Norfolk, Virginia
Norfolk is a city of 233,596 people in Norfolk city, Virginia, founded in 1682.
Why visit Norfolk
Townapedia lists 85 museums and landmarks, 61 parks and trails, 237 places to eat, 25 places to stay and 14 attractions in and around town.
Highlights include Attucks Theatre, Chrysler Hall, Norfolk Botanical Garden and Adam Thoroughgood House.
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 89°F; January lows average 34°F.
Weather in Norfolk
Forecast from the National Weather Service. Full forecast
About Norfolk
Norfolk (locally NOR-fək) is an independent city in the U.S. commonwealth of Virginia. It had a population of 238,005 at the 2020 census, making it the third-most populous city in both the Hampton Roads metropolitan area and in Virginia, after neighboring cities Virginia Beach and Chesapeake, as well as the 101st-most populous city in the United States. The city holds a strategic position as the historical, urban, financial, and cultural center of the Hampton Roads area (sometimes called "Tidewater"), which has more than 1.8 million inhabitants and is the 37th-largest metropolitan area in the U.S.
From the Wikipedia article Norfolk, Virginia (this version), under CC BY-SA 4.0.
Things to do14
Attucks Theatre
Cinema and theater · National Register of Historic Places · 5.0 mi
Theater and movie theater in Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Chrysler Hall
Cinema and theater · 5.4 mi
Performing arts venue in Norfolk, Virginia
Craney Island Light
Lighthouse · 5.5 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
ECPI University
School · 6.8 mi
Private university based in Virginia Beach, Virginia
Lambert Point Light
Lighthouse · 5.8 mi
Lighthouse in Virginia, United States
Norfolk College for Young Ladies
School · 5.6 mi
Former finishing school in Virginia, United States
Norfolk State University
School · 5.2 mi
Public historically black university in Norfolk, Virginia, United States
Old Dominion University
School · 4.2 mi
Public, co-educational research university in Norfolk, Virginia, U.S.
Virginia Zoological Park
Zoo and aquarium · 3.6 mi
3500 Granby Street, Norfolk
2 more on the map.
Museums and landmarks85
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 2.5 mi
Botanical garden in the United States
Adam Thoroughgood House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 7.6 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Allmand-Archer House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
United States historic place
Berkley
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Unincorporated community in Virginia
Boush-Tazewell House
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 4.2 mi
Historic house in Virginia, United States
Cedar Grove Cemetery
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Cemetery in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
Colonial Place
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 3.7 mi
Human settlement in Norfolk, Virginia, United States of America
Commodore Theatre
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Movie theater in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States
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Confederate Monument
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.8 mi
Portsmouth, Virginia
Downtown Portsmouth Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.9 mi
Historic district in Portsmouth, Virginia
East Radford Historic District
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 6.7 mi
Historic district in Virginia, United States
Epworth United Methodist Church
Monument and historic site · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Church building in Norfolk, United States of America
73 more on the map.
Parks, trails and playgrounds61
Naval Station Norfolk Sailing Center and Marina
Marina and boat launch · 4.2 mi
9672 Massey Hughes Drive, Norfolk
May 1-Sep 30 09:00-18:00; Oct 1-Apr 30 Mo-Fr 08:30-17:00
Ocean View Amusement Park
Park · 2.2 mi
Closed amusement park in Virginia, USA
Chartway Arena at the Ted Constant Convocation Center
Sports field and stadium · 4.1 mi
4320 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk
49 more on the map.
Restaurants and cafes237
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
Restaurant · Seafood · 2.9 mi
8101 Shore Drive, Norfolk
Tu-Su 12:00-20:00
Chen's Kitchen
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.7 mi
3538 Tidewater Drive, Norfolk
Mo off; Tu-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Sa 11:00-21:30; Su 12:00-21:00
Domoishi
Restaurant · Japanese · 4.3 mi
5824 Northampton Boulevard, Virginia Beach
Mo-Sa 10:00-22:00; Su 11:00-21:00
Famous Uncle Al's Hotdogs
Diner · American · 4.2 mi
1269 North Military Highway, Norfolk
Mo-Sa 10:00-17:00
Golden China Restaurant
Restaurant · Chinese · 2.3 mi
9645 First View Street, Norfolk
Mo-Th 11:00-22:30; Fr-Sa 11:00-23:00; Su 12:00-22:30
Iron Grill
Restaurant · Japanese · 4.3 mi
5824 Northampton Boulevard, Virginia Beach
Mo-Th 11:00-21:00; Fr-Su 11:00-21:30
Kung Pao Wok
Restaurant · Chinese · 3.8 mi
1600 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk
Mo 11:00-20:00; Tu-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 10:00-19:00
Mazzika Restaurant & Hooka Lounge
Restaurant · Mediterranean · 3.7 mi
4800 Colley Avenue, Norfolk
Mo-Th 17:00-24:00; Fr-Sa 17:00-02:00; Su 17:00-24:00
Mi Hogar
Restaurant · Mexican · 3.3 mi
4201 Granby Street, Norfolk
Mo-Th 11:00-22:00; Fr 11:00-23:00; Sa 12:00-22:00; Su 12:00-21:00
Mike's Pizza
Restaurant · Pizza · 4.0 mi
8218 Hampton Boulevard, Norfolk
Mo-Fr 10:30-21:00; Sa 11:00-14:00,17:00-21:00
Mission BBQ
Restaurant · Barbecue · 4.2 mi
1511 Premium Outlets Boulevard, Norfolk
Mo-Sa 11:00-21:00; Su 11:30-20:00
225 more on the map.
Where to stay25
Best Western Plus Holiday Sands Inn & Suites
Motel and hotel · 1.5 mi
1330 East Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk
Comfort Inn & Suites Virginia Beach - Norfolk Airport
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
5808 Burton Station Road, Virginia Beach
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Norfolk Airport
Motel and hotel · 3.8 mi
1500 North Military Highway, Norfolk
Fairfield Inn & Suites Virginia Beach/Norfolk Airport
Motel and hotel · 4.2 mi
5800 Burton Station Road, Virginia Beach
Churches and places of worship104
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk
Church · National Register of Historic Places · 5.6 mi
Azalea Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 2.4 mi
3314 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk
Bayview Baptist Church
Church · Baptist · 0.7 mi
707 East Bayview Boulevard, Norfolk
Calvin Presbyterian Church
Church · Presbyterian · 2.2 mi
2901 East Little Creek Road, Norfolk
Shopping31
Gas and EV charging33
Big Charlie's Truck Plaza
Gas station · 4.3 mi
5792 Northampton Boulevard, Virginia Beach
Schools, colleges and libraries103
Healthcare12
Map of Norfolk
250 places. The map loads OpenStreetMap tiles when you open it.
Climate by month
Monthly table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Snow |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50°F | 34°F | 2.9 in | 2.3 in |
| Feb | 53°F | 35°F | 2.5 in | 0.7 in |
| Mar | 59°F | 41°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Apr | 70°F | 50°F | 3.3 in | 0.0 in |
| May | 77°F | 60°F | 3.5 in | 0.0 in |
| Jun | 84°F | 68°F | 4.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Jul | 89°F | 73°F | 5.2 in | 0.0 in |
| Aug | 86°F | 72°F | 5.3 in | 0.0 in |
| Sep | 81°F | 67°F | 5.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Oct | 72°F | 56°F | 3.6 in | 0.0 in |
| Nov | 61°F | 45°F | 3.1 in | 0.0 in |
| Dec | 54°F | 38°F | 2.9 in | 0.0 in |
U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 for Norfolk Nas (3 mi away), NOAA NCEI.
People and cost of living
American Community Survey 5-year estimates, 2020-2024, U.S. Census Bureau. Estimates have margins of error, larger for small towns.
Disaster history
Norfolk city has had 11 federal disaster declarations since 2000, most often for hurricanes.
- 2026-01-23: Severe Winter Storm (Winter Storm)
- 2020-04-02: Covid-19 Pandemic (Biological)
- 2020-03-13: Covid-19 (Biological)
- 2018-09-11: Hurricane Florence (Hurricane)
- 2016-11-02: Hurricane Matthew (Hurricane)
- 2012-10-29: Hurricane Sandy (Hurricane)
OpenFEMA disaster declarations summaries.
Getting there and nearby towns
Norfolk Naval Station (Chambers Field) (NGU) is the nearest airport with scheduled flights listed in OpenStreetMap, 3 miles away.
- Portsmouth 8 mi southwest, about 12 min by car
- Hampton 9 mi north, about 15 min by car
- Poquoson 15 mi north, about 23 min by car
- Carrollton 15 mi west, about 25 min by car
- Virginia Beach 16 mi southeast, about 25 min by car
- Bethel Manor 16 mi northwest, about 25 min by car
- Chesapeake 17 mi south, about 28 min by car
- Newport News 19 mi northwest, about 30 min by car
- Benns Church 19 mi west, about 30 min by car
- Smithfield 21 mi west, about 33 min by car
Drive times are estimates from straight-line distance, not routes.
Local news
Headlines from INDB, the NEMICO news database.
Reviews, tips and questions
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Sources and licences
- NCES EDGE (Public domain): public schools
- NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991-2020 (Public domain): climate by month
- OpenFEMA (Public domain): disaster declarations
- OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL 1.0): places, airports, map data
- U.S. Census Bureau (Public domain): population, income, housing, education, commute
- Wikidata (CC0 1.0): elevation, founding date, time zone, website, landmarks and historic places
- Wikimedia Commons (see each image): photos
- Wikipedia (CC BY-SA 4.0): overview and history text
Photo credits
- MontageNorfolkVAUSA, PghPhxNfk, CC BY-SA 3.0
- 2017-07-12 14 39 01 View east along Virginia State Route 170 (Little Creek Road) at Meadow Creek Road in Norfolk, Virginia, Famartin, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (36838603173), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (23655408038), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
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- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (23655411468), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (36838604683), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (37459809446), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- Kroger - Norfolk, VA (36838603803), Virginia Retail from Virginia, USA, CC BY 2.0
- NorfolkBotanicalGardenCanal, MamaGeek at en.wikipedia, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Portsmouth, Virginia (8596813145) (3), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Quarters 17 Fort Monroe VA1, Acroterion, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Adam Thoroughgood House - South LR, PumpkinSky, CC BY-SA 4.0
- Poplar Hall in Norfolk, Nyttend, Public domain
- East Berkley Avenue (Norfolk), Jmarian7, CC BY-SA 3.0
- A Light Named Portsmouth, William J. Grimes, Public domain
- USS Wisconsin (BB-64) underway at sea, circa 1988-1991 (NH 97206-KN), Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- PostcardNorfolkVACustomHouseCirca1900, Unknown author Unknown author, Public domain
- Plan of Fort Norfolk 1860, Charles E. Cassell, Public domain
- Portsmouth, Virginia (8596805587), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- PORTSMOUTH OLDE TOWNE HISTORIC DISTRICT, PORTSMOUTH, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- St. Paul's Catholic Church, Porsmouth VA 12SEP2014, Capt1922, CC BY-SA 3.0
- OldDonationEpiscopalChurchA, Rlevse, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Talbot Hall from east, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portsmouth, Virginia (8596812341), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Portsmouth Community Library 13SEP2014, Capt1922, CC BY-SA 3.0
- REUBEN CLARK HOUSE, HAMPTON, VA, JERRYE & ROY KLOTZ, M.D., CC BY-SA 4.0
- Monticello Arcade interior, ca 1986 CROPPED, JGKlein, Public domain
- Seneca east of St. Lawrence, Oaklette, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portsmouth, Virginia (8596809033), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Cedar Grove Cemetery 13Sep2014, Capt1922, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Taylor-Whittle House, Cathy1763, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Stewart Street, South Norfolk, Nyttend, Public domain
- Portsmouth, Virginia (8597911744), Doug Kerr from Albany, NY, United States, CC BY-SA 2.0
- Park View Historic District, Crawford St Entrance 12SEP2014, Capt1922, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Virginia Bank and Trust Building, Cathy1763, CC BY-SA 3.0
- Fort Monroe Aerial, Unknown author, Public domain
- CHAMBERLIN HOTEL, User:KLOTZ, CC BY-SA 3.0
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