Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide
Tourist Guide
Visit Downtown Norfolk
Popular places to visit
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.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
USS Wisconsin BB-64
Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.
Town Point Park
Escape to an urban waterfront park for relaxation, historic appreciation and hours of fun-filled activities.
Nauticus National Maritime Center
Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.
Activities
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise
Spirit of Norfolk Signature Brunch Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Our pick of the best Downtown Norfolk Hotel Deals
Norfolk Waterside Marriott
Parking not on premises and the hotel does not provide parking
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown
Friendly staff!
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Schooner Inn
The staff was friendly and the room was clean. There wasn't much parking but the hotel is near multiple municipal lots
Reviewed on 25 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Need more light in bathroom vanity and around full length mirror. Too dark.
Reviewed on 24 Oct 2025
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
The balcony view was fabulous.
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Hilton Vacation Club Ocean Beach Club Virginia Beach
Great Place
Reviewed on 23 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Downtown Norfolk
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.
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.
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.
Camellia Shores
While Camellia Shores isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Hampton Roads Agricultural Research and Extension Center are some notable places to visit nearby.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
