Location: Norfolk
Top Things to do in Norfolk
Top 10 Sights & Landmarks in Norfolk, Virginia (VA)
An early English settlement, Norfolk is filled with historic sites and monuments. Norfolk is also home to the oldest U.S. naval port, as well as the Battleship Wisconsin, which was in service from World War II through the Persian Gulf War. Locals and visitors head to Town Point Park for outdoor concerts and annual events such as the Bayou Boogaloo and Cajun Food Festival. Families enjoy relaxing in Norfolk Botanical Garden and touring the harbor on a 19th-century Mississippi riverboat.
Restaurants in Norfolk
1. Foreman Field
2. Scotch and Soda the Lions
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 24 reviews
Tours of the Mansion are available by appointment only, except for October and December, when Ghost and Christmas Tours are regularly scheduled. The home is available for rent for special occasions or can accommodate overnight guests, with advance reservations required. Donations are encouraged to help the family offset the cost of maintaining this nearly 100 year old historic home. Scotch and Soda are the iconic lions that stand guard over the 1923 Georgian Mansion at the corner of Hampton Blvd and Spotswood Avenue, Norfolk, VA. The original lions disappeared in 2013 and were replaced by the concrete giants known to the community as Scotch and Soda. They have hundreds of followers on Facebook and commuters along Hampton Blvd. enjoy their ever changing wardrobe & costumes.
Reviewed By j0nthanh
The tour was very good and well beyond my expections, of the decorations history and stories of how the mansion was bought. and the owner and tour guide was so very good and captured our attention
3. Battleship Wisconsin
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,573 reviews
Berthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin is one of the largest and last battleships ever built by the U.S. Navy. Explore its deck through a self-guided tour or, with an additional charge, one of our guided tours that will take you back in time to experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during WW II
Reviewed By 223wendyg - Grand Rapids, United States
This was part of a reunion group for a ship that had been decommissioned. Since we could not see the other ship, this was a great substitute. Just about everything was accessible and it was easy to imagine how the sailors lived on a ship The kitchen, living quarters, and dental areas were a few that were open to the public. The full deck was open to look around in the harbor and was accessible to wheel chairs. There were kids who walked through, and they were also amazed. Definitely a must see when going to Norfolk.
4. Mary Pinkney Hardy MacArthur Memorial
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 3 reviews
5. Moses Myers House
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By steven22222018 - Seattle, United States
I had three knowledgeable ladies Cindy Karen and Mary who all combined to give me a complete tour of the house and a feeling for the Jewish life in revolutionary times I was lucky to be there at closing time on a dreary rainy Sunday where I had these three knowledgeable women as My personal tour guides I am from Seattle and being of Jewish family was interested in the life of a Jew before the civil war Especially in the south. I wish I had more time here in Norfolk but I have to drive back to seattle Monday. I find that southern people are more friendly than we are in seattle and hope I didn’t ask too many minutiae questions! Ladies it was a pleasure The only comment that I would add would be to put more light in the rooms so that you could see some of the detail better but then again I got a Picky!
6. Armed Forces Memorial
7. Virginia Stage Company at The Wells Theatre
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 102 reviews
VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY is a professional, producing theatre company based in Norfolk, VA. We strive to enrich, educate, and entertain the region by creating and producing theatrical art of the highest quality. The WELLS THEATRE was built in 1912 and is an outstanding example of Beaux Arts theatre architecture. A must-see for architecture lovers!
Reviewed By jordangirl78 - Chesapeake, United States
I've been to see shows here so many times! It's a gorgeous old site with lots of character. It's on the small side, so no bad seats. It's my favorite theatre in Hampton Roads,
8. The Homecoming
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4.5 based on 30 reviews
A replica of The Homecoming statue can be found in Norfolk's Town Point Park. Norfolk is considered the Navy's "hometown," and the city is a perfect place for a Homecoming statue to reside. The statue was placed in Town Point Park on October 14, 2000 in honor of Navy families.
Reviewed By archlav - Glenmoore, United States
This is such a significant sculpture. The homecoming of our sailors. The emotional connection between the family is captured beautifully. Its in town pointe garden right next to the nauticus.
9. Mermaid Factory
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 72 reviews
Have you admired the mermaid statues around Norfolk? Mermaid Factory offers handmade miniature Norfolk mermaid statues, pre-painted or that you can paint-your-own in our studio... the perfect souvenir of your visit to the Mermaid City! We also carry a variety of mermaid, nautical, and Norfolk souvenirs.
