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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.

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Prenatal Yoga

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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS

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Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection

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Signal Flags

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Lights Out for Safe Skies

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Two-Hour Sunset Cruise

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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s

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Tides Baseball Games 2024

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THANK GOODNESS IT’S OCEAN VIEW

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Sound Phones

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Rope Making

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4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks

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Fourth of July

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American Rover Sailing Cruises

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Yoga at 9th Bay Beach

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July 4th Fireworks Cruise

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Diesel Boy at Norfolk Taphouse

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RnB Block Party

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RnB Block Party

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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)

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Yoga at Waters Edge Winery

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NEW: Norfolk Farmers Market at Monticello

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RnB Block Party

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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury

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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens

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Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series 2024

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Norfolk Flea Market

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Tour de ORF

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Vision Board Creations

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Run Your Best Mile

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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing

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Jul092024

Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery

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Summer Market at Afterglow

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Stretch & Ride at Slow + Steady Bike and Goods

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Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore

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Sebastian Maniscalco It Ain’t Right Tour 2024

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Surviving Through Mental Health

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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River

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The Used at NorVa

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Norfolk Taco Festival

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Teaching Yoga Inclusively

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Downtown Norfolk Tour: Behind the Scenes

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Muslim American Heritage Festival: A Journey Through Culture and Contributions

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Jacquees at NorVa

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Mala Making Workshop

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Fanciful Fig Antique Market

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Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week

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STL Run Club

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Downtown Norfolk Restaurant Week

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The Summer Slaughterhouse Tour at NorVa

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Prenatal

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Boys Like Girls at NorVa

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The Latest

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

Recently Opened in Norfolk

Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented…
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2021 Readers’ Choice Award Winners Announced

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Eisenbahn-Nostalgie in der Hauptstadtregion der USA

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Norfolk residents and tourists react to updated CDC mask recommendations

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Chrysler Museum receives $225K to explore Black artist’s work in post-independence Nigeria

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Most Walk-Friendly Cities of America

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We Asked 15 Wine Pros: Which Cabernet Sauvignon Offers the Best Bang for Your Buck

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38th Annual Norfolk Jazz Festival Was Masked And Jammin’ With Talent

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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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