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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.
Meet Norfolk’s 21-Year-Old Burger Boss
06 October 2025What: Smashers Burgers Where: 1551 Premium Outlets Blvd ste 270, Norfolk, VA 23502 Hours: 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily Menu: https://smashers.com/menu At 21, most people are polishing up résumés and sitting through campus recruiting fairs. Henry…
Learn MoreSpooky Season: 2025 Halloween Parties and Markets
01 October 2025October is a busy, busy month in Norfolk as you can see from our October 2025 Events Guide, which covers the arts, festivals, concerts and more. Here, we’ll talk specifically about the spookiest, scariest, most ghoulish events – some…
Learn MoreRecently Opened in Norfolk
25 September 2025Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented chefs, baristas, boutique owners or pitmasters opening up businesses. Whether it’s trying an innovative dish or buying a new outfit, we’re always excited to try…
Learn MoreFestivals in Norfolk
24 September 2025Norfolk plays host to plenty of extraordinary festivals and special events, providing entertaining and culturally enriched experiences for individuals and families alike. Many of these signature events draw thousands of visitors annually from across the world. Check out some of our…
Learn MoreCruise News: Carnival Freedom Moving to Norfolk in 2027
23 September 2025MIAMI, Sept. 16, 2025 — As it continues to unveil its 2027/28 lineup, Carnival Cruise Line today announced plans for three homeports as it opened new sailings in Long Beach, Calif., Norfolk, Va. and Baltimore, Md. With…
Learn MoreHoneysuckle CafE: Soups, Sandwiches, and a Sense of Home
23 September 2025What: Honeysuckle Cafe Where: 813 W. 39th St., Norfolk, VA Hours: 10:30 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday through Sunday; closed Sunday and Monday On the web: https://honeysucklenfk.com/ Hidden away in what was once a…
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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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