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USS Norfolk (DL-1)

The second USS Norfolk (DL-1) was the first destroyer leader of the United States Navy. Originally projected as a hunter-killer cruiser, she was in service until 1970.

Located at 36.849, -76.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cold War destroyers of the United States, Ships built in New Jersey, United States Navy Virginia-related ships, 1951 ships, Destroyers of the United States Navy

Waterside (Norfolk, Virginia)

The Waterside, a festival marketplace on the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, Virginia, opened June 1, 1983. A critical component of Norfolk's ongoing post-WWII revitalization, the complex connects via a cross-street pedestrian bridge to a parking garage, sits at the foot of the Portsmouth Ferry terminal, and connects via a waterfront promenade to the downtown, the nearby baseball stadium, naval museum and waterfront neighborhood of Freemason Harbor.

Located at 36.8444, -76.2914 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Shopping malls in Virginia, Economy of Norfolk, Virginia, Buildings and structures in Norfolk, Virginia, Redeveloped ports and waterfronts in the United States, Visitor attractions in Norfolk, Virginia

Berkley Bridge (Virginia)

The Berkley Bridge is a double-leaf bascule bridge across the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, United States. It carries Interstate 264, U.S. Route 460 Alternate, and State Route 337 across the river, connecting the Berkley neighborhood south of the river with downtown Norfolk to the north. The toll-free facility is one of only a small number of movable bridges on the Interstate Highway System. At each end af the bridge is a complicated interchange.

Located at 36.841, -76.2867 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bridges completed in 1952, Road bridges in Virginia, Movable bridges on the Interstate Highway System, Bascule bridges, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Bridges on the U.S. Highway System

Downtown Tunnel

The Downtown Tunnel on Interstate 264 crosses the Southern Branch of the Elizabeth River in the South Hampton Roads area. It links the independent City of Portsmouth with the independent City of Norfolk. In conjunction with the Berkley Bridge, the Downtown Tunnel connects to Interstate 464 to the City of Chesapeake and a continuation I-264 to the downtown and Waterside areas of Norfolk, and on to Virginia Beach.

Located at 36.8329, -76.2936 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Tunnels in Virginia, Intracoastal Waterway, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia, Tunnels completed in 1952

Nauticus

Nauticus is a maritime-themed science center and museum located in Norfolk, Virginia.

Located at 36.8474, -76.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1994 establishments in the United States, Maritime museums in Virginia, Museums established in 1994, Museums in Norfolk, Virginia, Naval museums in the United States, Science museums in Virginia

Norfolk–Portsmouth Bridge–Tunnel

The Norfolk–Portsmouth Bridge–Tunnel was a project to connect downtown Norfolk, Virginia, United States with downtown Portsmouth via a drawbridge over the Eastern Branch of the Elizabeth River and a tunnel under the Southern Branch. It opened on May 23, 1952, predating the area's better-known bridge–tunnel complexes: the Hampton Roads Bridge–Tunnel, opened in 1957; the Chesapeake Bay Bridge–Tunnel, opened in 1964; and the Monitor–Merrimac Memorial Bridge–Tunnel, opened in 1992.

Located at 36.8358, -76.2878 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Interstate 64, Transportation in Norfolk, Virginia, Transportation in Portsmouth, Virginia, Bridge-tunnels in the United States, Tunnels in Virginia, Bridges completed in 1952, Tunnels completed in 1952, Road bridges in Virginia

Hampton Roads Naval Museum

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is one of the 12 Navy museums that are operated by the Naval History & Heritage Command. It celebrates the long history of the U.S. Navy in the Hampton Roads region of Virginia. It is co-located with the Nauticus National Maritime Center in downtown Norfolk, Virginia. In 2009, the Hampton Roads Naval Museum was accredited by the American Association of Museum Accreditation, the gold standard for museum accreditation.

Located at 36.8477, -76.295 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Maritime museums in Virginia, Military and war museums in Virginia, Museums in Norfolk, Virginia, Museums established in 1979, United States Navy museums

The Homecoming (statue)

The Homecoming is a statue expressing the joy of reunion between a family when the sailor returns from a long period at sea. The statue honors the sacrifices made by families and members of all the sea services during long separations. The Homecoming was sculpted by Stanley Bleifeld, who also created the well known The Lone Sailor. The original work is located in the United States Navy Memorial, in Washington, DC.

Located at 36.8463, -76.2942 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Bronze sculptures in the United States, 1989 sculptures

Town Point Park

. Town Point Park is a 7-acre waterfront city park on the Elizabeth River in Norfolk, Virginia, USA. The park hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals and special events each year to include Norfolk Harborfest, Bayou Boogaloo, and 4th of July Celebrations. Norfolk Festevents programs Town Point Park on behalf of the City of Norfolk. Located in the park are The Homecoming and the Armed Forces Memorial.

Located at 36.8456, -76.2944 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Virginia Municipal and County Parks, Urban public parks, Parks in Norfolk, Virginia

Wisconsin Square

Wisconsin Square is a small park on Norfolk, Virginia's Elizabeth River waterfront, opposite the berth of the berth of the USS Wisconsin, a museum ship. The park contains memorials to the seamen were lost while serving on United States Navy ships homeported in Norfolk. The Square also contains the ship's bell of USS Norfolk (DL-1) and a copy of The Lone Sailor.

Located at 36.8489, -76.2943 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Virginia Municipal and County Parks, Urban public parks, Parks in Norfolk, Virginia, Monuments and memorials in Virginia

Naval Medical Center Portsmouth

The Naval Medical Center Portsmouth (NMCP), formerly Naval Hospital Portsmouth, is a United States Navy medical center in Portsmouth, Virginia, United States. It is the oldest continuously running hospital in the Navy medical system. {{#invoke:Coordinates|coord}}{{#coordinates:36.844450|-76.305242||||||| |primary |name= }}

Located at 36.8445, -76.3052 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Hospitals in Virginia, Military hospitals in the United States, United States Navy facilities, Buildings and structures in Portsmouth, Virginia, 1827 establishments in the United States, Hospitals established in 1827, National Register of Historic Places in Portsmouth, Virginia

150 West Main Street

150 West Main Street is the fourth tallest building in Downtown Norfolk, Virginia, United States. Norfolk's highest rated restaurant, Todd Jurich's Bistro, is located on the building's ground floor.

Located at 36.8469, -76.2934 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Skyscrapers in Virginia, Buildings and structures in Norfolk, Virginia