Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
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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.
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.
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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Visit Norfolk's Perk Up Pass
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Room was in ok shape. Water coming out had many visible particles in it. Lastly, the walls are extremely thin when in an interconnected room.
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Idk whete to start....even though our rooms were done. They didnt allow anyome to check in until 4pm which cause the line to become long ams had every one waiting over an hr to check in before another receptionist came out to help! Alot of guest showed up at the sametime it was a disaster! Then we ...
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Clean and courteous
Reviewed on 22 Feb 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Room was very clean and the view was amazing
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The room was in good condition although it heavily smelled like mold. TV was outdated and small. Worst part was the pool (and hot tub) being down. The door kept jamming and wouldn't let me in after keying in. The staff was friendly and made the stay to be honest.
Reviewed on 23 Feb 2026
Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG
Great staff and location
Reviewed on 16 Feb 2026
Other neighbourhoods 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
While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
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
While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.
Camellia Shores
While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
