Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Norfolk
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.
Activities
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Perfect snd the views
Reviewed on 18 Jan 2026
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Clean room,great view,very kind manager,excellent bed & bedding,I will be back!!!the hotel was beautiful overall!
Reviewed on 14 Jan 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
All around five star everything was great- Staff was wonderful
Reviewed on 20 Jan 2026
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Perfect location! Clean beautiful room! Soft comfortable beds! Large spacious bathroom Beautiful views
Reviewed on 11 Jan 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
Parking was an issue for me. Drove around the block three time before figuring out where I could park
Reviewed on 21 Jan 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Everything was so perfect, clean and nice views!
Reviewed on 22 Jan 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.
