthur Memorial

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The Cannonball Trail

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Town Point Park

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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.

Baxters Sports Lounge

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Gershwin’s

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Saltine

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Istanbul Gyro and Kebab

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Jack Brown’s Beer & Burger Joint

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Rolled Up

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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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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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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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