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Norfolk Description Located in the metro area called Hampton Roads in the state of Virginia, Norfolk is home to the Norfolk U.S. Naval Base, the largest in the world. A Navy town with a long strategic military and transportation point history, Norfolk is bordered to the west by the Elizabeth River and to the north by Chesapeake Bay. One of the oldest of the Seven Cities of Hampton Roads, this Virginia town is also considered to be the historic, cultural and financial center of the area. A diverse and vibrant city with beautiful warm summers, Norfolk has gone through a major renaissance in recent decades. It boasts world class museums, fine restaurants, and a botanical garden that comes to life with springtime azaleas. Town Point Park, a waterfront park area located downtown, is a green oasis for cultural events, concerts, and recreation. The Virginia State Symphony, Opera and Stage Company adds even more to the level of culture and history this mid Atlantic city has to offer. Fast Facts The movies Navy Seals, Rollercoaster, and Mission Impossible III were all filmed in the Norfolk, VA area. Norfolk's new cruise, terminal built in 2007, has made the city one of the top cruise ports in the U.S. Joseph Jenkins Roberts, born and raised in Norfolk, became the first President of Liberia. Contact Us | Privacy Statement Copyrighted by Graphic Maps All rights reserved! All maps, graphics, flags and original descriptions created by Graphic Maps, a d/b/a of the Woolwine-Moen Group, unless otherwise noted and/or directly linked to the source, and use of same for any application whatsoever (with the exception of outline maps) requires written permission. We make no copyright claim on any statistical data on this page, nor on any non-original graphics, and/or pictures not produced by us. Certain statistical data is gathered from the CIA World Factbook, as well as numerous public domain reference materials. Every effort is made to be as accurate as possible when disseminating information on any worldwide destination. We are not responsible for unintentional data entry errors or omissions. If you would like to submit an addition, change or correction, or suggest a new link, please forward it to our map department and we will give it our immediate attention.

Major Norfolk Attractions Check out these great things to do in Norfolk on your Virginia vacation: Spirit of Norfolk Harbor Cruises Welcome to a floating world of entertainment, beautiful views and festive surroundings. The Spirit of Norfolk is alive with great music, mouth watering food, bountiful buffets, all while cruising along Norfolk's historic waterways, including the Elizabeth River. Enjoy family and friends while learning about Norfolk and viewing the United States Navy's Atlantic Fleet in all its glory. Nauticus A museum dedicated to the US Navy and the seas over which it rules, Nauticus also features an excellent children's museum, with a wealth of hands-on exhibits and movies. A definite highlight is the exhibit of the Civil War battle between the ironclads USS Monitor and CSS Merrimac. The top attraction is the actual battleship USS Wisconsin, berthed along the Elizabeth River, with plenty of opportunity for exploration and fascination. Chrysler Museum of Art Virginia's finest museum of art, the Chrysler Museum houses artistic exhibits spanning from ancient Egypt to present times and includes one of the finest collections of art glass in the world. The Chrysler is home to ancient Indian, Islamic, African, Asian and Pre-Columbian art, with numerous sculptures and paintings focusing on the Italian and Baroque masters. Famous Impressionist works by Monet, Matisse, and Renoir offer plenty of reasons to return often. Don't miss the unique collection of Art Nouveau furniture. Visit these city pages for more great things to do in Virginia: Richmond here! additional U.S. States here Alabama Alaska Arizona Arkansas California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Hawaii Idaho Illinois Indiana Iowa Kansas Kentucky Louisiana Maine Maryland Massachusetts Michigan Minnesota Mississippi Missouri Montana Nebraska Nevada New Hampshire New Jersey New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Ohio Oklahoma Oregon Pennsylvania Rhode Island South Carolina South Dakota Tennessee Texas Utah Vermont Virginia Washington West Virginia Wisconsin Wyoming ***Washington D.C.

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