Accessible Travel

Norfolk is pleased to welcome visitors of all abilities to experience our vibrant, diverse and beautiful city. Norfolk offers unique experiences and unforgettable memories for all people to enjoy. Here’s a guide to some of our city’s accommodations, transportation options and one-of-a-kind attractions for an enjoyable and accessible stay.

Hotels & Accommodations

Finding a hotel to accommodate your needs is key. We’ve created an amenities tab to highlight Norfolk’s accessible hotels to make the accommodations search seamless for your travels.

Attractions & Sights

From the Elizabeth River Trail—an outdoor, 10.5-mile paved pathway—to some top attractions offering free admission or wheel chair rentals, Norfolk offers great accessibility.

Airport Accessibility

Norfolk International Airport is fully accessible to travelers using wheelchairs and provides the following features and equipment to allow greater ease of movement for non-ambulatory travelers.

Amtrak Accessibility

Traveling to Norfolk by train? Amtrak is happy to provide accessible transportation to all of their guests. Accessible seating and accessible restrooms are available in at least one coach car on all trains. Most lounge cars and café cars also have accessible seating.

Public Transportation

All of Hampton Roads Transit’s modes of transportation are ADA accessible. Hop on board the Elizabeth River Ferry for a glimpse of Norfolk’s skyline, or roll onto the Tide, Norfolk’s light rail system with 11 stops allowing convenient access to many of the city’s offerings.

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