Downtown Norfolk, VA
Popular places to visit
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk Scope
Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Things to do
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk: Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin Combo Ticket
Neptune Ghosts: Ghosts of the Coast By US Ghost Adventures
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Other neighborhoods around Downtown Norfolk
West Freemason
While you're in West Freemason, take in top sights like Hunter House Victorian Museum and jump on the metro at York Street-Free Mason Station to see more of the city.
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Though Norfolk Auto Row Historic District might not have many top sights, you can venture to the surrounding area to see attractions like Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art.
Ghent
While Ghent isn't home to many top sights, Chrysler Museum of Art and Harrison Opera House are some notable places to visit nearby.
Olde Huntersville
Olde Huntersville might not have many top sights, but Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Camellia Shores
Camellia Shores might not have many top sights, but Norfolk Botanical Garden and Norfolk Premium Outlets are two attractions nearby that you can check out.
Bayview
While Bayview might not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach.
More to Explore
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- Waterside District
- Norfolk Scope
- USS Wisconsin BB-64
- Nauticus National Maritime Center
- Chrysler Hall
- Town Point Park
- The NorVa
- Harrison Opera House
- MacArthur Center
- Hampton Roads Naval Museum
- Douglas MacArthur Memorial
- Norva Theater
- Moses Myers House
- Wells Theater
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- D'Art Center
- Virginia Beach Boardwalk
- Naval Station Norfolk
- Sandbridge Beach
- Virginia Beach Town Center
- Hampton Coliseum
- Veterans United Home Loans Amphitheater at Virginia Beach
- Old Dominion University
- Naval Air Station Oceana
- Virginia Beach Convention Center
- Langley Air Force Base
- Hampton University
- Greenbrier Mall
- Ocean Breeze Waterpark
- Buckroe Beach and Park
- Virginia Beach Fishing Pier
- Christopher Newport University