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Our city is your city. Use the menu below to customize your Norfolk experience.

Festival Season’s Here

Check out all the festivals planned for this summer in Norfolk!

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There’s plenty to do outdoors

From patio drinks to bike trails, waterfront dining to catching a ballgame, there’s so much to do outside in our city.

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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.

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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

Now Streaming: City With Bite Season 3!

With 600+ indie restaurants, you can’t not attempt to try them all. We enlisted foodie fanatic Nomarama to hit the streets and uncover the stories, the characters, and—oh yes—the food, that gives NFK its one-of-a-kind flavor.
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Spring Break in Norfolk

Looking for a spring break destination the whole family can enjoy? Norfolk has sandy beaches, engaging attractions and family-friendly breweries that are perfect for unwinding after a fun day of adventuring.
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April Events Guide

Spring is officially here! Experience Virginia Arts Festival’s unforgettable performing arts lineup, immerse yourself in culture at a museum or art exhibit, and kick off a new season of baseball with the Norfolk Tides!
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Events

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

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May062023

Sam Bartlett: Low Stakes, Plywood Cutouts & Everyday Comix

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Jan272023
Jul302023

THE GREAT EXHIBITION: BÉBÉS AT THE BARRY

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Jan282023
Apr302023

Game Changers at Nauticus

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Apr022023

Mimosa Fest

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Apr022023

Yoga at Reaver NFK

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Mar102023
Dec312023

PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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Mar282023
Apr092023

Hamilton

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Apr042023

LUKAS NELSON & POTR Drayton Farley

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Apr042023
Apr092023

Tides Baseball Games 2023

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Apr052023

An Evening With The Hypnogogue Album Tour THE CHURCH

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Feb152023
Dec272023

Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Apr062023

PARTY101 WITH DJ MATT BENNETT

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Apr052022
Mar282024

Girl’s Night Out

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Apr062023

Brian Regan

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Apr072023

GLORILLA

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Apr082023

Way Down Yonder Tour CHASE RICE

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Apr082023

Yoga at Coalescence

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Apr092023

K CAMP

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Apr112023

No Stars Above Tour CLUTCH Amigo The Devil, Nate Bergman

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Apr112023

Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. Book Club

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Apr122023

Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Apr132023

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Currents, CAPRA

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Apr142023
Apr162023

PHILADELPHIA BALLET: SWAN LAKE

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Apr152023

Orville Peck

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Apr152023

Adult Night at the Zoo

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Apr152023

I Love the 90’s Bash Bar Crawl – Norfolk

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Apr162023

Yoga at Reaver NFK

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Apr172023

Diehn Concert Series: John Fedchock

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Norfolk Bakeries Specializing in Wedding Cakes

One of the sweetest parts of a wedding day is, without a doubt, the cake! If…
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The Best Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Norfolk

Caught in the rain during your visit to Norfolk? Don’t let a few clouds and…
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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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Meet the Owners of Luna Maya, Karla and Vivian Montano

Located in the heart of the historic Ghent neighborhood is a…
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5 Must-Have Norfolk Experiences for the Solo Traveler

Traveling solo can be a truly liberating experience. From start to…
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Eleanor’s Norfolk

All photos by Kari Austin Erin Dougherty opened Norfolk’s feminist bookstore and bottle shop for one simple reason: “I…
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April 2023 Events Guide

Spring is officially here, and with it comes a fresh season of events! Take the opportunity to experience Virginia Arts…
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5 Reasons to Road Trip to Norfolk, VA

Road trips provide perfect opportunities to create timeless memories by piling everyone into…
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