Spring: A Two-Day Itinerary

Norfolk experiences four true seasons, and it’s universally agreed that spring is one of its most enchanting. Here’s how to spend a couple of days in town.

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How Do You Say Norfolk?

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Norfolk, VA

Norfolk, Virginia is a city on the water, but never watered down. Built on character, by characters, we’re a melting pot of people, cultures, and ideas.

Explore Our Neighborhoods

Downtown

Norfolk’s walkable, waterfront downtown is the urban hub of the city full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and excitement!

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Historic Freemason District

The city’s oldest standing neighborhood, Historic Freemason features beautiful tree-lined cobblestone streets, manicured gardens, historic homes and water views.

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NEON DISTRICT

The creative center of the city, NEON’s 80+ pieces of public art, live performances and eclectic restaurants are destined to inspire.

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GHENT

Ghent is filled with character, culture and delicious cuisine — not to mention tons of eclectic eateries, unique shops, art galleries and antique stores.

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Chelsea

Chelsea is one of the most walkable and bikeable neighborhoods in the city, with the celebrated Elizabeth River Trail (ERT) passing through the center.

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park place / Railroad district

Lined with local breweries, eateries and street murals, the industrial neighborhoods of Park Place/Railroad District are sure to get any visit on the right track.

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Riverview

From zoo animals to wildly delicious restaurants, the LGBTQ+ friendly neighborhood of Riverview truly has something for everyone.

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Larchmont / lochhaven

Next door to Old Dominion University, Larchmont and Lochhaven are home to history, local restaurants, outdoor fun and perfect water views.

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Oceanview

The relaxing beachside communities of Ocean View and East Beach are the perfect place to unwind with fresh seafood, sand and sun!

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Military Highway

Ideal for people on the move, Military Highway plays host to Norfolk International Airport and an abundance of shopping options.

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What’s happening

Cruises: Everything You Need to Know

Looking for up-to-date cruise schedules, parking information, lost luggage contacts, maps, deals and related tips on cruising in and out of Norfolk, VA.? Here’s your complete guide.
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Spring Sports Galore

This March, the stars align for NCAA basketball, ECHL hockey and the MiLB’s International League as we see games from the MEAC tournament, the Norfolk Admirals, the Norfolk Tides and more
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Nominate a Champion of Hospitality

We are looking for your top hospitality and tourism representatives who go above and beyond daily. Too difficult to choose just one staff member? No problem; you can nominate the entire team!
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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

Mar072025
Apr092025

Norfolk Public Schools Spring Art Exhibition

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Jun132025

Dinosaurs of Antarctica

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Sep272024
May102025

MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit

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Mar182025
Apr082025

Basketball Madness

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Mar252025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Mar072025
Jul312025

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Mar122025
Mar302025

Little Shop of Horrors

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Mar012025
Mar312025

Member Swap: Waters Edge

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Mar042025
Mar252025

Homeschool Garden Science March Series

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Oct182024
Apr122025

Admirals Hockey

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Oct182024
Apr122025

Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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Mar252025

Golden Girls The Laughs Continue

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Mar062025
Apr242025

Sporcle Events Pub Trivia Night

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Mar262025

Hockey Happy Hour-Reading @ Norfolk

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Mar262025

A Night with Dr. Arthur Brooks and First Lady Suzanne S. Youngkin

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Mar262025

Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals

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Mar262025

Family Game Night

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Mar262025

Toddler Time

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Feb122025
Apr302025

Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Mar262025

Discover Downtown Transit w/HRT

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Mar262025
Mar292025

Toddler Time

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Mar262025

Ax and the Hatchetmen at The Annex

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Feb122025
Apr302025

Trivia Night

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Mar262025

Toddler Time

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Mar192025
Jun252025

Chris’s Pub Trivia

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Mar272025

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Walmart/Tidewater Dr.

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Mar272025

Flow and Flight

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Mar272025

Pocketboy Solid, Berries, Ladada

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Mar202025
Mar272025

Trivia Thursdays

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Mar272025

Sounds Made Up: Real Stories & Improvised Musical Comedy

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Mar192025
Apr052025

Pride & Prejudice & Dragons: An Immersive Experience at the Hermitage Museum & Gardens

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Mar282025

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Mar282025

Madball, Timexheist, Dimensions Six, Paper Trail, BATO

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Mar282025

Hockey Happy Hour-Reading @ Norfolk

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Mar282025

Family Twilight Trek

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Mar282025

Rumours ATL: A Fleetwood Mac Tribute

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Mar282025

Norfolk Tides vs Durham

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Mar282025

Norfolk Admirals vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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Mar282025

A League of Their Own at the Naro

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Mar282025

Mozart’s Jupiter Symphony

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Mar282025

Martin Lawrence

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Mar282025

Plot Party! High Octane Improv Comedy!

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Mar142025
Mar302025

Ordinary Days

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Mar282025

The Improv Riot Allstar Improv Comedy Show

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Mar012025
Mar292025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Mar292025

Toddler Time

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Mar292025

Norfolk Tides vs Durham

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Mar292025

Toddler Time

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Mar152025
Mar292025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Mar292025

Chesapeake City Series- Savannah @ Norfolk (Chesapeake)

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Mar292025

SAINT JHN

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Mar152025
Mar292025

Jr Master Gardeners March Series

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Mar292025

William Sumner + Ian Randall Thornton at The Annex

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Mar292025

Norfolk Admirals vs. Savannah Ghost Pirates

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Mar292025

Jim Jeffries: Son of a Carpenter

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Mar292025

Southside Spruce Up Community Cleanup & Beautification

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Mar292025

Girls Basketball Clinic

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Mar292025

Virginia’s Opera 50th Anniversary Gala

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Mar292025

SHEFEST: A Celebration of Women in Beer, Art + More

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Mar292025

Glass & Glitz Grand Gathering & Auction

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Mar292025

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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Mar292025

Virginia Opera’s 50th Anniversary Gala

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Mar302025

Sunday Night Sound Bath

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Mar302025

Jason’s Lyric Live

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Mar302025

Jason’s Lyric Live

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Mar302025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Mar302025

NFK Glass Circuit

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Mar162025
Mar302025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Mar302025

Norfolk Tides vs Durham

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Mar302025

The Dead of Winter 2025

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Mar302025

Sunday Funday: The Norfolk Glass Circuit Tour

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Mar302025

Sensory Friendly Morning

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Mar302025

El Día de los Niños Festiva

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Jul212024
Jun152025

Industry Night at COVA

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Apr152024
Apr152025

Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Mar172025
Apr072025

Group Art Therapy for Care Partners for individuals with Dementia or MCI

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Mar312025
Apr052025

Mrs. Doubtfire

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Feb102025
Apr282025

Pub Quiz

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Feb102025
Mar312025

Run Your Best Mile

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Apr012025

Prenatal Yoga

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Apr012025

Imminence

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Apr012025

Community Charity Pop Up for St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital

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Apr022025

MOMIX: Alice

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Apr032025

Nauticus After Dark

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Apr032025

The Seed Keeper with Diane Wilson

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Apr032025
Apr042025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Apr032025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr042025

Katt Williams: Heaven On Earth

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Apr042025

Danae Hays- The First Time Tour

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Apr042025
Apr182025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr042025

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Troy

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Apr042025
Apr252025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Apr042025

Brian Regan

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Apr042025

Mo Woods, Shaolinn, Darren G, Alexa Rae, Tyler Donavan

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Apr052025
Apr262025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr052025

Invention Convention

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Apr052025

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Troy

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Apr052025

I Laugh At Myself: An Evening With Justin Furstenfeld Of Blue October

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Apr052025

Date Night at the Push Comedy Theater

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Apr052025

Adult Night- Virginia Zoo

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Apr052025

ODU Admitted Students Day

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Apr052025

Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Apr052025

Girl Scouts Outdoor Art Day

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Apr052025
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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Apr052025

Plot Volunteer Day Spring 2025

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Apr052025
Apr262025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Apr052025

“Norfolk Recycles Day” Special Waste Collection Event

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Apr052025

Community Witch *Album Release* at The Annex

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Apr062025

Living on the Elizabeth River Trail: A Tour of Freemason

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Apr062025

Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Apr062025
Apr132025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Apr062025
Apr132025

Norfolk Signature Dinner Cruise

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Apr062025

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Troy

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Apr062025

Voyage à Paris

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Apr062025

Post Flow Brunch

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Apr062025

Self Care Sunday

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Apr062025

Sound of Music Sing-A-Long

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Apr072025

Vision Board Creations

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Apr082025

Old Dominion Monarchs vs Norfolk Spartans Baseball game

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Apr082025

STL Book Club || West with Giraffes: A Novel

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Apr082025

Ripe at the Annex

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Apr082025

Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett

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Apr082025

Peer-To-Peer Pizza Party

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Apr092025

Norfolk Admirals vs. Reading Royals

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Apr092025

Norfolk Tides vs Gwinnett

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Apr092025

Hockey Happy Hour-Reading @ Norfolk

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Apr092025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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The Latest

Read our blog for the latest — and greatest — happenings in the city.

April 2025 Events Guide 

April; that most transitional of seasons when the chill gives way to warmth, when rain is a welcome sight and when…
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Perry Glass Studio Expansion Ignites Norfolk’s Art Scene

Norfolk’s Perry Glass Studio, part of the Chrysler Museum…
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Festivals in Norfolk

Norfolk plays host to plenty of extraordinary festivals and special events, providing entertaining and culturally enriched…
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Manifesting Dreams to Reality at Crystal Sunflower 

Several years ago, Carol Ann Peterson, owner of The Crystal…
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Take Transit for Free to Harbor Park for Norfolk Tides Games This Season

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Take the Amtrak to Norfolk, VA

Did you know that Norfolk has an Amtrak station that resides Downtown near the Harbor Park baseball…
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Woman-Owned Businesses

Supporting women-owned businesses is important, not just during Women’s History Month but throughout the year. It’s…
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A Locals’ Guide to St. Patrick’s Day

Celebrating St. Patrick’s Day in Norfolk this year? Well, you’re in luck. (Get it?) We have some…
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