Norfolk, United States

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Alternative names: Founded: 1682 (342 years ago)Population: 246.4 thous. (2019)Area: 96.4 mi²Elevation: 7 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 36°51'8"N, 76°17'21"W
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Norfolk Attractions - What to See and Explore

Norfolk offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk Botanical Garden, Virginia Zoo, Norfolk Scope. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

  • chrysler museum of art norfolk
    Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko

    Chrysler Museum of Art

    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...

  • norfolk botanical garden
    Botanical garden • Park

    Norfolk Botanical Garden

    The Norfolk Botanical Garden is a botanical garden with arboretum located at 6700 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, Virginia.

  • virginia zoo norfolk
    Zoo • Outdoor activities • Park

    Virginia Zoo

    The Virginia Zoological Park is a 53-acre zoo located adjacent to Lafayette Park in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. The zoo opened in 1900, and was accredited by the Association of Zoos and Aquariums in 1987.

  • norfolk scope
    Sport venue • Sport • Arenas and stadiums

    Norfolk Scope

    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.

  • uss wisconsin norfolk
    Large, revered battleship offering tours

    USS Wisconsin

    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.

  • nauticus norfolk
    Museum • Specialty museum • Science museum

    Nauticus

    Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located on the downtown waterfront in Norfolk, Virginia, also known as the National Maritime Center.

  • macarthur memorial norfolk
    Museum • History museum • Military museum

    MacArthur Memorial

    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.

  • hampton roads naval museum norfolk
    Museum • History museum • Maritime museum

    Hampton Roads Naval Museum

    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.

  • elizabeth river norfolk
    36°55'30"N • 76°20'37"W

    Elizabeth River

    The Elizabeth River is a 6-mile-long tidal estuary forming an arm of Hampton Roads harbor at the southern end of Chesapeake Bay in southeast Virginia in the United States.

  • downtown norfolk
    Neighbourhood • Beaux-Arts architecture • Italianate architecture

    Downtown Norfolk

    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.

  • st pauls episcopal church norfolk
    Church • Georgian architecture

    St. Paul's Episcopal Church

    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.

  • hunter house victorian museum norfolk
    Museum • History museum • Specialty museum

    Hunter House Victorian Museum

    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.

  • christ and st lukes church norfolk
    Church • Gothic Revival architecture

    Christ and St. Luke's Church

    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.

  • tidewater community college norfolk
    Universities and schools • Downtown Norfolk

    Tidewater Community College

    Tidewater Community College is a public community college in South Hampton Roads, Virginia, with campuses in Chesapeake, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Suffolk, and Virginia Beach.

  • west freemason street area historic district norfolk
    Neighbourhood • Victorian architecture • Greek Revival architecture

    West Freemason Street Area Historic District

    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.

  • berkley bridge norfolk
    Bridge • Downtown Norfolk

    Berkley Bridge

    The Interstate 264 Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge that crosses the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264, U.S.

  • harrison opera house norfolk
    Music venue • Nightlife • Opera

    Harrison Opera House

    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.

  • town point park norfolk
    Park • Monuments and statues

    Town Point Park

    Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations.

  • epworth united methodist church norfolk
    Church • Romanesque architecture

    Epworth United Methodist Church

    Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia.

Things to See and Do in Norfolk by Category

Sights, interesting and unusual places and attractions valued by most tourists. See the list of places to visit in Norfolk.

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    The NorVa

    Norfolk
    TheaterConcerts and showsMusic venueDowntown Norfolk
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    Chrysler Hall

    Norfolk
    Concerts and showsTheaterConcert hallDowntown Norfolk
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    Wells Theatre

    Norfolk
    TheaterHistorical placeConcerts and showsDowntown Norfolk
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    Attucks Theatre

    Norfolk
    Concerts and showsTheaterHuntersville
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    Chartway Arena

    Norfolk
    Sport venueSportConcerts and showsODU Village
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    The NorVa

    Norfolk
    TheaterConcerts and showsMusic venueDowntown Norfolk
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    Chrysler Hall

    Norfolk
    Concerts and showsTheaterConcert hallDowntown Norfolk
  • wells theatre norfolk

    Wells Theatre

    Norfolk
    TheaterHistorical placeConcerts and showsDowntown Norfolk
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    Attucks Theatre

    Norfolk
    Concerts and showsTheaterHuntersville
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Norfolk – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Norfolk, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Virginia Air and Space Science Center (Hampton), DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum (Williamsburg), Military Aviation Museum (Virginia Beach).

  • virginia air space center hampton12 milesN
    Museum, Science museum

    Virginia Air and Space Science Center, Hampton

    The Virginia Air and Space Science Center in Hampton, Virginia, serves as an epicenter for educational exploration into the realms of air and space. This museum, nestled in the heart of Hampton, is not only the visitor center for NASA Langley Research Center but also...

  • dewitt wallace decorative arts museum williamsburg37 milesNW
    Museum, Art museum

    DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum, Williamsburg

    Nestled in the heart of Colonial Williamsburg, the DeWitt Wallace Decorative Arts Museum is a treasure trove of American and British antiques that celebrate the artistry and craftsmanship of the 17th, 18th, and 19th centuries.

  • military aviation museum virginia beach19 milesSE
    Museum, Specialty museum, Military museum

    Military Aviation Museum, Virginia Beach

    Nestled in the heart of Virginia Beach, the Military Aviation Museum is a treasure trove for those fascinated by the history of flight and wartime aircraft. This museum is home to one of the world's largest collections of warbirds in flying condition from the First...

  • u s army transportation museum newport news27 milesNW
    Museum, Military museum, Specialty museum

    U.S. Army Transportation Museum, Newport News

    The U.S. Army Transportation Museum, a hidden gem in the city of Newport News, Virginia, is a treasure trove for military and transportation enthusiasts alike. Dedicated to preserving the history and heritage of the U.S.

  • jamestown church jamestown island37 milesNW
    Church

    Jamestown Church, Jamestown Island

    Jamestown Church is a site of profound historical significance nestled on Jamestown Island in Virginia, United States. It stands as a testament to the enduring legacy of America's earliest English settlers. The original church structure, which dates back to 1639, was...

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Best Time To Visit Norfolk

Learn when is the best time to travel to Norfolk weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Popularity among visitors

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June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in April, November and December. Most of it rains in July and August.

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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A guide to some of the best local dishes and drinks that you will meet in the region.

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What are the top attractions to visit in Norfolk?

The top attractions to visit in Norfolk are:

What is the best time to visit Norfolk?

June is the most popular and therefore the most crowded month to visit this location. Many people also choose to visit in July. The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

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