Norfolk, VA
Historic District

Dining, shopping & city life in Norfolk. Explore the area, plan your visit and connect with local businesses.

Ghent

Ghent is one of Norfolk’s best-known historic and mixed residential districts. It includes older homes, apartments, condos, museums, medical and university-adjacent activity, restaurants, shops, and service corridors.

INFORMATION

Historic District

Location and Access

Use the exact business or venue address in Norfolk when planning your journey. Check its entrance and visitor instructions before departure.

Find the area on a map

Choose your exact business or venue in the map results for directions to its entrance.

Easy Transportation

Central Point

Nearby Highways

Transit Access

Make the most of your visit

Dining, shopping & city life

What to expect

Ghent is one of Norfolk’s best-known historic and mixed residential districts.

Build a visit around one destination

Choose a restaurant, shop, meeting or scheduled event as your starting point. Check its hours or reservation details, then explore the surrounding streets at a comfortable pace.

Parking & getting around

Choose parking for the part of the district you will actually visit. Public garages, metered spaces and private lots can have different rules. Check the route between your stops rather than assuming every block is pedestrian-friendly.

Make an afternoon or evening of it

Combine a meal with browsing or a confirmed local event. For groups, share a specific meeting address and plan a weather alternative. Local businesses keep their own hours, even when a district event is running.

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Featured Businesses in Ghent district

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Ghent Antiques

Fine antiques, jewelry, gifts and estate-sale services on Colley Avenue in Norfolk’s Ghent neighborhood.

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Events in Ghent

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