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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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Hampton Roads PrideFest
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Big Bands on the Bay Summer Concert Series 2024
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Rescheduled: AJR The Maybe Man Tour
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS
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Tides Baseball Games 2024
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Early Days: Indigenous Art from the McMichael Canadian Art Collection
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Sunday Dog Day at Botanical Gardens
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An American Abroad: Florence Sloane in Europe, 1920s-1930s
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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing
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Yoga At Maker’s Craft Brewery
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Lights Out for Safe Skies
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Summer Market at Afterglow
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Sunsets on the River Concerts at Hermitage
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Blackberry Smoke at NorVa
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US1061 presents Miller Lite Hot Country Nights: Dan Harrison
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Sunrise Yoga + Coffee On The River
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THANK GOODNESS IT’S OCEAN VIEW
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NEW: Norfolk Farmers Market at Monticello
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Adventure Begins at Your Local Library Magic Show
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East Beach Farmers Market (Weekly)
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Vegan Health and Wellness Expo: Summer Edition
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Massage For Yoga Teachers
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Nauticus 30th Anniversary
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Prenatal Yoga
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Yoga at 9th Bay Beach
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4th of July Great American Picnic & Fireworks
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July 4th Fireworks Cruise
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Diesel Boy at Norfolk Taphouse
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Yoga at Neptune’s Fury
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RnB Block Party
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RnB Block Party
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Norfolk Flea Market
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Vision Board Creations
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The Latest
Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.
Ways to Enjoy the Water When Visiting Norfolk
Summer is the perfect time to make a splash with a visit to Norfolk, one of the…
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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
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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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