How Do You Say Norfolk?

Your own way. Get inspired at a world-class museum, walk through history on Freemason cobblestones or make a big impression on the deck of the USS Wisconsin. From morning strolls to nights you’ll never forget, Norfolk knows how to make your time here together the main attraction. 

Museums

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Bikeable Norfolk

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Elizabeth River Trail

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The Naro Expanded Cinema

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Public Arts and Galleries

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Norfolk’s Top BBQ Joints

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Watersport Rentals

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Open Late

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Admirals Hockey

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Coffee and Desserts

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Hotels

We’ve got a place for every occasion. Just say it with your inside voice.

The Main

The Main is Downtown Norfolk’s newest upscale hotel, dining, and meeting destination. At Main and Granby Streets, this luxury hotel sits along the downtown Norfolk waterfront.
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Norfolk Waterside Marriot Hotel and Convention Center

Refined luxury and stylish comfort come together brilliantly at Norfolk Waterside Marriott. Perched in the heart of the city’s charming downtown historic district, this hotel is conveniently connected to Waterside Convention Center.
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Glass Light Hotel & Gallery

Welcome to the Glass Light, an intellectually curious boutique hotel and glass art gallery in the heart of Downtown Norfolk’s Local Historic District. This building reimagined from its 1912 heritage boasts 113 masterfully detailed guest rooms and suites.
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Say it with us.

Lots of destinations claim to be unique, but do they say it on a Battleship in the heart of downtown? Or from a chef’s table at one of 600+ indie restaurants? We didn’t think so. Maybe it’s Norfolk’s renowned art scene or our 144 miles of coastline that give us the edge. Either way, our one-of-a-kind spirit delivers a vacation experience that always makes you the main attraction.

Events

How do you say event season? Norfolk, of course.

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Adrienne Warren Tony Award Winner

“Perfection! Warren is the real deal and no imitation; she’s smoke…

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Bayou Bon Vivant

Indulge in the flavors of New Orleans at the Bayou Bon Vivant, a three-day celebration of the tastes…

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On Point!: A National Exhibit Featuring Contemporary Embroidery

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Secrets of the Sea

Prepare to meet some of the ocean’s strangest and most spectacular creatures in Secrets of the…

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Flourish: d’Art’s Annual Juried National Exhibition of Floral and Botanical Artworks

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In The Heights

Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful…

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In The Heights

Over the course of the Tony award-winning musical, In the Heights, we encounter the many colorful…

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Coffee I VAF Chamber Players

This is chamber music as it was meant to be heard: the communion of gifted…

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Cold: Goodbye Cruel World

Thursday, May 21 Doors: 6 pm // Show: 7 pm The Annex Legacy…

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May222026

Patriotic Festival | Zach Top

Raised in Sunnyside, WA, Zach Top grew up on classic country music around the…

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May232026

Patriotic Festival | Brooks & Dunn

Once artists like Brooks & Dunn hit the Country Music Hall of…

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May242026

Patriotic Festival | The Red Clay Strays

Hailing from Mobile, AL, The Red Clay Strays are one of…

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May262026

Michael Mayo

In its 4-star review of his debut album, Jazziz raved, “Michael Mayo has developed his own lush, neo-soul…

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Norfolk Public Schools High School Graduation

We are pleased to inform you that Norfolk Public…

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May272026

Palmyra

Co-produced by Virginia Arts Festival and North Shore Point DowntownThey met at James Madison University, and now…

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May282026

Portsmouth Public Schools High School Graduation

We are pleased to inform you that Portsmouth…

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May292026

Finding Peace at Potsdam

Eric Jacobsen, conductorVirginia Symphony Orchestra ChorusCopland: “The Promise of…

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May292026

Josh Gates Live!

Join explorer, talk show host, and author Josh Gates from Discovery Channel’s smash-hit…

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May302026

Suffolk Public Schools High School Graduation

We are pleased to inform you that Suffolk Public…

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John Mulaney

John Mulaney is a four-time Emmy Award, Critics Choice award and WGA award-winning writer, comedian and actor…

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Restaurants

Go ahead and talk with your mouth full at more than 600 indie restaurants.

Savour NFK

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Four Eleven York

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Blaque C.

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Beach BellaZa Pizza

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Delicious Deli

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Mercato di Grazia

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Guides & Itineraries

Need a little inspiration? Just say so. We’ve got you covered and then some.

Must Seas: Perfect Dates Edition

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City Guide

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How else do you say Norfolk?

Couples Getaways

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Flying Solo-ish

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Family Time

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Fun with Friends

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