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.
Top hotels in Downtown Norfolk
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Great weekend getaway. Water was cold on my last day
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
It was a little bit noisy. The air conditioner was making a noise all night. The people down the hall were playing their music really loud and slamming doors late at night but the establishment was vey nice. I would stay there again perhaps in a different room and floor. The cusservice was ...
Reviewed on 27 Nov 2025
Hilton Norfolk The Main
I have to say, this was the best Hilton i have ever stayed at. The service was great, the hotel was super clean, the hotel was decorated for Christmas, the restaurants food and drinks were great, and everyone had a smile on their face. I would definitely stay here again.
Reviewed on 5 Dec 2025
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Everyone was so very welcoming and helpful. Pleasant to be around.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Breakfast was great, staff is always super friendly, parking is awesome, overall very pleased every time I stay. Would come again for sure
Reviewed on 3 Dec 2025
Schooner Inn
Room was clean
Reviewed on 5 Dec 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.
