Norfolk, VA

Norfolk anchors southeastern Virginia where the Elizabeth River meets Chesapeake Bay, serving as home to the world's largest naval base. Interstate 64 connects the city east-west to Richmond and Virginia Beach, while I-264 runs directly downtown and I-564 leads to Norfolk International Airport 9 miles northeast. The Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel and Downtown Tunnel handle heavy regional traffic. The Norfolk Botanical Garden houses over 6,000 plant species, including one of the East Coast's largest azalea collections.