Neighborhood Guide

Norfolk is a unique city made up of bustling neighborhoods that each have their own character and vibe. From historic neighborhoods like Ghent to the urban waterfront of Downtown, Norfolk’s neighborhoods have something for everyone. 

Downtown

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Freemason

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NEON District

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Ghent

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Chelsea

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Park Place / Railroad District

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Riverview

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Larchmont / Lochhaven

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Oceanview

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Military Highway / Airport

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk, See what’s on deck in Downtown and plan your visit!

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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Apr272024

Yoga + Wine Tasting

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BB-64 Birthday Overnight

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Apr272024

Toddler Yoga

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War of the Wings

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Apr272024

Yoga at Maison Soleil

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Apr272024

Synth Social

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Jan052025

MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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May052024

Blues for an Alabama Sky

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May052024

Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Apr272024

Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

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Apr272024

NEON District Public Art Tour

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Apr272024

Winter Market at Afterglow

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Apr282024

NBG 2024 Spring Plant Sale

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Apr282024

Packed House Spring Vintage Market

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Apr282024

Puppy Yoga

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Apr282024

Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Mar032024
Dec012024

Sunday Dog Day

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Apr152024
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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Apr302024

Adrienne Warren

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Apr302024

Metric at the NorVa

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May022024

Candlelight Yoga With Live Music

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May032024

Black Jacket Symphony presents Prince’s “Purple Rain”

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May032024

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Tracielynn

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May032024

Prof at the NorVa

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May042024

Virginia Bonsai Society – Bonsai Show & Sale NBG

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May042024

A Galactic Fiesta de Mayo

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May042024

Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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May042024
May052024

Wine Festival 24′

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May042024

Yoga at Waters Edge Winery

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May052024

Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

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May042024

Church Street Jazz presents Pieces of a Dream

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May042024

Silversun Pickups at the NorVa

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May052024

In Flames at the NorVa

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May052024

Creating Your Own Meditation Practice

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May052024

Norfolk Flea Market

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May062024

Lacuna Coil at the NorVa

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May122024

Teacher Appreciation Week at Nauticus

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May072024

Liz Cheney – May 7 at Chrysler Hall

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May072024

CKY at the NorVa

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May072024

Prenatal

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May082024

Mammoth WVH

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May082024
May192024

Lay it Down: The Music of the Everly Brothers

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May102024

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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May122024

The Book of Mormon

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May112024

Living on the Elizabeth River Trail: A Tour of Freemason

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May112024

Moms and Monsteras

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May122024

Mother’s Day Yoga, Facials and Stretch

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in Downtown, Norfolk.

Norfolk Bookstores and Pop-up Booksellers

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Virginia Opera Tees-Off Season at Topgolf

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9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favorite Foods

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Hundreds of places in Virginia were listed in the famed ‘Green Book.’ This project seeks to find them all.

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There’s More to Alma Thomas Than Colorful Abstractions, an Eclectic Show of the Artist’s Marionettes, Still Lifes, and Other Work Proves

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Angela Blackwell Carter tapped as Norfolk Tourism Foundation’s new director

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Attractions

Don’t miss these must-see attractions while you’re in Downtown.

Norfolk Tour Company

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The Venue on 35th

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Ocean View Golf Course

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Carrie B Showboat

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The Cannonball Trail

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Mariner IV

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Virginia Stage Company

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Goode Theatre

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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MacArthur Memorial

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Color Me Mine

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Cobb’s Marina

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Virginia Symphony

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The NEON House

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Assembly

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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Board & Brush

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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The NorVa

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Windows on History

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Cutty Sark Marina

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The Tide Light Rail

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Brock Commons

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Letoile Day Spa

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Float Norfolk

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Homage Hall

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The Generic Theater

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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Savarnas

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Push Comedy Theater

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Mermaid Factory

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Slover Library

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Little Creek Marina

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TowneBank Building

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Norfolk International Airport

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Trail of Honor

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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Torch Yoga + Cycle

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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The Attucks Theatre

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Town Point Park

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Ocean View Beach Park

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Town Point Club

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The Harbor Gallery

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Kate Thomas Art

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Fort Norfolk

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Northside Park

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Harrison Opera House

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Barry Art Museum

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Norfolk Boxing Center

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d’Art Center

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Changes Day Spa

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Festivals of Festevents

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Virginia Zoo

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Offsite Gallery

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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East Beach Marina

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Lone Sailor Statue

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All Hands Pottery Studio

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Yours Truly Picnics

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Sail Nauticus

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Martin Luther King Monument

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Norfolk State University

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Pretlow Planetarium

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Lotus Day Spa

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Harbor Park

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Thank You Gallery

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Chartway Arena

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Waterside Marina

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Chandler Recital Hall

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The Wave

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Sail Virginia

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Chrysler Hall

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Enrich Spa

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Send it Climbing

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Scope Arena

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Gallery 21

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Schooner Virginia

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Hurrah Players

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Naval Station Norfolk

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Bay Point Marina

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Wells Theatre

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Monticello Arcade

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Pinot’s Palette

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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First Baptist Church

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Myers House

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The Perry Pavilion

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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Old Dominion University

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Waterside District

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Virginia Opera

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Electrified Marina

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Community Beach Park

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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VR64

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Meet@319

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Get Well Soon

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Plum Point Park

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Elite European Day Spa

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Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

Willoughby Fish House

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Mi Hogar

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Koshi

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Dragon City

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Jose Tequila’s Mexican Grill & Cantina

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Zero’s

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WHERE TO STAY

Have a look see at all the lodgings and accommodations in Downtown, Norfolk.

Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Center Inn

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Rodeway Inn

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Four Eleven York

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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InTown Suites

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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Ocean View Inn

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