Norfolk (Virginia)
City in Virginia
Norfolk is a city in the coastal region of the state of Virginia. Norfolk, Newport News and Virginia Beach together form the urban area of Hampton Roads.
Norfolk, before that, the USS America | ||
| Norfolk | ||
| state | Virginia | |
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| resident | 246,139 (2013) | |
| height | 7 feet | |
| tourist information web | www.norfolk.gov | |
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background
arrival
By plane
- 3 Norfolk airport
by train
By bus
On the street
By ship
- 2 Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, 1 Waterside Dr., Norfolk, VA 23510, United States. Tel: +1 757-664-1000. The cruise terminal is located on the Indian River in Chesapeake Bay,
mobility
Map of Norfolk (Virginia)
sights
museums
nauticus
- 1 Nauticus, 1 Waterside Drive. In the center of Norfolk, on the banks of the Elizabeth River, you will find this establishment, whose exhibitions are mainly aimed at children; The entrance fee includes access to the USS Wisconsin, a battleship built in 1943 and operating in the Pacific during World War II. Visitors may choose between a "Golden Ticket" ($35.95) and a "White Ticket" ($15.95); The first one is allowed to take part in a guided tour of the USS Wisconsin, which you will otherwise have to visit on your own. The Nauticus does not have a car park; If you can't get by public transport, you can park in the very large car park at MacArthur Center (500 East City Hall Avenue). Opened: daily from 10:00 to 17:00 (closed outside of summer So morning and Mo all day).
- Hampton Roads Naval Museum, on the upper floor of the Nauticus. Exhibition on the history of local shipping. Opened: Di - Sat 10.00 - 17.00, Sun 12.00 - 17.00. Price: Admission free.
- 2 Chrysler Museum of Art, 1 Memorial Pl, Norfolk, VA 23510. Tel: +1 757-664-6200.
miscellaneous
- 3 Norfolk Botanical Garden, 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518.
- 4 Town Point Park
- 5 Virginia Zoo, 3500 Granby St, Norfolk, VA 23504.
activities
purchase
kitchen
favorable
means
- California Pizza Kitchen, at the MacArthur Center, Downtown. chain restaurant with pizza, which is a little more creative than usual. wine list.
walking
- Chartreuse Bistro, 205 E City Hall Ave, Downtown. A wonderful French restaurant with a different menu every day.
- Freemason Abbey Restaurant, 209 W Freemason St, Downtown. This Seafood restaurant, with a legendary She Crab Soup, is housed in a former church.
- Monastery Restaurant, 443 Granby St, Downtown. A very stylish restaurant with carefully prepared European cuisine, including French, Hungarian, Austrian and German dishes.