Things to do in Norfolk

Tour the world’s largest naval complex and see some of the U.S. Navy’s most powerful ships.

Explore the campus of Old Dominion University as part of your travels around Norfolk. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene or attend a sporting event.

A riverside district with restaurants, bars and nightclubs stands beside a scenic park and promenade with cycle and running lanes.

Catch an event at Norfolk Scope during your trip to Norfolk. Amble around the area's beautiful beaches or attend a sporting event.

Walk among azaleas, camellias and rosebushes. Watch pelicans in flight and absorb the scents of exotic blooms.

Walk the decks and corridors of a World War II battleship, a floating fortress that also saw action in the Korean and Gulf Wars.

A popular zoo as famous for its wild kingdom of animals as it is for an outstanding collection of themed gardens.

Learn, touch and observe at the waterfront maritime science museum dedicated to Norfolk’s naval history.

Lovers of the arts, including the symphony and theatrical shows, will appreciate this revered performing arts center, the heart of the city’s cultural life.