Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
Norfolk
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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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
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.
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 Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The M club breakfast was disappointing.
Reviewed on 9 Apr 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Went for an event. Very nice. The hotels entrance was under construction but it looks like it will be nicer ince they're done.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
This is my favorite place to stay when I am in Norfolk.
Reviewed on 8 Apr 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The hotel has not aged well, and while the staff was super sweet the building is not well kept and bistro was never attended
Reviewed on 5 Apr 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
We found two cockroaches in our room. One between the desk and bed on our first night, another in the bathroom the next morning. The pull out sofa "cover" (there was no sheet on it)was dirty and had debris on it.
Reviewed on 10 Apr 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Great hotel! Excellent location and amazing room!!
Reviewed on 11 Apr 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.
