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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.

Jun102023

Mommy + Me Yoga

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Jun102023
Oct082023

Claudia Bueno: Echoes of the Heart

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Jun102023

Pride Pop-Up Party at Reaver NFK

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Alisa Amador

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Jun092023
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Norfolk Harborfest ’23

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Pride Month Brew Tour

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Jun092023
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Chelsea Pride Open House Weekend

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Jun102023

Roarin’ 20s Theme Night!

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Jun102023

Virginia Zoo Pride Night

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May272023
Jun242023

Delectable

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Jun102023

Harborfest Fireworks on the American Rover

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Apr012023
Oct152023

Bike Nights at Norfolk Botanical Garden

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May022023
Dec262023

Glassmaking Demo

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Mar102023
Dec312023

PERSPECTIVES: MODERN AND CONTEMPORARY GLASS FROM THE WAITZER COLLECTION

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Jan272023
Jul302023

THE GREAT EXHIBITION: BÉBÉS AT THE BARRY

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Feb242023
Aug202023

Barbara Earl Thomas: The Illuminated Body

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Mar032023
Jul022023

Preston Singletary: Raven and the Box of Daylight

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May182023
Aug172023

Sunsets on the River

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Apr232023
Dec312023

Slow-Mo Sundays

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Jun112023

Mimosas & Heels Drag Brunch

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Jun112023

Red Stapler rocks the Beer Garden at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Dec242023

Music Bingo @ Reaver NFK

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Jun112023

Virginia Artisan Market at Bold Mariner

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May282023
Sep032023

Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series

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Oct082023

Blue’s Jam

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Oct292023

Slow-Mo Sunday Group Ride

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Jun112023

Bhav at Sky’s the Limit

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May032023
Jun272023

Art of Yoga

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Jun122023

Pride Speakeasy Night

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Jun132023

Camacho Off The Grid Experience

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Jun132023

Yoga at Maker’s Craft Brewery

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May102023
Nov222023

Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Jun142023
Jun162023

Virginia Queer Film Festival

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May312023
Dec272023

Books & Brews Club Meet Up

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Apr252023
Dec272023

Super Casual Wednesday Ride

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Jun142023

Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Jun142023

Hampton Roads Pride Night Out

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Jun112023
Dec272023

Flippin’ Good Trivia Night at Reaver NFK!

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Jun142023

Five Freedom Songs: Julia Bullock

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Jun072023
Jun212023

Chair Yoga

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Apr052022
Mar282024

Girl’s Night Out

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Jun162023

Truly Pride Happy Hour

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Dec292023

Late Night Ladies’ Ride

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Jun162023
Jun172023

Father’s Day Weekend Festival

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Summer Specialty Beer Dinners

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Jun172023

Juneteenth in the Park

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Jun172023

Lighthouse Painting

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Jun172023

Gimme Gimme Disco

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Jun172023

A Musical Tribute to Luther Vandross Norfolk State University Theatre Company Anthony M. Stockard, Producing Artistic Director

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Jun172023

Dance Like Dad—Pride Party at The Wave

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Jun172023

Summer Festival

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Jun182023

Father’s Day Afternoon Sail

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Jun182023

Yoga at Reaver NFK

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Jun182023

Father’s Day Bacon & Rib Fest

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Jun192023

STL Run Club

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Aug042023

STEAM Summer Camp at d’Art

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Jun202023

Winger + Firehouse

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Jun202023

Ghent Pride

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Jun202023

Firehouse and Winger

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Jun202023

Prenatal Yoga

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Jun212023

Pride at the Chrysler

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Jun232023

Dance The Night Away at the STUDIO 54 PRIDEFEST BLOCK PARTY!

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Jun232023

Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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Jun242023

Tidewater Blue’z and BBQ

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Jun242023

Dumpster Dudes

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Jun242023

Pridefest Official After-Party

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Jun242023

Tidwater Blue’z and BBQ

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Jun242023

Toddler Yoga

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Jun242023

PrideFest

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Jun242023

Case

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Jun252023

You Need to Calm Down: Taylor Swift Pride Party

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The Latest

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

Guide to Harborfest

Norfolk, Virginia plays host to an annual festival favorite, Norfolk Harborfest! Every June, the city celebrates nautical…
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9 of the Best Places to Visit in Virginia

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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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Waterways to Freedom Tour Retraces Norfolk’s Role in Underground Railroad

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Ways to Have a Safer Spring Break 2021: How to Travel and Where to Go

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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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