North Ghent, Norfolk

Name: North Ghent
Address: Norfolk, United States

#42 among attractions in Norfolk

Neighbourhood, Greek Revival architecture

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The North Ghent Historic District is a national historic district located at Norfolk, Virginia. It encompasses 322 contributing buildings in a primarily residential section of Norfolk. It developed primarily between 1897 and 1912 as a northward extension of Ghent. The neighborhood includes notable examples of a variety of architectural styles including the Greek Revival and Queen Anne styles. Notable non-residential buildings include the First Presbyterian Church, Ohef Sholom Temple, and Ghent Methodist Church. Located in the district is the separately listed Christ and St. Luke's Church. ()

Coordinates: 36°51'49"N, 76°17'41"W

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North Ghent – popular in the area (distance from the attraction)

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

0.5 miS
Fine works from Renaissance to Rothko
Chrysler Museum of Art, Norfolk
13 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...
0.8 miSE
Sport venue, Sport, Arenas and stadiums
Norfolk Scope, Norfolk
22 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.
1 miS
Large, revered battleship offering tours
USS Wisconsin, Norfolk
26 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
Neighbourhood, Beaux-Arts architecture, Italianate architecture
Downtown Norfolk, Norfolk
24 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.
0.8 miS
Museum, History museum, Specialty museum
Hunter House Victorian Museum, Norfolk
20 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.
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Church, Gothic Revival architecture
Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk
9 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.
0.9 miS
Universities and schools
Tidewater Community College, Norfolk
25 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.
0.8 miS
Neighbourhood, Victorian architecture, Greek Revival architecture
West Freemason Street Area Historic District, Norfolk
20 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.
0.5 miSE
Music venue, Nightlife, Opera
Harrison Opera House, Norfolk
12 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.
0.8 miS
Church, Romanesque architecture
Epworth United Methodist Church, Norfolk
22 min walk • Epworth United Methodist Church, originally Epworth Methodist Episcopal Church, is a historic Methodist church located at Norfolk, Virginia.
1 miS
Theater, Concerts and shows, Music venue
The NorVa, Norfolk
25 min walk • The NorVa is a performing venue located in Norfolk, Virginia, the name being a syllabic abbreviation of the city and state of its location.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Which popular attractions are close to North Ghent?

Nearby attractions include Stockley Gardens Arts Festival, Norfolk (8 min walk), Christ and St. Luke's Church, Norfolk (9 min walk), Blair Middle, Norfolk (10 min walk), Eastern Virginia Medical School, Norfolk (10 min walk).

How to get to North Ghent by public transport?

The nearest stations to North Ghent:

Light rail

EVMC/Fort Norfolk • Lines: Tide (16 min walk)
York Street/Freemason • Lines: Tide (18 min walk)

Bus

Norfolk Greyhound Station (19 min walk)
Norfolk Downtown Transit Center (28 min walk)

Train

Beazley (36 min walk)
Goode (37 min walk)