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.
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.
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
Well I would of left a great review but.. my son went to take a shower at 730 and I went to the pool. I was at the pool till 9 and my son didn't come down and he wanted to swim really bad. Went to check on him. The door to the bathroom got stuck and he was trapped in the bathroom till 9pm missed ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
Great location and a very nice new hotel, unlike many others on the boardwalk
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
Arrived early but was received with a warm welcome. Ricky at reception was great. The room was comfortable, the bed comfy and the bathroom clean. Breakfast had a lot of options and the fact service starts at 5:30am is great for an early riser like me. Coffee/tea was available at reception all day ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
April 25, 2026 for 4 nights. Our dislikes was no bathroom fan or microwave. We loved the beach view with the marble fireplace chairs all around and you can get served food and drinks but it takes a while. Front of hotel has rocking chairs to sit in while you the beautiful beach. We had corner room ...
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The weather was a little on cool side but I still enjoyed my stay
Reviewed on 14 May 2026
Schooner Inn
Great view
Reviewed on 14 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.
