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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.
Less Than: Ghent Shop Transforming in New Space
21 July 2025Less Than806 Baldwin Ave., Norfolk, VA Follow on Instagram July 2025 update: Since we first featured Less Than, owner Chris Simmonds has been hard at work transforming the adjacent 124-year-old house into a multipurpose bar and…
Learn MoreSail250 Virginia Will Pull Out All the Stops
16 July 2025When the United States celebrates its 250th anniversary in 2026, Norfolk will take center stage as the official host port for Sail250® Virginia in June. With more than 60 ships representing 20 countries, Sail250 Virginia (June 13-23, 2026)…
Learn MoreAugust 2025 Norfolk, VA Events Guide
16 July 2025Norfolk has an amazing lineup of events for August 2025! From the annual jazz festival to Cousinz Fest, to summer camps, sporting events and food fests, there is definitely something for everyone to enjoy! NOrfolk Tides Baseball Ongoing…
Learn MoreNorfolk College Guide for Students
15 July 2025Welcome to your college experience in Norfolk, VA! Whether you’re enrolled at Old Dominion University, Tidewater Community College or Norfolk State University—and regardless if you’re a first year student, transfer student or living local and commuting…
Learn MoreButterfly House Takes Wing at Norfolk Botanical Garden
08 July 2025If the butterflies at the Norfolk Botanical Garden have heard the news that they’ve earned a major recognition, they’re doing a good job of keeping it to themselves. For the moment, they’re too busy courting, laying…
Learn MoreTop Things to Do in Ocean View and East Beach
08 July 2025Did you know that Norfolk has its very own sandy beach? The areas of Ocean View and East Beach are your gateway to beach days, sandcastles, water activities, seafood and gorgeous sunsets. These beaches are perfectly situated on the…
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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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