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Norfolk, Virginia, is the home of the world's largest Navy base, has miles of sandy Chesapeake Bay beaches, a historic downtown district, a complex of waterfront shops and restaurants, a collection of cruise boats and ferries, and an excellent collection of museums. Norfolk truly has something for everyone.
Norfolk is centered around the port of Hampton Roads, one of the largest, naturally deep, ice-free harbors in the world. You can see tugs, barges, sailboats, commercial vessels, and navy ships moving in and out of the port through the Elizabeth River. Norfolk's downtown waterfront area is located right on the banks of the Elizabeth River. The Waterside Marketplace, the centerpiece of the waterfront district, offers dining, shopping and special events at the adjacent Town Point Park. A couple blocks away, the new MacArthur Center mall offers upscale shopping, restaurants, and entertainment. The historic Ghent district has many interesting boutiques, cafes, and galleries. From Memorial Day to Labor Day, Norfolk Trolley Tours provides transportation to these areas plus the Chrysler Museum of Art and the Norfolk Naval Base. Nauticus, the National Maritime Center, is a must see, with the Battleship Wisconsin docked alongside.
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Norfolk Harbor is quite busy as you might imagine.
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