Dominion Tower, Norfolk

Name: Dominion Tower
Address: Norfolk, United States

#96 among attractions in Norfolk

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Dominion Tower is one of the distinctive and recognizable features of Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Once the tallest building in the Hampton Roads metro area, it is now the tallest building in the City of Norfolk, having been surpassed by the mid-2000s construction of the Armada Hoffler Tower and Westin Virginia Beach Town Center tower in neighboring Virginia Beach. The 26 story tower was named after the state of Virginia's nickname: "The Old Dominion". The tower's completion and opening took place in 1987. Today, various corporations have offices in the building. ()

Opened: 1987 (37 years ago)Floors: 26Coordinates: 36°50'36"N, 76°17'16"W

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Downtown NorfolkNorfolk United States

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Dominion Tower – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

Nearby attractions include: Chrysler Museum of Art, MacArthur Center, Harbor Park, Waterside.

1 miN
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
25 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...
0.4 miN
Shopping, Shopping centre
MacArthur Center, Norfolk
11 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.
0.5 miE
Sport venue, Sport, Sport complex
Harbor Park, Norfolk
13 min walk • Harbor Park is a stadium, used primarily for baseball, on the Elizabeth River, in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. Once rated the best minor league stadium by Baseball America, it is home to the Norfolk Tides Minor League Baseball team. The Tides are the Baltimore Orioles' Triple-A farm team and compete in the International League.
~1140 ftW
Shopping, Shopping centre
Waterside, Norfolk
6 min walk • The Waterside, is a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. While the Waterside Annex was demolished May 16, 2016, the main portion was renovated and reopened as Waterside District in May 2017.
0.7 miN
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
18 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.
0.5 miNW
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
14 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.
0.5 miNW
Museum, Specialty museum, Science museum
Nauticus, Norfolk
13 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.
~1540 ftN
Museum, History museum, Military museum
MacArthur Memorial, Norfolk
8 min walk • The MacArthur Memorial is a memorial, museum, and research center about the life of General Douglas MacArthur. It consists of three buildings on MacArthur Square in Norfolk, Virginia.
0.5 miNW
Museum, History museum, Maritime museum
Hampton Roads Naval Museum, Norfolk
13 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.
0.5 miN
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
14 min walk • Downtown Norfolk serves as the traditional center of commerce, government, and culture in the Hampton Roads region. Norfolk, Virginia's downtown waterfront shipping and port activities historically played host to numerous and often noxious port and shipping-related uses.
~1550 ftNE
Church, Georgian architecture
St. Paul's Episcopal Church, Norfolk
8 min walk • Saint Paul's Episcopal Church is a historic church in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The Nave of the current church was built in 1739 and is the sole colonial-era building which survived the various wars that Norfolk has witnessed.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to Dominion Tower?

Nearby attractions include Berkley Bridge, Norfolk (4 min walk), Old Norfolk City Hall, Norfolk (8 min walk), Slover Library, Norfolk (8 min walk), Norfolk City Hall, Norfolk (8 min walk).

How to get to Dominion Tower by public transport?

The nearest stations to Dominion Tower:

Ferry

Waterside • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (5 min walk)
North Landing • Lines: Elizabeth River Ferry (14 min walk)

Light rail

Civic Plaza • Lines: Tide (6 min walk)
MacArthur Square • Lines: Tide (8 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (15 min walk)
Amtrak Bus Stop (17 min walk)

Train

Norfolk (17 min walk)