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Downtown Norfolk

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

Weekend Away

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Shop Like a Local

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African American History in Norfolk

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Harbor Cruises

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Virginia 250: History in Norfolk

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Wine and Wineries

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Outdoor Dining

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Admirals Hockey

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Live Music

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Group Packages

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Marinas

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Cruise Information

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Learn to Sail

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Fine Dining

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk, See what’s on deck in Downtown and plan your visit!

May122026

Black Veil Brides

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In The Heights

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May122026

A Night in Birdland with the Duane Squire Smith Jazz Quintet

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May122026

Class Dismissed: The Improv 101 Graduation Show

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Apr092026
May232026

Custom Perfume-Making Class

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Apr252026
May302026

Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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May122026

Class Dismissed: The Improv 101 Graduation Show

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Apr092026
May152026

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

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May122026

MilSpouseFest: Norfolk

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May012026
May312026

Virginia MOCA Member Swap

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May122026

Yoga on Tap – Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr302026
May312027

Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

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May122026

Peace Officer Memorial

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Mar312026
May312026

Lights Out Hampton Roads

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May122026
May152026

Bike to Work Week

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Apr092026
May302026

Nutty Norfolk Scavenger Hunt

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May122026

Gigi Perez

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Apr252026
May302026

On Point!: A National Exhibit Featuring Contemporary Embroidery

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May082026
Jun262026

Opening Reception “When There Are Nine” at the Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center

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May122026

Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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May062026
Jun032026

Belly Dance Basics

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May132026

CRIMEWAVE: A POST-PUNK & DARKWAVE PARTY

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May132026

“Every Brilliant Thing”

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May132026

Norfolk Historical Society Monthly Lecture Series: Lt. Col. Howard Baugh and the Tuskee Airmen

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May132026

Homeschool Studio

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May132026

Fuzzy Wednesdays at The Annex

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May132026

Coffee with a Cop

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May132026

Tuskegee Airmen – America’s Red Tail Legends

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Apr222026
May272026

Leone’s Live Music

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May132026

Fuzzy Wednesdays at The Annex

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May132026

Homeschool Studio

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May142026

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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May142026
May172026

Norfolk Greek Festival 2026

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May142026

City Planning Commission – Informal Meeting

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May142026
Aug202026

SUNSETS ON THE RIVER

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May142026

Revolver Presents: Thornhill: The Merica Tour

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May142026

Steep Canyon Rangers

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May142026

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at The Center

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Apr102026
Aug212026

Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

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May152026

Abandon Ship

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May152026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Jewish American Heritage Month

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May012026
May292026

Train Like A Fantasy Hero

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May152026

Mental Health Matters Community Event

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May152026

Eddie 9V at The Annex

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May152026

Electric Relaxation

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May152026
May172026

Bayou Bon Vivant

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May152026
May172026

Bayou Bon Vivant Cajun Music, Food & Art Festival

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May152026

“Arts at the Attucks” Riddick Dance presents: Queens

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May152026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Jewish American Heritage Month

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May152026

Iron & Wine

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May152026

NACC at Fleet & Family Support Center Breakfast & Resource Fair

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May162026

Haitian Flag Day

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May162026

HOUSE REVIVAL PROJECT: THE FUNKTION

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May162026

Live Music with JT Horne at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Apr182026
May302026

Illusions The Drag Queen Show Norfolk – Drag Queen Brunch

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May162026

CHAOS! Comedy Show

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May162026

CHAOS! Comedy Show

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May162026

Mother’s Day CookOut

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May162026

Elizabeth River Trail Walking Tour of the Chelsea Neighborhood

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May162026

Glassblowing 4: Color Theory

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May162026

Bridgerton Market at Cova Brewing

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May162026

New Moon Market

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May162026

Keyshawn-Albright II

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May162026

The Psychic: The All-Improvised Journey into the Unknown

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May162026

Hope Grows Here: A 60th Birthday Celebration with Purpose

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May162026
May302026

Intro to Sketching Workshop with Jenn Hilliard

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May162026
May172026

Stockley Gardens Spring Arts Festival

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May162026

Boombox Rides

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May162026

ERT + NTC – Chelsea Neighborhood Walking Tour on the ERT

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May162026

Chelsea Neighborhood Walking Tour

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May162026

Come Back To Earth: Mac Miller Live Band Tribute

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May172026

Sails Up Workshop

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May172026

Weld It, Build It, Sail It!

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May172026

Open Mic at Selden Market

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May172026

Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience

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May172026

Special Topics Tour: Jewish American Heritage Month

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May182026

Rope Making

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May192026

Norfolk at Night: Community Open House

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May192026

Digital Media Studio Group Orientation

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May192026

3D Printing Group Orientation

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May192026

Second Wind

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May192026

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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May202026

Abandon Ship

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May202026

Cruise Market Days

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May202026

Art Babies: Sensory

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May202026

Knot Tying

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May202026

Norfolk at Night: Community Open House

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May202026

Fit For A King

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May212026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series – Helen Lee and Ruth Tamura

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May212026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series with Helen Lee and Ruth Tamura

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May212026

Abandon Ship

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May212026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series – Helen Lee and Ruth Tamura

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May212026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series – Helen Lee

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May212026

Cold: Goodbye Cruel World

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May212026

LNK Happy Hour

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May212026

Glass After Dark: Visiting Artist Series – Helen Lee

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May222026

Visiting Artist Series Talk: Helen Lee

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May222026

Beenie Man

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May222026

Trail Beautification Day

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May222026

Star Wars vs Star Trek at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May222026

Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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May222026

Vaudeville at the Push Comedy Theater

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May222026
May242026

Patriotic Festival 2026

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May232026

Memorial Day Weekend Beer Mile

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May232026

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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May232026

Boombox Rides

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May232026

Underwater Mapping

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May232026

Rope Making

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May232026

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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May232026

The Execution Summit

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May232026

Norfolk Mosaic Lamp Making Workshop

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May232026

Rhythm Project Showcase

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May232026

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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May232026

Pushing Dragons: An Improvised Dungeons and Dragons Adventure

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May242026

Iration + Tribal Seeds

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May242026

Norfolk Anime-Fest

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May242026

Visiting Artist Series Talk: Helen Lee and Ruth Tamura

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May242026

Abandon Ship

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May242026

Village Family Community Family Reunion™

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May242026

Second Wind

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May252026

Rope Making

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May252026

Larchmont Memorial Day Parade

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May252026

Little Zoo

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May252026

Memorial Day Ceremony

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May252026

Abandon Ship

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May252026

Free Memorial Day Train Rides

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May252026

City of Norfolk Memorial Day Ceremony

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May262026

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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May262026

Michael Mayo Quartet

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May262026

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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May262026

Second Wind

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May262026

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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May262026

Michael Mayo

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May272026

Palmyra

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May272026

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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May272026

Bark at the Park with Norfolk Animal Care Center, Friends of NACC & the Norfolk Tides

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May272026

Toddler Time

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May272026

Park to Park to Park Mountain Bike Ride

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in Downtown, Norfolk.

VisitNorfolk’s Champion of Hospitality Awards for National Travel and Tourism Week 2026

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Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk

Norfolk, Virginia is a city on the water but never watered down. Find inspiration on our…

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Waterfront Weddings in Norfolk

Take advantage of Norfolk’s proximity to the Chesapeake Bay, Elizabeth River and Lafayette River by…

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How to Celebrate National Bike Month in Norfolk

May is National Bike Month, a chance to showcase the many benefits of…

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Spoil Mom This Mother’s Day in Norfolk

Show mom how much you care this Mother’s Day by taking her out and about in Norfolk! There…

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How to Spend Memorial Day Weekend In Norfolk

Memorial Day means so much more than a three-day weekend, and here in Norfolk…

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Attractions

Don’t miss these must-see attractions while you’re in Downtown.

Virginia Stage Company

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Monticello Arcade

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Wells Theatre

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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Slover Library

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Virginia Opera

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Waterside Marina

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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City Cruises Norfolk

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TowneBank Building

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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E-Bike Alley | Pedego Norfolk Downtown

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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MacArthur Memorial

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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Trail of Honor

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The Tide Light Rail

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Hurrah Players

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Attucks Theatre

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Sail Nauticus

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Myers House

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Assembly

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Festivals of Festevents

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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Naval Station Norfolk

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Windows on History

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Town Point Park

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Virginia Symphony

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Norfolk State University

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Waterside District

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Scope Arena

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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The Perry Pavilion

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Martin Luther King Monument

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Harbor Park

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Town Point Club

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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First Baptist Church

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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Schooner Virginia

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Armed Forces Memorial

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Meet@319

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The Cannonball Trail

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Offsite Gallery

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Chrysler Hall

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The NorVa

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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The Generic Theater

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

Black Eyed Peas

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The Lizard Café at Prince Books

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Tinto Wine & Cheese Etc.

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Selden Market

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Grain

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Lamia’s Crepes

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WHERE TO STAY

Have a look see at all the lodgings and accommodations in Downtown, Norfolk.

Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Neighborhood Guide

Norfolk is a unique city made up of bustling neighborhoods that each have their own character and vibe. From historic neighborhoods like Ghent to the urban waterfront of Downtown, Norfolk’s neighborhoods have something for everyone. 

Downtown

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Freemason

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NEON District

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Ghent

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Chelsea

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Park Place / Railroad District

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Riverview

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Larchmont / Lochhaven

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Oceanview

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Military Highway / Airport

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