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Things to do

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! 

Bikeable Norfolk

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Water Sport Rentals

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Coffee and Desserts

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Wine and Wineries

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Brew Norfolk

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Outdoor Dining

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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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Harbor Cruises

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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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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Performing Arts

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Museums

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Norfolk Greek Festival

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Cruise Information

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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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Virginia CaribFest

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Bayou Bon Vivant

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Norfolk Tour Company

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Town Point Virginia Wine Festival

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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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Golf Courses

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Live Music

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Open Late

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LGBTQ+ Resources

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Hampton Roads Pride

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African American History in Norfolk

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TowneBank Fountain Park

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Admirals Hockey

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Norfolk Tides Baseball

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Slover Library

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Norfolk Botanical Garden

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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Nauticus Museum / Battleship Wisconsin

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Virginia Zoo

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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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Sam Bartlett: Low Stakes, Plywood Cutouts & Everyday Comix

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THE GREAT EXHIBITION: BÉBÉS AT THE BARRY

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Game Changers at Nauticus

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Mimosa Fest

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Yoga at Reaver NFK

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PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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Hamilton

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Apr042023

LUKAS NELSON & POTR Drayton Farley

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Tides Baseball Games 2023

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Apr052023

An Evening With The Hypnogogue Album Tour THE CHURCH

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Mosaic Steel Orchestra

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Apr062023

PARTY101 WITH DJ MATT BENNETT

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Girl’s Night Out

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Apr062023

Brian Regan

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Apr072023

GLORILLA

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Apr082023

Way Down Yonder Tour CHASE RICE

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Yoga at Coalescence

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K CAMP

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No Stars Above Tour CLUTCH Amigo The Devil, Nate Bergman

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Sky’s the Limit Yoga Co. Book Club

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Apr122023

Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Apr132023

KILLSWITCH ENGAGE Currents, CAPRA

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PHILADELPHIA BALLET: SWAN LAKE

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Apr152023

Orville Peck

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Adult Night at the Zoo

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I Love the 90’s Bash Bar Crawl – Norfolk

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Yoga at Reaver NFK

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Diehn Concert Series: John Fedchock

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The Latest

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

Norfolk Bakeries Specializing in Wedding Cakes

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LGBTQ+ Norfolk Weekend Getaway

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The 15 US cities most reliant on tourism

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75 Fantastic Festivals And Things To Do In Norfolk VA

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5 fabulous LGBTQIA day trips from 5 major cities

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Stained Glass Window Driving Tour of Norfolk, VA

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40 outstanding virtual museum tours

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Hotels for Art Aficionados

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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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