Ships dock at Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center. These are the stops worth your time, timed on foot from the terminal.
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One cruise terminal.
Walk times from Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center.
Interactive maritime science center right at the cruise dock
Historic World War II Iowa-class battleship berthed downtown
Massive commemorative naval anchor on the river promenade
Historic ship's bell honorably preserved by the harbor
Expansive waterfront green space hosting harbor events and festivals
Grand 1858 Roman-temple-style historic federal landmark
Independent downtown bookshop offering curated titles and gifts
Cozy Granby Street spot for ramen and poke bowls
Interactive waterfront water feature adjacent to the marina
Local craft beer hall with extensive draft selections
Bakery serving handcrafted coffee, scratch-made favorites, and all-day breakfast
Intimate downtown Norfolk restaurant serving classical Italian food with a contemporary twist
Downtown Norfolk grocery store on Granby Street
Coffeehouse serving coffee, tea, pastries, and grazing boards
Historic city hall housing General Douglas MacArthur's memorial
Multi-level city-center shopping and entertainment complex
Marina restaurant and raw bar serving seafood, burgers, and comfort food
Authentic Italian dining with evening bar aperitivo hours
Polished seafood bistro serving fresh coastal Virginia catches
Harborfront visitor post with local maps and transit guides
Renowned art museum with an extraordinary glass collection
Historic National Landmark floating lighthouse ship
Scenic shoreline park facing the Norfolk skyline
Vibrant NEON Arts District stop for poke and açai
Exhibits on America's oldest naval shipyard
Visitor center with guides for Olde Town historic walks
Pedestrian ferry terminal connecting Portsmouth and Norfolk
Lively Olde Town spot for wings, ribs, and craft beers
Victorian railway terminal building by the waterfront
Enormous first-order historic glass lighthouse lens
Quiet garden retreat behind High Street in Olde Town
Historic 1846 courthouse hosting rotating art exhibitions
Virginia's largest children's museum with interactive zones
Historic Gothic Revival church in Olde Town Portsmouth
Restaurant and pour house offering online ordering and event spaces
Streamline Art Deco cinema offering dining during films
Authentic French bakery in Norfolk baking daily bread and specialties
Granby Street shop featuring antiques, vintage items, decor, and gifts
Preserved Mid-century landmark of African American civil heritage
Ghent burger bar boasting over 100 beers and seasonal cocktails
Worth finding if you have an hour spare.
Artisan cheese shop and specialty sandwich counter
Preserved 1894 townhouse with authentic Victorian furnishings
State-of-the-art facility offering live glassmaking demonstrations
Authentic four-generation family home in Olde Town
Secluded historic brick harbor fortress from 1810
More ports nearby: Yorktown (Williamsburg), Kitty Hawk, Cambridge (Maryland), Annapolis, Beaufort.