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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.
One Mega Weekend: Art, Greek Food and Bayou Fun
11 May 2026What do we call it when three of Norfolk’s signature spring events collide? A mega weekend, that’s what. Whether you want live music, handmade art, Greek pastries, Cajun seafood or simply an excuse to wander Norfolk’s neighborhoods…
Best Places to Watch the Parade of Sail for 2026 Harborfest & Sail250® Virginia in Norfolk
11 May 2026Friday, June 19, 2026 will be a red-letter date in Norfolk history as the once-in-a-lifetime Sail250® Virginia Parade of Sail traverses 26 nautical miles in…
From Refugee Camps to Ghent: The Story Behind Vang Go Bistro
07 May 2026Without luck and fate, restaurateur Evan Vang would have never ended up in Norfolk. “My dad came from Laos,” Vang says. “They had come here from the refugee camps in Thailand.” The Hmong people, Vang…
VisitNorfolk’s Champion of Hospitality Awards for National Travel and Tourism Week 2026
30 April 2026VisitNorfolk, in partnership with the Norfolk Tourism Foundation (NTF), is proud to celebrate the U.S. Travel Association’s National Travel and Tourism Week…
In the Spotlight: How David D’Lancy Wilson Masters the Mask of Mufasa in ‘Lion King’
28 April 2026If You Go What: Disney’s The Lion King Where: Chrysler Hall, Norfolk When: Apr 30 – May 17 2026 Cost: $53-$166 Details: Seven Venues David…
New Elizabeth River Trail HQ Gives Norfolk Visitors a Fresh Way to Explore
27 April 2026The Elizabeth River Trail started a new chapter on Saturday, April 25, with the grand opening of its first-ever Headquarters and Visitor Center in Norfolk’s Chelsea District. Located…
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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
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01 April 2024Learn MoreGuides & Itineraries
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