Ghent Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Popular places to visit
Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
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.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Walk among azaleas, camellias and rosebushes. Watch pelicans in flight and absorb the scents of exotic blooms.
Our pick of the best Ghent Hotel Deals
Schooner Inn
Nice place, older but reminds me of how the beach was when I was a kid in the 70's. Would stay there again.
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Comfort Suites Chesapeake - Norfolk
The room was BEAUTIFUL ❤️
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center
Good value
Reviewed on 30 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The staff especially wendt was outstanding
Reviewed on 29 Nov 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Great Hotel for beach lovers 😊
Reviewed on 1 Dec 2025
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
This hotel was an excellent place to stay. The room was very clean and comfortable. The breakfast was the best I’ve ever seen and everything was delicious. The staff was friendly and welcoming.
Reviewed on 2 Dec 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent
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.
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.
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Norva Theater and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
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.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
