Accessible Travel

Everything you need to know for an easy and accessible experience through Norfolk.

From arriving comfortably to our city by plane or train, to a vacations worth of activities, like free admission to the Virginia Zoo, Norfolk is a destination worth visiting no matter your disability. Our hotels, attractions and public transports will do the best they can to accommodate your needs. 

Hotels & Accommodations

Finding a hotel to accommodate all of your needs can be difficult so we’ve created an amenities tab to highlight the accessible hotels to make the accommodations search process a little more seamless for your travels.

Attractions & Sights

From the Elizabeth River Trail, an outdoor 10.5 mile paved pathway, to our top attractions offering free admission or wheel chair rentals, Norfolk offers great accessibility to all.

Airport Accessibility

Norfolk International Airport is fully accessible to handicapped travelers and provides the following features and equipment to allow greater ease of movement for non-ambulatory travelers.

Amtrak Accessibility

Traveling to Norfolk by train? Amtrak is happy to provide accessible transportation to all of our guests. Accessible seating and accessible restrooms are available in at least one Coach car on all trains. Most Lounge cars and Café cars also have accessible seating. One accessible bedroom is...

Public Transportation

All of Hampton Roads Transit’s modes of transportation are ADA accessible. Hop on board the Elizabeth River Ferry for a glimpse of Norfolk’s skyline or roll onto the Tide, Norfolk’s Light Rail system with 11 stops allowing convenient access to many of the city’s offerings. Norfolk is proud to claim…

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