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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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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Shop Like a Local

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Admirals Hockey

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History in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Marinas

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Wine and Wineries

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Harbor Cruises

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Fine Dining

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Live Music

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Open Late

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Museums

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Outdoor Firepits

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Group Packages

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Norfolk Tour Company

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African American History in Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Cruise Information

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Outdoor Dining

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Weekend Away

Events

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

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Arts and Entertainment

Secrets of the Sea at Nauticus

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Feb072026

Arts and Entertainment

ImPRESSion: A National Juried Exhibit of Printmaking

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Arts and Entertainment

Mondays Are a Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Feb072026

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Merged: A National Juried Exhibition of Collage & Assemblage

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Jul152026

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Barbells and Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun012026

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Images of Occupied Japan at MacArthur Memorial

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Feb282026

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African American Military History at MacArthur Memorial

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Shucked

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Feb062026

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Wait Until Dark at The Wells Theatre

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Cuisine and Cocktails

Wednesday Blind Tasting

Feb042026

Arts and Entertainment

The Orchestra Sings: Young People’s Concert

Feb052026

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Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Young Terrace

Feb052026

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Written By Strangers featuring Emergency Squirrels (Sketch Comedy)

Jan152026

Mar122026

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CLUBWAKA Cornhole Thursdays at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Feb062026

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Live From the Music Room: Jonah Ross

Feb062026

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YFN Lucci

Feb062026

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Girl-Prov : A Girl’s Night Out with Improv Comedy

Feb062026

Feb072026

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Selden Market Grand Re-Opening

Feb072026

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CRIMEWAVE: A POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY at The Annex

Feb072026

Feb082026

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Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre

Feb072026

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5th Annual Tucker Day

Feb072026

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Mardi Gras Bar Crawl

Feb082026

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Dogwood Tales, Euphoria Again, Feign Kin at The Annex

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Feb132026

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Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre

Feb122026

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Full Throttle Improv Comedy with Laser Sharks and We Read the Manual

Feb122026

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Galentine’s Comedy Show!

Feb122026

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Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Bobbitt Midrise

Feb122026

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NEEDTOBREATHE The Barely Elegant Acoustic Tour

Feb122026

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Niko Moon: The American Palm Tour

Feb122026

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STEM on Tap

Feb132026

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The Princess Bride in Concert: Film with Orchestra

Feb132026

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Pop-Topic – Galentine’s Vol. 111 at The Annex

Feb132026

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Styles P + Beanie Sigel

Feb132026

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The R&B Lovers Tour at Scope Arena

Feb132026

Cuisine and Cocktails

Broken Hearted Beer Dinner

Feb142026

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Mardi Gras Live! Norfolk

Feb142026

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Wait Until Dark at the Wells Theatre

Feb142026

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African American Scientists & Inventors Day

Feb142026

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Love Ain’t Blind DJ Night

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Feb152026

Cuisine and Cocktails

Saltine Valentine’s Day Dinner

Feb142026

Cuisine and Cocktails

Valentine’s Mixology Classes

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Feb152026

Sports

Norfolk Admirals vs. Greensboro Gargoyles

Feb142026

Arts and Entertainment

Cosmic Princess Anime Rave Starring: Tiara & His Precious Gemstones

Feb142026

Mar142026

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

Feb142026

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Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

Feb142026

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Sea Glass Valentines

Feb142026

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Eternally Yours: A Dark Fantasy Ball

Feb152026

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Wait Until Dark at Wells Theatre

Feb152026

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The Black Jacket Symphony presents Pink Floyd’s “The Wall”

Feb152026

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Chelsea Handler The High and Mighty Tour

Feb152026

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Wooli Presents: Synapse

Feb162026

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Red Cross Blood Drive at Virginia Arts Festival

Feb162026

Brewery Events

Pints and Pilates at Maker’s Craft Brewery

The Latest

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

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Festivals in Norfolk

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

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2023 Pride Events in Norfolk

It’s always a great time to celebrate Norfolk’s LGBTQ+ community, but Pride Month lends especially exciting…

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15 Events You Can’t Miss This September

Summer might be winding down, but that doesn’t stop the good times from happening in…

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Best Ways to Get Around Norfolk

You may already be familiar with the many options for traveling to Norfolk. (If you’re not, just check…

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August 2023 Event Guide

Don’t miss out on Norfolk’s hottest events this August. The city is filled with free concerts along the water, colorful…

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Your Guide to Unique Hotels in Downtown Norfolk, VA

Downtown Norfolk is home to some fantastic hotels, including some with…

Attractions

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

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First Baptist Church

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Norfolk State University

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

African American

West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Schooner Virginia

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Meet@319

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Lone Sailor Statue

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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The Cannonball Trail

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Assembly

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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MacArthur Memorial

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Blue Ridge Excursions

African American

The Attucks Theatre

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

African American

End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Hurrah Players

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

African American

Sgt. Carney Marker

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TowneBank Building

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Scope Arena

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Virginia Stage Company

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Sail Nauticus

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Chrysler Hall

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Town Point Club

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

Performing Arts

Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Naval Station Norfolk

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The NorVa

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The Perry Pavilion

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The Generic Theater

African American

Legends of Music Walk of Fame

Cruises

City Cruises Norfolk

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Harbor Park

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Festivals of Festevents

African American

St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Monticello Arcade

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The Tide Light Rail

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Waterside District

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Lime Electric Scooter

Cruises

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

African American

Trail of Honor

Marinas

Waterside Marina

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Slover Library

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Virginia Symphony

African American

Martin Luther King Monument

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Wells Theatre

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Offsite Gallery

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Windows on History

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Elmwood Cemetery

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Town Point Park

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Virginia Opera

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Myers House

Restaurants

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

Japanese

Pokey

Pizza

Benny Damato’s

American

Chicho’s Backstage

Bakeries / Desserts

Café Crema

Fine Dining

Luce

European

Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

WHERE TO STAY

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

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Residence Inn by Marriott 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.

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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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