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.
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Amazing
Reviewed on 24 Dec 2025
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
Room was spotless, staff very polite and efficient, from the valet to the front desk, the bartender and the cleaning staff. Everyone had a smile and a friendly demeanor. View from the room was gorgeous.
Reviewed on 12 Dec 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
The staff were very helpful. The hotel was beautiful
Reviewed on 18 Dec 2025
Hilton Norfolk The Main
Everything was nice. With a handicap room you need more towels so u can soap up the water that gets all over the bathroom.
Reviewed on 14 Dec 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
It was good vibes
Reviewed on 23 Dec 2025
Schooner Inn
Clean room, good staff
Reviewed on 20 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.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
