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 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.
Virginia Zoo
A popular zoo as famous for its wild kingdom of animals as it is for an outstanding collection of themed gardens.
Activities
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
Our pick of the best Ghent Hotel Deals
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
Beach was nice bar was also cool
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Our room was 5 star. Room smelled very clean upon entering and was spotless. Beautiful views and the elevators were very responsive. Breakfast was very good with nice selection! Only complaint was the valet parking. Having to wait for our vehicle when we were ready to leave or sitting in the street ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
The room was pretty small & standard. The tv was old, it wasn’t a smart tv so we couldn’t cast anything to it or watch Netflix or anything. The toilet kept running & the floor was dirty
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
The room was clean. The staff was very friendly. You can walk right onto the beach. I would definitely go again.
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
You have to park a block and a half away, even with a handicap sticker.
Reviewed on 17 May 2026
Schooner Inn
Have returned as a guest multiple times over the years- my favorite VB hotel. Friendly; at a (usually) quiet end of the beach; ammenities are GREAT for the price. This time, however, ocean view was obstructed by tractor trailers due to monster truck event right outside. So much for a quiet, peaceful ...
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
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.
