Norfolk

Navy Central

Description

Known for its waterfront and large naval base, Norfolk is a great Virginia destination with history, culture, and excitement. It boasts a population of about 243,000 and is one of the oldest cities in the Hampton Roads area of the state. Sitting on the shores of the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk is home to a number of deep-water shipping channels and ports through which a variety of goods are imported and exported across the globe. The city's main claim to fame is its Naval Station Norfolk, which is one of the largest of its kind in the world. It serves as home of over 60,000 U.S. military servicemen and women, 130+ aircraft, and about 75 ships. Visitors will love Norfolk's nautical atmosphere, as well as its variety of unique visitor attractions, including the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Battleship Wisconsin, Chrysler Hall (home of the Virginia Symphony), Nauticus National Maritime Center, and others.