From the Downtown Harbor to the beaches of Ocean View, Norfolk welcomes visitors of all ages and interests with a mild year-round climate and boatloads of fun things to do.

As the Arts and Entertainment center of the region, Norfolk provides a wide array of opportunities for the thousands of guests who visit the area each year. The city boasts an outstanding array of art galleries and is home to the internationally renowned Chrysler Museum of Art. Norfolk’s live stage and musical productions are unrivaled anywhere in the Commonwealth. In-season you’ll find fabulous waterfront Festivals at the newly renovated Town Point Park.

Norfolk is the place to be for Sports and Recreation – both indoors and out! Enjoy a bike, Segway, or kayak tour around town, or take a stroll along the newly renovated Town Point Park. Perhaps hit a golf ball or two on a picturesque waterside course. And if action is what you are want, take a ring side seat with the Norfolk Admirals hockey team inside the Norfolk Scope Arena or cheer on the Tides, Norfolk’s own minor league baseball team, at Harbor Park.

Great Shopping can be found in Norfolk's boutiques, specialty shops or national retailers.

Our waterfront city has a rich history spanning more than 400 years. With its close proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Norfolk has always been a vital center of commerce and industry as well as a strategic military location. Whether your preference is American, military, maritime or art history, Norfolk offers a host of diverse and memorable Museums and Historic Attractions.

Kids of all ages will have a blast in Norfolk! There’s Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center. The Virginia Zoo, features beautiful gardens, kids train, play fountains, and up-close encounters with over 350 animals. The three acre World of Wonders Children’s Garden at the Norfolk Botanical Garden offers interactive opportunities for enrichment, excitement and entertainment. What’s more, Norfolk’s miles of beachfront offer opportunities for swimming, surfing, boating, pier fishing, or for simply digging for shells in the sand.

Unique culinary experiences await you on nearly every plate! Venture into Norfolk's Dining and Nightlife to discover excellent cuisine at any number of Norfolk’s chef owned and independently operated restaurants and clubs.

Of course, don't forget to Cruise Norfolk! Stay before your cruise, after or both! Norfolk's port is unlike any other you've seen before.

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