5 Accessible Activities in Norfolk

Norfolk is located by both the Atlantic Ocean and the Chesapeake Bay in the southeast part of Virginia. It was chosen as one of the top 50 Places in the world to travel in 2017. The city is full of a wide range of art, food, and culture that all make for an exciting travel destination. Below are 5 accessible places to visit in Norfolk!

  1. Battleship Wisconsin Battleship Wisconsin was the second largest battleship built by the US Navy and earned five battle stars during WWII. You can take a tour by yourself or with a guide, with accessibility on the main deck of the ship along with elevators to the second and third floors.
  2. Chrysler Museum of ArtThis free art museum features over 30,000 artifacts spanning across 5,000 years of history. It is wheelchair accessible and feature their Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, which features demonstrations and classes on the art of glassblowing.
  3. Norfolk Botanical GardensThis 155-Acre Garden dates back to 1938 and features a variety of unique plants and forests. They offer tours year-round on their paved trails or trams which are both accessible.
  4. McArthur MemorialThis memorial consists of a museum, research and archive center, theater, and more, all dedicated to General Douglas McArthur. It is committed to maintaining and telling the story of him, as well as all those who served in WWI, WWII, and the Korean War. The memorial is accessible, and there are accessible bathrooms in the Visitor and Research Centers.
  5. Hampton Roads Naval MuseumThis museum guides visitors through 242 years of U.S. Naval history as one of only 10 museums in the country officially operated by the US Navy.

With all the thrilling things to do in Norfolk, it is the perfect place to rent an accessible vehicle from MobilityWorks. During the month of August, we are excited to offer 10% off Accessible Van Rentals * at our Norfolk location. All of our rental vans come equipped with easy-to-use retractable tie-downs and are available for a day or weeks at a time. You also have peace of mind with our 24-hour emergency hotline in case of emergency.

Call today to make a reservation at 1.877.275.4915. Reservations also can be requested online at www.MobilityWorks.com/wheelchair-vans-for-rent/online-rental-reservation.

*Pre-scheduled appointment required. Applies to any rental appointment in 2018 if booked by 8/31/2018. Limit one coupon per customer. Offer valid at our Norfolk, VA location only. Promotional Code: RENTALWEBPROMO2018