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Our blog, written and curated by VisitNorfolk staff, connects you to our city through a locals perspective of all the hidden gems, main attractions and the greatest places to devour food.
LGBTQIA+ Norfolk Weekend Getaway
21 May 2024Norfolk, Virginia is a uniquely diverse city made up of many cultures and ethnicities. Norfolk is also rich in LGBTQIA+ history, having been shaped by countless individuals and moments, from the post-WWII Lavender Scare (in which many individuals lost their…
Learn MoreNorfolk Pride Gear
21 May 2024If you haven’t yet noticed, Pride Month in Norfolk is a big deal. The city is rich in LGBTQIA+ history, having been shaped by countless individuals and moments, including the region’s first ever Pride celebration in 1986. Whether you’re here during June when a lineup of event take…
Learn MoreGuide to Harborfest
20 May 2024Norfolk, Virginia plays host to an annual festival favorite, Norfolk Harborfest! Every June, the city celebrates nautical history by displaying tall ships, along with celebrations of seafaring history and culture, delicious food, local, regional and national entertainment and a…
Learn MoreVisitNorfolk’s Champion of Hospitality Awards for National Travel and Tourism Week 2024
19 May 2024May 19-25, 2024 is National Travel and Tourism Week (NTTW), an annual tradition to celebrate the U.S. travel community and tourism’s essential role in…
Learn MoreThings to Do for Father’s Day in Norfolk, VA
17 May 2024Looking for the perfect Dad date or outing this Father’s Day? We’ve rounded up the best things to do with Dad in Norfolk. Whether you celebrate Dad on Father’s Day or every day, create a lasting memory with him in Norfolk this year…
Learn MoreRecently Opened in Norfolk
16 May 2024Because Norfolk is always evolving and changing, we want to make sure you don’t miss out on all the new talented chefs, baristas, boutique owners or pitmasters opening up businesses. Whether it’s trying an innovative dish or buying a new outfit, we’re always excited to try…
Learn MoreNews
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Norfolk’s Handsome Biscuit competes for bragging rights in online bracket challenge: Best biscuit in the South
01 April 2024Learn MoreHampton Roads businesses ready for busy event weekend, bringing in tourism dollars
01 April 2024Learn More‘A tremendous challenge:’ Work underway in Norfolk to prepare for cruise ship re-routed from Baltimore
01 April 2024Learn MoreGuides & Itineraries
Looking for a little help or inspiration? Use Norfolk’s curated city guides and itineraries to get the most out of your time in our city
