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.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
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.
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
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
The bed was comfortable and the hallways are quiet.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
The hotel was clean and staff was friendly. We would stay again.
Reviewed on 12 May 2026
Courtyard by Marriott Norfolk Downtown
The room was clean and comfortable. I slept very good. The staff was very nice. The velet was very helpful and kind. The stay was wonderful.
Reviewed on 11 May 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Nice beach view!
Reviewed on 15 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Had a great stay. The staff were knowledgeable and friendly. Room was immaculate as were the public areas. Beds super comfortable.
Reviewed on 14 May 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.
