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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.
Woman-Owned Businesses
15 March 2024Supporting women-owned businesses is important, not just during Women’s History Month but throughout the year. It’s crucial for business owners themselves since overall, women who own businesses face greater challenges of gaining fair access to venture capital. But it’s also…
Learn MoreCatnip Cafe: Furry Fun with Feline Friends
15 March 2024Whoever said cats can’t be as friendly as dogs never set foot in Norfolk’s Catnip Cafe. Upon walking into this Colley Ave. storefront in Ghent, you’re greeted by nearly two dozen shelter cats – some eager for “scritches” and pats…
Learn MoreRecently Opened in Norfolk
14 March 2024Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented chefs, baristas, boutique owners or pitmasters opening up businesses. Whether it’s trying an innovative dish or buying a new outfit, we’re always excited to try…
Learn MoreApril Events Guide
13 March 2024When poet T.S. Eliot wrote, “April is the cruelest month,” he’d clearly never been to Norfolk in the spring. Here, it’s not just the temperatures that heat up, it’s also the events, concerts, plays and more. Here are a few of our favorites slated for April 2024. …
Learn MoreNorfolk Sushi Restaurant Guide
08 March 2024Situated on the Chesapeake Bay, Norfolk, Virginia knows a thing or two about fish. But it’s not just the fried, grilled and baked that local chefs excel in. Inspired by the traditions of Japanese cuisine, dedicated sushi chefs are changing the game right here in…
Learn MoreCreative Teambuilding Activities in Norfolk
04 March 2024When bringing colleagues together, there’s no better way to spark collaboration than by planning some creative teambuilding activities. After a day of back-to-back breakout sessions, your team will be ready to break out of a conference room…
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Guides & Itineraries
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