How Do You Say Norfolk?

However you want! Score a front row seat at a local show, grab a paddle and get a little closer to nature on a kayak tour or climb aboard an actual battleship in the heart of downtown. From couples retreats to family getaways, there’s only one way to say vacation. And that’s, “Norfolk”.

Things to do

Festivals in Norfolk

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Virginia Zoo

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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African American History in Norfolk

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Selden Market

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Performing Arts

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Admirals Hockey

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Hotels

We’ve got a place for every occasion. Just say it with your inside voice.

The Main

The Main is Downtown Norfolk’s newest upscale hotel, dining, and meeting destination. At Main and Granby Streets, this luxury hotel sits along the downtown Norfolk waterfront.
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Norfolk Waterside Marriot Hotel and Convention Center

Refined luxury and stylish comfort come together brilliantly at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Perched in the heart of the city’s charming downtown historic district, this hotel is conveniently connected to Waterside Convention Center.
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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

Welcome to the Glass Light, an intellectually curious boutique hotel and glass art gallery in the heart of Downtown Norfolk’s Local Historic District. This building reimagined from its 1912 heritage boasts 113 masterfully detailed guest rooms and suites.
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Events

How do you say event season? Norfolk, of course.

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Harborfest 50th Anniversary

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Sail250® Virginia

2026 marks the 250th anniversary of our nation’s birth in 1776 – The United States of…

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Sail250® Virginia

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Harborfest 50th Anniversary

Each June, the city of Norfolk hosts one of the East Coast’s favorite festivals…

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Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Sound Phones

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Member Exclusive: Little Critter Club

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Boombox Rides

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Summer Pottery Camp

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Cities of the Future

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Boombox Rides

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The Butterfly Festival with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

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Art Babies: Nature

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Restaurants

Go ahead and talk with your mouth full at more than 600 indie restaurants.

Leila International Cuisine

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Cove on Granby

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Black Eyed Peas

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Beach BellaZa Pizza

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Delicious Deli

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Mercato di Grazia

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Guides & Itineraries

Need a little inspiration? Just say so. We’ve got you covered and then some.

Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: Sports Edition

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Must Seas: History Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Staycation Edition

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Must Seas: Vacation Edition

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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Must Seas: Multicultural Edition

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Must Seas: Shopping Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Must Seas: Nightlife Edition

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Must Seas: Quick Getaway Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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City Guide

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How else do you say Norfolk?

Couples Getaways

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Couples Adventures

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Flying Solo-ish

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Family Time

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Fun with Friends

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