- Our list of the best things to do in Norfolk, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
- Norfolk, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
- The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Norfolk, VA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
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Participants test their driving skills on a track filled with twists and turns during this autocross experience
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245 West Olney Road (at Mowbray Arch), Norfolk, VA 23510
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Several types of art are covered by the collections at the Chrysler Museum of Art. One of the most prominent is the institution's glass artwork collection due to the on-site glass studio which guests can view in action along side the painting and sculpture galleries.
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The gardens of the Norfolk Botanical Garden focus on the individual seasons of the year with changing plants that grow in the local area during those times. Also, events that celebrate plants, gardening, and eco-education are held at the site.
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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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Narrated naval base cruises depart daily through the Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. Guests can view aircraft carriers, guided missile cruisers, and nuclear submarines from the water while enjoying the comfortable ship.
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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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Great White Water Sports offers jet ski, canoe, and paddleboard rentals for guests who wish to explore the Chesapeake Bay. The location's instructors offer lessons for those who do not know how to use the equipment properly.
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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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Both the sea and naval history are supported at the Nauticus National Maritime Center. Visitors can learn about naval battleships and naval warfare while also having the ability to explore the oceans and the creatures that live there.