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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.
2026 Virginia Arts Festival Lineup Unveiled
05 November 2025Virginia Arts Festival will light up stages throughout Hampton Roads in 2026 as it celebrates its 29th anniversary season, bringing acclaimed artists from around the world. Throughout southeastern Virginia, Virginia Arts Festival will fill the…
Learn MoreNorfolk Holiday Bucket List
30 October 2025If you haven’t yet spent a holiday weekend in Norfolk, you’re in for a festive treat. There’s many ways to get in the spirit of the season, whether watching colorful sparkles bounce on the water from a historic battleship, nostalgically gazing at decorations from…
Learn MoreA Little Magic on Boissevain Ave: The Velvet Witch
28 October 2025What was once a life-size dollhouse in the early 1900s now holds a community rooted in spiritual healing, a full apothecary and positive intentions. Owner and head witch Ashley Branton started The Velvet Witch in 2017 at Selden…
Learn MoreThe Dragon Faire Returns to Norfolk’s NEON District Nov. 8
24 October 2025Hear ye, hear ye! Norfolk’s NEON District will once again transform into a realm of adventure, imagination, and laughter as The Dragon Faire: A Tabletop Role-Playing Festival returns on Saturday, November 8…
Learn MoreStudent Music and Art Performance Tours in Norfolk
20 October 2025Norfolk, Virginia offers students an endless array of opportunities to explore, perform and learn! With a multitude of festivals, internationally acclaimed museums, performing arts and attractions, you will find that no other…
Learn MoreVirginia opera Delivers Fairy Tales, History and Verdi
16 October 2025The 2025-26 Virginia Opera season is under way with a fresh lineup of classic tales, historic struggles and a classic Italian take on Egyptian mythology over the course of the next few months. Here’s a look at the shows set…
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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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