SIGHTSEEING
Located near the Lafayette Park, Virginia Zoo is one of the city’s most popular places. This 53-acre zoo has been opened since 1900 as an educational as well as an entertainment spot for the locals. It offers more than 400 animals including lions, elephants, and rhinos in beautiful natural surroundings. As an animal and nature lover, this place would be a good spot to admire the city’s popular attraction.
Virginia Zoo
DOWNTOWN
The best way to enjoy the city’s downtown area is by paying a visit to the popular and the gorgeous Chrysler Museum of Art. Known as one of America’s great fine arts museums, this beautiful-looking museum is showcasing a board collection of ancient to contemporary art including glass and sculpture. If you want to see ancient pieces and exhibits related to Norfolk Virginia, this museum would be the best place for it. Make sure to check out one of the stars of the museum, the glass blowing department. This experience would be an interesting one for you.
Chrysler Museum of Art
SHOPPING
Every shopping experience felt unique and memorable at MacArthur Center. With its spacious building, it offers many stores you won’t find anywhere else in the area. These stores include The Art of Shaving, Johnston & Murphy, Abercrombie & Fitch, Lush and Fink’s Jewelers, Dillard’s, and other 120 unique and extraordinary stores. Apart from exciting stores, this shopping center also provides fast food, restaurants, and a movie theater. As popular as it is, its location in the downtown area makes it even more admirable. If you want to see the quality of street shop and goodies from Norfolk city, Big Top Flea Market would be the best place for it. This flea market operates every day selling the city’s best souvenirs, clothing, crafted and handmade accessories, furniture, and so many great quality goods. With its affordable prices, your experience in the city would become even more better by coming here and blending in with the locals.
MacArthur Center
Big Top Flea Market
FOOD & DRINK
Clearly, traveling is incomplete without trying the destination’s favorite menus. One of the most popular cuisines in Norfolk Virginia is She-crab Soup. This soup is literally everywhere. Similar to bisque, it is made of milk or heavy cream, crab or fish stock, Atlantic blue crab meat, and crab roe. A small amount of dry sherry is also added as it is plated. The deliciousness of cocktail will be a great company. Cocktails are popular in Norfolk city. They come with diversity of tastes and unique names.
CULTURE
Norfolk city is known as the home to the world’s largest naval base and several major performing arts companies. The city also hosts numerous yearly festivals and parades, mostly at the popular Tow Point Park include Norfolk Harborfest and Bayou Boogaloo. Its stunning beaches make Norfolk city one of the best cities for traveling.
BEST TIME TO VISIT
The best time to plan a trip to Norfolk Virginia is from late May to early September. The weather is pleasantly supporting. Get ready to have the most fun with exciting activities.
HOTEL
Located along the beautiful Elizabeth River, Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel is here to accommodate your stay in the city. The hotel comes with modern styling and exciting location. It’s a mile from the Nauticus maritime museum and an 11-minute walk from Town Point Park. The rooms are modernized with comfortable styling and fully equipped with facilities. A seafood restaurant with its airy dining room with river views is also available. The hotel also has other amenities such as a patio, a bar, seasonal outdoor pool, a gym, and a business center. SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk Virginia Beach would be the next best recommendation for you. This 3-star hotel is beautifully showing its bright color on a convenient location. The relaxed rooms are brightly styled with its modern equipment. You can also enjoy other amenities including a hot breakfast buffet, an indoor pool, a hot tub, an exercise room, a business center, and a meeting space.
Sheraton Norfolk Waterside Hotel
SpringHill Suites by Marriott Norfolk Virginia Beach
RESTAURANT
Freemason Abbey Restaurant has to be one of the classiest restaurants in Norfolk city. This beautiful restaurant has been focusing on serving traditional American fare in an 1873-church. The idea that it is located in a church makes it even more exiting. After a stroll through the church, you can just pamper yourself with all deliciousness. While taste and hospitality are some of its best quality, the room setting will lead you to the next level of comfortable. It’s set and styled elegantly. You should try their signature menu called She-Crab Soup, the taste is exceptional. For another great experience with food, better visit No Frill Bar and Grill. This casual American eatery comes with a board menu of comfort food, pitas, and salads in a colorful setting space. As one of the most rated restaurants in Norfolk Virginia, it allows you to enjoy delicious dishes like pitas, shrimp and grits, and cheese bread in a nice atmosphere room setting.
Freemason Abbey Restaurant
No Frill Bar and Grill
CAFE
Start your day and enjoy a variety of delicious menu at Cafe Stella. This funky cafe offers the city’s best menus, such as breakfast, sandwiches, entrees, desserts, juices, and coffee & beverages. To keep its customers in love, the cafe has new double-the-size space, a good spot to enjoy your meals. As a perfect addition to your visit, you will be delighted by the talented acoustic guitarist giving you comfort and relaxed background music. For another reference for your cafe life, be sure to check out Cure Coffeehouse. Despite its little kitchen, this coffeehouse serves the highest quality food and drink in a comfortable and laid-back environment. Not only you’re able to try the tastiest dishes and coffees, you can also enjoy craft beer with the best quality here. Just like its name, this cafe will definitely cure your hunger and thirst.
Cafe Stella
Cure Coffeehouse
BAR AND NIGHTLIFE
The kind of drinks that Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk offers all you need for your nightlife experience. This popular bar chain is serving creative burgers and an expansive beer list in a casual and unique setting space. With its lively vibes, the bar won’t leave you alone. The friendliness of the bartender will be added as a pleasant facility to your visit. As a party goer, you don’t want to leave without having fun at THE EDGE. This bar offers regular parties with the company of great atmosphere and inviting lighting. The craziness is even more alive with the existence of good drinks. This is the best spot to enjoy yourself with dancing and partying all night long.
Jack Brown's Beer & Burger Joint Norfolk
THE EDGE
INTERESTING PLACE
One of the most interesting places you need to visit while in Norfolk city is Nauticus. This waterfront maritime museum is offering science exhibits, interactive theaters, digital high-definition films, an aquarium, and a historic battleship, and an extensive variety of educational programs. The museum located in the downtown area and also known as the National Maritime Center. As a non-profit museum, this place would be a great place to learn about the city’s related history. Enjoy the spirit of Norfolk at one of the city’s popular attractions called Town Point Park. This 7-acre waterfront city park is located on the stunning Elizabeth River. It hosts major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals, and special events such as 4th of July Celebrations, Norfolk Harborfest, and Bayou Boogaloo. You definitely don’t want to miss this place.
Nauticus
Town Point Park
INSTAGRAMMABLE SPOT
Go to Norfolk Botanical Garden and create some of the most gorgeous-looking pictures. This 75-acre garden was founded in 1938 and it features 450 roses including the stunning White Pink Spider Flower. The beautiful surroundings of greenery and colorful flowers will definitely add excitement to your visit. For a dramatic natural effect, be sure to visit one of the most popular places named Ocean View Beach Park. These acres of beaches and lawn are usually used for various festivals and parties. With its decent location, this park has been popularly known for its stunning ocean and calm water. Not only you’re able to click the most beautiful images, you’re also offered fun activities and parties. Be prepared to have a lot of fun.
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Ocean View Beach Park
