How Do You Say Norfolk?

With family. Take a beach day at Ocean View, enjoy some ice cream and watch the ships come in at Waterside or introduce your wild animals to ours at the Virginia Zoo. From catching the sunrise to staying up past bedtime, Norfolk takes family-friendly to a whole new level.

Our Beaches

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Virginia Zoo

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Admirals Hockey

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Museums

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Pet Friendly Activities

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African American History in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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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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Say it with us.

Lots of destinations claim to be unique, but do they say it on a Battleship in the heart of downtown? Or from a chef’s table at one of 600+ indie restaurants? We didn’t think so. Maybe it’s Norfolk’s renowned art scene or our 144 miles of coastline that give us the edge. Either way, our one-of-a-kind spirit delivers a vacation experience that always makes you the main attraction.

Events

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

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Ghent Farmers Market

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Community Connect

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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STL Book Club NFK || The Very Secret Society of Irregular Witches

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The Addams Kooky Market

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Little Zoo

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Bingo Silver Series Cruise

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Restaurants

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

Choongman Chicken Norfolk

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Colley Cantina

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Bar-Q Desserts

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Biryani Hub

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Bold Mariner Brewing Company

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Café Stella in Ghent

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Guides & Itineraries

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

Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Tales by Rails Guide

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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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Fun with Friends

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