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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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Sports in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Harbor Cruises

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Marinas

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Shop Like a Local

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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History in Norfolk

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Live Music

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Admirals Hockey

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Weekend Away

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Performing Arts

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Open Late

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Museums

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Group Packages

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Norfolk Tour Company

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African American History in Norfolk

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cruise Information

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Coffee and Desserts

Events

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

Jun302023

Oct292023

Event

Heather Beardsley: Strange Plants

Sep022023

Oct292023

Being On The Water

Real People, Real Climate, Real Changes

Sep232023

Oct282023

History

Haunted Norfolk Tours

Sep082023

Oct012023

Event

Flyin’ West

Sep162023

Oct292023

Arts and Entertainment

Pumpkinpalooza

Apr052022

Mar282024

Arts and Entertainment

Girl’s Night Out

Sep292023

Arts and Entertainment

Jimmy Eat World

Sep292023

Arts and Entertainment

Spider-Man: Into the Spider-Verse

Sep302023

Arts and Entertainment

Alex McArthur, vocals

Jun172023

Oct142023

Event

Gospel Mid-Day Cruise

Sep302023

Arts and Entertainment

Patti Labelle

Sep302023

Arts and Entertainment

Dominique Eade, vocals

Oct042023

Oct292023

Arts and Entertainment

Fiddler on the Roof

Oct042023

Arts and Entertainment

RuPaul’s Drag Race Night of the Living Drag

Oct062023

Arts and Entertainment

Totally 80s

Oct072023

Event

Russell Howard

Oct072023

Oct082023

Arts and Entertainment

Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party

Oct072023

Arts and Entertainment

The 3rd Annual 7 City Blues Festival

Oct072023

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Virginia Children’s Festival

The Latest

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

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Norfolk Cemetery Tours

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Outdoor Fire Pits in Norfolk

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Corporate Social Responsibility Opportunities in Norfolk

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Attractions

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

Attractions

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Waterside District

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

Cruises

City Cruises Norfolk

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The Cannonball Trail

Cruises

Carrie B Showboat

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Armed Forces Memorial

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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First Baptist Church

African American

Sgt. Carney Marker

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

African American

St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Festivals of Festevents

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Assembly

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Town Point Park

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

African American

The Attucks Theatre

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MacArthur Memorial

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

African American

West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Harbor Park

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Virginia Opera

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Town Point Club

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Myers House

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Schooner Virginia

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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TowneBank Building

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

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Slover Library

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Virginia Symphony

Cruises

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Virginia Stage Company

African American

Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Offsite Gallery

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Sail Nauticus

Performing Arts

Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

Marinas

Waterside Marina

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The Perry Pavilion

African American

Trail of Honor

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Windows on History

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

African American

Martin Luther King Monument

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Hurrah Players

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The Generic Theater

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Monticello Arcade

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Chrysler Hall

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Scope Arena

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Meet@319

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Norfolk State University

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Trolley Pub Norfolk

Cruises

Mariner IV

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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The Tide Light Rail

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Queen Street Baptist Church

Cruises

American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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The NorVa

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Wells Theatre

Restaurants

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

American

Famous Uncle Al’s

Asian

Bonchon

American

D’Egg Diner

Café

Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches

American

The Bistro on Main

Bakeries / Desserts

Hummingbird Dessert Boutique

WHERE TO STAY

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

Hotels

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Courtyard 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

Neighborhoods

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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