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Norf*k. Nawfick. Norfolk. No matter how you say it, Norfolk means vacation. Whether you’re hanging out for a long weekend or taking the whole week, our waterfront city’s 600+ indie restaurants, live entertainment and walkable downtown are primed to show you a good time.

Things To Do

Things to Do in Ocean View / East Beach

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Festivals in Norfolk

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Pet Friendly Activities

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Outdoor Dining

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Fine Dining

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Wine and Wineries

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Arts and Entertainment in Norfolk

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Local Eats in Ocean View / East Beach

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Water Sport Rentals

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Marinas

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Fishing

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Seafood in the City

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Brew Norfolk

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Coffee and Desserts

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Performing Arts

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Museums

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Live Music

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Chrysler Museum / Perry Glass Studio

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African American History in Norfolk

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Open Late

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Golf Courses

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Our Beaches

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Outdoor Recreation In Norfolk

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Outdoor Firepits

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Cuisine and Cocktails in Norfolk

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Events

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Trivia Thursdays

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DRACULA, A FEMINIST REVENGE FANTASY, REALLY

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Thursday Open Mic Night

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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dollhaus: Reimagining the Domestic Space

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Rachmaninoff’s Second Symphony

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Friday Night Live Music at COVA

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Food Drive @ STL Yoga Co. – Bring Food, Get a Free YOGA Class

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NSAHR Craft Beer & Oyster Fest

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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Day of the Dead Fest at Craft

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4th Annual 7 City Blues Festival

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Haunted Norfolk Tours

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Art + Craft Macrame Workshop With Crush It On Canvas

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Industry Night at COVA

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Norfolk Flea Market

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Board Game Sunday’s at COVA

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Self Care Sunday

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Restorative Yoga & Hot Stone

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Sewing Bee with Melanie

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Music Bingo

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Beat the Monday Blues with Brews (and pizza)!

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Trivia Night Hosted by Beach Trivia

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A Day To Remember – Couple More Shows

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Klassic Doughnut Wednesday’s

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Carmen

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Carmen

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Dominion Energy Garden of Lights – Walk the Garden Aglow

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Paw Patrol Live! Heroes Unite

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Morgan Wade at NorVa

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Holy Forever World Tour

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Nauticus Reimagine Grand Opening

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Morgan Wade: The Obsessed Tour

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Mermaid City Craft Beer and Wine Fest

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Sesame Street Live!

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Frankie Cosmos at The Annex

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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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The Norfolk Forum Presents Erik Larson

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Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Charles Wesley Godwin

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Swan Lake

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Winterfest on the Wisconsin

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A Beautiful Day in November on the Banks of the Greatest of the Great Lakes

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WinterFest

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Unsubscribe Podcast

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The Latest

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

LGBT Norfolk, Virginia

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75 Fantastic Festivals And Things To Do In Norfolk VA

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Norfolk Getaway: Fantastic Things to Do in Norfolk VA

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Spectacular Things Do To In Norfolk Virginia With Kids

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Go There: A Magical Weekend In Norfolk, VA

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Top Things to Do On Your Norfolk, VA Cruise Layover

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Doumar’s Cones and Barbecue

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Virginia’s Beaches, Bays and Waterways

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Restaurants

You’ve got 600+ indie restaurants in Norfolk to try. Start here.

Grain

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Elliot’s Fair Grounds

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Gershwin’s

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Guy Fieri’s Smokehouse

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Handsome Biscuit

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Hank’s Filling Station

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Guides & Itineraries

City Guide

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Must Seas: Arts & Entertainment Edition

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Must Seas: Outdoor Recreation Edition

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Must Seas: Cuisine & Cocktails Edition

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