Curated Experiences

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Norfolk is officially yours. From must-try local restaurants to one-of-a-kind festivals, waterfront activities to inspiring arts and entertainment, we’ve brought together everything you love for a customized vacation experience you won’t soon forget.

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Dining

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Water Sport Rentals

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Marinas

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Fishing

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Brew Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Museums

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Live Music

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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African American History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Golf Courses

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Our Beaches

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Secrets of the Sea

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Lava Halloween Extravaganza

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Nature in Focus: Youth Art Saturday School

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Reflective Realities: Youth Art Saturday School

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Rocky Horror Picture Show at Makers Craft Brewery

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True Crime: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show

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Five Points Farmers Market

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ELSEWHERE: BABY OIL, VEGA, MITCH B

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Confessions: RNB Groove – NSU Tailgate RNB After Party @ The NorVa

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Emma

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ERT Halloween Puppy Parade

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Norfolk Gospel Lunch Cruise

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Halloween Harvest Festival

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Emma

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Succulent Holiday Wreath

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Tour de ORF

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Monday’s are a joke at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Barbells & Brews at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Thrice at The NorVa

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Emma

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Howl-o-ween: Dog Day at the Zoo

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Ty Myers

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The 666 Project: A Horror Anthology Show

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Shrekxual A Burlesque Show at The Annex

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Hippie Sabotage

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Nov012025

Dia De Los Muertos celebration @ Benchtop Brewing

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Nov012025

No BS! Brass + Gabe Niles JAZZ CLUB at The Annex

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Nov012025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Nov012025

Paul Bielatowicz’s Nosferatu Live

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Sons of Legion @ The NorVa

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Nov012025

Emma

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The Thorn at The Chrysler Hall

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Nov022025

Emma

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Nov022025

From Ashes to New

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Norfolk Jazz Brunch Cruise

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Nov022025

Sensory Friendly Morning

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Little Zoo

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The Wiz

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Nov052025

Operation Olympic Live Q&A

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BKTHERULA @ The NorVa

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Emma

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The Disco Biscuits @ The NorVa

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Stitch And Bitch

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Cinderella

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BUBBLE FEST: The Fifth Annual Public Arts Festival at Old Dominion University

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Nov072025

The Elovators

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Nov082025

SHOWER CRY ALBUM RELEASE W/ BERRIES + HOTSPIT AT THE ANNEX

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Nov082025

Coffee Painting Workshop

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Nov082025

Sing Showcase The Norfolk Street Choir Project

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Nov082025

Emma

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War of The Wings

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Nov092025

A DAY FOR BIG DAN at The Annex

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Nov092025

Norfolk Signature Mimosa Brunch Cruise

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Nov092025

Emma

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

LGBT Norfolk, Virginia

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Dog-Friendly Spots in Norfolk, Virginia

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Norfolk Getaway: Fantastic Things to Do in Norfolk VA

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Romantic Getaway to Norfolk

Escape to Norfolk for a romantic getaway to experience waterfront sunsets, unforgettable cuisine and friendly…
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Spectacular Things Do To In Norfolk Virginia With Kids

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Downtown Norfolk Is A Great Place To Live And Work

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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Virginia’s Beaches, Bays and Waterways

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Guides & Itineraries

Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city.

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City Guide

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Handsome Biscuit

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Elation Brewing

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Elliot’s Fair Grounds

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Gershwin’s

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Grain

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