Norfolk, Independent city in Southeastern Virginia, United States
Norfolk extends along the Elizabeth River and Chesapeake Bay, with Naval Station Norfolk occupying the northern section of the waterfront area.
The city originated as a colonial settlement in 1682, evolving from a trading post to become a significant maritime center by the early 18th century.
The Chrysler Museum of Art maintains a collection of over 30,000 objects, including European and American paintings, photography, glass, and contemporary pieces.
The Tide light rail system connects eleven stations across Norfolk, providing transportation between Eastern Virginia Medical School and Newtown Road.
Naval Station Norfolk contains the largest concentration of U.S. Navy forces, with 75 ships and 134 aircraft stationed at its 14 piers and 11 aircraft hangars.
Location: Virginia
Inception: 1682
Elevation above the sea: 10 m
Part of: Hampton Roads
Shares border with: Hampton, Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Portsmouth
Website: https://norfolk.gov
GPS coordinates: 36.84694,-76.28528
Latest update: June 1, 2025 12:36
USS Wisconsin
904 m
Norfolk Scope
719 m
Nauticus
814 m
Naval Medical Center Portsmouth
1.8 km
MacArthur Memorial
395 m
Jamestown Exposition
11.6 km
Harbor Park
735 m
Chrysler Museum of Art
1.3 km
Ted Constant Convocation Center
4.4 km
S.B. Ballard Stadium
5 km
Confederate Monument
1.9 km
Virginia Zoological Park
3.6 km
Chrysler Hall
583 m
William "Dick" Price Stadium
2.2 km
Norva Theatre
521 m
Norfolk Botanical Garden
9.4 km
Saint Paul's Episcopal Church
77 m
Berkley Bridge
674 m
Portsmouth
1.5 km
Norfolk City Hall
351 m
Harrison Opera House
1.3 km
Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception, Norfolk
249 m
Fort Norfolk
2.2 km
Attucks Theatre
1.2 km
Wells Theater
522 m
Dominion Tower
473 m
Fort Nelson
1.7 km
First Calvary Baptist Church
1.2 kmReviews
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