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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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Indecent
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Tides Baseball Games 2024
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Naro Minded: Donnie Darko
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Summer Market at Afterglow
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EdTalk: Tom Clancy Act of Defiance. Author Q&A + Book Signing
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Tye Tribbett and Friends Only One Night Tho
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Prenatal Yoga
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Lights Out for Safe Skies
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MESSAGE IN A BOTTLE: PICTURING MARITIME CULTURE IN HAMPTON ROADS
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Patriotic Festival presents Warren Zeiders
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Patriotic Festival
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Indecent
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Reservoir Dogs (Flashback Friday at the Naro)
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Kountry Wayne King Of Hearts Tour
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Kountry Wayne The King of Hearts Tour
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Trail Beautification Days at ERT
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Bird Butts, Boats and Biomimicry with Becky!
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Delectable Brunch Opening Reception
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Toddler Yoga
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ERT Botanical Bike Tour
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The Veil Vintage Market
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Sunday Dog Day
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Garden Party
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Zac Brown Band
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Tidewater Blues Monday Night Blues Dancing
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Sunsets on the River Concerts at Hermitage
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Norfolk Kick Back at Grandiflora
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Adrienne Warren @ 7 Venues
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Norfolk Street Food Festival
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Farmers Market at the Pagoda
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Historic Theaters: A Downtwon Norfolk Walking Tour
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Music From The Operas of Anthony Davis
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Dr. Jordan B. Peterson We Who Wrestle With God Tour
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Prenatal
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Joss Stone
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X Ambassadors at the NorVa
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The Latest
Check out the latest, and greatest, happenings in the city.
Guide to Harborfest
Norfolk, Virginia plays host to an annual festival favorite, Norfolk Harborfest! Every June, the city celebrates nautical…
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20 Best Seaside Cities in the U.S. for Fall Getaways
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Hundreds of places in Virginia were listed in the famed ‘Green Book.’ This project seeks to find them all.
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There’s More to Alma Thomas Than Colorful Abstractions, an Eclectic Show of the Artist’s Marionettes, Still Lifes, and Other Work Proves
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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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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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City Guide
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