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Norfolk Freemason Historic District

Friday, June 8th Noon - 8 PM
Saturday, June 9th Noon - 9:30 PM 
Sunday, June 10th Noon - 6 PM
Monday, June 11th Noon – 6 PM

Parade of Sail Viewing Locations now listed with hours! http://www.opsail2012virginia.com/participating-ships/parade-of-sail

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Tickets on Sale now for the Virginia Arts Festival Finale & OpSail 2012 Virginia Opening Night Gala- Virginia Symphony On the High Seas: A Musical Voyage 

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TCC Planetarium presents "Navigating with the Stars: Search for Longitude"

FREE in Virginia Beach, 7:00pm.  Special program to show attendees how sailors at the time of the War of 1812 had to rely on the stars to navigate the open waters.  For directions and more information, please visit http://www.tcc.edu

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Routes and Schedules

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Friday, June 8 – Monday, June 11, 2012

Downtown District Shuttle
ODU/Norfolk Naval Base District Shuttle
Norfolk Airport/Newtown Road District and Norfolk Botanical Garden Shuttle

Hotels:
Pick Up Service from hotels to FREE WAY DEPOT at Harborpark. All connections to destinations made at the FREE WAY DEPOT at Harborpark:

  • 10 am
  • 12 Noon
  • 3 pm
  • 6 pm
  • 8 pm (Friday and Saturday Only)

Return Service to hotels from FREE WAY DEPOT at Harborpark:

  • 2 pm
  • 5 pm
  • 7 pm
  • 9 pm (Sunday and Monday—Last Bus Returns to Hotels)
  • 11 pm (Friday and Saturday Only)
  • Midnight (Friday and Saturday Only)

SHUTTLE TO EVENTS AND DESTINATIONS:
Hours of FREE WAY Shuttle operation from FREE WAY DEPOT at Harborpark to Events and Destinations:

  • Friday, June 8, 10 am to 11 pm
  • Saturday, June 9, 10 am to 11 pm
  • Sunday, June 10, 10 am to 9 pm
  • Monday, June 11, 10 am - 8 pm

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From: FREE WAY DEPOT at Harborpark


Downtown Destinations and Attractions-

Shuttle Loop 1


 

Norfolk Botanical Garden and Norfolk Airport/Newtown Road District-

Shuttle Loop 2


 

Norfolk Naval Base Ship Tours and ODU/Norfolk Naval Base District-

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PRIORITY BOARDING:

Norfolk FREE WAY hotel guests with official Norfolk FREE WAY Wristbands receive PRIORITY BOARDING on Norfolk FREE WAY Shuttle Buses only (does not apply to Light Rail or other forms of public transportation). Wristbands are issued only by the participating hotels.

COSTS:

Norfolk FREE WAY Shuttle Transportation is FREE, however, individual admission to attractions and businesses will apply. Individual costs to ride the HRT Light Rail, Water Taxis, Ferries and other forms of public transportation will apply.

Visit each destination's website for hours, admission and more information. Various destinations are offering specials to Norfolk FREE WAY guests with official Norfolk FREE WAY Wristbands. Wristbands issued by participating hotels ONLY.

ADDITIONAL TRANSPORTATION:

From the Norfolk FREE WAY DEPOT (Harborpark) additional connections to:

  • HRT Elizabeth River Ferry to Ocean Marine, Old Towne Portsmouth and High Street (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)

  • Water Taxis to Waterside, Historic Freemason District, Historic Fort Norfolk and Front Street Docks, and Midtown Pier-West Ghent (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)

  • HRT Light Rail (Not included in FREE WAY Pass—daily fares apply)

For More Information on Norfolk FREE WAY Destinations, Routes, Schedules and Participating Hotels Visit OpSail2012Virginia.com

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OpSail 2012 Virginia®
120 West Main St.
Norfolk, VA 23510
Ph: 757-441-2345 ext. 6000
email: OpSail2012Virginia@festevents.org
Staff
Karen Scherberger, Executive Director
Hank Moseley, Director, Maritime Operations
Joella Adams, Director of Programs, Education & Tourism

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