Welcome to Norfolk, VA.

Nor-fok, or Naw-fok, no matter how you pronounce it, the experience will always be the same: fun, vibrant entertainment and culture, delicious cuisine and 144 miles of shoreline waiting to be explored!

With the Chesapeake Bay, Atlantic ocean and countless rivers in our backyard, you are never far from the water. Norfolk's thriving arts community welcomes you into its studios, galleries and up and down the streets of downtown, the NEON Arts District and beyond. If you’re looking for world-class cuisine, look no further! From traditional Southern fare to a wide range of nouveau and international offerings Norfolk’s eateries offer something for everyone – and every appetite.

Discover why Norfolk was named Favorite American City for 2018 and was selected as one of the Top 50 Places to Travel in 2017 in the world!

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Norfolk Convention & Visitors Bureau

232 East Main Street Norfolk, VA 23510

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