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.
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.
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk State University
Enjoy the student vibe at Norfolk State University during your visit to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Activities
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Our pick of the best Ghent Hotel Deals
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"I like that it was on beachfront easy access to parking."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Ocean Resort
"Excellent location , friendly staff, very clean"
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Hampton Inn Virginia Beach-Oceanfront South
"Fantastic and will come back again"
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"The room was clean and spacious. The staff was very friendly beautiful view of the beach from our room. The breakfast bar was not what I expecting, but exceeded my expectations and the location was great able to walk to just about anywhere to get what we needed."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Excellent ocean front view,shops in walking distance."
Reviewed on 19 June 2026
Aqua Vista Resort Hotel
"There was absolutely nothing pleasant about this hotel except the beach and the pool. If you had a less expensive room, you were immediately treated as a second class customer including parking two blocks away. The shower had a large bug inside and dangerous screws sticking out around the back plastic ..."
Reviewed on 20 June 2026
Our guide on where to stay in Ghent
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or Chrysler Hall and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
East Ocean View
If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Ocean View
While there might not be top attractions in Ocean View, you can explore the larger area and discover places like Ocean View Beach and Norfolk Beaches.
Willoughby Spit
If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
