Originally built in 1852 as a two-story house in the Greek Revival style, a Mansard roof and third story were added in 1870. The home features distinctive iron fencing, and the original carriage house can be seen in the rear.
The Norfolk Trail of Honor is dedicated to those service members with a direct connection to City of Norfolk who has received the Medal of Honor.
There will be ten plaques located in Wisconsin Square, adjacent to the battleship. Each plaque will tell the story of the recipient’s exploits and a little about their lives.
Plaques include Medal of Honor recipients from:
Included is the first African-American to earn the Medal of Honor and the youngest Marine ever to receive the award.
A plaque listing donors will also be part of the display. A $1,000 donation toward the cost of this project will result in your organization being listed as a donor honoring those who were willing to go above and beyond the call of duty.
Norfolk Kayak Rentals offers a unique way to explore the beautiful Lafayette River. The ONLY kayak rental available on the Lafayette River, we always put safety first while offering a fun experience for locals and tourists of almost all ages!
This university has facilities to support baseball, football, tennis, golf, wrestling, volleyball, field hockey, lacrosse, rowing & sailing, soccer, swimming and more. o Kornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium, is the largest facility that is football-ready with over 228,000 square feet and 21,944 seats! The Powhatan Sports Complex can host more than 2,800 at its multipurpose field or up to 3,000 at the field hockey and lacrosse stadium. Tennis can be hosted in the Folkes-Stevens Tennis Center, with 74,000 square feet, 8 climate-controlled indoor courts, 12 outdoor courts, and two mezzanine seating areas for spectators. Golf can be held at Lamberts Point Golf Course, a nine-hole, par-34 course. ODU has both a rowing and sailing center that have hosted collegiate and national-level events. NCAA, conference, and a various soccer events can be held at the ODU Soccer Complex, which can hold 4,000 in bleacher seating.
The Elizabeth River Trail–Atlantic City Spur runs for 10.5 miles between Norfolk State University and the Port of Virginia. The trail occupies a railroad right-of-way yet incorporates a sea-faring history as it follows part of Norfolk’s waterfront. Here you’ll see ships and barges, navy vessels and tankers in the waters of Hampton Roads.
A walk-it-yourself tour, through 400 years of Norfolk and American history. The Trail winds along the shoreline of the Elizabeth River and through the districts of Downtown Norfolk. Walk the cobbled streets of West Freemason – the earliest residential streetscape in Norfolk; stroll downtown, where turn-of-the-century buildings stand in the shadows of modern structures. Throughout downtown, narrative plaques mark places and events of historic interest. You’ll even find a Revolutionary War-era cannonball still lodged in the wall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church!
Built in 2008, the Arthur & Phyllis Kaplan Orchid Conservatory (KOC) primarily houses an orchid collection donated by the late Norfolk physician Dr. Arthur Kaplan and his wife, Phyllis Kaplan. The facility now houses over 1,500 individual orchid plants and a diverse collection of tropical plants.
Which came first, Norfolk or its Mermaids? Norfolk ‘s iconic mermaids can be found throughout the city – each one reflecting nautical and Norfolk themes, civic pride, the diversity of the region, and anything else the artists and sponsors could dream up. You’ll find a mermaid covered in coins, sponsored by a bank, while a mermaid sporting a chef’s hat and apron sits in front of a bakery. To see the Mermaids in all of their glory, you can download the Mermaids Walking Map — Mermaids on Parade Tour of Downtown Norfolk — or a Blank Mermaid Map so you can do your own mermaid hunt!
Experience it all at the Waterside District! Here you will be able to eat a variety of cuisines, enjoy kid-friendly activities and late night entertainment! Inside Waterside is The Market, which hosts many unique dining options including Blue Moon Taphouse, Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse, Rocky Mountain Grill and more.
From the plains of Africa to your own backyard, the Virginia Zoo has a world of discovery for you. Open year round, the Virginia Zoo offers family fun, education, excitement and events for everyone. Meet lions, red pandas, orangutans, snakes and more. Go nose to nose with our Siamese crocodile in their immersive habitat or take a ride on the Zoo train. Explore the gorgeous gardens and enjoy an adventure for the entire family!
