Neighborhood Guide

Norfolk is a unique city made up of bustling neighborhoods that each have their own character and vibe. From historic neighborhoods like Ghent to the urban waterfront of Downtown, Norfolk’s neighborhoods have something for everyone. 

Downtown

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Freemason

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NEON District

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Ghent

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Chelsea

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Park Place / Railroad District

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Riverview

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Larchmont / Lochhaven

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Oceanview

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Military Highway / Airport

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk, See what’s on deck in Downtown and plan your visit!

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A STORYLAND CHRISTMAS

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2022 Holiday Yule Log Bonfire and Christmas Marketplace

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in Downtown, Norfolk.

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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Attractions

Don’t miss these must-see attractions while you’re in Downtown.

Mermaid Factory

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Fort Norfolk

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Hurrah Players

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Poplar Hall Park Disc Golf Course

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Latitude Climbing + Fitness

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Northside Park

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The NEON House

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East Beach Marina

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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Wells Theatre

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Town Point Club

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The Cannonball Trail

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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Chartway Arena

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Bay Point Marina

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Festivals of Festevents

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Waterside District

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Hermitage Museum and Gardens

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Christ & St. Luke’s Episcopal Church

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Virginia Opera

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Little Theatre of Norfolk

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Plum Point Park

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Norfolk Airport Conference Center

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Sarah Constant Beach Park

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Barry Art Museum

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Historic Martin Mansion

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Ocean View Golf Course

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Monticello Arcade

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Cutty Sark Marina

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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Willoughby Harbor Marina

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Gallery 21

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Chrysler Hall

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Carrie B Showboat

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Haven Creek Boat Ramp

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One Eleven Art Gallery & Studios

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Trail of Honor

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Lime Electric Scooter

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The Attucks Theatre

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Windows on History

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Ocean View Fishing Pier

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

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Thank You Gallery

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Little Creek Marina

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City Cruises by Hornblower

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Gallerie Ukwensi

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Schooner Virginia

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Brock Commons

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Mariner IV

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Virginia Zoo

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Cobb’s Marina

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Camp-Hubbard House | Private Residence

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The Generic Theater

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Goode Theatre

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ArtGallery

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Moses Myers House

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Old Dominion University

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Sail Nauticus

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Norfolk Kayak Rentals

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Chandler Recital Hall

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Waterside Marina

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Pelican’s Nest Marina

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Harrison Opera House

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Harbor Park

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The NorVa

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Community Beach Park

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Virginia Symphony

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Norfolk International Airport

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Norfolk Police Museum and Norfolk Fire-Rescue Museum

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Ocean View Beach Park

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Pretlow Planetarium

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Meet@319

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Naval Station Norfolk

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The Tide Light Rail

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Ocean View Station Museum

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Push Comedy Theater

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MacArthur Memorial

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Homage Hall

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The Venue on 35th

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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New World VR

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Willoughby Boat Ramp

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Virginia Arts Festival

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First Baptist Church

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Norfolk State University

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Old Dominion University Theatre

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Baron and Ellin Gordon Art Galleries

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F. Ludwig Diehn Center for the Performing Arts

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The Perry Pavilion

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Offsite Gallery

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TowneBank Building

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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The Harbor Gallery

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Scope Arena

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Town Point Park

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Virginia Stage Company

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d’Art Center

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Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory

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East Ocean View Recreation Center

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Slover Library

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

Coaster Coffee

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Yummy Wok

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The Bakehouse at Elation

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Pokey

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Reaver Beach Brewery

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Tinto Wine & Cheese Etc.

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WHERE TO STAY

Have a look see at all the lodgings and accommodations in Downtown, Norfolk.

Delta Hotels By Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Best Western Center Inn

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk VA Beach

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Ocean View Inn

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Econo Lodge Little Creek

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Hampton Inn Norfolk Naval Base

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Days Inn by Wyndham, Military Circle

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Quality Suites at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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La Quinta Inn & Suites by Wyndham Norfolk Airport

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Home2 Suites by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport

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Sleep Inn at Lake Wright – Norfolk Airport

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Airport

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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InTown Suites

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Tru by Hilton Norfolk Airport

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Ramada Limited Norfolk Airport

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Four Eleven York

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Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport

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Motel 6 Ocean View

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America’s Best Value Inn

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Hampton Inn & Suites Norfolk-Airport

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Econo Lodge Naval Station Norfolk

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites

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Super 8 Ocean View

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Express Inn East Ocean View

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Rodeway Inn

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Springhill Suites Norfolk Old Dominion University

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Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport

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Econo Lodge Airport

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Econo Lodge Military Circle

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