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Norfolk VA is home to intriguinghistorical attractions, world-classmuseums, deliciousrestaurants, and unique retailshops. Visitors will find it easy to reach all that Norfolk VA has to offer; most places are within a shortwalking 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 co*cktails 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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New Moon Market – Pride Edition
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Harborfest Parade of Sail
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Norfolk Harborfest ’24
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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s
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Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS
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Ghent Farmers Market
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‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
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Tides Baseball Games 2024
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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)
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Domani Harris
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Breaking Down the Binds
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Jun092024
‘Hedwig and the Angry Inch’
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Norfolk Flea Market
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Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series 2024
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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens
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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing
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Lights Out for Safe Skies
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Jun112024
Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery
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STL Book Club – Homegoing
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Chappell Roan at NorVA
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Jun122024
Yoga at Eleanor’s Bookstore
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Summer Market at Afterglow
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Jun122024
Stretch & Ride at Slow + Steady Bike and Goods
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Jun132024
Sunsets on the River Concerts at Hermitage
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Jun132024
Chris Thile: World Premiere
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Jun132024
Craig Ferguson at NorVa
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Jun132024
Cirque Du Soleil OVO
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Jun142024
Church Street Jazz Series presents Jonathan Butler
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Jun142024
Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Mark Taylor
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Jun142024
Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River
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Jun152024
Pride Night at the VA Zoo
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Jun152024
NEON DIstrict Public Art Tour: Celebrating the Influence of Black Artists in Norfolk’s Arts District
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Grilled Out at Toast
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Fins on the Fantail
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Nov152024
NEW: Norfolk Farmers Market at Monticello
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Jun162024
Cooking Class with Syd Meers
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Prenatal
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Jun182024
ADP Corporate 5K
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Jun192024
EdTalk: Black Cloud Rising
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Jun202024
Otter Spotter Workshop
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Jun202024
Yoga at 9th Bay Beach
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Hampton Roads PrideFest
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Yoga at Electrified Marina
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Ghent Farmers Market
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Yoga at Electrified Marina
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Jun222024
2024 OV Mermaid Fest
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Toddler Yoga
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Yoga at Maison Soleil
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Jun222024
An Underground River: African American History along the ERT
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The Latest
Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.
Norfolk Admirals Full 2024-25 Schedule
The Norfolk Admirals, proud ECHL affiliates of the Winnipeg Jets and Manitoba Moose, recently…
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October Event Guide 2021
Old Dominion University Football Games Now Through NovemberKornblau Field at S.B. Ballard Stadium Join us at ODU…
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Angela Blackwell Carter tapped as Norfolk Tourism Foundation’s new director
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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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Guides & Itineraries
Follow us to Norfolk’s best restaurants, attractions and more!
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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 & co*cktails 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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