Ghent Travel Guide
Norfolk
Popular places to visit
Chrysler Museum of Art
Be amazed by the breadth and quality of this collection of art and glasswork at a free museum in the heart of the city.
Naval Station Norfolk
Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.
Old Dominion University
Enjoy the student vibe at Old Dominion University during your visit to Norfolk. Experience the area's great live music or attend a sporting event.
Waterside District
A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.
Norfolk Scope
Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.
Chrysler Hall
Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.
Things to do
City Cruises Norfolk: Signature Dinner Cruise
Norfolk's Combo Tickets - Virginia Zoo & Battleship Wisconsin
Top hotels in Ghent
Schooner Inn
Somewhat run down. The room was fine, but the outside corridors, elevator etc. are not up to modern standards. Quite tired.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Country Inn & Suites by Radisson, Virginia Beach (Oceanfront)
It was great!
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Hyatt Place Virginia Beach Town Center
Clean room and facilities and great staff customer service
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Delta Hotels by Marriott Virginia Beach Waterfront Suites
Room was spacious, clean and staff was exceptionally friendly and caring.
Reviewed on 2 Nov 2025
Surfbreak Virginia Beach Oceanfront, an Ascend Collection Hotel
Great stay. Everything was wonderful. Clean. Staff was very friendly and helpful. Will be back.
Reviewed on 3 Nov 2025
Holiday Inn Va Beach-Oceanside (21st St) by IHG
Beach view was great no obstruction at all. Bar and food was great and quick service.
Reviewed on 31 Oct 2025
Other neighbourhoods around Ghent
Norfolk Auto Row Historic District
While Norfolk Auto Row Historic District isn't home to many top sights, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Museum of Art are some notable places to visit nearby.
West Freemason
While you're in West Freemason, take in top sights like Hunter House Victorian Museum and jump on the metro at York Street-Free Mason Station to see more of the city.
Downtown Norfolk
If you're spending time in Downtown Norfolk, check out sights like The NorVa or MacArthur Center and hop on the metro to see more of the city at Monticello Station or MacArthur Square Station.
Olde Huntersville
While Olde Huntersville may not have many sights to explore, venturing just a little farther will lead you to top things to see and do like Harrison Opera House and Norfolk Scope.
Fleet
Visitors to Fleet enjoy its beaches, and if you want to do some exploring, Naval Station Norfolk is worth a stop.
Bayview
While Bayview isn't home to many top sights, Norfolk Beaches and Ocean View Beach are some notable places to visit nearby.
