NEON District
A former auto row north of downtown, transformed into an arts district with large murals, galleries and theatres lining the streets, perfect for a photo-filled stroll.
The NEON District (New Energy of Norfolk) lies between downtown and Ghent. It was once a street of car dealerships, but in recent years art has revitalized it. Dozens of large murals cover street and building walls. There are glass studios, galleries, craft beer bars, and performance venues including the Harrison Opera House and Chambers Theatre. Each autumn the NEON Festival brings new murals and light installations. It is about a five-minute walk from the Chrysler Museum, so the two can easily be visited together.
Opening hours
Open all day
Nearby sights
- Chrysler Museum of Art
- Hunter House Victorian Museum
- West Freemason Street Historic District
- MacArthur Memorial
- Elizabeth River Harbor Cruises
- Nauticus & Battleship Wisconsin
- St. Paul's Episcopal Church
- Town Point Park