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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Design Your Own Military Patch | Activity HQ

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Month of the Military Child

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Boombox Rides

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Glass Studio Mother’s Day Sale

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Gabby’s Dollhouse Fairylandia Tour

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Rope Making

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Teacher Appreciation Week

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Little Sprout Explorers May Series

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Homeschool Garden Stewards May Series

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Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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Pre-K Art Play at the Chrysler Museum

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Family Twilight Trek – Frog Night

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Storybook Tea Party – Rose Theme

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Jr Garden Artists: Mother’s Day Plates & Mugs

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Boombox Rides

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Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners

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Recycled Materials Mobile

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Conservation Clean-Up

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Bloom Bingo for Mother’s Day at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Mother’s Day at Maker’s

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Perfect Moments with Mom

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Norfolk Mother’s Day Signature Brunch Cruise

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Ain’t Misbehavin’

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Bayou Bon Vivant

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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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