Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

Norfolk

A large naval ship docked in a harbor with a crowd on the deck and a tall building in the background.
A large battleship docked at a pier with a clear sky and a cityscape in the background.
A multi-level atrium with a glass ceiling, railings, and string lights.
Sailboats with colorful sails on a calm body of water.
A large naval ship with the number 64 on its bow, docked at a port with a clear blue sky in the background.

Stay near popular Downtown Norfolk attractions

A waterfront restaurant with outdoor seating and a view of the marina.

Waterside District

8.4/10 (135 reviews)
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
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Things to do

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin

£32
per adult
100% of travellers recommend
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
View of the water and the Spirit of Norfolk Dinner Cruise ship

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise

£77
per adult
76% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
View of Spirit of Norfolk

City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise

£73
per adult
88% of travellers recommend
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Brunch Cruise
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Where to stay in Downtown Norfolk

Find the best Downtown Norfolk areas for the activities you enjoy most.
A coastal town with a sandy beach, a pier, and residential buildings along the shore.

East Ocean View

If you're spending some time in East Ocean View, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Venerable wood fishing pier in Virginia Beach at sunrise.

Willoughby Spit

If you're spending some time in Willoughby Spit, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

A marina with boats, a bridge, and buildings along a river.

Bayview

While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.

A beach with tall grass in the foreground, a wooden fence, and a few people in the distance.

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.

Cottage Park

If you're spending some time in Cottage Park, Norfolk Beaches and Chesapeake Bay are top sights worth seeing.

Downtown Norfolk Travel Guide

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