Location: Norfolk
Top Things to do in Norfolk
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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. Chrysler Museum of Art
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 978 reviews
Reviewed By CMDA - Danville, United States
Beautiful building with 220,000 square feet of exhibit space with an excellent collection of American and European artists and some timely current exhibitions. Strong showing of Hudson River School. Located in Ghent district which is well worth a stroll around.
2. Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 1,766 reviews
NAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVER. Your front row seat to the Naval Fleet. 2 Hour Narrated Naval Base Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin. The Captain provides a fascinating and entertaining commentary aboard this Coast Guard inspected vessel. Cruising the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River you will see the sights of one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Guided Missile Cruisers, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers and more. Up to 150 guests enjoy plenty of comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, open air shaded upper deck, snack bar and souvenir shop. $25 Adults, $15 Children. Summer Schedule (June – August): 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily. Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October): 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 5:30 p.m. available on certain days. March, November and December: 2pm every day but Monday –
3. Slover Library
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 60 reviews
Reviewed By deh99 - Norfolk, United States
Extensive collection, well-organized, great staff. Pretty good reading room with magazines and papers.
4. Pedego Electric Bikes Norfolk
Overall Ratings
5.0 based on 34 reviews
Pedego Norfolk is like heaven when you’re shopping for an electric bike. The experience is unmatched anywhere on Earth. We are passionate electric bike experts who treat our customers like dear friends because that’s exactly what you are to us. We put our hearts into helping you find the perfect electric bicycle, and making sure you get the most out of it.
5. Nauticus
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 1,062 reviews
Nauticus inspires and educates with engaging & interactive experiences that celebrate our connections with today's maritime world. We are a contemporary museum that uses the natural setting of Norfolk's harbor to showcase global maritime commerce and the world's largest Navy. Touch a shark, learn about marine life, explore naval history, catch a 3D educational movie, and climb aboard a battleship. Memorial Day – Labor Day: Open Daily, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Rest of the year: Closed Mondays, Open Tuesday – Saturday, 10 a.m. – 5 p.m.; Sunday, Noon – 5 p.m. Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin are closed Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Please call for other holiday hours.
Reviewed By BethWI - Muskego, United States
We came here with our four kids, ages 7,9,12, and 13. We did a tour of the Battleship, but this review is for the Nauticus museum part. The kids enjoyed this science and technology museum. They were able to man a robotic arm to pick up a ball and put it into a bowl. They also were able to man a seabot in a tank to pick up a ball. They could touch a shark and horseshoe crab. There were a few aquarium tanks with other ocean life. Plenty to learn, touch, and experience here. They love these types of hands on activities. We spent about two hours in Nauticus. My kids could have stayed longer, but we were all getting hungry.
6. Lake Drummond
7. Carrie B Harbor Tours
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 15 reviews
Welcome aboard the Carrie B, voted the best sightseeing cruise in Virginia. Over one million passengers have cruised with us since 1959. We offer 2 & 1/2 Hour and seasonal daily cruises 7 days a week to the World's Largest Naval Base. Show your support as we pass mighty aircraft carriers, cruisers, destroyers, and submarines. Highlights of our tour also include the Battleship Wisconsin, Fort Norfolk, and the battle site between the Monitor & Merrimac.
8. CITY CRUISES – NORFOLK
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 466 reviews
Splash aboard City Cruises for the perfect mix of dining, entertainment and views. Cruising throughout the year from the Waterside in Downtown Norfolk, we offer lunch, dinner, moonlight and holiday cruises like Mother's Day, plus many themed cruises.
9. Naro Expanded Cinema
Overall Ratings
4.5 based on 62 reviews
10. 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.
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