come explore
freemason
265 w tazewell st
trail section = 0.73 miles
Stretching from Wisconsin Square to across the Brambleton Bridge, the Freemason section offers a tour of one of Norfolk’s oldest and architecturally stunning neighborhoods.
TRAIL HIGHLIGHTS
points of interest
USS Norfolk Bell
Following the decommissioning of the USS Norfolk, the ship's bell was put on display in Wisconsin Square. The giant brass bell is one of the last remaining pieces of the destroyer Norfolk.
Freemason Alt Route
A high speed option that avoids the cobblestones and pedestrian congestion on Botetourt Street around the Pagoda and Oriental Garden.
Elizabeth River Trail Donor Sculpture
Freemason Harbor
Picturesque harbor situated along Pier Park and near the Pagoda and Oriental Gardens.
The Hague
A horseshoe-shape inlet of the Elizabeth River that offers a walking bridge and views of the stately houses on Mowbray Arch.
parking
Parking - Pagoda
parks & more
Pier Park
Wrapping around Freemason Harbor, Pier park offers stunning views of the Elizabeth River.
Bike Fix-It Station (Freemason Loop)
Riverside Park
Public park on The Hague, just off Brambleton Avenue.