Things to do in Norfolk
American Rover Tall Ship Cruises
Tow and three house sailings are available from Waterside. Operating April – October. Call 757-627-7245 for more information.
333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
Battleship Wisconsin
Experience this majestic ship that earned five battle stars during World War II. Call 800-664-1080 for more information.
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
Black Union Civil War Veterans Memorial
The South’s only commemoration of an individual black Union Civil War veteran. Call 757-664-6620 for more information.
232 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA
Cannonball Trail
Follow the Cannonball Trail through 400 years of Norfolk and American history. Call 757-664-6620 for more information.
Christ and St. Luke’s Episcopal Church
This is a great Gothic church to visit with tours available. Services are still held here on Sunday and some weekdays. Call 757-627-5665 for more information.
560 W. Olney Road, Norfolk, VA
Chrysler Museum of Art
View more than 30,000 objects, enjoy the Phantoms Restaurant, museum store and 300-seat theater. Call 757-664-6200 for more information.
245 W. Olney Road., Norfolk, VA
Civil War Trail in Norfolk
Self guided tour takes you through Norfolk’s Civil Ear history. Visit the Convention & Visitors Bureau to pick up your map. Call 757-441-1852 for more information.
232 E. Main Street, Norfolk, VA
Douglas MacArthur Memorial
This museum is about the life and time of General Douglas MacArthur. Call 757-441-2965 for more information.
City Hall and bank Street, Norfolk, VA
d’Art Center
This working studio space is where you will see artists create, display and sell original art. Call 757-625-4211 for more information.
125 College Place, Norfolk, VA
Hampton Roads Naval Museum and USS Wisconsin
This is the only official United States Navy Museum in the state. Tours are available. Call 757-322-2987 for more information.
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
HarborLink Passenger ferry
This ferry connects Norfolk and Hampton. Enjoy a relaxing cruise with a great view of the waterfront activities. Call 757-722-9400 for more information.
762 Settlers landing Road, Norfolk, VA
Harrison Opera House
Contact our ticket office for opera performance dates and times. Call 757-623-1223 for more information.
160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Heritage Foundation Museum
Handcrafted replica Tudor home/museum. You will find both Oriental and 16th century European art on display. Call 757-623-9814 for more information.
7637 N. Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA
Hunter House Victorian Museum
Located in the Freemason Historic District. Visit this Victorian era home and museum. Open April – December. Call 757-623-9814 for more information.
240 W. Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA
Moses Myers House
This is the only U.S. historic house that interprets traditions of the 18th century Jewish immigrants. Call 757-441-1526 for more information.
331 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA
Nauticus, The National Maritime Center
This is an interactive science and technology center exploring the power of the sea. Call 800-664-1080 for more information.
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
Naval Station Norfolk
Naval Station Norfolk occupies about 4,300 acres of Hampton Roads real estate in a peninsula known as Sewells Point. It is the world’s largest Naval Station; in fact, based on supported military population, it is the largest military station in the world. When the 76 ships and 138 aircraft home ported here are not at sea, they are along side one of the 14 piers or inside one of the 15 aircraft hangars for repair, refit and training. Naval Station Norfolk’s mission is to support and improve the personnel and logistics readiness of the U.S. Atlantic Fleet. Naval Station Norfolk will provide seaport, airport, and squadron facilities, quality of life, and personnel management services with focus on the highest quality response to our customers` needs. Our commitment will be to safety, integrity, and continuous improvement. In other words..."Take care of Sailors". Call 757-444-7955 for more information.
9079 Hampton Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Norfolk Botanical Garden
Explore 155 acres with more than 20 theme gardens, a gift shop, café, boat and train tours. Call 757-441-5830 for more information.
6700 Azalea Garden R, Norfolk, VA
Spirit of Norfolk
Enjoy dinner and lunch cruises aboard the Spirit of Norfolk on Norfolk’s harbor. Dancing and a show are also available. Call 757-627-7771 for more information.
100 W. Plume Street suite 100, Norfolk, VA
St. Paul’s Episcopal Church
This Church was the lone survivor of the British bombardment of Norfolk. Do not miss seeing the 1776 cannonball displayed in the wall! Call 757-627-4353 for more information.
201 St. Paul’s Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Town Point Park
This waterfront park hosts festivals, concerts and special events. Call 757-441-2345 for more information.
120 W. Main Street, Norfolk, VA
Tugboat Museum
Enjoy the fascinating exhibits aboard the Tug Huntington. Call 757-627-4884 for more information.
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises
Tow hour narrated harbor cruises to the naval base, are available and depart daily. Call 757-627-7406 for more information.
One Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA
Virginia Opera
Five productions are held September – May in Norfolk, Richmond and Fairfax. Call 800-OPERA-VA for more information.
160 E. Virginia Beach Blvd., Norfolk, VA
Virginia Stage Company
Enjoy this top-notch professional theatre in residence at Norfolk’s historic Wells Theatre. Call 757-627-1234 for more information.
Monticello Avenue & Tazewell Street, Norfolk, VA
Virginia Zoological Park
Fifty-three acres of a zoological park are waiting to be explored! You will find more than 320 animals and birds exhibited. Call 757-441-5227 for more information.
3500 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA
Willoughby-Baylor House
Grace and comfort of the affluent life in post Revolutionary Norfolk can be observed here. Call for our hours of operation. Call 757-441-1526 for more information.
601 E. Freeman Street, Norfolk, VA