How Do You Say Norfolk?

Like you mean it. Enjoy good music and great vibes at Only You, score a front row seat at a local show or grab a paddle and get a little closer to nature on a kayak tour. Whether you’re getting away with your besties or rolling solo, it’s always a good time to have a good time in Norfolk.

Things to do

American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Outdoor Dining

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Festivals in Norfolk

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Open Late

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Seafood in the City

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Selden Market

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Waterside District

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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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May Member Exclusive: Tunes for Tots

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Abandon Ship

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Bayou Bon Vivant

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Boombox Rides

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Sails Up Workshop

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Aquarium Behind-The-Glass Experience

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Rope Making

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Little Sprout Explorers May Series

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Homeschool Garden Stewards May Series

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Second Wind

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Homeschool Garden Science May Series

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Abandon Ship

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Art Babies: Sensory

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Abandon Ship

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Trail Beautification Day

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Youth Education Program: Jr Master Gardeners

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Underwater Mapping

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Rope Making

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ERT Botanical Bike Tour

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Boombox Rides

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Toddler Time at Nauticus

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Garden Stars

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ZooGrooves

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Restaurants

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

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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Model Citizen Cocktail Supply

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Juniper and Jam

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Guides & Itineraries

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

City Guide

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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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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