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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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Public Arts and Galleries

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Marinas

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Weekend Away

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Wine and Wineries

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Live Music

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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History in Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Open Late

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Museums

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Shop Like a Local

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Harbor Cruises

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Coffee and Desserts

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Group Packages

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Cruise Information

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Fine Dining

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Admirals Hockey

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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African American History in Norfolk

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

Origami Paper Cranes @ Activity HQ

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Special Display | Beginnings: Images of Occupied Japan

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Secrets of the Sea

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Brewery Events

Game Night with Card Again Games at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Free

Sail250® Virginia Speaker Series: Underground Railroad Panel Discussion

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Niiasii, Berries, No Agenda, The Moment at The Annex

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Grateful Jed at The Annex

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Swan Lake by International Ballet Stars

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Mania: The ABBA Tribute

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Yoga on Tap- Maker’s Craft Brewery

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CLUBWAKA Cornhole Thursdays at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Gershwin’s An American in Paris & Copland’s Rodeo

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Sports

Norfolk Admirals vs. Wheeling Nailers

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Desperate Measures at the Generic Theater

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Gershwin’s An American in Paris & Copland’s Rodeo

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William Shakespeare’s A Midsummer Night’s Dream

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Saved by the 90s at The NorVa

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ERT – MLK Day of Service 2026

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

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June 2023 Events Guide

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Attractions

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

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Norfolk State University

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First Baptist Church

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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TowneBank Building

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Virginia Stage Company

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The Tide Light Rail

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Wells Theatre

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Virginia Symphony

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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The Cannonball Trail

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Schooner Virginia

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Lone Sailor Statue

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The NorVa

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The Perry Pavilion

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Slover Library

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Sail Nauticus

Cruises

City Cruises Norfolk

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

Marinas

Waterside Marina

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Town Point Park

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Chrysler Hall

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The Generic Theater

African American

St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

African American

Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Lime Electric Scooter

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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The Attucks Theatre

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Town Point Club

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Offsite Gallery

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Myers House

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Scope Arena

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Trail of Honor

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Waterside District

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Armed Forces Memorial

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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

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Meet@319

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Hurrah Players

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Monticello Arcade

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Windows on History

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Festivals of Festevents

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Assembly

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Virginia Opera

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MacArthur Memorial

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Harbor Park

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

Restaurants

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

Japanese

Hokkaido Sushi Bar

Mexican / Tex-Mex

Moe’s Southwest Grill Granby

Café

Fruitive Downtown

American

The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott

Asian

Ya-Ya Asian Gourmet House

Caribbean

Cocojam

WHERE TO STAY

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

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Courtyard 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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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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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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