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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.
Norfolk Bookstores and Pop-up Booksellers
28 April 2025Reading, as they say, is fundamental. Not to mention, fun. If you’re itching to go book shopping and feel the need to add to your ever-growing To Be Read pile, fear not; Norfolk has you covered. From beach reads to serious collectible tomes, these…
Learn MoreHow to Spend Memorial Day Weekend In Norfolk
28 April 2025Memorial Day means so much more than a three-day weekend, and here in Norfolk, there are several important ways to observe the holiday and honor the men and women who have died serving in the U.S. armed forces. Home to the world’s largest…
Learn MoreLess Than: Ghent Zero-Waste Refill Shop Turns Five
21 April 2025Less Than803 Shirley Ave., Norfolk, VA Follow on Instagram Note: This summer, Less Than is moving to 806 Baldwin Ave., the former location of Eleanor’s Books. For now, the shop at 803 Shirley remains open. In a…
Learn MorePianist Olga Kern Returns for Virginia Arts Festival
17 April 2025Catch Olga Kern Live in Norfolk: What: Zemlinsky Quartet with Olga Kern When: May 22, 2025 Time: 7:30 p.m. Location: Robin Hixon Theater, Clay and Jay Barr Education Center Tickets: VAF website Program:…
Learn MoreThree Days in Norfolk for NATO Festival and Virginia International Tattoo
17 April 2025It’s that time of year once again: the time when Norfolk rolls out its red carpet and invites locals and visitors to enjoy a unique blend of global culture and naval tradition during…
Learn MoreMay 2025 Events Guide
17 April 2025May might be the perfect month in Norfolk, as the weather turns pleasant, offering a hint of summer, but without all that humidity. Outdoor events kick into overdrive, as concerts, festivals and outdoor activities dominate the calendar. It’s also Bike Month, making it 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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