Things to Do with Kids in Norfolk, VA

  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Newport News.
  • From Virginia Zoo to Ocean View Beach, the Norfolk area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Boat Cruise, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Zoos.
  • Located on beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the popular city of Norfolk. The second more populated city in the state, it features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The cities known for being the cultural heartbeat of the area, with its museums, art galleries, and opera house drawing thousands of tourists each year.
  • TripBuzz found 141 things to do with kids in or near Norfolk, Virginia, including 120 fun activities for kids in nearby cities within 25 miles like Chesapeake, Hampton, Virginia Beach and Newport News.
  • From Virginia Zoo to Ocean View Beach, the Norfolk area offers 80 different types of family activities, including: Boat Cruise, Movie Theaters, History Museums and Zoos.
  • Located on beautiful Chesapeake Bay is the popular city of Norfolk. The second more populated city in the state, it features a thriving business, residential and tourism landscape. The cities known for being the cultural heartbeat of the area, with its museums, art galleries, and opera house drawing thousands of tourists each year.
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Jhane's Sweet Lounge Hampton Roads MoreLess Info
From the merchant: Downtown Norfolk Art/Neon District Restaurant specializing in eclectic foods and European desserts.
0.6 Miles
83% 96 votes
Parks Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
With over 8 acres of clean outdoor space, Town Point Park is nestled into the heart of the business district in downtown Norfolk. The park is a great strolling environment where friends can meet up for lunch or enjoy music.
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100% 10 votes
Dog Park 501 Front Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A scenic park featuring land and water play options is Bea Arthur Dog Park. The animal-friendly locale offers picnic tables, dog ramp leading into a water play area, and large grassy fields for off-leash running.
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21% 48 votes
Movie Theaters 300 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A movie theater equipped with digital projection and RealD 3D, Regal MacArthur Center Stadium 18 & RPX displays first-run feature films. The theater offers an RPX auditorium, stadium seating, reserved seats, a game room and a snack bar.
5.7 Miles
95% 738 votes
Botanical Gardens 6700 Azalea Garden Rd, Norfolk, VA 23518 MoreLess Info
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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97% 263 votes
Boat Cruise 1 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
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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90% 610 votes
Specialty Museums 1 Waterside Dr, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
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.
16.1 Miles
84% 864 votes
Lighthouses 583 Atlantic Ave., Fort Story, Norfolk, VA 23451 MoreLess Info
The oldest government built lighthouse in the United States is the Cape Henry Lighthouse, which overlooks the Chesapeake Bay. The site is very close to the 'First Landing' location of the Jamestown settlers.
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92% 36 votes
Statues Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Armed Forces Memorial in Norfolk pays tribute to veterans through a unique, outdoor display of personal letters cast in bronze. Visitors can contemplate each plaque's significance in a peaceful setting near the waterfront
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88% 101 votes
Boat Cruise 333 Waterside Drive, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
The red tan bark sails is a signature sight of the American Rover Sailing Cruises. The trips depart from Waterside in the heart of downtown and then sail the waters of the Elizabeth River and Hampton Roads Harbor for both Sunset Cruises and Narrated Harbor Cruises.
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93% 27 votes
Historic Homes 331 Bank Street, Norfolk, VA MoreLess Info
The Moses Myers House offers a glimpse into life during the late Federal period. It was one of the first brick homes built after the Revolutionary War and tours are offered on weekends.
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