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.

Things to do

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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Events

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

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Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

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Little Sprout Explorers July Series

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Summer Pottery Camp

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July Member Exclusive: Gardening for Pollinators

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Fairy & Gnome Summer Homes

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Ice Cream Workshop

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Breakfast with the Animals

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Clay Kids Summer Camp (Ages 5-13)

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Dinosaurs in the Garden

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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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Afterglow Brewing

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Lomo Pizzeria

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S’mores Amore

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Zero’s

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Zeke’s Beans & Bowls

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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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