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Norfolk Bakeries Specializing in Wedding Cakes
31 March 2023One of the sweetest parts of a wedding day is, without a doubt, the cake! If you’re getting married in Norfolk, you’ll be pleased to know there are some top-notch bakery options right in our city that would be ideal for creating the…
Learn MoreThe Best Ways to Spend a Rainy Day in Norfolk
31 March 2023Caught in the rain during your visit to Norfolk? Don’t let a few clouds and sprinkles put a damper on the day. There are tons of indoor activities in Norfolk that are ideal for staying dry and passing the time in a most wonderful way…
Learn MoreTake the Amtrak to Norfolk, VA
29 March 2023Did you know that Norfolk has an Amtrak station that resides Downtown near the Harbor Park baseball stadium? The station is just steps away from connecting you to our whole city, and you can get here seamlessly and conveniently. Ashland, VA Amtrak stop…
Learn MoreMeet the Owners of Luna Maya, Karla and Vivian Montano
29 March 2023Located in the heart of the historic Ghent neighborhood is a Bolivian and Central American-inspired restaurant, Luna Maya. The Montano sisters, Karla and Vivian, opened the restaurant in 1997 when there was limited…
Learn More5 Must-Have Norfolk Experiences for the Solo Traveler
28 March 2023Traveling solo can be a truly liberating experience. From start to finish, you’re in full control of your time, your meals and your adventures, making your travel experience exactly what you want it to be. Norfolk is an…
Learn MoreEleanor’s Norfolk
24 March 2023All photos by Kari Austin Erin Dougherty opened Norfolk’s feminist bookstore and bottle shop for one simple reason: “I wanted to go to it,” she says. So, she created it for others to come to. As with many entrepreneurs starting out, Dougherty’s reason for launching was…
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Norfolk Was Once a Major Stop on the Underground Railroad. What Traces Remain Today?
15 February 2023Learn MoreLow-cost Breeze Airways Announces 22 New Routes With Fares as Low as $39 to Start
14 February 2023Learn MoreGuides & Itineraries
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