With events like the annual Virginia International Tattoo (a top event recognized by American Bus Association) which showcases inspirational military music, majestic massed pipes and drums, show-stopping drill team maneuvers and hundreds of international performers! And Harborfest a 44-year-old festival that is the largest, longest-running, free maritime festival in the nation, your groups are sure to have a lasting unique memory. For help planning a student group to Norfolk, Virginia please contact Melissa Hopper.
Mel Hopper
Associate Director of Tour & Travel Email: mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.co m
Guides and itineraries
These curated itineraries are sure to guide you through experiencing our events to the fullest. For more itineraries and questions regarding group travel please contact Mel Hopper.
Blog Experience Military History and Pageantry in Prince William and Norfolk, Virginia Learn More Blog Group Tour Itinerary: 3 Days in Norfolk Learn More Blog Norfolk Harborfest Itinerary for Group Tours Learn More Blog Group Tours through Prince William, Norfolk and Outer Banks Learn More Blog Glass Art Experiences for Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk Waterfront Jazz Festival Three-Day Itinerary For Group Tours Learn More Blog Norfolk and Virginia Beach Group Tours Learn More Blog Holiday Experiences in Norfolk, Richmond and Virginia Beach Learn More Blog Group Tours of Norfolk and Portsmouth, Virginia Learn More Blog Wine Experiences in Norfolk, Prince William and Richmond Learn More Blog Holiday Attractions in Norfolk, Virginia Beach and Richmond Learn More Blog Norfolk Holiday Activities for Groups Learn More Blog Five-Day Itinerary to Celebrate Sail 250® Virginia Learn More Blog Group-Friendly Restaurants in Norfolk Learn More
Group Tour Restaurants
Freemason Abbey serves the most delicious She Crab soup, Doumars serves you warm freshly made waffle cones, Stripers has stunning water views of the Elizabeth River and the best part of it all, your large group can dine here without hassle! These restaurants are accommodating to group sizes ranging from 20 people to upwards of 500 people. Contact Mel Hopper for further information at mhopper@visitnorfolktoday.com .
American The Dining Room at Norfolk Waterside Marriott Learn More
RESOURCES Student Group-Friendly Restaurants
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Events
Arts and Entertainment dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails The 10th Annual Great Hot Cocoa War in Downtown Norfolk Learn More Arts and Entertainment Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – 30th Anniversary Learn More Arts and Entertainment Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s Learn More Arts and Entertainment Winterfest on the Wisconsin Learn More Event MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS Learn More Arts and Entertainment MAMA-Girl! Retrospective Exhibit Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Yogi Thanksgiving Learn More Arts and Entertainment Thursday Open Mic Night Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Improv Riot All-Star Comedy Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes Learn More Arts and Entertainment Friday Night Live Music at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment VSO: A Gospel Christmas Learn More Free Norfolk Candle Small Business Saturday Learn More Arts and Entertainment THREE Year Birthday Par-tay! Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Industry Night at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Board Game Sunday’s at COVA Learn More Arts and Entertainment Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens Learn More History History Speaks: Let’s Have a Ball Learn More Multicultural Downtown Norfolk Civic League Learn More Arts and Entertainment Mannheim Steamroller Christmas Learn More Arts and Entertainment Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing Learn More Arts and Entertainment Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)! Learn More Arts and Entertainment STL Book Club – Living Tidal Learn More Arts and Entertainment Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia Learn More Arts and Entertainment Oyster Ornament Workshop Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Nutcracker World Ballet Company Learn More Family Friendly Disney on Ice: Let’s Dance Learn More Arts and Entertainment Naro Cinema Festive Features for the Holidays Learn More Arts and Entertainment Holiday Cabaret: The Eras Show Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Best Christmas Pageant Ever Learn More Arts and Entertainment CECE WINANS CHRISTMAS Learn More Arts and Entertainment HOLIDAY YULE LOG BONFIRE & HOLIDAY MARKETPLACE Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails NoCo Holiday Wine Fest Learn More Festivals Holly and Houseplants at Selden Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment 23rd Annual Fair Trade Festival at Elation Brewing Learn More Arts and Entertainment A Storyland Christmas Learn More Arts and Entertainment Classical Christmas in Norfolk Learn More Event Holidays in the Wild: Holiday Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment Hermitage Holiday Village Learn More Arts and Entertainment Yoga at Neptune’s Fury Learn More Arts and Entertainment Ghent Holiday Market Learn More Arts and Entertainment The Virginia Chorale presents Sing We Nowell Learn More Cuisine and Cocktails Ghent Cocktail Week Learn More
