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Things to do in Norfolk, Virginia

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Top things to do in Norfolk, Virginia

The 37 highest-rated places in Norfolk, Virginia, ranked by travellers.

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Norfolk Botanical Garden 1 Parks
Norfolk Botanical Garden
4.8 · 8,684 reviews

Norfolk Botanical Garden encompasses 175 acres of themed gardens bordering Lake Whitehurst. It features a collection of...

Virginia Zoo 2 Zoos
Virginia Zoo
4.5 · 7,534 reviews

The Virginia Zoo is a 53-acre facility located in Norfolk that houses over 700 animals representing species from around...

Fort Monroe National Monument 3 Historical places
Fort Monroe National Monument
4.7 · 5,122 reviews

Fort Monroe is the largest stone fort ever built in the United States, completed in 1834 to protect the entrance to the...

Chrysler Museum of Art 4 Museums
Chrysler Museum of Art
4.8 · 2,999 reviews
Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park Stadium 5 Venues
Norfolk Tides at Harbor Park Stadium
4.6 · 3,491 reviews
Ocean View Beach Park 6 Parks
Ocean View Beach Park
4.5 · 3,133 reviews
Norfolk Scope Arena 7 Venues
Norfolk Scope Arena
4.4 · 3,103 reviews
Chrysler Hall 8 Venues
Chrysler Hall
4.5 · 2,659 reviews
Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe 9 Museums
Casemate Museum of Fort Monroe
4.7 · 1,049 reviews
Hermitage Museum & Gardens 10 Museums
Hermitage Museum & Gardens
4.8 · 942 reviews
Harrison Opera House 11 Venues
Harrison Opera House
4.6 · 884 reviews
Wells Theatre 12 Venues
Wells Theatre
4.8 · 576 reviews
Lafayette Park 13 Parks
Lafayette Park
4.4 · 809 reviews
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception 14 Temples
The Basilica of Saint Mary of the Immaculate Conception
4.7 · 372 reviews
Lakewood Park 15 Parks
Lakewood Park
4.5 · 395 reviews
Poplar Hall Park 16 Parks
Poplar Hall Park
4.2 · 388 reviews
Joseph G Echols Hall 17 Venues
Joseph G Echols Hall
4.6 · 190 reviews
MacArthur Memorial 18 Museums
MacArthur Memorial
4.7 · 148 reviews
Whitehurst Beach Park 19 Parks
Whitehurst Beach Park
4.6 · 142 reviews
Tarrallton Park 20 Parks
Tarrallton Park
4.4 · 139 reviews
ODU Soccer Complex 21 Venues
ODU Soccer Complex
4.7 · 63 reviews
Chapel of the Centurion 22 Temples
Chapel of the Centurion
4.8 · 45 reviews
Colonial Place Greenway 23 Parks
Colonial Place Greenway
4.3 · 58 reviews
Baron & Ellin Gordon Art Galleries 24 Museums
Baron & Ellin Gordon Art Galleries
4.9 · 34 reviews
Willoughby-Baylor House 25 Museums
Willoughby-Baylor House
4.6 · 23 reviews
Quarters No. 1, Fort Monroe National Monument 26 Historical places
Quarters No. 1, Fort Monroe National Monument
4.7 · 25 reviews
Freemason Street Baptist Church 27 Temples
Freemason Street Baptist Church
4.5 · 35 reviews
Queen Street Baptist Church 28 Temples
Queen Street Baptist Church
4.7 · 25 reviews
Christian Fellowship Church 29 Temples
Christian Fellowship Church
4.7 · 14 reviews
Elmwood Cemetery 30 Places of interest
Elmwood Cemetery
4.3 · 20 reviews

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Spring and early autumn usually bring the most comfortable weather for sightseeing, with mild days and thinner crowds than mid-summer.

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Two to three days is enough to cover the main highlights, with extra time for day trips to nearby attractions.

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City centres are usually walkable, with public transport linking the main districts; check local apps for tickets and routes.

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Staying near the old town or main station keeps the top attractions within easy reach on foot or a short ride.

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Aventuro lists 37 curated attractions in and around Norfolk, Virginia, ranked by traveller ratings.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is the highest-rated place to visit in Norfolk, Virginia right now.

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