Waterfront Condos: Norfolk’s Lafayette River Ripe for Exploration and Fun

by Robbie Foglia

Condo shopping can be an intense and exhausting task. With many locations offering several amenities at affordable rates, how does one narrow down the list to find that perfect place among the clutter? One thing that can set one condominium complex above the rest is the access to a navigable waterway and allowing owners to have a boat slip for marine enjoyment.

If you are considering value condos in the Norfolk, Virginia area, condominiums along the historic Lafayette River are a perfect place to start. Named after the French army officer that assisted the Americans during the Revolutionary War, the Lafayette River has a rich tradition of activities including, fishing, sailing, and water sports. With outlets to the larger Elizabeth River and then the Chesapeake Bay, the Lafayette River is a perfect place to launch into from the boat slip at your condominium.

Besides the opportunity to explore the tidal estuaries off the Chesapeake Bay, the Lafayette River and the Elizabeth River offer several species of fish to excite both the amateur and veteran angler alike. With bass, perch, shad, croaker, and others available most of the year, owning a boat slip at a condo on this river system will never disappoint an active fisherman.

Sick of driving the congested Downtown Norfolk roads to get to your favorite restaurant? Navigate your boat away from your condo and out towards the mouth of the Elizabeth River where access to shopping and entertainment such as Waterside, Nauticus, and the historic Battleship Wisconsin are only a pleasurable boat ride away.

Before settling on a value condo that offers the same retinue of tired perks, examine the opportunities available at a great waterfront condo in Norfolk, such as those at Tanners Landing, with boat slips available for waterfront adventure.

*Robbie Foglia is responsible for Search Engine Optimization for Tanners Landing. He works at Ciniva Systems, a Virginia-based award winning web design company.