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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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Ghent Farmers Market

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Church Street Jazz Series

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Tarrytown

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Sweeny Todd The Demon Barber of Fleet Street

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Aug272024
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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Oct062024

Post Flow Brunch

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May242024
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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

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Don Giovanni

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Apr072024
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Sunday Crush Day @ Hank’s is here!

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Oct042024
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Don Giovanni

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Sewing Bee with Melanie

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Oct062024

The Menzingers + The Wonder Years

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Industry Night at COVA

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Oct062024

Norfolk Flea Market

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Music Bingo

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Oct072024

Blippi

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Jul152024
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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Downtown Norfolk Civic League

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Apr152024
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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Oct082024

STL Book Club – Murder Your Employer by Rupert Holmes

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Jun182024
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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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Mar152024
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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Oct092024

Summer Market at Afterglow

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Jan032024
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Books & Brews Club Meet-Up

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Mar062024
Dec042024

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Mosaic Academy Norfolk

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Oct102024

Mental Health Awareness + Yoga For A Cause Supporting Samaritan House

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Oct102024

Teacher Open House

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Dec052024

Thursday Open Mic Night

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Trivia Thursdays

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Oct102024

BLUEY’S BIG PLAY

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Oct102024

VSO Presents Evening of Hope

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Matthew Logan Vasquez with Palmyra at The Annex

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Mar082024
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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Oct112024

Zoovies: Barbie

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Rodgers & Hammerstein’s Cinderella

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The Steel Wheels with Michael Paul Lawson

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Pneuhaus: The Fourth Annual Public Arts Fest at ODU

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Spooky Soiree on BB-64

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All age Steelpan Class

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Jae Sinnett Zero to 60 Quintet

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Ghoul Times Aboard: Spooky Soiree on the Battleship

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John Mulaney at Chrysler Hall

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ODU vs. Towson

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CPOW-Alamo Scouts Reunion

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ALMOST QUEEN A TRIBUTE TO QUEEN

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Norfolk Farmers Market at Locals Marketplace

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Oct132024

Queensrÿche

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Fanciful Fig Antique Market

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Vision Board Creations

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Oct152024

Social Distortion at NorVa

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Social Distortion

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DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

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Oct172024

FREE Film Screening: Lafayette, the Lost Hero

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Oct172024

Nauticus After Dark: Mystery at the Museum

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Oct172024

Mariah the Scientist

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Oct182024

The 9th Annual NEON Festival

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Norfolk Admirals Hockey 2024-25

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Fall Tree and Shrub Plant Sale

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Admirals Hockey

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Oct182024

Ghent Farmers Market

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Oct182024

Brad Williams Tour ’24

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Oct182024

MercyMe: Together Again … Again Tour

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Oct182024

JOE GATTO LET’S GET INTO IT TOUR

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Oct182024

2024-25 Season Opener | Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals

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Together Again…Again Tour

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Town Point Virginia Fall Wine Festival

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Fleet Fest 2024

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Ghoul Times Aboard: Spooky Soiree on the Battleship

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Queer-O-Ween

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Zoo Boo

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Saint-Saëns’ Organ Symphony

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Stockley Gardens Fall Arts Festival

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Adirondack Thunder @ Norfolk Admirals

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ODU vs.Texas State

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The Latest

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

Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach

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Pharrell Williams Hosts ‘Elephant in the Room’ Panel on Virginia’s Business Importance

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We Asked 15 Wine Pros: Which Cabernet Sauvignon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck

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38th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival Was Masked And Jammin’ With Talent

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How to Plan a Trip in 30 Days

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All aboard the world’s most beautiful historic ships

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Virginia Opera Tees-Off Season at Topgolf

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20 Best Seaside Cities in the U.S. for Fall Getaways

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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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