Dana's Guidebook
Sightseeing
175 ACRES of breathtaking gardens! Great for walking, exercising, reading, meditating, etc.! It's loaded with adventure for both children and adults, and even welcomes dogs on Sundays! Be sure to visit during the holidays for Over the Top light shows! Also, "one of the only Gardens in the Country that you can visit by foot, by boat or by tram!" With 175 acres and numerous activities to explore, you'll want to come back year-after-year!
185 locals recommend
Norfolk Botanical Garden
6700 Azalea Garden Rd175 ACRES of breathtaking gardens! Great for walking, exercising, reading, meditating, etc.! It's loaded with adventure for both children and adults, and even welcomes dogs on Sundays! Be sure to visit during the holidays for Over the Top light shows! Also, "one of the only Gardens in the Country that you can visit by foot, by boat or by tram!" With 175 acres and numerous activities to explore, you'll want to come back year-after-year!
Just around the corner, on Granby Street, you'll find Norfolk holds one of Virginia's must-see zoo's! Opened in 1900, houses too many animals and reptiles to name, even boasts it's own botanical garden within. Don't feel up to walking all 53 acres? Take a ride on their train, or rent a scooter. Whatever you do, you'll be in store for some fun!
182 locals recommend
Virginia Zoo
3500 Granby StJust around the corner, on Granby Street, you'll find Norfolk holds one of Virginia's must-see zoo's! Opened in 1900, houses too many animals and reptiles to name, even boasts it's own botanical garden within. Don't feel up to walking all 53 acres? Take a ride on their train, or rent a scooter. Whatever you do, you'll be in store for some fun!
Beach
Sunbathing, swimming, relaxing
Beach Bum Anyone? You can smell the ocean air from your front door! Just a short walk to the beach. Go ahead, pick your spot on this beautiful 8 mile stretch of sand and surf! Sunbathe, Relax, Read, Exercise, Body Surf, Collect Shells, the choice is yours! Just don't forget your sunscreen!
24 locals recommend
Ocean View Beach Park
100 W Ocean View AveBeach Bum Anyone? You can smell the ocean air from your front door! Just a short walk to the beach. Go ahead, pick your spot on this beautiful 8 mile stretch of sand and surf! Sunbathe, Relax, Read, Exercise, Body Surf, Collect Shells, the choice is yours! Just don't forget your sunscreen!
Shopping!!
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Museums
Specialized Sightseeing and Activities
Hands down a must visit maritime themed science museum, for all our seafaring and military enthusiasts! Nauticus also offers workshops, and even an introduction to learning how to sail! Be sure to put this one on your bucket list while visiting with us! Be sure to call in advance for their workshop times.
162 locals recommend
Nauticus
1 Waterside DrHands down a must visit maritime themed science museum, for all our seafaring and military enthusiasts! Nauticus also offers workshops, and even an introduction to learning how to sail! Be sure to put this one on your bucket list while visiting with us! Be sure to call in advance for their workshop times.