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Our blog, written and curated by VisitNorfolk staff, connects you to our city through a locals perspective of all the hidden gems, main attractions and the greatest places to devour food.
Ways to Make Summer Last in Norfolk
07 August 2025It happens every year. One minute, you’re stretched out on an Ocean View beach reapplying sunscreen, and the next, “Back to School” ads are intrusively popping up on your devices. “How can summer be over already?” you wonder. “We just started…
Learn MoreNorfolk Restaurants with Great Hard Cider Selections
07 August 2025One of our favorite things about autumn is the amazing lineup of fall flavors at Norfolk’s breweries. There’s the Pumpkin Spiced Latte Ale at COVA Brewing Co., Outta Yer Gourd pumpkin ale from Smartmouth Brewing Co. just to…
Learn MoreBloom OV Blossoms in Ocean View
31 July 2025Bloom OV 9547 Shore Dr., Norfolk Web: https://bloomov.com/ Andrea Olachia never set out to open a flower shop. She was headed somewhere else entirely: corporate law, New York City and a fast life. But life made other plans. “In 2021, I had a…
Learn MoreNorfolk’s Best Holiday Attractions
30 July 2025The holiday season is here, and with it brings a whole host of fun activities! Norfolk is known for its unique holiday events, from dazzling light displays to parades on both the streets and water. Here are some unique activities and events to spice up your…
Learn MoreNorwegian Cruise Line Expanding Norfolk Port Calls in ’27
30 July 2025Norfolk, VA – Norfolk’s Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, operated by Nauticus, announced an expanded slate of cruise ship port calls from the world’s fourth-largest cruise company, Norwegian Cruise…
Learn MoreSour Street Pizza: Where Dreams Meet a Two-Ton Oven
25 July 2025Address: 4035 E Ocean View Ave, Suite 400, Norfolk, VA 23518 On the Web: sourstreetpizza.com You can’t help but notice it as soon as you walk into Sour Street Pizza: a massive 4,000-pound stucco pizza oven constantly…
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Norfolk’s Handsome Biscuit competes for bragging rights in online bracket challenge: Best biscuit in the South
01 April 2024Learn MoreHampton Roads businesses ready for busy event weekend, bringing in tourism dollars
01 April 2024Learn More‘A tremendous challenge:’ Work underway in Norfolk to prepare for cruise ship re-routed from Baltimore
01 April 2024Learn MoreGuides & Itineraries
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