Discover Norfolk

The MacArthur Memorial is dedicated to the life and legacy of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur. The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of Americans who served during the Civil War, World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.

This beach on Norfolk’s Chesapeake Bay is a popular spot for folks who’d rather spend more time at the beach than driving to it. With commercial piers, bait shops and tackle rentals, it makes an ideal fishing spot as well. Enjoy nature trails, swimming, windsurfing, jet skiing…

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…

Virginia Stage Company is the region’s only fully professional resident theater company, serving an audience of over 90,000 annually. Virginia Stage Company has earned a reputation as one of the country’s foremost regional theaters, attracting the nation’s leading artists to…

Selden Market is a collaborative space designed to foster new street-level business ideas in Downtown Norfolk, VA. The market provides a low-risk environment with short-term leases, a supportive development program, and a community atmosphere that fosters learning and growth. Discover a rotating…

Permanent jewelry and jewelry bar located inside Selden Market in Downtown Norfolk.

Sail Nauticus is a Norfolk-based, nonprofit sailing school and community sailing center unlike anything else in the Hampton Roads region. They provide a variety of activities including sailing cruises, adult sailing lessons, an expansive membership program and popular Summer Camps. As a community…

Healthy Flavor Starts Here: Handcrafted spice blends, no-salt favorites, and bundle deals for every kitchen. Located in Selden Market.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is nationally recognized for its deep-rooted history and celebrated for its blooms in every season. The 175-acre garden is home to more than 60 distinctive themed gardens, 95 species of birds and 30 kinds of butterflies. The garden is also home to World…

Norfolk Candle, located in Selden Market, sells candles, flags, greeting cards, sweaters, scarves, beanies and a full range of PRIDE collection items.

Thank you for your interest in renting Chrysler Hall! Chrysler Hall is located at 215 St. Paul’s Boulevard in downtown Norfolk adjacent to Scope Arena. The main lobby and two-level grand hall can easily accommodate bistro tables as well as buffet serving tables for a complete evening of…

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…

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…

The Tide takes commuters from Fort Norfolk Station, near the historic Ghent district, to the Newtown Road Park & Ride Station at the Norfolk / Virginia Beach city line, making stops near the Chrysler Museum of Art, The MacArthur Memorial, and Harbor Park Baseball Stadium. The light…

The Mermaid Market is located inside the VisitNorfolk Information Center. Here you will find all the souvenirs and mermaid accessories that you’ll need for the perfect visit to Norfolk, VA. Hours: Saturday and Sunday :  11 am- 2 pm. Monday- Friday: 8:30 am-5 pm.  

See incredible views of the Norfolk harbor and the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet aboard City Cruises Norfolk. Enjoy delicious new menus and specialty drinks. Then, dance to DJ entertainment or relax on the new rooftop lounge. It all adds up to the perfect Norfolk experience. Cruising…

The Chrysler Museum of Art is a cultural enclave that includes more than 30,000 original works of art that span more than 5,000 years in its galleries. The Perry Glass Studio is a modern, 7,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Museum that is fully…

The 12,067 seat stadium boasts 20 luxury suites, press facilities, including two TV broadcasting booths, and a 300-seat restaurant. Located on downtown Norfolk’s waterfront, Harbor Park also features a complete picnic area located in left field that can be rented out for private parties, as well as…

Virginia Arts Festival’s new flexible performance venue. Located at the corner of Bank Street and East Charlotte Street in Norfolk, the outdoor venue can accommodate live performances and events and meet COVID-19 restrictions, including social-distanced seating. Patrons can expect to see…

Small shop featuring made-in-Virginia and Virginia-themed goods including souvenirs, snacks, clothing and more inside Selden Market.

Overlooking the scenic Chesapeake Bay, the Ocean View Fishing Pier offers complete facilities and equipment for everyone who lives – and loves – to fish. Located on site are a bait house, a restaurant, and restrooms. It is also equipped for catered parties, receptions and…

Downtown Norfolk’s Scope consists of a flexible main arena, modular exhibit halls and meeting rooms that can accommodate both small and large groups for private meetings, exhibits or convention needs.

Recognized as one of the nation’s leading regional symphony orchestras, the Virginia Symphony has enriched the cultural life of the Hampton Roads community for more than nine decades. The Virginia Symphony annually performs more than 140 classical, pops, family, education and outreach…

Looking for a unique way to experience Norfolk from the water? Then you’ll want to book a cruise aboard Norfolk’s own tall sailing ship, The American Rover. This three-masted topsail schooner with its familiar red “tanbark” sails has been a signature site…

The Elizabeth River Trail–Atlantic City Spur runs for 10.5 miles between Norfolk State University and the Port of Virginia. The trail occupies a railroad right-of-way yet incorporates a sea-faring history as it follows part of Norfolk’s waterfront. Here you’ll see ships and barges…

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…

The Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. The main deck features inspiring views of the gun turrets and spectacular skyline views. Explore through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, their guided tours will take you…

The Naro is a single-theater art film cinema. Recently extensively refurbished, the Naro continues to be the home for Norfolk’s artistic cinema. The Naro is also home to one of the world’s longest-running showings of the Rocky Horror Picture Show, with regularly-scheduled…

A walk-it-yourself tour, through 400 years of Norfolk and American history. The Trail winds along the shoreline of the Elizabeth River and through the districts of Downtown Norfolk. Walk the cobbled streets of West Freemason – the earliest residential streetscape in Norfolk; stroll…

Established in 1997, Virginia Arts Festival brings world-class performing artists to venues throughout Norfolk and the region, from Grammy Award-winning musicians like Yo-Yo Ma, Renée Fleming, Wynton Marsalis, Béla Fleck, and Kristin Chenoweth to internationally renowned ballet…