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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!

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Performing Arts

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Harborfest

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Hampton Roads Pride

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Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Water Sport Rentals

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Brew Norfolk

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Shop Like a Local

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Outdoor Dining

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Sports in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo Itinerary

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Slover Library

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Norfolk’s Holiday Gift Guide

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Virginia Zoo

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Group Packages

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Weekend Away

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Bayou Bon Vivant

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Marinas

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Seafood in the City

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Harbor Cruises

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

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Wine and Wineries

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History in Norfolk

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Cruise Information

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Fishing

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Pride Fest

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Coffee and Desserts

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Museums

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Open Late

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African American History in Norfolk

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Virginia CaribFest

Events

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

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Oct142022

Free

Command Presence: MacArthur, Media & Mass Appeal

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Jan012023

Arts and Entertainment

THIS WILL BE FOR THOUSANDS OF YEARS

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May292022

Free

Exhibit – Waters Rising: A View From Our Backyard

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Aug282022

Arts and Entertainment

Exhibit – M.C. Escher: Infinite Variations

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Sep182022

Arts and Entertainment

Red Stapler Live at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun052022

Arts and Entertainment

Every Brilliant Thing

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Nov302022

Cuisine and Cocktails

Yappy Hour

May262022

Arts and Entertainment

The War and Treaty

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Mar282024

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Girl’s Night Out

May272022

May292022

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The Patriotic Festival

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May292022

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Patriotic Festival After Party

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Oct292022

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After Dark Dance Cruise

May272022

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The Improv Riot: The Short Form Improv Show

May272022

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Jon Pardi

May282022

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Church St. Jazz – Norman Brown

May282022

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PATRIOTIC FESTIVAL PARTY

May282022

Family Friendly

LEGO® Space Challenge

Apr102022

Dec182022

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Glassmaking Demo

May312022

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Wallows

Jun022022

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Allison Russell

Jun032022

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Ultimate Roasting Championship

Jun032022

Being On The Water

A Day of Tragic Victory: The U.S. Navy at the Battle of Midway

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Jun052022

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BRIAR PATCH AND COMPANIONSHIP

Jun042022

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra’s Final Classical Concert of the Season

Jun042022

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Silent Disco

The Latest

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

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Attractions

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

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Virginia Stage Company

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Scope Arena

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Harbor Park

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Sail Nauticus

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MacArthur Memorial

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Carrie B Showboat

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Wells Theatre

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Hurrah Players

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Moses Myers House

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Elmwood Cemetery

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TowneBank Building

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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The Generic Theater

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

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Trolly Pub Norfolk

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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The Perry Pavilion

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City Cruises by Hornblower

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Mariner IV

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Town Point Club

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The Tide Light Rail

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Monticello Arcade

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Meet@319

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Slover Library

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

Marinas

Waterside Marina

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Festivals of Festevents

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Schooner Virginia

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Martin Luther King Monument

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The Cannonball Trail

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Offsite Gallery

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Virginia Symphony

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First Baptist Church

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Town Point Park

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Norfolk State University

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Windows on History

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Virginia Opera

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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Battleship Wisconsin

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The Attucks Theatre

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Chrysler Hall

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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The NorVa

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The NEON House

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Waterside District

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Trail of Honor

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Virginia Arts Festival

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

American

Selden Market

Italian

Capo Capo

Italian

Varia

Pizza

Benny Damato’s

Coffee

Three Ships Coffee

American

Scotty Quixx

WHERE TO STAY

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

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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.

Neighborhoods

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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