Ghent Travel Guide
Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Walk among azaleas, camellias and rosebushes. Watch pelicans in flight and absorb the scents of exotic blooms.
Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Top hotels in Ghent
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Experience was great! Only issue was someone pulled a fire alarm before 5am on our last night. Enjoyed indoor pool, hot tub and ocean front. Thanks for a good experience!!"
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"We stayed on the 13th floor (penthouse). The balcony views of the beach were great. Watched the sunrise two mornings. The free breakfast buffet was great, we ate there every morning with eggs, sausage, yogurt, fruit, oatmeal, juice and coffee with Stevia (yay!). The boardwalk is just out the back ..."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"Was a good value for the money. Busy hotel so elevators and breakfast was somewhat difficult, but good location on boardwalk."
Reviewed on 30 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Oceanfront access was perfect"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Ocean Resort
"Great location!"
Reviewed on 28 May 2026
Schooner Inn
"Nice location on the boatdwalk, and loved the heart-shaped jacuzzi tub with an ocean view. Great value for the cost."
Reviewed on 29 May 2026
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent
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.
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.
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Norva Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
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.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
