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VisitNorfolk is a non-profit that positively promotes the City of Norfolk’s unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study and stay. 

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OUR MISSION

To elevate Norfolk, VA from a “nice to see” destination to a “necessity” destination. 

VisitNorfolk is a non-profit that positively promotes the City of Norfolk’s unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study and stay.

OUR VISION

To promote Norfolk’s unique experiences and expansive amenities to residents and visitors as the best city of its kind to start, study, and stay.

The destination organization is accredited by the Destination Marketing Accreditation Program (DMAP) of Destinations International, 2025 M Street, N.W., Suite 500, Washington, D.C., 20036, USA, Ph. 202-296-7888.

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