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Address: 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, I-64 airport exit 279, Norfolk, VA 23518
For more than 60 years, this top Norfolk attraction has enjoyed immense popularity for its lush scenery and promotion of ecological and botanical education. Among the east coast's premier collections of azaleas, roses, camellias, and rhododendrons, the sprawling 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden includes woodlands,...
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Address: 109 E Main St, Ste 500, Norfolk, VA 23510
Spirit Cruises in Norfolk, VA depart from the waterfront area of downtown Norfolk for a memorable adventure along the Elizabeth River. This is a terrific way to see many of Norfolk's attractions from the water. Cruises for lunch as well as Norfolk dinner cruises are available, and the sights you'll see include the...
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Address: 245 W Olney Rd, Norfolk, VA 23510
The Norfolk Chrysler Museum of Art is one of the best attractions in Norfolk’s downtown area and possesses what may be the top contemporary art collection in Virginia, thanks largely to the generosity of the late Walter P. Chrysler. Pieces by Rembrandt, Roy Lichtenstein, and Bernardo Cavallino make this Norfolk museum...
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Address: 221 High St, Portsmouth, VA 23704
(NOTE: Andalo’s Clubhouse: While the Children’s Museum of Virginia is closed for renovations, the fun, excitement, and imagination continues at Andalo’s Clubhouse. Andalo, the museum mascot, presents hands-on exhibits, room for birthday parties, family fun days, and educational programs – just like the Children’s...
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Address: Waterfront, Adjacent to Nauticus, Norfolk, VA 23510
For families, history buffs, and just about anybody else visiting the Hampton Roads area, the USS Wisconsin is one of the top Norfolk tourist attractions. The battleship Wisconsin was the last of its kind commissioned by the US Navy, and it saw action in three different wars during its 50 years of service. It is now...
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Address: 810 Front St, Norfolk, VA 23508
Fort Norfolk played important roles in both the War of 1812 and Civil War. This historic Norfolk attraction is the last of 19 harbor-front forts commissioned by President Washington in 1794, and many of her original buildings remain standing. When visiting Fort Norfolk, be sure to note the role it played during the...
General Douglas MacArthur Memorial
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Address: Bank St and City Hall Ave, MacArthur Square, Norfolk, VA 23510
The General Douglas MacArthur Memorial is located, fittingly enough, in MacArthur Square in downtown Norfolk. The memorial to General MacArthur is a Norfolk attraction that encompasses four different buildings, including the 19th century Norfolk City Hall, the rotunda of which is the final resting place of General and...
Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge
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Address: 358 N George Washington Hwy, Chesapeake, VA 23323
This national wildlife refuge in the Chesapeake area is a top attraction in Norfolk because it’s home to more wildlife than any other local preserve. Indeed, this Norfolk wildlife park's permanent residents include black bears and the endangered Dismal Swamp shrew. Included in the Great Dismal Swamp's more than...
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Address: One Waterside Dr, Ste 248, Norfolk, VA 23510-1607
This Hampton Road Bay naval base has long been important to the military, and its downtown Norfolk museum is a great place to learn about the deep historical ties the United States Navy shares with the Chesapeake area. Inside the Norfolk Hampton Roads Naval Museum, model ships and historical artifacts help chronicle...
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Address: London Slip, Water and London Streets, Portsmouth, VA 23704
You'll have to take a short ride to visit this retired lightship, now part of the Portsmouth Naval Shipyard Museum. The Portsmouth National Historic Landmark was commissioned in 1915 and patrolled the Hampton Roads and Chesapeake Bays until the mid 1960s. Today, you can hop aboard and explore the deck and cabins of...
