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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!

Outdoor Firepits

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Outdoor Dining

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Group Packages

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Weekend Away

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Harbor Cruises

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History in Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Marinas

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Fine Dining

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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African American History in Norfolk

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Live Music

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Shop Like a Local

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Learn to Sail

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Coffee and Desserts

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Cruise Information

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Wine and Wineries

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Museums

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Events

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

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The Three Musketeers

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Paul McCartney Photographs 1963-64: Eyes of the Storm

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Norfolk Admirals 2023-2024 Schedule

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Girl’s Night Out

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Nauticus After Dark: Brackets and Brews

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Harry Potter at the Chrysler

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Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone In Concert

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Tidewater Classical Guitar events: Lovro Peretić

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Hadestown

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Randy Rainbow For President

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Chris D’Elia

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Chris D’Elia

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Pucks and Paws Night

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AJR The Maybe Man Tour

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The Latest

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

Woman-Owned Businesses

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Your Complete Norfolk, VA Spring Bucket List

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Holiday Gift Guide: For the City With Bite Lover

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Best Things to Do Indoors in Norfolk, VA

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Best Healthy Restaurants in Norfolk, VA

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Catered Lunch Options in Norfolk

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Attractions

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

L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Attucks Theatre

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Carrie B Showboat

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Waterside District

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Slover Library

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First Baptist Church

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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The Tide Light Rail

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Lone Sailor Statue

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MacArthur Memorial

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Scope Arena

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

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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The Generic Theater

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Windows on History

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Town Point Park

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Virginia Symphony

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Harbor Park

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Wells Theatre

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Hurrah Players

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Battleship Wisconsin

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Myers House

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Schooner Virginia

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Assembly

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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TowneBank Building

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Virginia Stage Company

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Monticello Arcade

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Meet@319

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The Cannonball Trail

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The NorVa

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Norfolk State University

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Virginia Opera

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Waterside Marina

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Martin Luther King Monument

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Mariner IV

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Festivals of Festevents

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Trail of Honor

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Chrysler Hall

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Town Point Club

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Sail Nauticus

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Offsite Gallery

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The Perry Pavilion

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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.

Byrd & Baldwin Steakhouse

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Cocojam

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The Lizard Café at Prince Books

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PJay’s Kitchen

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The Stockpot

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Varia

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WHERE TO STAY

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

Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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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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