Guidebook for Norfolk

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Guidebook for Norfolk

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15-20 minute ride to the airport. Allow time for traffic - especially in summer and during high traffic times.
37 lokalaca preporučuje
Norfolk International Airport
2200 Norview Ave
37 lokalaca preporučuje
15-20 minute ride to the airport. Allow time for traffic - especially in summer and during high traffic times.
Hip newer glass studio adjacent to the Chrysler Art Museum. Visiting glass artists from around the world. Performance art.
Chrysler Museum Glass Studio
Hip newer glass studio adjacent to the Chrysler Art Museum. Visiting glass artists from around the world. Performance art.
Expanding soon. Small tasting area. Good brews.
48 lokalaca preporučuje
O'Connor Brewing Co.
211 W 24th St
48 lokalaca preporučuje
Expanding soon. Small tasting area. Good brews.
Favorite movie theatre. Opened in 1936. Ghent area of Norfolk.
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Naro Expanded Cinema
1507 Colley Ave
23 lokalaca preporučuje
Favorite movie theatre. Opened in 1936. Ghent area of Norfolk.
Limited access to this base. Tours. Requires stopping for ID.
Naval Station Norfolk
Limited access to this base. Tours. Requires stopping for ID.

Food Scene

Local favorite. Fresh seasonal seafood and a variety of price points. Happy hour and daily lunch specials.
62 lokalaca preporučuje
Captain Groovy's Grill & Raw Bar
8101 Shore Dr
62 lokalaca preporučuje
Local favorite. Fresh seasonal seafood and a variety of price points. Happy hour and daily lunch specials.
Small restaurant. Good italian food.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Razzo
1650 West Little Creek Road
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Small restaurant. Good italian food.
Great atmosphere. Tasty coffees, homemade foods/desserts, small but well chosen wine and beer. Next door to popular established pizza place (Cogans - with great beer selection). Wi-fi.
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Cafe Stella
1907 Colonial Ave
32 lokalaca preporučuje
Great atmosphere. Tasty coffees, homemade foods/desserts, small but well chosen wine and beer. Next door to popular established pizza place (Cogans - with great beer selection). Wi-fi.
Recently opened restaurant locally owned. good selection of local produce/meats/beer. Friendly staff. Music, karaoke some nights. Near the HRBT. Close to the American Theatre (pre/post show stop)
8 lokalaca preporučuje
The Point at Phoebus
30 E Mellen St
8 lokalaca preporučuje
Recently opened restaurant locally owned. good selection of local produce/meats/beer. Friendly staff. Music, karaoke some nights. Near the HRBT. Close to the American Theatre (pre/post show stop)
Favorite local spot in Ghent neighborhood. Near NARO Cinema. Daily specials and extensive menu with generous portions and good quality. Moderately priced.
41 lokalaca preporučuje
No Frill Bar And Grill
806 Spotswood Ave
41 lokalaca preporučuje
Favorite local spot in Ghent neighborhood. Near NARO Cinema. Daily specials and extensive menu with generous portions and good quality. Moderately priced.
good brews, food. pool table. There is another Tap House in Olde Town Hampton. Both places often book good music talent.
6 lokalaca preporučuje
The Taphouse Grill
931 W 21st St
6 lokalaca preporučuje
good brews, food. pool table. There is another Tap House in Olde Town Hampton. Both places often book good music talent.
Hipster joint. Tasty sweet potato biscuits with creative fillings. Limited hours.
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Handsome Biscuit
2511 Colonial Ave
34 lokalaca preporučuje
Hipster joint. Tasty sweet potato biscuits with creative fillings. Limited hours.
Delicious tasty Turkish restaurant. Smaller coffee shop next door with some takeout from Pasha. wifi.
Pasha Mezze
350 W 22nd St
Delicious tasty Turkish restaurant. Smaller coffee shop next door with some takeout from Pasha. wifi.
Newly re- opened Thai restaurant. Indoor/outdoor seating. Authentic Thai. Attractive interior. Visit the Olive store next door. 20 minute drive from the house.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Bangkok Garden
417 W 21st St
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Newly re- opened Thai restaurant. Indoor/outdoor seating. Authentic Thai. Attractive interior. Visit the Olive store next door. 20 minute drive from the house.
Limited menu of reasonably priced burgers and a few other items. Kin to NoFrill Grill a few blocks away.
Dog-n-Burger Grille
Limited menu of reasonably priced burgers and a few other items. Kin to NoFrill Grill a few blocks away.
Local seafood restaurant. Fresh. Daily specials. Located at a marina. Indoor/outdoor seating. Crab cakes!
Surf Rider Taylor's Landing
8180 Shore Dr
Local seafood restaurant. Fresh. Daily specials. Located at a marina. Indoor/outdoor seating. Crab cakes!
good Italian. nearby next to Farm Fresh supermarket.
21 lokalaca preporučuje
Franco's By the Bay
169 W Ocean View Ave
21 lokalaca preporučuje
good Italian. nearby next to Farm Fresh supermarket.
Popular restaurant. Kid friendly.
Fellini's
3910 Colley Ave
Popular restaurant. Kid friendly.
good sushi. On the way to Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
10 lokalaca preporučuje
Sakura Japanese Restaurant
2973 Shore Dr
10 lokalaca preporučuje
good sushi. On the way to Virginia Beach Boardwalk.
Block from the ocean in Virginia Beach. 40 minute drive. Popular with locals. Excellent seafood. Great wine selection. good atmosphere. Next door is Doc Taylors (for breakfast) - same owner.
61 lokalaca preporučuje
Tautog's Restaurant
205 23rd St
61 lokalaca preporučuje
Block from the ocean in Virginia Beach. 40 minute drive. Popular with locals. Excellent seafood. Great wine selection. good atmosphere. Next door is Doc Taylors (for breakfast) - same owner.

Arts & Culture

Major renovation closed this museum. Scheduled to reopen May 2014. Free admission. Top privately owned museum in the USA.
184 lokalaca preporučuje
Chrysler Museum of Art
1 Memorial Pl
184 lokalaca preporučuje
Major renovation closed this museum. Scheduled to reopen May 2014. Free admission. Top privately owned museum in the USA.
Waterfront park in downtown Norfolk. Varied cultural events most of the year. Check out their website for details. World class shows. Many free.
Norfolk Festevents
120 W Main St
Waterfront park in downtown Norfolk. Varied cultural events most of the year. Check out their website for details. World class shows. Many free.
Historic theatre bringing world class dance, music and live theatre in a small venue (less than 400). The Point of Phoebus Restaurant and SIX Bistro nearby.
15 lokalaca preporučuje
The American Theatre
125 E Mellen St
15 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic theatre bringing world class dance, music and live theatre in a small venue (less than 400). The Point of Phoebus Restaurant and SIX Bistro nearby.
Favorite 5 mile hike around the lake. Some hills. Near the Mariners Museum in Newport News. (20 minutes from the house).
The Noland Trail
The Noland Trail
Favorite 5 mile hike around the lake. Some hills. Near the Mariners Museum in Newport News. (20 minutes from the house).
Located in Hampton (through the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel). 20 minutes from house. Local arts and classes.
Charles H. Taylor Art Center
4205 Victoria Blvd
Located in Hampton (through the Hampton Roads Bridge tunnel). 20 minutes from house. Local arts and classes.
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48 lokalaca preporučuje
Музеј и парк морнара
100 Museum Dr
48 lokalaca preporučuje
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Essentials

Popular music venue. Mostly national acts.
47 lokalaca preporučuje
The NorVa
317 Monticello Ave
47 lokalaca preporučuje
Popular music venue. Mostly national acts.
There is a new Harris Teeter not yet on google located on 7550 Granby Street. 10-15 min drive from the house. Monday night $5 off pizza.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Harris Teeter
227 Square
38 lokalaca preporučuje
There is a new Harris Teeter not yet on google located on 7550 Granby Street. 10-15 min drive from the house. Monday night $5 off pizza.
fine meats. next door to The Birch Bar. Smartmouth brewing nearby. 20 minute drive
Pendulum Fine Meats
820 Shirley Ave
fine meats. next door to The Birch Bar. Smartmouth brewing nearby. 20 minute drive
Closest supermarket. Ok.
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Farm Fresh
12 lokalaca preporučuje
Closest supermarket. Ok.

Drinks & Nightlife

Award winning brewery. Limited hours. Tours. Growler specials Saturday 12-2. Attractive tasting room.
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Smartmouth Brewing Company
1309 Raleigh Ave
33 lokalaca preporučuje
Award winning brewery. Limited hours. Tours. Growler specials Saturday 12-2. Attractive tasting room.
Indoor/outdoor place to explore new wines. Small menu.
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Mermaid Winery
330 W 22nd St
51 lokalaca preporučuje
Indoor/outdoor place to explore new wines. Small menu.
International recognized beer bar.
14 lokalaca preporučuje
The Birch
1231 W Olney Rd
14 lokalaca preporučuje
International recognized beer bar.
BBQ joint. Frequently has live music. Local hangout. 5-10 minute drive from house.
16 lokalaca preporučuje
Mojo Bones OV
9659 1st View St
16 lokalaca preporučuje
BBQ joint. Frequently has live music. Local hangout. 5-10 minute drive from house.
In Olde Town Hampton (2nd exit thru the tunnel). Good food, extensive beer taps. Frequent live music upstairs. small cover for shows. There is another Taphouse location in Norfolk.
Taphouse
17 E Queens Way
In Olde Town Hampton (2nd exit thru the tunnel). Good food, extensive beer taps. Frequent live music upstairs. small cover for shows. There is another Taphouse location in Norfolk.
Small bistro. Chef- Owned and operated. Limited menu changes daily. Made to order.
Chartreuse Bistro
205 E City Hall Ave
Small bistro. Chef- Owned and operated. Limited menu changes daily. Made to order.

Sightseeing

Historic. Plenty of things to see for the history buff. Great place to stroll and enjoy views and historic markers. Check out the top of the moat for the pet cemetery/markers.
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Fort Monroe Authority
20 Ingalls Rd
7 lokalaca preporučuje
Historic. Plenty of things to see for the history buff. Great place to stroll and enjoy views and historic markers. Check out the top of the moat for the pet cemetery/markers.
Popular fishing pier. Restaurant and upper deck offer great views.
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Ocean View Fishing Pier
Ocean View Fishing Pier
38 lokalaca preporučuje
Popular fishing pier. Restaurant and upper deck offer great views.
Oceanfront boardwalk. very popular to tourists and locals. Plenty of eateries and hotels. Miles of sandy beaches. Umbrellas/chairs for rent in season. Several art shows and music festivals annually
170 lokalaca preporučuje
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
Virginia Beach Boardwalk
170 lokalaca preporučuje
Oceanfront boardwalk. very popular to tourists and locals. Plenty of eateries and hotels. Miles of sandy beaches. Umbrellas/chairs for rent in season. Several art shows and music festivals annually

Entertainment & Activities

Recently added a Childrens park.: World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden Acres of gardens and miles of trails. Famous rose garden, gardenias, hydrangeas, azaleas.
185 lokalaca preporučuje
Ботаничка градина у Норфолку
6700 Azalea Garden Rd
185 lokalaca preporučuje
Recently added a Childrens park.: World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden Acres of gardens and miles of trails. Famous rose garden, gardenias, hydrangeas, azaleas.
Battleship on the waterfront. Free. Access thru Nauticus (fee to explore).
86 lokalaca preporučuje
USS Висконсин ББ-64
1 Waterside Dr
86 lokalaca preporučuje
Battleship on the waterfront. Free. Access thru Nauticus (fee to explore).
On the waterfront. TIDE stop.
43 lokalaca preporučuje
Бејзбол клуб Норфолк Тајдс у стадиону Харбор Парк
150 Park Ave
43 lokalaca preporučuje
On the waterfront. TIDE stop.
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182 lokalaca preporučuje
Вирџинија зоолошки врт
3500 Granby St
182 lokalaca preporučuje
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Located in historic Portsmouth. Great shopping street. Short walk from the ferry to the museum. Favorite way to get there is from Waterside (downtown Norfolk) via short ferry ride to Portsmouth.
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Дечји музеј Вирџиније
221 High St
71 lokalaca preporučuje
Located in historic Portsmouth. Great shopping street. Short walk from the ferry to the museum. Favorite way to get there is from Waterside (downtown Norfolk) via short ferry ride to Portsmouth.
Park and brewery
388 lokalaca preporučuje
Busch Gardens Williamsburg
1 Busch Gardens Blvd
388 lokalaca preporučuje
Park and brewery