- TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Newport News.
- From Virginia Zoo to Ocean View Beach, the Norfolk area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Boat Cruise, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Zoos.
- Located on beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the popular city of Norfolk. The second more populated city in the state, it features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The cities known for being the cultural heartbeat of the area, with its museums, art galleries, and opera house drawing thousands of tourists each year.
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Downtown hot spot welcomes guests with classy cocktails, fish tacos and burgers, and 12 oz. rib eyes
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The animals of the Virginia Zoo revolve around popular creatures such as tigers, elephants, lions, bears, and giraffes. They are kept in very natural settings, and visitors can even arrange for behind-the-scenes tours to get closer to the animals.
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Ocean View Beach is a 6.5 acre beach and park designated as a festival park and featuring a large band shell for presentations and dancing. The beach has lifeguards in the summer, a boardwalk and open green space.
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With Sally T Fishing, visitors can spend a day at sea with a knowledgeable captain and his staff at prime fishing spots. During the trip, visitors can catch croaker, shark, and flounder.
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The Iowa-class battleship named the USS Wisconsin is docked at the Town Point Park. The ship can be viewed specifically in Whisky Basin, and visits on the Wisconsin are held during business hours.
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There are many different types of movies shown at the Naro Expanded Cinema which features new state-of-the-art digital projection and sound. There are popular second-run films, independent films, and award-winning classics.
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A combined museum and research center is housed within the MacArthur Memorial. It is dedicated to both preserving and presenting the story of Army General Douglas MacArthur and the men and women who served under him in World War I, World War II, and the Korean War.
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Built by William and Florence Stone, Hermitage Museum & Gardens contains twelve acres of gardens, wetlands and woodlands, contemporary gallery space, and an extensive art collection. A guided tour of the 42-room Arts and Crafts-style house introduces visitors to the Sloane family history, furniture and art coll…
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1 Waterside Drive, Ste 248, Norfolk, VA 23510
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One of the official museums that displays the history of the United States Navy is the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. The bulk of the exhibits focus on the 235 year naval history in the region of Hampton Roads, including a permanent display on the 18th century Virginia State Navy.
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A baseball stadium that plays home to the Triple A affiliate Norfolk Tides baseball club, Harbor Park stadium has a restaurant overlooking the ball park, and a party deck down the right field line.
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Lunch, brunch, dinner cocktail, and midnight cocktail cruises are conducted on the Spirit of Norfolk. Views of the water are combined with dancing and entertainment on the ship for these specific meal-based cruises.