Norfolk Auto Row Historic District Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
Popular places to visit
Harrison Opera House
Listen to the Virginia Symphony Orchestra from a box in an exquisite theater that is as inspiring now as it was when it boosted morale during World War II.
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 Norfolk Auto Row Historic District Hotel Deals
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
"It was kind of outdated from the outside but the room was ok for the convenience of me coming there to go to a fight at the scope that was directly across the street which was good. Restaurant inside had great food as well"
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Wyndham Virginia Beach Oceanfront
"Enjoyed dancing at the Surf Club room. The only problem I h ad with the room was that it took so very long for the water in the bathroom to get hot."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach / Oceanfront
"Loved staying at this hotel! Beautiful beach-front views from our room - even watched the sunrise a couple days! Great little patio with two chairs and a table with sliding glass door off the room got used a lot. Wonderful free breakfast (the potatoes were so good!) had pretty much anything you could ..."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
"The room was fine, had a nice ocean view. The parking garage is horrible to navigate and our door to our room had a giant gap in the frame that wasn’t addressed."
Reviewed on 18 May 2026
Hilton Virginia Beach Oceanfront
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
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Other neighbourhoods around Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
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.
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.
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.
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.
