Norfolk VA Hotels - Norfolk Hotel Rooms

A vacation to Norfolk wouldn't be complete without visiting the Waterside, a marketplace with unforgettable specialty retail shops, an international food court, major restaurants and live entertainment options. Located at the mouth of the Elizabeth River on Norfolk's downtown waterfront, you can enjoy a day or evening cruise, which departs daily from the Waterside Marina.

Take a tour of the world's largest naval base, the Naval Station Norfolk. Offering 45-minute bus tours, you'll get to see giant aircraft carriers, submarines, assault ships and an airfield. In addition, the tour passes many historic homes, dating back to the 1907 Jamestown Exposition.

The historic Ghent district of Norfolk features quaint streets and neighborhoods full of antique and specialty shops. With a beautiful waterfront location, you can spend the entire day exploring the shops and historic homes within the Ghent district.

Located in the popular Ghent district is the Chrysler Museum of Art, where visitors will experience more than 5,000 years of art history. Home to Walter P. Chrysler, Jr.'s world-class collection of more than 30,000 pieces of art, the Chrysler Museum of Art also has a theater that offers many musical performances, children's programs and lectures.

Norfolk, VA is a great place for cultural arts and activities. Catch a performance by the Virginia Opera at the Harrison Opera House. Under the leadership of Maestro Peter Mark, the Virginia Opera group is well-known and respected nationwide for the presentation of the finest young artists, the striking integrity of its productions, and for the creativity and variety of its education and outreach programs.

Host of the Virginia Stage Company, the Wells Theatre is one of Norfolk's outstanding historical theaters. In addition to hosting Virginia Stage Company performances, the Wells Theatre facility can also host receptions and other special events.

With year-round waterfront activities and history mixed with contemporary activities and attractions, Norfolk is the perfect place to experience it all. Let Choice Hotels provide you with affordable accommodations for your Norfolk vacation.