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Downtown Norfolk

Norfolk’s walkable, waterfront downtown is the urban hub of the city full of shopping, entertainment, restaurants and excitement!

Live Music

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Harbor Cruises

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Weekend Away

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Museums

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Open Late

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Group Packages

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Marinas

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Outdoor Dining

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Norfolk Tour Company

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Virginia 250: History in Norfolk

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Sports in Norfolk

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Wine and Wineries

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African American History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Outdoor Firepits

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Coffee and Desserts

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Fine Dining

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Performing Arts

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Cruise Information

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Shop Like a Local

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Seafood in the City

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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk, See what’s on deck in Downtown and plan your visit!

Jun042026

Echo & The Bunnymen @ The NorVa

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Jun052026
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Cosmic Baseball at Harbor Park

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Jun132026

Fins on the Fantail

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Jun132026

Top Gun: Maverick In Concert with Virginia Symphony Orchestra

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Jun172026

Wolfmother- Celebrating 20 Years of their debut album – Performed in full

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Jun022026

Virtual Book Talk: Red Arrow in the Pacific

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Jun012026
Jun292026

Little Sprout Explorers June Series

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Jun022026

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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Jun022026

Critter Club June Series

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Jun022026

Homeschool Open Studio

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May082026
Jun262026

Opening Reception “When There Are Nine” at the Offsite Gallery at MacArthur Center

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Jun022026

Smell Like A Sturgeon

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Apr302026
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Special Exhibit: No Turning Back, MacArthur and the Occupation of Japan 1945-1951

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Jun012026
Aug142026

Summer Art Camps for Ages 6-10

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Jun032026
Jun042026

The Enchanted Table Cocktail Dinner – 2 NIGHTS!

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Jun032026

Rope Making

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Jun032026
Jun052026

Don’t Sit In Traffic

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Jun032026
Jun252026

June Member Exclusive: Garden to Fork

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May062026
Jun032026

Belly Dance Basics

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Jun032026

Pre-K Art Play

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Jun032026

Strategic Coffee Insights Brewed by Cafely

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Jun032026

Volunteer Day: Knitting Mill Creek Park Conservation Landscaping

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Jun042026

Glassmaking Demo

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Jun042026

Karaoke Night at PBR Norfolk

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Jun042026

NBN Summer Mixer

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Jun042026

Mixtape: Pride Ball – Dukes, Duchesses, and Legends

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Jun042026

Community Engagement Street Team (CEST) at Union Mission Ministries

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Jun052026

Celebrating the life of PRINCE with DJ Bee

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Jun052026

Art History 101 Tour: Modern Art

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Jun052026

Foul Play with The Whistleblowers

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Jun052026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Alejandro de Cañedo

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Apr102026
Aug212026

Website Build Lab: Create Your Fashion Boutique Site

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Jun052026

Once Upon Every Story

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Jun052026

Foul Play with The Whistleblowers

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Jun052026
Jun062026

DJ/Band on the Blue Moon Outdoor Stage

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Jun062026
Jun072026

MJ’S Pride Month Kick Off

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Jun062026

The Comedy Sketchbook – A Night of Sketch Comedy

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Jun062026

Silent Disco at Waterside

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Jun062026

Boombox Rides

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Jun062026

Pride in the Mix DJ Night

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Jun062026

🪻Lavender Festival🪻 at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun062026

Summer of Learning Kickoff

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Jun062026
Jul112026

Metal Transformed

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Jun062026
Jul112026

Wilderness Photography Foundation’s Traveling Exhibit, Nature’s Generosity

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Jun062026

Tidewater Bluegrass Revival at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun062026

Bloom Bingo Social at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun062026

Bloom Bingo Social at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun062026

An Underground River: African American History on the ERT

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Jun062026

GRILLED OUT at Toast + Perro Blanco

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Jun062026

The Luniz Live

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Jun072026

Kyle Smith at The Annex

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Jun072026

Art History 101 Tour: Impressionist Art

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Jun072026

History Speaks: The Struggle for Freedom

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Jun072026

Cowboy Junkies at Perry Pavilion

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Jun072026

Colorful Botanicals

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Jun072026

Passion for Fashion

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Jun072026

Dark Side of the Fair

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Jun072026

Waterside District Norfolk Flea Market

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Jun072026

2026 Tour de ORF

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Jun072026

Virginia Chorale presents poor hymnal

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Jun082026

Corporate Leadership Alliance Program 2026

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Jun082026

Camp Art Stars: Myths & Legends + Glass for ages 9 – 12

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Jun082026
Aug072026

Summer Pottery Camp

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Jun092026

Alexandre Da Costa, violin & Tommy Mesa, cello & Olga Kern, piano

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Jun092026
Jun302026

The Art of Yoga at the Chrysler Museum

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Jun092026

Newfound Chamber Winds

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Jun092026
Jun302026

Critter Club June Series

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Jun102026

🎶 Music Bingo for a Cause! 🎶

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Jun102026

Passion Pit

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Jun112026

Book Box & Bookmark- Waters Edge

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Jun112026

Lip Sync Battle

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Jun112026

World Soccer Series

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Jun112026

Open Studio: Glassblowing

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Jun122026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Bernice Abbott

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Jun122026

Play Hooky Experience

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Jun122026

Cities of the Future

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Jun122026

Family Movie Night at The PLOT

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Jun122026

Goode Works on Paper Drop-in Hours: Bernice Abbott

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Jun122026

USA vs Paraguay Match Day

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Jun122026

Last Fair Deal (Grateful Dead tribute)

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Jun132026

Coastal Crafts at Nauticus

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Jun132026

Worldwide Knit in Public Day with 757 Creative Reuse Center

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Jun132026

The Unusual Suspects: A Wild Murder Mystery

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Jun132026

Sanctuary Taco Bar Railroad District Grand Opening Party

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Jun132026

WORKSHOP – PRESSED FLOWER SUNCATCHER + DELICIOUS DRINKS: MOTHER’S DAY!

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Jun132026

Cabaret Dinner Theater: Myths and Legends Edition!

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Jun132026

Morning Meditation @ the Museum

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Jun132026

Boombox Rides

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Jun142026

Ryan Bingham and the Texas Gentlemen

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Jun142026

Dining on Deck: A Tea at Sea

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Jun142026

ERT – Silent Read Along Sundays

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Jun142026

Afrohemian Experience at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Jun142026

Larry and His Flask at The Annex

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Jun142026

Flag Day Ceremony

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Jun142026

The Butterfly Festival with the Butterfly Society of Virginia

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Jun142026

Southern Afternoon Tea

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Jun162026

Glassmaking Demo

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Jun172026

Intro to Adobe Illustrator: Design Your Own Logo

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Jun172026

Art Babies: Nature

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in Downtown, Norfolk.

The Ultimate Guide to Seafood in Norfolk

From the Chesapeake Bay to the Elizabeth River, Norfolk is surrounded by water; we have…

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Things to Do for Father’s Day in Norfolk, VA

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VisitNorfolk’s Champion of Hospitality Awards for National Travel and Tourism Week 2026

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Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk

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Waterfront Weddings in Norfolk

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How to Celebrate National Bike Month in Norfolk

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Attractions

Don’t miss these must-see attractions while you’re in Downtown.

TowneBank Fountain Park

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The New Saint James Holiness Church of Christ Disciples (St. Peter’s)

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The Cannonball Trail

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Mermaids on Parade / Mermaid Trail

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Slover Library

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Windows on History

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The Tide Light Rail

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Battleship Wisconsin

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Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center

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Addington-Petty Dickson House | Private Residence

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Scope Arena

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John Cary Weston House – Private Residence

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Hampton Roads Naval Museum

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Lime Electric Scooter

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Assembly

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The NorVa

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First Baptist Church

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Lone Sailor Statue

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Harbor Park

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Elmwood Cemetery

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Norfolk State University

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St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

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Myers House

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Sail Nauticus

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Virginia Stage Company

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Kenmure (William Lamb House) – Private Residence

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The Basilica of St. Mary of the Immaculate Conception

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E-Bike Alley

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Hurrah Players

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Trail of Honor

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Allmand-Archer House | Private Residence

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Chrysler Hall

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Waterside District

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Elizabeth River Trail

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Taylor-Whittle House – Private Residence

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Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

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The Attucks Theatre

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Queen Street Baptist Church

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The Generic Theater

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Naval Station Norfolk

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TowneBank Building

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TCC Roper Performing Arts Center

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Festivals of Festevents

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Owen B. Pickett U.S. Custom House

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Sgt. Carney Marker

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L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

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Armed Forces Memorial

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West Point Monument at West Point Cemetery

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MacArthur Memorial

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Freemason Street Baptist Church

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St. John’s African Methodist Episcopal Church

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Waterside Marina

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Town Point Club

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Blue Ridge Excursions

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Epworth United Methodist Church

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Norfolk State University Planetarium

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Virginia Symphony

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Offsite Gallery

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Monticello Arcade

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Schooner Virginia

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Town Point Park

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First Calvary Baptist Church

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The Perry Pavilion

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End of Massive Resistance Wall

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Virginia Arts Festival

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Virginia Opera

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Poplar Hall – Private Residence

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Meet@319

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Legends of Music Walk of Fame

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Wells Theatre

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Martin Luther King Monument

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City Cruises Norfolk

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Restaurants

They call Norfolk, “The City With Bite.” Find out why by trying a couple of these places while in Downtown.

Model Citizen Cocktail Supply

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Syd’s Fish Pig Cafe

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Norfolk Smoothie

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Luce

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Rolled Up

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Hokkaido Sushi Bar

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WHERE TO STAY

Have a look see at all the lodgings and accommodations in Downtown, Norfolk.

Norfolk Waterside Marriott Hotel and Convention Center

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Wyndham Garden Norfolk Downtown

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Courtyard Norfolk Downtown

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Residence Inn by Marriott Norfolk Downtown

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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

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Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel

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Hilton Norfolk The Main

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Neighborhood Guide

Norfolk is a unique city made up of bustling neighborhoods that each have their own character and vibe. From historic neighborhoods like Ghent to the urban waterfront of Downtown, Norfolk’s neighborhoods have something for everyone. 

Downtown

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Freemason

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NEON District

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Ghent

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Chelsea

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Park Place / Railroad District

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Riverview

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Larchmont / Lochhaven

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Oceanview

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Military Highway / Airport

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