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How Do You Say Norfolk?

Your own way. Get inspired at a world-class museum, walk through history on Freemason cobblestones or make a big impression on the deck of the USS Wisconsin. From morning strolls to nights you’ll never forget, Norfolk knows how to make your time here together the main attraction.

Things to do

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Museums

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Watersport Rentals

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Open Late

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Admirals Hockey

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Coffee and Desserts

Hotels

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

Lodging

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.

Lodging

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.

Events

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

Aug152026

Featured Event

Teddy Bear Clinic

Aug162026

Featured Event

Josh Groban

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Featured Event

Josh Groban

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Featured Event

Visiting Glass Artist Danny White

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Aug222026

Marquee Event

Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival

43rd Annual Fest Set for Aug. 21-22, 2026 The Norfolk Waterfront Jazz…

Aug212026

Featured Event

The Mountain Goats

Aug292026

Featured Event

125th Anniversary Event

Aug152026

Woodwork at the Hermitage

Jul132026

Aug242026

Multi-Day Event

Mondays Are A Joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

May022026

Nov212026

Multi-Day Event

East Beach? EOV – The Farmers Market

Jul182026

Aug152026

Multi-Day Event

Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

Aug152026

The Honeybee Festival with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia!

Aug152026

Little Mariners Movie Series: Finding Nemo

Jul012026

Dec312027

Multi-Day Event

FULL CLASS SERIERS, 6 CLASSES ALL IN ONE SPOT!

Aug152026

Boombox Rides

Apr022026

Sep302026

Multi-Day Event

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

Jul042026

Dec262026

Multi-Day Event

Foodies + New Friends: Norfolk | Wrestling Fans Edition

Aug152026

Cabaret Dinner Theater: Heroes Unmasked Edition!

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Oct312026

Multi-Day Event

Haunted Norfolk Tours

Aug152026

Honey Bee Festival with Beekeepers Guild of Southeast Virginia

Aug152026

Summer in the Key of Life: A String Quartet Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Aug152026

A String Quartet Tribute to Stevie Wonder

Aug152026

DJ/Band on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

Aug012026

Aug222026

Multi-Day Event

Little Mariners Movie Series: Zootopia 2

Aug152026

Volunteer Litter Cleanup- Harbor Park

Jul012026

Nov302026

Multi-Day Event

Random Acts of Kindness Spree in Norfolk

Aug152026

Yoga at The Her Market – End of Summer Bash

Jul182026

Aug152026

Multi-Day Event

Word of Art: A National Exhibit of Artworks that Incorporate the Written Word

Jul182026

Aug152026

Multi-Day Event

Divulge: A National Exhibit Featuring the Use of Art for Therapy & Mental Health Awareness

Aug152026

Pink Pony Market

Jul032026

Sep182026

Multi-Day Event

Weekends at Waterside

Aug152026

Underground Art Show at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Aug082026

Aug282026

Multi-Day Event

After Dark Dance Cruise

Jul022026

Dec312026

Multi-Day Event

Glassmaking Demo

Aug152026

The Band Monarch, Brookhouse, Wilbr, Jonah Ross at The Annex

Jul012026

Aug312026

Multi-Day Event

Custom Perfume-Making Class

Jul042026

Aug292026

Multi-Day Event

Fashion Business Fundamentals: How to Start & Sustain a Boutique

Apr302026

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Multi-Day Event

Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

Aug152026

Teddy Bear Clinic

Jun072026

Aug302026

Multi-Day Event

Coffee with Conservatives: Norfolk | College Edition

Jun122026

Oct112026

Multi-Day Event

Handwork at the Hermitage

Aug162026

Special Topics Tour: Follow the Leader

Aug162026

Play Your Heart Out

Aug162026

Summer Sunset Plein Air Painting

Aug162026

Open Mic at Selden Market

Aug162026

Open Mic at Selden Market

Jun292026

Sep142026

Multi-Day Event

Pub Quiz

Jun092026

Oct272026

Multi-Day Event

Trivia Night at COVA

Aug182026

Wild Babies

Feb122026

Sep082026

Multi-Day Event

BAM in the Wild!

Aug182026

MacArthur Q&A Part VI Livestream

Jul012026

Sep162026

Multi-Day Event

Wednesday Blind Tasting

May142026

Nov192026

Multi-Day Event

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

Jul082026

Oct282026

Multi-Day Event

Hank’s Trivia Night

Jul012026

Aug262026

Multi-Day Event

The Veil Wine Down Wednesday

Aug202026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

Jun042026

Aug272026

Multi-Day Event

Darts Night

Aug202026

ERT + Roll N’ Vibes™ – Social Group Skates!

Aug202026

Wild Tykes

Aug202026

Special Display | Beginnings: Images of Occupied Japan

Aug202026

Glass After Dark: August

Aug202026

Special Display | Beginnings: Images of Occupied Japan

Aug202026

Music Bingo at COVA 🎶

Aug202026

GRIEF SUCKS: A ONE MAN SHOW BY KEVONSTAGE

Aug202026

LNK Happy Hour

Aug202026

Last Fair Deal

Aug202026

ERT + Roll N’ Vibes – Social Group Skates!

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Multi-Day Event

Friday Night Live Music

Aug212026

The Vibrations Open Mic at Maker’s Craft Brewery

Aug212026

The Fuzz Band

Aug212026

2026 Trail Beautification Days on the ERT

Aug212026

The Ground Below – Album Release, Forest Flynn at The Annex

Apr102026

Aug212026

Multi-Day Event

Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

Aug212026

Family Fun Night

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Aug222026

Multi-Day Event

43ND ANNUAL NORFOLK WATERFRONT JAZZ FESTIVAL

Jul032026

Sep042026

Multi-Day Event

Goth Night

Aug222026

2026 ERT Botanical Tours

Aug222026

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Multi-Day Event

Tiny But Mighty: A National Exhibition of Small Artworks

Aug222026

Boombox Rides

Aug222026

ERT Botanical Tour

Aug222026

Bunny Yoga @ COVA Brewing Co!

Aug222026

2026 ERT Botanical Tours

Aug222026

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Multi-Day Event

Flowing & Flying: A National Exhibit of Waterbirds and Waterscapes

Aug222026

Skydog – A Tribute to the Allman Brothers Band at The Annex

Aug222026

Military Family Appreciation Day

Aug222026

EMO NITE

Aug222026

Little Mariners Movie Series: Hoppers

Aug232026

Labrinth- The Undoing Tour

Aug232026

Tea at the Crystal Palace

Aug232026

Mahjong & Mimosas: A Fundraiser in Honor of d’Art Center’s 40th Anniversay

Aug232026

Summer Sunset Plein Air Painting

Aug252026

Nitro Circus 2.0

Aug252026

Wild Wheels

Aug272026

Nauticus After Dark

Aug272026

Beach Yoga at 9th Bay Street

Aug282026

Undrowned with Alexis Pauline Gumbs: A Hymn to Returning River Life

Aug282026

WOW End of Summer Celebration!

Aug282026

The OMI Sanctuary Presents: A Sister Circle

Aug282026

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

Aug282026

Trail Beautification Day

Aug292026

Virginia Zoo Anniversary

Aug292026

Boombox Rides

Aug302026

Luciano

Restaurants

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

American

Beignets & Brew

Indian

Peppers Indian Cuisine

European

Leila International Cuisine

American

Cove on Granby

African

Black Eyed Peas

American

Beach BellaZa Pizza

Guides & Itineraries

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

Guide

Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

Guide

City Guide

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