Why go
- Independent city in Virginia, United States.
- Served by Norfolk International Airport (ORF).
History
Norfolk is an independent city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. It had a population of 238,005 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in both the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and in Virginia, after neighboring cities Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, as well as the 101st-most populous city in the United States. The city holds a strategic position as the historical, urban, financial, and cultural center of the Hampton Roads area, which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
Where to stay
411 W York St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · fourelevenyork.com
721 Conference Center Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · ihg.com
1157 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · ihg.com
709 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · ihg.com
817 Greenbrier Cir, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · wyndhamhotels.com
5655 Greenwich Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23462 · ihg.com
5600 Lowery Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 · ihg.com
724 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · redroof.com
201 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · marriott.com
100 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · hilton.com
5620 E Princess Anne Rd, Norfolk, VA 23502 · hilton.com
725 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · marriott.com
235 E Main St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · marriott.com
777 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 · marriott.com
700 Monticello Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 · wyndhamhotels.com
1511 USAA Dr, Norfolk, VA 23502 · hilton.com
425 Water St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · marriott.com
4500 Hampton Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23508 · marriott.com
5641 Indian River Rd, Virginia Beach, VA 23464 · hilton.com
1450 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · wyndhamhotels.com
1570 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · marriott.com
701 Woodlake Dr, Chesapeake, VA 23320 · hilton.com
925 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · redroof.com
1590 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · marriott.com
227 W Brambleton Ave, Norfolk, VA 23510 · marriott.com
520 E Plume St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · marriott.com
1500 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · hilton.com
347 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · choicehotels.com
333 Effingham St, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · riverwalkinnandsuites.top
245 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23510 · ascendcollection.com
865 N Military Hwy US 13, Norfolk, VA 23502 · choicehotels.com
3343 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23518 · choicehotels.com
Indoor
1031 London Blvd, Portsmouth, VA 23704 · motel6.com
515 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502
Indoor
853 N Military Hwy, Norfolk, VA 23502 · motel6.com
Restaurants & places to go
Chicken, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 05:30-23:00; Fr-Sa 05:30-00:00 Features: takeaway · 5753 Northampton Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 23455 · locations.bojangles.com
Burger, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 05:00-22:00; Su 06:00-22:00 Features: takeaway · 6075 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, 23464 · locations.hardees.com
Pizza, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:00-00:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-01:00 · 6633 Indian River Road, Virginia Beach, 23464 · locations.pizzahut.com
American, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-00:00 · 5750 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · restaurants.applebees.com
Sandwich, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-23:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-24:00; Su 10:00-23:00 Features: takeaway · 460 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23502 · arbys.com
Pretzel, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 11:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 10:00-21:00; Su 12:00-18:00 Features: takeaway · 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · locations.auntieannes.com
Seafood, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 10:45-21:45; Fr-Sa 10:45-22:45 Features: takeaway · 6663 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · locations.captainds.com
Chinese, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:30 Features: takeaway · 5900 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · chinawoknorfolkva.com
Mexican, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Su 10:45-23:00 Features: takeaway · 1087 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23502 · locations.chipotle.com
Donut, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 07:00-21:00 Features: takeaway · 1541 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · duckdonuts.com
Breakfast, Pancake, Restaurant · Opening hours: 24/7 · 1295 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23502 · restaurants.ihop.com
Juice, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Th 10:00-19:30; Fr-Sa 10:00-20:30; Su 11:00-18:30 Features: takeaway · 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · locations.jamba.com
Barbecue, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00 · 1511 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · mission-bbq.com
Pasta, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-22:00 · 23517 · noodles.com
Italian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Su-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00 · 5920 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · olivegarden.com
Coffee Shop, Cafe · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 06:00-20:00; Su 06:00-21:00 Features: outdoor seating, takeaway · 1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · starbucks.com
Caribbean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 10:30-22:30 · 5951 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · sunsplashcaribbeanva.com
Tex-Mex, Fast Food · Opening hours: Su-Th 07:00-24:00, Fr,Sa 06:00-24:00 Features: takeaway · 649 Newtown Road, Norfolk, 23502 · locations.tacobell.com
Steak House, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo 14:30-21:00; Tu-We 14:30-21:30; Th 14:30-22:00; Fr 14:00-22:00; Sa 13:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:30 · 5805 Northampton… · aberdeenbarn.net
Bagel, Fast Food · Features: takeaway · 4427 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, 23508 · locations.einsteinbros.com
Asian, Thai, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:00-20:30; Sa-Su 11:00-21:00 · 23505 · bangkokthaicuisine-va.com
Japanese, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00 · 5824 Northampton Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 23455 · domoishi.com
Wings, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 Features: takeaway · 5900 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · hangryjoesjanaf.com
Jamaican, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Th 12:00-20:00; Fr-Sa 12:00-21:00 · 4351 Indian River Road, Chesapeake, 23325 · islandjerkhutva.com
Mediterranean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00; Su 17:00-24:00 · 4800 Colley Avenue, Norfolk, 23508 · mazzikarestaurant.com
Indian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Fr 11:30-14:30; Sa-Su 12:00-15:00; Mo-Th 17:00-21:30; Fr-Su 17:00-22:00 · 888 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23502 · nawabnorfolk.com
Sushi, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-20:00 · 1551 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · poketasticva.com
Mongolian Grill, Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 11:00-21:30 · 23502
Hot Dog, Fast Food · Opening hours: Mo-Sa 10:30-16:00 · 4402 Indian River Road, Chesapeake, 23325
Korean, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 12:00-20:00 · 649 Newtown Road, 23462 · m.yelp.com
Argentinian, Restaurant · Opening hours: Tu-Fr 11:00-20:00; Sa 12:00-20:00 · 5650 Virginia Beach Boulevard, Virginia Beach, 23462
Frozen Yogurt, Ice Cream · Features: outdoor seating · 6011 East Virginia Beach Boulevard, Norfolk, 23502 · pelicanssnoballs.com
Restaurant · Opening hours: Mo-Su 07:30-14:30 · deggnorfolk.com
Ice Cream · ice cream · 1207 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23502 · coldstonecreamery.com
Ramen, Restaurant · Ramen restaurant · 2000 Colonial Avenue, Norfolk, 23517 · kapponararamen.net
Thai, Restaurant · Thai restaurant · 301 High Street, Portsmouth, 23704 · bkknoodlehouse.com
Diner, Restaurant · Diner restaurant · 1613 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk, 23518 · belairepancakehouse.com
Bar And Grill, Restaurant · Bar And Grill restaurant · 606 King Street, Portsmouth, 23707 · portsvacation.com
Southern, Restaurant · Southern restaurant · 4820 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk, 23508 · hairofthedogva.com
Latin American, Restaurant · Latin American restaurant · 2352 Azalea Garden Road, Norfolk, 23513 · la-tiendita-costa-del-mar-restaurant.hub.biz
Dominican, Restaurant · Dominican restaurant · 3320 North Military Highway, Norfolk, 23513 · layaroatropical.com
Middle Eastern, Restaurant · Middle Eastern restaurant · 725 West 21st Street, Norfolk, 23517 · mrshawarma.com
Vietnamese, Restaurant · Vietnamese restaurant · 723 West 21st Street, Norfolk, 23517 · eatpho79.com
Kebab, Restaurant · Kebab restaurant · 1757 Parkview Drive, Chesapeake, 23320
319 more places in the Ultimate edition. See the Ultimate edition →
Airports
Norfolk International Airport (ORF) 4.8 mi to the centre
2200 Norview Ave, Norfolk, VA 23518 — You board from the indoor waiting area — no need to plan for the weather. ✈ 10 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Delta Air Lines, AirTran Airways…) · direct flights to 17 destinations incl. Atlanta, New York, New York, Orlando, Baltimore… (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 10 airlines, 17 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (ERJ-145, Dash 8-300, A319, MD-80, M83, ERD) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami*, New York*, New York*, Philadelphia, Washington
- US Airways US (ERJ-145, CRJ, A319, CRJ-700, MD-80, M83…) · 7 routes: Charlotte, Dallas-Fort Worth, Miami, New York, New York, Philadelphia, Washington
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ-700, ERJ, A319, M90, MD-88) · 6 routes: Atlanta, Detroit, Minneapolis*, New York, New York*, Orlando*
- AirTran Airways FL (737-700, 717, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta, Baltimore*, Chicago*, Orlando*
- Southwest Airlines WN (737-700, 717, 73C) · 4 routes: Atlanta*, Baltimore, Chicago, Orlando
- United Airlines UA (ERJ, CRJ-700, CRJ, ERJ-145, Dash 8-400, Dash 8-300…) · 4 routes: Chicago*, Houston*, Newark*, Washington*
- Air France AF (A319, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alaska Airlines AS (A319, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Alitalia AZ (A319, MD-88, M90) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (A319, M90, MD-88) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Newport News/Williamsburg International Airport (PHF) 23 mi to the centre
900 Bland Blvd, Newport News, VA 23602 — Indoor waiting areas, but some gates board by bus or on foot across the apron — plan for the weather on the day. ✈ 7 airlines (American Airlines, US Airways, Air France, Allegiant Air…) · direct flights to 5 destinations incl. Atlanta, Charlotte, Philadelphia, Denver, Sanford (OpenFlights route data).
✈ Airlines & flight paths — 7 airlines, 5 direct destinations
- American Airlines AA (CRJ-700, CRJ, Dash 8-300) · 2 routes: Charlotte*, Philadelphia
- US Airways US (CRJ-700, DH8) · 2 routes: Charlotte, Philadelphia*
- Air France AF (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Allegiant Air G4 (A320) · 1 route: Sanford
- Delta Air Lines DL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
- Frontier Airlines F9 (A319) · 1 route: Denver
- KLM Royal Dutch Airlines KL (CRJ) · 1 route: Atlanta*
Routes and aircraft from OpenFlights (open data; a point-in-time snapshot). * = codeshare. Linked destinations open their own guidebook. Flight numbers are not in the open data — they come from the airline or a paid schedule feed.
Getting there by ferry
Harbor Park
Ferry terminal · 1.1 mi from the centre
Waterside
Ferry terminal · 1.4 mi from the centre
North Landing
Ferry terminal · 1.7 mi from the centre · Hampton Roads Transit
High Street
Ferry terminal · 1.9 mi from the centre · Hampton Roads Transit
Harbor Park, Norfolk - North Landing, Portsmouth
Ferry route · Hampton Roads Transit
High Street - North Landing
Ferry route · Hampton Roads Transit
Waterside, Norfolk - North Landing, Portsmouth
Ferry route · Hampton Roads Transit
Waterside, Norfolk - High Street, Portsmouth
Ferry route · Hampton Roads Transit
Elizabeth River Ferry
Ferry route · Hampton Roads Transit
Where things are
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When to go
Tourist season
May – September
The warmer, longer-day half of the year is the safest bet for a first visit.
Shoulder season
April, October
Cooler and quieter, with fewer visitors and better value.
Worth avoiding
Deep winter
Short days and the coldest weather — check local conditions before travelling.
Getting there & around
Getting there. The nearest airport on record is Norfolk International Airport (ORF); 1 other airport serves the wider area. Check rail and road links from the tourism sources below. By air: ORF has direct flights to 17 destinations on 10 airlines (incl. Atlanta, New York, New York, Orlando, Baltimore…). By water: 4 ferry terminals within 12 mi (nearest: Harbor Park, 1.1 mi); routes include Harbor Park, Norfolk - North Landing, Portsmouth, High Street - North Landing, Waterside, Norfolk - North Landing, Portsmouth.
Getting around. Use the map above to orient yourself; nearby hotels, attractions and places to eat are listed from the live Ultimate data for Norfolk, Virginia. Local transit details will be added as the guide is expanded.
Local transit
Bus · Hampton, Virginia · Schedules & GTFS data (official feed)
Trains & rail
Rail operator
National rail
Coaches & shuttles
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Intercity coach
Private aviation
On-demand charter, jet cards and the semi-private scheduled carriers that serve this city.
Semi-private scheduled · Embraer 135 (16 seats) · First-class-only scheduled flights from Van Nuys to Aspen, Sun Valley, Cabo and Europe in summer.
Charter, management, FBO · Managed fleet, light to ultra-long-range · Charter, management and FBOs at Van Nuys and Orange County; the original Hollywood jet operator.
Semi-private scheduled · Pilatus PC-12, King Air · Subscription and per-seat regional flights in California, Texas and Hawaii.
Fractional, jet card · Embraer Phenom 300, Challenger 350 · Fractional and jet card programme centred on the US Midwest and East.
Charter, shared flights · Light to large-cabin via partner fleet · Vista Global's on-demand charter and by-the-seat shared flights, app-based.