Curated Experiences

For You

Norfolk is made for you. Check out these curated experiences we’re sure you’ll love.

Fine Dining

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Seafood in the City

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Fishing

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Marinas

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Shop Like a Local

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Water Sport Rentals

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Harbor Cruises

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Brew Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Golf Courses

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Outdoor Firepits

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Perfect Dates In Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Our Beaches

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Group Packages

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Weekend Away

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Open Late

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Coffee and Desserts

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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African American History in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Events

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

Aug092025
Sep062025

Flowing and Flying: A Juried National Exhibition of Waterscapes and Waterbirds

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Apr042025
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Ghent Farmers Market

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Aug282025

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

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Apr102025
Dec182025

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Aug282025

Honky Tonk Night at The Annex

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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Aug292025
Aug302025

Ride The Cyclone

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Aug292025

Arts & Crafts Puppet Making for the River

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Aug292025

The Hip-Hop Orchestra – a unique hip-hop & r&b tribute

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Aug292025

ZooGrooves: 90s Country

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Aug292025

ZooGrooves: 90’s Country

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Jul152025
Sep262025

Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk

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Aug292025

Jason Cale Band Live! at Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Aug012025
Aug292025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug292025

The Vibrations | Poetry Open Mic Night

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Aug292025

Wow End of Summer Celebration!

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Aug292025

Don Hamlett & Friends at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

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Aug292025

Umphrey’s Mcgee

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Aug302025

Cousinz Festival

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Aug302025

Ocean View Labor Day Celebration

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Aug302025

Sip & Paint Night at The High Cup

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Aug302025

Vintage Market at The Veil

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Aug302025

Margaritaville at COVA Brewing Company

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Aug302025

Virginia Opera Guild Rummage Sale

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Aug232025
Dec272025

Crazy DJ Music Bingo @ Hank’s

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Aug302025

Labor Day at Maker’s Craft

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug302025

Adult Boozy Bookfair at FR8 House Coffee Co.

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Aug302025

Charm bar at FR8 House Coffee

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Aug312025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Mar032024
Dec012025

Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Aug312025

Speed Puzzling Competition

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Aug312025

A Night on the Town: The Victorian Theater Experience

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Aug312025

Ride The Cyclone

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Aug312025

COFFEE BLACK HOUSE+

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jun022025
Nov032025

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun162025
Dec222025

Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Sep012025

Little Zoo

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Sep022025
Sep072025

A Beautiful Noise- The Neil Diamond Musical

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Sep022025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Jun252025
Sep102025

Trivia Night

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Sep032025

Senior Wednesday

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Sep032025
Sep062025

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Sep032025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Sep042025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Sep042025

High Water City

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Sep042025

Brian Kelly

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Sep052025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sep052025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Celeste Kellogg

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Sep052025

Pavilion, False Cape, Rockstarkiller at The Annex

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Sep052025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Sep052025

The Black Jacket Symphony presents The Era of Yacht Rock

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Sep052025

The Darkness at The NorVa

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Sep062025

BEST FRIEND FEST

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Sep062025

Micah Spruill at Just Birdies Sports Bar & Simulators

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Sep062025

Swans

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Sep062025
Sep272025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Sep062025

Silver Screen Saturdays

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Sep062025

Black History: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Sep062025

Pony Bradshaw, Zach Russel at The Annex

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Sep062025

Coastal Virginia Cigar Festival 2025

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Sep062025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Sep062025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Sep072025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Sep072025

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Sep072025

Norfolk Tides vs. Nashville

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Sep082025

Pilates & Pints

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Sep092025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Sep092025

Durand Bernarr

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Sep092025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Sep092025

Downtown Norfolk Community Garden Power Hour

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Sep102025

Dave Hill at The Annex

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Sep102025
Sep122025

Ain’t Misbehavin’ The “Fats” Waller Musical Show

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Sep102025
Oct082025

Wednesday Wind Down

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Sep102025

Monster Energy Presents: Cash Cobain- Party with Slizzy

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Sep112025

K Camp

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Sep112025

Chef’s Table: Great Gatsby Cocktail Dinner

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Sep122025

Full Moon Fever – Virginia’s Tom Petty Tribute

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Sep122025

Coaches vs. Cancer Legends Gala

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Sep122025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Parmalee

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Sep122025

WWE Friday Night SmackDown

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Sep122025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Sep122025

Noel Miller: Live!

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Sep122025

Noel Miller: Live! (Late Show)

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Sep122025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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The Latest

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

Workouts Find New Heights at Latitude Climbing + Fitness

Hidden away in an industrial corner just a stone’s throw…
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11 Quick One-Tank Family Road Trips

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7 Outstanding Winery Restaurants

The first urban winery in the Norfolk, Va., area, Mermaid produces small lots of wines with grapes from…
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Explore Norfolk’s collection of glass art

Norfolk, Virginia, is perhaps best known as a nautical hub, boasting the world’s…
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Can Breeze Make Flying…Breezy?

David Neeleman made aviation history by founding JetBlue and Azul Airlines. Now he’s back with Breeze…
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Norfolk, Virginia: Ideal, Family Weekend Getaway

Norfolk, Virginia, “The Mermaid City”, has such an array of activities…
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America’s Public Art Cities

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Emerging Creative Hubs Index

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Must Seas: Quick Getaway Edition

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Must Seas: Nightlife Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Sports Edition

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Must Seas: Shopping Edition

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Must Seas: Multicultural Edition

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Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Vacation Edition

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Must Seas: Staycation Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: History Edition

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City Guide

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Sour Street Pizza

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Eggs Up Grill

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Cure Coffeehouse

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d’Egg Diner West

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Del Vecchios

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Dragon City

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