DOWNTOWN NORFOLK
Norfolk is a city of more than 240,000 residents and more than 100 diverse neighborhoods. As the the cultural, educational, business and medical center of Hampton Roads, it is home to the world's largest Naval Base, the region's International Airport, and is one of the busiest international ports on the East Coast of the United States.
Founded in 1682, downtown Norfolk has grown up on the water. Today the city has undergone a huge renovation, including new office, retail, entertainment, and hotel construction. More importantly, downtown residential developments have added thousands of new residents to Norfolk making it a vibrant, lively place to live, visit or work. A light rail route through the heart of downtown is scheduled to open in late 2010.
The Heritage at Freemason Harbour is centrally located in all of the excitement of downtown Norfolk and within easy walking distance to its world-class museums, performing arts venues, restaurants, the battleship U.S.S. Wisconsin, Nauticus, Eastern Virginia Medial School, shopping and more. Plus, its proximity to the water makes strolling the city's waterfront promenade or enjoying the view of a working harbor with cruise ships, tugboats, pleasure craft and more a mere step away!
The city's popular logo -- an elegant mermaid can be spotted throughout the city and symbolizes 300 years of maritime and naval heritage and its modern reputation as a city on the move. To learn more about Norfolk's Mermaids and to download a mermaid walking tour map, visit www.mermaidsonparade.com
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Shopping
MacArthur Center opened as a three-story enclosed shopping mall with Dillard's and Nordstrom as their anchor department stores. Regal Cinemas operates
an 18-screen stadium seating movie theater here, as well. MacArthur Center introduced upscale retailing to the
Hampton Roads region and it featured the premier of a number of retailers
that did not previously exist in Hampton Roads (Pottery Barn, Nordstrom, Johnny Rockets, Chico's,
Coach, among others).
The Waterside offers major restaurants, specialty retail shops,
an international food court, and exciting nightlife with music,
dancing, and live entertainment. Day and evening cruises and ferries
depart from The Waterside Marina and both Nauticus and Norfolk
Tides Harbor Park are within walking distance. Adjacent to both
the Marriott and Sheraton Hotels, parking is available in garages,
and by valet in the evenings. A free bus service, known as the
NET, connects The Waterside with many other venues in the downtown
area.
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Bodega... translated means Bar or Wineshop... is a bit Spanish. Upon
entering, you'll find Bull-Fighting prints decorating the walls... a
`huge' Pitcher of Sangria touted on the Chalkboard offering a list of
daily Specials... the Tapas concept of mini-dishes applied to an array
of Regional and Mediterranean Foods. 
Housed in what was once a century-old church... the Freemason Abbey
offers you both elegance & affordability in a style that reflects
the image of an upscale Tavern featuring; exposed brick walls... plentiful
greenery... vaulted ceilings... Tiffany-styled chandeliers... etched
windows... and two-story seating. There's something for everyone... from burgers to lobsters,
sandwiches to prime rib... all served in generous portions.
With pleasant lighting, ornate ceilings, tile flooring & apple-wood
fired grills... Kincaid's Fish, Chop & Steakhouse makes a statement
of elegance, which is in perfect keeping with MacArthur Center's grand
shopping experience. 
Located within the Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel, Shula's 347 Grill has everything from gourmet salads to fresh specialty
fish and 'exclusive' Certified Angus Beef burgers and steaks, the best
beef money can buy. 
Trilogy Bistro is reminisent to the upscale steakhouses throughout
the United States. Trilogy only uses prime cuts of beef and an
equal emphasis on the freshest quality seafood.
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NAUTICUS inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today's maritime world. Nauticus is a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy.
The Half Moon Cruise & Convention Center
The Half Moon Cruise and Celebration Center is Norfolk's newest and most unique waterfront attraction. The facility is not only a gateway for cruise ships sailing to beautiful ports-of-call, it's also the most magnificent venue in the area to host your special event or function.
The Hampton Roads Naval Museum and the battleship Wisconsin are a popular place for service members to have their reenlistments, commissioning, retirements or other special ceremonies.
Opened in 1971, Norfolk Scope is the host to a wide variety of events, including Ringling Bros and Barnum and Bailey Circus, conventions, concerts and family shows. Scope is proud to be the home of the Norfolk Admirals of the AHL.
Since its grand opening in 1972, Chrysler Hall has served as the premiere performing arts center of Hampton Roads. Resident companies include Broadway Across America: Norfolk - Hampton Roads exclusive presenter of touring Broadway productions; the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Norfolk Forum, the Virginia Arts Festival, and the Virginia Ballet. Chrysler Hall also hosts a wide range of contemporary concerts, family theatre and comedy events.
Harbor Park - Home of the Norfolk Tides
Since 2007, the Norfolk Tides have been a minor league AAA division farm team for the Baltimore Orioles. Prior to this, the Tides had a 38 year affiliation with the New York Mets. Harbor Park has been home to the Tides through most of the teams history. Apart from great baseball, Harbor Park is also a grat venue for concerts and special events.
Town Point Park is the People's Park, providing eight acres of peaceful outdoor spaces, nestled on the riverbanks of the Elizabeth River and located in the heart of the business district in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia.
The
Norva
The Norva is a converted theater that showcases some
of the best up-and-coming acts in a 1500 person capacity venue.
Located in the heart of Granby Street's arts and dining district.
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An intimate, 75-seat, black box performance facility that presents theatre, music, comedy and Children's Theatre. The Children's Theatre of Hampton Roads presents a family show every Saturday morning at 11am. Resident companies include BOLD GIRLS, the Foppish Dandies and the Vulgar Little Theatre Company. Call 757-423-4084 for more info.
Commemorating Crispus Attucks, an African American man who was the first American patriot to die in the Boston Massacre of 1770, the Attucks Theatre was built in 1919 as a regional Mecca for entertainment and as a cultural center for the minority community. During its heyday, several legends took the stage there, including Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Mamie Smith. Today, as a state and national landmark, the theater is distinguished as the oldest remaining legitimate theater in the nation that was completely financed, designed, constructed and operated by African Americans. A variety of concerts and performances take place throughout the year. Call 757-622-4763 for more info.
Since its grand opening in 1972, Chrysler Hall has served as the premiere performing arts center of Hampton Roads. Resident companies include Broadway Across America: Norfolk - Hampton Roads exclusive presenter of touring Broadway productions; the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Norfolk Forum, the Virginia Arts Festival, and the Virginia Ballet. Chrysler Hall also hosts a wide range of contemporary concerts, family theatre and comedy events. Most notably, the theater hosts several Broadway productions throughout the year, presented by Broadway Across America. This year’s line-up includes Monty Python's Spamalot, Cirque Dreams-Jungle Fantasy, Avenue Q, and Wicked. Chrysler Hall, located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, is the perfect venue for a variety of events. Located at 201 East Brambleton Avenue. Call 757-664-6464 for more info.
Don't be fooled by the name; the Generic Theatre is far from common or basic. Dubbed Hampton Roads' off-Broadway playhouse, the theatre is known for delivering unique, sometimes offbeat performances with rave reviews. With their untraditional approach to performing arts, the Generic Theater is sure to delight. This year's performances include Nickel and Dimed as well as What's Wrong with This Picture? Call 757-441-2160 for more info.
Built circa 1915, this 15,000 square-foot theater venue has been restored and renovated into a multi-entertainment center, nightclub and concert hall, with the theme of "where theater meets nightclub." The theater includes most of its original architectural features. Visit our website at granbytheater.com for a schedule of events and how to book your own. 421 Granby Street. Call 757-961-7208 for more info.
This 1,632-seat theater is home to the Virginia Opera, official opera company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which presents four productions annually. Once a World War II USO theater, this historic venue was lavishly renovated in 1993. 160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. Call 757-623-1223 OR 866-OPERA-VA for more info.
L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center
Named for a former Virginia Governor, the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on the Norfolk State University campus is the perfect venue for a variety of events. Located at 700 Park Avenue. Call 757-823-2061 for more info.
Though they are called the "little theater," they definitely have a big impact on the local community. The theater, established in 1926, has gained much positive attention. The New York Times recently expressed their praise, saying that the establishment is "original and (a) remarkably good theatre-quiet in style but tingling with excitement underneath." This year's performances include The House of Blue Leaves, The Solid Gold Cadillac, and Working: The Musical. Call 757-627-8551 for more info.
Celebrating their 40th anniversary season in 2008, the Norfolk Chamber Consort welcomes a new Artistic Director-pianist/composer Andrey Kasporov. The consort offers programs consisting of both classical and modern music. Concerts are held at Old Dominion University's Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building as well as other locations. Call 757-623-5531 for more info.
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