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. 

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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Events

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

Jul282026
Aug022026

Norfolk Tides vs. Worcester Red Sox

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Aug072026

Tidewater Pipes and Drums

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Aug082026

Barry Manilow

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Aug082026

Adult Night: Summer Camp

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Aug102026

WWE Monday Night Raw

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Aug112026
Aug162026

Norfolk Tides vs. Gwinnett Stripers

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Aug112026

The Princess Concert

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Aug142026

The RnB Block Party presents Sounds of Summer featuring Jacquees

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Aug152026

Teddy Bear Clinic

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Aug162026

Josh Groban

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Aug162026

Josh Groban

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Jul012026
Nov302026

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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Aug022026

Art History 101 Tour: Contemporary Art

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Jul132026
Aug242026

Mondays Are A Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug022026

2026 ERT Tour de ORF

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Jul032026
Sep182026

Weekends at Waterside

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Aug022026

Tour de ORF

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Apr022026
Sep302026

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Jul012026
Dec312027

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

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Jun012026
Aug142026

Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

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Jul012026
Aug312026

Custom Perfume-Making Class

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Jul182026
Aug152026

Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

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Aug022026

History Speaks: Tales and Tradition – Jewish Folklore and Family Life

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Jul182026
Aug152026

Word of Art: A National Exhibit of Artworks that Incorporate the Written Word

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Jun072026
Aug302026

Coffee with Conservatives: Norfolk | College Edition

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Jun122026
Oct112026

Handwork at the Hermitage

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Jul022026
Dec312026

Glassmaking Demo

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Jul182026
Aug152026

Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

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Aug032026
Aug072026

Masterclass: Graphics with Jason Christian

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Jun082026
Aug072026

Summer Pottery Camp

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Jun292026
Sep142026

Pub Quiz

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Aug032026

Quicksand + Bane at The Annex

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Aug042026

STL Book Club NFK || Camino Winds

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Jun092026
Oct272026

Trivia Night at COVA

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Aug042026

Wild Babies

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Feb122026
Sep082026

BAM in the Wild!

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Apr302026
May312027

Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

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Aug052026

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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Aug052026

BAM in the Wild! @ Norfolk Public Library | Little Creek Branch

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Jul012026
Sep162026

Wednesday Blind Tasting

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Jul012026
Aug262026

The Veil Wine Down Wednesday

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May142026
Nov192026

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Aug052026

Sunset Yoga on BB-64

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Jul082026
Oct282026

Hank’s Trivia Night

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Jun042026
Aug272026

Darts Night

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Aug062026

Mixtape First Thursday: Food and Wine Tasting

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Aug062026

The Band Monarch

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Aug062026

Karaoke Night at PBR Norfolk

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Aug062026

Mixtape: Rendezvous à Paris

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Aug062026

Celeste Kellogg on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Jun192026
Sep252026

Friday Night Live Music

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Aug072026

Toadies at The NorVa

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Aug072026

Boss Babe Market @ COVA Brewing Co

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Aug072026

Sunny Sweeney at The Annex

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Aug072026

Country Night

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Apr102026
Aug212026

Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

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Jul032026
Sep042026

Goth Night

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Aug072026

SECRETS OF THE HERMITAGE – SPECIAL MUSEUM TOUR

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Jul312026
Oct312026

Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Aug012026
Aug222026

Little Mariners Movie Series: Zootopia 2

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Aug082026

Mark Taylor on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Aug082026

Jr Garden Artists: Picnic Plates

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Jul042026
Dec262026

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

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Jul042026
Aug082026

Midas Touch Book Club

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Aug082026

Little Mariners Movie Series: Lilo & Stitch

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Jul042026
Aug292026

Fashion Business Fundamentals: How to Start & Sustain a Boutique

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Aug082026

Unity in the Community

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Aug082026

2026 ERT + NKR Group Paddles

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May022026
Nov212026

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

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Aug082026

Boombox Rides

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Aug082026

Ice Tie Dye

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Aug082026

Second Saturday Open Studio

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Aug082026

Morning Meditation @ the Museum

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Aug092026

Seattle Adventure: A Journey to the World’s Fair

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Aug092026

AUGUST 9TH, THE SUPER ‘CAST IRON CHALLENGE

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Aug092026

ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

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Aug092026

ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

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Aug102026

WWE Monday Night RAW

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Aug102026

Selling Fast! Camp Art Stars: Nature’s Mysteries for ages 6 – 9

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Aug112026

Wild Wheels

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Aug122026

General Douglas MacArthur Leadership Conference

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Aug122026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: TBD

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Aug122026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series

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Aug122026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: TBD

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Aug122026
Aug262026

Social Cycling Ride with Bike Norfolk

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Aug122026

LOE SHIMMY

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Aug132026

PETA Volunteer Party

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Aug132026

Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party

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Aug132026

Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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Aug142026

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Aug142026

Family Twilight Trek – Possum Night

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Aug142026

R&B Block Party Concert/Jacquees

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Aug142026

L.O.V.E. Ocean View & VIP Crew Party

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Aug152026

The Band Monarch, Brookhouse, Wilbr, Jonah Ross at The Annex

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Aug152026

Honey Bee Festival with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia

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Aug152026

A String Quartet Tribute to Stevie Wonder

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Aug152026

Yoga at The Her Market – End of Summer Bash

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Aug152026

The Honeybee Festival with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia!

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Aug152026

Underground Art Show at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Aug152026

DJ/Band on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Aug152026

Mid-Atlantic Black Farmers’ Market

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Aug152026

Woodwork at the Hermitage

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Aug152026

Summer in the Key of Life: A String Quartet Tribute to Stevie Wonder

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Aug152026

Volunteer Litter Cleanup- Harbor Park

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Aug152026

Cabaret Dinner Theater: Heroes Unmasked Edition!

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Aug152026

Boombox Rides

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Aug152026

Little Mariners Movie Series: Finding Nemo

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Aug152026

Teddy Bear Clinic

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Aug162026

Open Mic at Selden Market

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Aug162026

Open Mic at Selden Market

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Aug162026

Special Topics Tour: Follow the Leader

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Aug162026

Play Your Heart Out

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The Latest

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

The Ultimate Sports Weekend in Norfolk: Minor League Ball and a Gridiron Rivalry 

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Recently Opened in Norfolk

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Top Things to Do in Ocean View and East Beach

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Norfolk College Guide for Students

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August 2026 Events Guide

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Attractions

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

Harrison Opera House

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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The Perry Pavilion

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Thank You Gallery

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Float Norfolk

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Barry Art Museum

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VR64

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Norfolk International Airport

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Cutty Sark Marina

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Send it Climbing

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First Baptist Church

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Kate Thomas Art

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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Town Point Club

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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The Tide Light Rail

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Addington-Petty Dickson 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

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Northside Park

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Bay Point Marina

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Trail of Honor

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Brock Commons

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Hurrah Players

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

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Meet@319

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Goode Theatre

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The Annex

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The Wave

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Chartway Arena

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Cobb’s Marina

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Virginia Zoo

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Color Me Mine

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Mermaid Factory

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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The Attucks Theatre

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The Cannonball Trail

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Offsite Gallery

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Electrified Marina

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Assembly

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Myers House

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Homage Hall

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The Generic Theater

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Enrich Spa

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MacArthur Memorial

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Gallery 21

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Sail Virginia

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E-Bike Alley

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The NorVa

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Norfolk Watersports

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Letoile Day Spa

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Community Beach Park

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Lotus Day Spa

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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The Venue on 35th

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Lava Presents

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Harbor Park

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Norfolk State University

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The Harbor Gallery

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Chandler Recital Hall

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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Festivals of Festevents

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City Cruises Norfolk

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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The NEON House

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Fort Norfolk

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Chrysler Hall

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Little Creek Marina

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Savarnas

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Virginia Symphony

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Sail Nauticus

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Waterside District

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East Beach Marina

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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TowneBank Building

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Pinot’s Palette

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Monticello Arcade

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Virginia Stage Company

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Get Well Soon

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Push Comedy Theater

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Plum Point Park

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Old Dominion University

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d’Art Center

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Slover Library

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Scope Arena

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Changes Day Spa

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Board & Brush

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Wells Theatre

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Schooner Virginia

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Town Point Park

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Windows on History

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Waterside Marina

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Elite European Day Spa

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Virginia Opera

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Restaurants

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

Apelu Island Cafe

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Gogi Guys Korean BBQ

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LeGrand Kitchen

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Chef’s Kitchen & Cocktails

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The Pancake House & Grill

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Pokey

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WHERE TO STAY

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

Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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InTown Suites

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Four Eleven York

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Spark by Norfolk Hilton

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Rodeway Inn

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Ocean View Inn

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Best Western Center Inn

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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America’s Best Value Inn

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