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Norfolk Real Estate and Homes
General Info
Founded in 1682, Norfolk has a proud coastal history. You can feel the past in the city's classic architecture and see the future in its friendly residents. Over the years, the downtown skyline has evolved into a festive marketplace, featuring high-rise office buildings; a hotel-convention center; a Triple-A league baseball stadium; and Nauticus, the National Maritime Center.
Norfolk is an energetic community that's bustling with activity. You can feel it in a walk through the six-acre, bayfront Ocean View Park; at a picnic in Botanical Garden; in a visit to Virginia Zoo, the state's largest zoological park; and in any of the city's fine neighborhoods. Norfolk is also an accessible city, hosting a world-class airport, an interstate system and regional transit opportunities.
Education
The Norfolk Public School System offers a variety of education opportunities, whether it's traditional schooling, gifted-and-talented classes or special-needs programs. Some of the finest private schools in the region are located in Norfolk, which also offers two universities, a private college and a medical school.
Entertainment
Norfolk is the only city in the region offering professional theater, opera and symphony. The community is also home to a national maritime center, a top-notch art museum, a baseball stadium, and free waterfront concerts and special events. With all that the city has to offer, Norfolk truly has something for everyone.
Location
Norfolk is in the eastern region of Virginia. It's located:
- 91 miles from Richmond
- 213 miles from Washington, D.C.
- 352 miles from New York City
- 585 miles from Atlanta