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.

Jun092025
Aug182025

d’Art Pottery Camp

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Jul052025
Aug022025

Figment: A National Juried Exhibition of Fanciful, Whimsical, and Surreal Artworks

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Jul012025
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Membership Swap: Elation Brewing

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Jul182025
Jul202025

Norfolk Tides vs. Syracuse Mets

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Jul182025

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Lauren Watkins

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Jul042025
Jul252025

Outdoor Artists July Series

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Jul182025
Aug032025

Perfect Arrangement by Topher Payne at the Generic Theater

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Jul182025

Lauren Watkins at Waterside

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Jun242025
Aug092025

Sail Voyagers

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Jul112025
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Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jun162025
Aug082025

Maritime Explorers Summer Camp

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Jun132025
Jun122026

Secrets of the Sea

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Jul172025
Jul182025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Jul182025

Sexbruise, Grief Cat at The Annex

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Apr042025
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Ghent Farmers Market

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Jul152025
Sep262025

Live Music Patio Parties at PBR Norfolk

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Mar072025
Jul312025

Carved Couture Exhibition Opening

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Jul182025

80s/90s Decades Party

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Apr162025
Oct152025

Bike Nights at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jul052025
Aug022025

The Vault – Catherine Hillis: Chasing the Light

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May152025
Aug282025

15th Anniversary Sunsets on the River Summer Concert Series

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Jul042025
Jul252025

Spice Blend Class

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Jun132025
Sep012025

The Last Battleship

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Jul032025
Aug142025

Summer Fun Thursdays at MacArthur Center!

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Jul182025

Teacher’s Pet – An Improv Comedy Show

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Jun092025
Aug222025

Summer Art Camp

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Jul122025
Jul262025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Jul052025
Jul262025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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May032025
Aug022025

Storybook Tea Party at the Norfolk Botanical Gardens

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Jul192025

Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Jul052025
Jul262025

Jr Master Gardeners July Series

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Jul192025

Padfoot 10 year anniversary at The Annex

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Jul192025

Big Boogie at The NorVa

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May032025
Nov222025

East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Jul192025

Latino Music Festival

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Jul192025

UFC 318: Holloway vs. Poirier 3 Watch Party

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Jul062025
Jul272025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Jul202025

Heroes, Villains, and Virtuosos: Symphony Under the Stars

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May042025
Nov022025

Tour de ORF

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Jul202025

Ocean Alley

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Jul202025

Virginia Symphony Orchestra Concert in the Park

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Jun092025
Aug252025

Pub Quiz

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Jun022025
Nov032025

Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May052025
Sep292025

Run Your Best Mile

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Jul072025
Jul282025

Garden Artists July Series

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Jul212025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul212025
Jul272025

Downtown Restaurant Week July 2025

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Jun162025
Dec222025

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

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Jul212025

Little Zoo

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Jul222025

The Forgotten War: Teaching Korea in the Classroom Teacher Institute

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May202025
Aug192025

Kick the Keg at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jul222025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul012025
Jul292025

Critter Club July Series

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Jul222025

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun112025
Aug272025

The Art of Wine – Weekly Wine Program

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Jun252025
Sep102025

Trivia Night

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Jul232025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jul022025
Jul312025

July Member Exclusive: Pollinator Patterns

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Jul232025

GLOM + DROOK at The Annex

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Jul022025
Jul302025

Wonder Wednesdays Series

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Apr102025
Dec182025

Trivia Thursdays at the Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Jul242025

Member Night – Tango’s Birthday Party!

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Jul242025

Chef’s Table: Luau Cocktail Dinner

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Jul242025

Member Night- Tango’s Birthday Party

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Jul242025
Jul252025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Jul242025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul242025
Jul262025

Party Animals vs. Firefighters

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Jul242025

Line Dancing Lessons at PBR Norfolk

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Jul242025

Bombargo at The Annex

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Jul252025

Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

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Jul252025

An Evening with Artist Walker Babington

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Jul252025

Crush Night

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Jul252025

Ceremony presents: A Roaring Good Time!

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Jul252025

The Lawn Boys (Phish tribute) at The Annex

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Jul252025

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jul262025

Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Jul262025

ERT Botanical Bike Tour: Urban Agriculture

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Jul262025

COVA’s Anniversary Party: Celebrating 5 Years Through the 5 Senses

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Jul262025

Freedom Hawk, Runestoner at The Annex

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Jul262025

River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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Jul262025

NEON District Public Art Tour

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Jul262025

🧜🏻‍♀️Norfolk Day🧜🏻‍♀️

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Jul262025

Yoga at the Plot, Bhav Brigade

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Jul262025

Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Jul262025

River Star Homes Native Plant Design Workshop

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Jul272025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul272025

Folded Fashions: A Journey Through the History of Paper Dolls

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Jul282025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul292025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul292025
Jul312025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Jul292025

We Came as Romans at The NorVa

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Jul302025

Sunset Kayak Cruises

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Jul302025

Evan Honer

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Jul312025

Descendents at The NorVa

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Jul312025

Laufey: A Night at the Symphony

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Jul312025

Norfolk Signature Lunch Cruise

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Aug012025

Bennett Wales & the Relief reunion + EP Release w/ 95Leo + Ruven at The Annex

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Aug012025

First Fridays: No B.S. Brass Band

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Aug012025
Aug032025

Norfolk Tides vs. Memphis

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Aug012025

Ocean View Beach Party

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Aug012025
Aug292025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug022025

Dress Like a Conductor Day

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Aug022025

Wild Tykes at The Virginia Zoo

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Aug022025

End of Summer Bash at the Virginia Zoo

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Aug022025

Wild Tykes

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Aug022025

Back to School Event at the Virginia Zoo

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Aug022025

Zoo Tales

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Aug022025

Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Aug022025

Paws & Popsicles

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Aug022025

Climate Resilient Gardening 101

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk After Dark Dance Cruise

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Aug022025
Aug302025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Aug022025

End of Summer Bash

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Aug022025

ERT Field Day

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The Latest

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

Sail250 Virginia Will Pull Out All the Stops

When the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Norfolk will take…
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12 Best Virginia Beaches

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Beaches Worth Visiting in the U.S.

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5 Cool Things To Do In Norfolk That You Don’t Want To Miss + Itinerary

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Norfolk Military Reunion Itineraries 

Home to multiple military sites and attractions Option 1: Anchors Away Morning – Head to…
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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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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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