Things to Do in Norfolk, VA

  • Our list of the best things to do in Norfolk, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Norfolk, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Norfolk, VA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
  • Our list of the best things to do in Norfolk, Virginia, features the top 172 nearby activities — including 78 great attractions with user approval ratings of 90% or more!
  • Norfolk, VA has a variety of great sights and experiences nearby. Top categories include: Outdoor Places, Sights & Landmarks, Museums & Galleries, and Entertainment & Shows.
  • The results below include the top 28 things to do within the city of Norfolk, VA , followed by 144 popular activities in nearby cities, including Virginia Beach, Chesapeake, Hampton, Portsmouth, Newport News, Suffolk, Smithfield, Yorktown, Cape Charles and Williamsburg
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Drivers get behind the wheel of Lamborghinis, Corvettes, Ferraris, and more in a three or five lap experience
0.8 Miles
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.
0.2 Miles
77% 113 votes
Music Venue 317 Monticello Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
A place to see shows and hear live music in downtown Norfolk, Virginia is The NorVa. The venue is a bar with a concert atmosphere that provides VIP access to shows and “Get In Early” deals.
0.4 Miles
86% 7 votes
Comedy Clubs 763 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
Push Comedy Theater brings live comedy from local and national acts and hosts live sketch, improv and stand-up comedy. They also offer classes in stand-up, sketch and improv comedy along with acting and film production during the week.
0.1 Miles
76% 21 votes
Cultural Centers 201 E. Brambleton Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23510 MoreLess Info
The Norfolk Scope Arena is home to the Norfolk Admirals, the AHL affiliate of the Anaheim Mighty Ducks. The arena also hosts a variety of other events, including concerts and other sports.
1.3 Miles
61% 62 votes
Winery/Vineyard 330 W 22nd St, Ste 106, Norfolk, VA 23517 MoreLess Info
Billing itself as Virginia's first urban winery, Mermaid Winery makes an array of craft red and white wines from Virginia grapes. The winery hosts tastings and special events, and features a full-service restaurant.
0.2 Miles
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.
6.8 Miles
56% 16 votes
Beaches Ocean View Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23503 MoreLess Info
Ocean View Beach is a 6.5 acre beach and park designated as a festival park and featuring a large band shell for presentations and dancing. The beach has lifeguards in the summer, a boardwalk and open green space.
8.0 Miles
50% 10 votes
Fishing 1525 Bayville Street, Norfolk, VA 23503 MoreLess Info
With Sally T Fishing, visitors can spend a day at sea with a knowledgeable captain and his staff at prime fishing spots. During the trip, visitors can catch croaker, shark, and flounder.
1.1 Miles
91% 23 votes
Historic Sites 2 London Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Lightship Portsmouth was built in 1915. The lightship is now the Lightship Portsmouth Museum. Patrons can view artifacts and photographs. Guests can also visit the museum gift shop. The gift shop offers a variety of historically themed gifts.
1.1 Miles
100% 2 votes
Historic Ships 425 Water Street, Portsmouth, VA 23704 MoreLess Info
Used as a navigational aid in the 1800's, the U.S. Lightship Portsmouth was opened as a museum after it was retired in the 1960's. It is also now listed on the National Historical Landmark registry.
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