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
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The front desk staff was very accommodating and kind to me.
Reviewed on 28 Nov 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
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Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Edgardo (valet) saved my cell phone! 10 stars! Patrice (front desk?) fabulous & helpful! Every single interaction we had with personnel (and other guests, in fact!) was so positive and charming! I guess everybody was happy! So we were, too! Really so very pleased with every aspect of our stay at ...
Reviewed on 26 Nov 2025
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Great upgrade! We loved the snacks and coffee, valet was fast, great stay overall
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Schooner Inn
Room looked great, staff was friendly!!
Reviewed on 25 Nov 2025
Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk
Overall it was a great stay for the short time we were there. I definitely will stay there again when I am in the area. Room was neat, comfortable and clean. Breakfast selection was great. Staff was friendly.
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
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.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
