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Norfolk VA is home to intriguing historical attractions, world-class museums, delicious restaurants, and unique retail shops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk VA has to offer; most places are within a short walking distance, car or train ride! 

Fine Dining

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Seafood in the City

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Fishing

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Marinas

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Shop Like a Local

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Learn to Sail

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Water Sport Rentals

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Harbor Cruises

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Brew Norfolk

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Shopping in Norfolk

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Sports in Norfolk

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Nightlife in Norfolk

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LGBTQ+ Things To Do In Norfolk

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Multicultural Experiences in Norfolk

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History in Norfolk

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Family Time in Norfolk

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Golf Courses

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Outdoor Firepits

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Perfect Dates In Norfolk

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Our Beaches

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Group Packages

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Weekend Away

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Cruise Information

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Open Late

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Coffee and Desserts

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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African American History in Norfolk

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Live Music

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Museums

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Performing Arts

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Being On The Water In Norfolk

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Featured

Celebrate Bike Month in Norfolk

With bike lanes, rentable bikes and bike repair stations through Downtown and the Elizabeth River Trail (ERT), you will find that Norfolk is super bike-friendly.
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Free Things to Do

Sometimes you just want to have a little fun without spending a lot of money. Norfolk has plenty of ways to have a great time for less than a dime.
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It’s Festival Season!

From early spring through mid-winter, Norfolk plays host to a wealth of premier festivals and special events, providing entertaining, culturally enriched experiences for individuals and families alike.
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Events

Every season is event season in Norfolk. See what’s on deck.

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Tidewater Classical Guitar: Grisha Goryachev co-presented with Virginia Arts Festival

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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Blues for an Alabama Sky

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Hippie Sabotage

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Alabama: Roll On 2 North American Tour

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Historic Garden Week Norfolk Tour

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Nauticus After Dark: Battleship Blast

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The Piano Guys

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Apr262024

50th Anniversary Journey Freedom Tour 2024

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NBG 2024 Spring Plant Sale

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Journey Freedom Tour 2024

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Apr262024

Virginia Symphony Orchestra presents Tchaikovsky Violin Concerto

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Apr272024

NEON District Public Art Tour

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Synth Social

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Yoga at Maison Soleil

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Ladies R&B Kickback Concert

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War of the Wings

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Yoga + Wine Tasting

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BB-64 Birthday Overnight

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Toddler Yoga

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Sunday Dog Day

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Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Puppy Yoga

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Adrienne Warren

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Candlelight Yoga With Live Music

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May032024

Black Jacket Symphony presents Prince’s “Purple Rain”

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May032024

Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Tracielynn

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Spring Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

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Church Street Jazz presents Pieces of a Dream

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Wine Festival 24′

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Virginia Bonsai Society – Bonsai Show & Sale NBG

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Granby Street: A Downtown Norfolk Walking Tour

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Yoga at Waters Edge Winery

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A Galactic Fiesta de Mayo

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Norfolk Flea Market

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Creating Your Own Meditation Practice

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Liz Cheney – May 7 at Chrysler Hall

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Prenatal

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Mammoth WVH

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Lay it Down: The Music of the Everly Brothers

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The Latest

Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.

Norfolk’s Perfect Burger: LeGrand Kitchen 

Before you even set foot into Riverview’s LeGrand Kitchen, the restaurant…
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Virginia Opera Tees-Off Season at Topgolf

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9 Quirky Facts We Bet You Didn’t Know About the Origin of Your Favorite Foods

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Hundreds of places in Virginia were listed in the famed ‘Green Book.’ This project seeks to find them all.

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There’s More to Alma Thomas Than Colorful Abstractions, an Eclectic Show of the Artist’s Marionettes, Still Lifes, and Other Work Proves

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Angela Blackwell Carter tapped as Norfolk Tourism Foundation’s new director

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Eisenbahn-Nostalgie in der Hauptstadtregion der USA

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Norfolk residents and tourists react to updated CDC mask recommendations

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Guides & Itineraries

Follow us to Norfolk’s best restaurants, attractions and more!

Waterways to Freedom

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Armed Forces Memorial Guide

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Norfolk’s Cannonball Trail

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Norfolk Rack Card

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Tales by Rails Guide

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Civil War Sites in Norfolk

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Virginia International Tattoo

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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Must Seas: Quick Getaway Edition

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Must Seas: Nightlife Edition

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Must Seas: LGBTQ+ Edition

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Must Seas: Sports Edition

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Must Seas: Shopping Edition

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Must Seas: Multicultural Edition

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Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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Must Seas: Being on the Water Edition

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Must Seas: Family Time Edition

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Norfolk Coloring Sheet

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Must Seas: Vacation Edition

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Must Seas: Staycation Edition

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: History Edition

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City Guide

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