Attractions

Waterside District

333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 426-7433

Experience it all at the Waterside District! Here you will be able to eat a variety of cuisines, enjoy kid-friendly activities and late night entertainment! Inside Waterside is The Market, which hosts many unique dining options including Blue Moon Taphouse, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, Rocky Mountain Grill and more.

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Virginia Zoo

3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 441-2374

From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Virginia Zoo offers family fun, education, excitement and events for everyone. Meet lions, red pandas, orangutans, snakes and more. Go nose to nose with our Siamese crocodile in their immersive habitat or take a ride on the Zoo train. Explore the gorgeous gardens and enjoy an adventure for the entire family!

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Town Point Park

113 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 441-2400

Norfolk’s Town Point Park is a premier seven-acre waterfront park, nestled on the Elizabeth River in the heart of downtown. Since it first opened in 1983, on select weekends of the year, the park has played host to hundreds of unique festivals and nationally-renowned musical performers. Locally known as the “people’s park,” it was renovated in 2009, and now features state-of-the-art acoustics, and a permanent high-tech performance stage. With the renovation comes an expanded lineup of outdoor entertainment and concerts produced by Norfolk Festevents, Ltd. – all open to the public, many free of charge.

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Attractions

The Generic Theater

215 Saint Pauls Blvd, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 441-2160

The Generic Theater is Virginia’s Underground Theater. Since 1981, we’ve been the area’s “Off-Broadway” playhouse, producing plays and public programs that challenge and delight audiences, take risks, and are unlikely to be seen anywhere else.

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Michael and Kimthanh Lê Planetarium

4501 Elkhorn Ave., Norfolk, VA 23529 (757) 683-3865

Guiding the curiosity of Hampton Roads and beyond, our planetarium serves as a beacon of exploration, education, and inspiration. With a commitment to fostering a deeper understanding of the cosmos, we strive to ignite wonder and a lifelong passion for astronomy through captivating, immersive experiences. Our mission is to connect people of all ages to the mysteries of the cosmos and empowering them to explore, discover, and appreciate the beauty of the Universe in which we live.

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

700 Park Ave, Norfolk, VA 23504 (757) 823-8909

The Norfolk State University Planetarium regularly sponsors lecture series to the public. Voyage through this theatre of stars and explore the universe from the comfort of your seat. Interested educational or civic organizations should contact the planetarium for special, free of charge sessions.

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VR64 Virtual Reality Arcade

1600 Premium Outlets Blvd #401, Norfolk, VA 23502 (757) 644-6750
What a great place for parties! Our venue features a virtual reality arena with over 150 games and a seated virtual reality experience for youth and beginners. Non-VR options including a pro flight simulator, race cars, an arcade area, and ping pong. Our open floor plan with many activities means everyone can enjoy the fun! The party area is spacious with plenty of seating. We offer walk-in play and private parties with full access to equipment.
We can accommodate 90 guests but that would be packed. We do have lots of large groups so if we can be included in tour groups it would be nice.
Activities include:

Arena VR

Ping pong

Seated stations

Pro Flight Sim

More fun

Group events

Race cars, arcade games and more.

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Wells Theatre

110 E. Tazewell St, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-6988

Against the backdrop of Downtown Norfolk’s financial district, the Wells Theatre stands out as Norfolk’s magnificent historical theater. Located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, the handsomely appointed theatre is an appropriate venue for mid-size group presentations and symposiums.

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Cruises

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 627-7406

Experience the most popular way to see the world’s largest naval base and the Port of Virginia. Two-hour cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin, in Downtown Norfolk. Cruise past the vessels that ensure our freedom—destroyers, cruisers, submarines, aircraft carriers and more. A fascinating fact and fun-filled narration is provided.  Snack Bar and restrooms on board.  #1 tour in Norfolk on TripAdvisor.

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Town Point Club

101 West Main Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 (757) 625-6606

Incorporating the freshest of ingredients, a keen eye for presentation, attentive servers and a talented kitchen staff, your dining experience at Town Point Club is sure to be memorable.

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