Easy, accessible meetings on the Virginia Waterfront
New experiences are aplenty in Norfolk, the cultural, financial, and entertainment hub of the mid-Atlantic coast. From a new down- town light-rail system to new culinary tours, Norfolk offers meeting attendees something different to experience every time they visit. Bordering the Elizabeth River and Ches-
apeake Bay, Norfolk is a coastal city rich in history and culture. Naval Station Norfolk (the world’s largest naval base), the battle- ship Wisconsin, historical homes, Civil War sites, and museums such as the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Hampton Roads Naval Museum are just a few options for off- site events and pre- and post-meeting leisure time. Downtown, meeting attendees will find plenty to do, including dine-a-rounds and culi-
nary tours of Granby Street and the historic Ghent neighborhood, or one of the many fes- tivals that attract thousands of visitors from spring through mid-winter. Just like with its attractions, Norfolk has
plenty of choices for meetings, off-site events, and accommodations — 5,200 hotel rooms and 500,000 square feet of citywide meet- ing space, to be exact. Downtown, the 405- room Norfolk Waterside Marriott (including the 60,000-square-foot Waterside Conven- tion Center) and the recently renovated 468- room Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel both have convenient waterfront locations near many of Norfolk’s most popular attractions, including shopping in the historic Freemason and Ghent districts, Norfolk Scope (an arena
with 85,000 square feet of meeting space), and the shops at MacArthur Center. When it’s time to start planning, the
award-winning staff at VisitNorfolk can assist with tasks large and small, from inspection tours to itinerary planning and everything in between.
• More than 500,000 square feet of citywide meeting space
• Citywide hotel rooms: about 5,200 • Committable hotel rooms: 3,000
Attractions
• Harbor cruises and tours • Naval Station Norfolk (the world’s largest naval base)
• Civil War historical sites • Granby Street’s “Restaurant Row” • Norfolk Botanical Garden • Virginia Zoo • Battleship Wisconsin • Art galleries and antiquing in the historic Ghent neighborhood, more than 100 annual festivals, and much more
For more information: VisitNorfolk (757) 664-6620 or (800) 368-3097 visitnorfolktoday.com
City of Convenience Centrally located on the Eastern seaboard, Norfolk is just a few hours away for two-thirds of the U.S. population. And getting around Norfolk is just as easy as getting there. The Tide, a light rail that opened in Norfolk last year, has 11 stations that connect visitors to downtown shopping, dining, and entertainment.