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  1. Located in the heart of Coastal Virginia on the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk is a city of mermaids anchored by a vibrant downtown and steeped in maritime history. The city’s rich and proudly diverse culture flows through its museums, burgeoning performing and visual arts scenes and fabulous festivals.

  2. It is a port city with a large Navy and shipping presence. But it is also known as a major cultural center, with world-class museums, opera, symphony, ballet and a vibrant arts community. The downtown area has experienced a major resurgence, with gourmet restaurants, shopping and attractions.

  3. May 9, 2024 · Norfolk, independent city and port, southeastern Virginia, U.S. It lies on the Elizabeth River in the Tidewater region, at the mouth of Chesapeake Bay. Norfolk is part of an urban complex that includes the cities of Portsmouth (west), Chesapeake (south), Virginia Beach (east), and, northward across.

  4. City of Norfolk. 810 Union Street. Norfolk, VA 23510. Phone: 757-664-6510. Get Directions

  5. Norfolk Virginia is a city of some 235,000 residents and encompasses 66 square miles. It has seven miles of Chesapeake Bay beachfront and a total of 144 miles of shoreline along our lakes, rivers, and the Bay. Much of this land is located in residential neighborhoods.

  6. The history of Norfolk, Virginia as a modern settlement begins in 1636. The city was named after the English county of Norfolk and was formally incorporated in 1736.

  7. Apr 14, 2022 · Norfolk is an urban city in the US state of Virginia, strategically located in the southeastern Hampton Roads region, opposite the city of Portsmouth, south of Chesapeake Bay of the Atlantic Ocean, and north of Elizabeth River. Spreading over 96.4 sq miles, Norfolk is considered the second-largest city in Virginia, after Virginia Beach.

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