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Norfolk City Information
Population: 234,404
Elevation: 10 feet above sea level
Land Area: 53.7 square miles
Location: Located in the southeastern portion of Virginia, near both the Atlantic Ocean and the border of North Carolina on Interstate 64
Time Zone: Eastern Time Zone (when it's noon in Norfolk, its 11am in Chicago and 9am in Los Angeles). Norfolk observes Daylight Savings Time from April - October
Local Seasons:
With near perfect weather and more things to see and do than a traveler can imagine, Norfolk hosts visitors from around the world throughout the year with the busiest time being the summer when school is out and tourists descend on the entire area.
Norfolk enjoys a temperate mid-Atlantic climate moderated by its proximity to the Gulf Stream. Average yearly high temperature is 67.4°F; average low is 51°F. The overall percentage of sunshine is 65%. Summer is exceptionally pleasant with warm breezes and temperatures averaging in the 70's F with plenty of sunshine. This is the perfect time to take advantage of the world renowned attractions both in the city and in nearby Williamsburg. Spring and fall are quite pleasant and less crowded. The temperatures are just cool enough for an invigorating walk after dinner at one of the many fine restaurants in the area. Winters can get chilly and it does snow. Be sure to bring a camera.
How to Get There:
By Air:
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Northview Avenue
Norfolk, VA 23518
757-857-3351
Conveniently located to downtown as well as all of the attractions, Norfolk International Airport is southeastern Virginia's most dominant airport in both southeast Virginia and northeastern North Carolina.
With daily flights to and from major cities throughout the United States, Norfolk International presently ranks in the country's top airports in terms of numbers of passengers served.
Ground Transportation:
Most of the major car rental companies as well as taxi, limousine, and shuttle busses are available at the airport and throughout the city.
By Car:
Norfolk is easily accessible by car via Interstate 64 from the north (Williamsburg) and the southwest; I-264 from the east (Virginia Beach). In addition, I-664 is nearby.
By Train:
Amtrak
Located approximately 16 miles from Norfolk at:
9304 Warwick Blvd.
Newport News, VA 23601
757-245-3589
By Bus:
Greyhound
701 Monticello Ave.
Norfolk, VA 23510
757-625-7500
How to Get Around:
By far, the best way to get around is either by personal or rental car. With so many sites and attractions available, a car allows visitors to take advantage of many more opportunities. In addition, the NET (757-222-6100) is a good means of downtown travel. The Norfolk Electric Transit or NET is the premiere transportation link for residents, visitors, shoppers, commuters and downtown Norfolk. This FREE commuting service is provided by the City of Norfolk and is operated by the Hampton Roads Transit (HRT). The NET is an integral part of the City's ongoing effort to link Norfolk's many downtown attractions with parking facilities. The NET makes a total of sixteen stops along a 2.2-mile route throughout the downtown area, beginning at Cedar Grove Parking Lot, running along Granby Street to Main and Water Streets, then to Harbor Park and City Hall, and then circling back.
National Holidays:
New Year's Day- Jan. 1
Martin Luther King, Jr., Day- 3rd Mon. in Jan.
President's Day- 3rd Mon. in Feb.
Memorial Day- last Mon. in May
Independence Day- July 4
Labor Day- 1st Mon. in Sept.
Thanksgiving Day- 4th Thurs. in Nov.
Christmas Eve and Christmas Day- Dec. 24 and 25
New Year's Eve- Dec. 31
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