Fort Norfolk, Norfolk

#34 among attractions in Norfolk

Forts and castles, Military base, Battlefield, Historical place

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Fort Norfolk is a historic fort and national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. With the original buildings having been built between 1795 and 1809, the fort encloses 11 buildings: main gate, guardhouse, officers' quarters, powder magazine, and carpenter's shop. Fort Norfolk is the last remaining fortification of President George Washington's 18th century harbor defenses, later termed the first system of US fortifications. It has served as the district office for the U.S. Army Engineer District, Norfolk since 1923. ()

Coordinates: 36°51'24"N, 76°18'24"W

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801 Front StGhentNorfolk 23510-1011 United States

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+1 757-640-1720

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Fort Norfolk – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Norfolk Scope, USS Wisconsin.

0.8 miE
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
20 min walk • The Chrysler Museum of Art stands as a cultural beacon in Norfolk, Virginia, showcasing a diverse collection of artworks that span over 5,000 years of history. This distinguished institution is not just a highlight for art enthusiasts but a must-visit destination for...
1.2 miSE
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
30 min walk • MacArthur Center is a shopping mall in Norfolk, Virginia, in the center of the Hampton Roads metropolitan area. Built by the Taubman Company, the mall is owned by Starwood Capital Group since October 2014.
1.1 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
29 min walk • Norfolk Scope is a multi-function complex in Norfolk, Virginia, comprising an 11,000-person arena, a 2,500-person theater known as Chrysler Hall, a 10,000-square-foot exhibition hall and a 600-car parking garage.
0.9 miSE
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
22 min walk • USS Wisconsin is an Iowa-class battleship, the second ship of the United States Navy to be named in honor of the U.S. state of Wisconsin. She was built at the Philadelphia Naval Shipyard in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and launched on 7 December 1943, sponsored Margaret Goodland, wife of Governor Walter Goodland of Wisconsin.
0.9 miSE
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
23 min walk • Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.
0.9 miSE
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
23 min walk • The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of ten Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S.
0.8 miE
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
22 min walk • The Hunter House Victorian Museum in Norfolk, Virginia, United States is a house museum. The house was built in 1894 for the merchant and banker James Wilson Hunter, together with his wife Lizzie Ayer Barnes Hunter and their three children. It was designed and built by the Boston architect W.P.
0.5 miNE
Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
13 min walk • Christ and St. Luke's Church is a historic Episcopal church located at Norfolk, Virginia. It was built in 1909–1910, and is a long, narrow building of rough-faced random ashlar in the English Perpendicular Gothic Revival style. It features a tall, four-stage corner tower crowned with battlements and pinnacles.
1 miSE
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
26 min walk • Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.
0.7 miSE
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
19 min walk • The West Freemason Street Area Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 48 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section on the western edge of the center city of Norfolk.
0.9 miE
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
24 min walk • The Edythe C. and Stanley L. Harrison Opera House, also known as the Harrison Opera House, is the official home of the Virginia Opera in the Neon District of Downtown Norfolk on the border of the Ghent Square neighborhood.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Fort Norfolk?

Nearby attractions include Midtown Tunnel, Norfolk (10 min walk), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk (12 min walk), Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk (13 min walk), Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, Norfolk (14 min walk).

How to get to Fort Norfolk by public transport?

The nearest stations to Fort Norfolk:

Light rail

EVMC/Fort Norfolk • Lines: Tide (6 min walk)
York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (19 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (27 min walk)

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (33 min walk)