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Get a modern, local view of Norfolk, check out chef-owned eateries on a guided tour, or step back in time on a historical adventure. No matter where you choose to go, VisitNorfolk has a tour for you.

Explore the highlights in the heart of the Virginia Waterfront with your smartphone! Set out on any of the number of curated, self-guided tours around Norfolk by downloading the VisitNorfolk mobile app allowing you to check out downtown venues and attractions or meet up with friends to get a local’s view on Granby Street.

No matter what you want to do or how far you want to trek, Norfolk’s mobile tours give you an entertaining and enlightening way to learn about our city.

From history and heritage, to cultural arts and entertainment, VisitNorfolk’s specially crafted tours have something for everyone!

You can also stop by one of our visitor centers for printed brochures, maps and insider information to help make it an unforgettable stay in Norfolk! Or feel free to visit us online at visitnorfolktoday.com.

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Contents Norfolk 2014 Visitors Guide

WELCOME 6

FEATURES WATERFRONT 8

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Welcome to Norfolk

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Norfolk Visitor Information Center

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The Heart of the Virginia Waterfront

Mayor Paul Fraim welcomes you to our community.

Find all the information you need to get the most out of your time in Norfolk. ℠

It is our pleasure to introduce you and your family to the perfect place to play any time of the year.

10 Norfolk Attractions

Your guide to museums, historic areas, gardens, cruises, tours and many other exciting local attractions.

18 Norfolk Neighborhoods

A look into notable Norfolk neighborhoods.

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A1 Coastal Virginia Attractions

Coastal Virginia and the surrounding region is brimming with history, one-of-a-kind experiences, and unique attractions.

42 Performing Arts

Norfolk’s vibrant arts scene blossoms on stage.

44 Virginia Arts Festival

World-renowned performances grace local venues for eight magical weeks each spring—see what this year’s festival has in store.

CALENDAR 39

45 Mermaids on Parade

Get a look behind Norfolk’s symbol for the arts.

DEPARTMENTS MERMAIDS 45

39 Calendar of Events

52 Visitor Services & Information

45 Dining & Nightlife

53 Accommodations Directory

51 Downtown Map Produced in cooperation with 232 East Main Street, Norfolk, Va 23510 • 800-368-3097 or 757-664-6620

Anthony J. DiFilippo, President & CEO • Donna Allen, Vice President of Sales & Marketing

Norfolk Visitor Information Center

9401 4th View Street, I-64 Exit 273 • 757-441-1852 or 800-368-3097 For more information on our destination, www.visitnorfolktoday.com

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Discover

What Norfolk Has To Offer

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elcome to Norfolk, a beautiful, waterfront city that has 144 miles of shoreline, lush landscape, a thriving port, historic sites, a moderate climate, diverse cultural & entertainment opportunities and much more!

Along the Elizabeth River, you will find Norfolk’s waterfront maritime science center Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin, the gorgeous Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center and Town Point Park.

Docked nearby are the tall ship American Rover, Victory Rover and Spirit of Norfolk ready to take you on a leisurely tour of our harbor.

If you prefer exploring Norfolk on land, take a stroll along the waterfront, down Granby Street, through the historic Freemason and Ghent districts, or over to the Chrysler Museum of Art & Glass Studio.

Norfolk We have an array of cuisine that will tempt even the choosiest of palates. An eclectic group of restaurants dot the streets of downtown, Ghent and the surrounding neighborhoods. Visitors will love the culinary tours & new pub crawls!

Our art & theatre scene is one of the best in the Commonwealth. The glassblowers in the state-of-the-art Chrysler Glass Studio, the artists at work in d’Art Center and the numerous musicians, dancers and actors who showcase their craft will leave visitors in awe. Other must-see attractions include the beautiful Norfolk Botanical Garden, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, MacArthur Memorial, Virginia Zoological Park and, of course, Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.

Should you have questions or need additional information please do not hesitate to stop in our Visitors Center or chat with a visitor advisor on line at www.visitnorfolktoday.com. Also be on the look-out for the brand new VisitNorfolk Mobile Visitor Center. The vehicle will be at local and regional events and festivals distributing materials, maps & information.

We are thrilled to have you in Norfolk and hope you return again soon!

Anthony J. DiFilippo

President and CEO, VisitNorfolk

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Mayor’s Note

Welcome

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elcome to the City of Norfolk! Whether you are a history buff, love to stroll along the beach or sample the finest cuisine around, this dynamic and diverse, historic seaport city offers something for everyone.

I invite you to explore our downtown where shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities await. Nordstrom and Dillard’s department stores anchor the MacArthur Center – a 140-store indoor shopping experience just a walk away from downtown hotels. Just across from the mall is the General Douglas MacArthur Memorial and newly constructed Visitor Center. The Memorial is home to more than 15,000 artifacts depicting the life and times of the famous General.

Take a walk along the Elizabeth River and discover The National Maritime Center, Nauticus and the Battleship Wisconsin; don’t miss an opportunity to explore the interior decks recently opened to the public. Take a moment to reflect at the Armed Forces Memorial. History unfolds along the Cannonball Trail where this self-guided walking tour takes you past historic homes and down the city’s oldest surviving cobblestone streets.

Norfolk is the arts and cultural hub of the region. You’ll find more than 100 pieces of public art throughout the city. We are home to the Chrysler Museum of Art – one of the top 20 museums in the country – and the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, where artists offer free demonstrations of the ancient art of glass blowing. Dance, music and theater take the stage at our many performance halls. Norfolk is home to the Virginia Stage Company, Virginia Ballet and the Virginia Opera.

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Sports enthusiasts can cheer on the AHL Admirals Hockey team or the Triple-A Tides baseball team.

The Chesapeake Bay calmly laps more than 7.5 miles of Norfolk’s Ocean View beaches – a great place to sun, swim and build a sand castle!

Visit the Virginia Zoo – home to more than 400 animals. Hop onboard the Zoo Train for a narrated ride throughout the spacious grounds.

Take in the beauty of nature at the 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden. With its more than 30 themed-gardens, this oasis in the middle of the city is a national treasure.

So, what are you waiting for? Enjoy our distinctive city. I guarantee Norfolk will surprise, delight and enlighten. We’re ready to welcome you.

Sincerely, Paul D. Fraim, Mayor

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Visitor Information Center

he Norfolk Visitor Information Center is conveniently located off Interstate 64 at exit 273, just three miles from the Hampton Roads Bridge-Tunnel. The unique design of the building resembles the sail of a boat as it rises some 25 feet above the wetlands of Willoughby in a section of Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood.

At the Visitor Information Center, you can learn about local attractions, pick up children’s activity sheets and even walk your dog. The staff is ready to assist you with your travel needs, including directions or other Norfolk related information, either in person or via LiveChat, our online assistance program. The Visitor Information Center also has a wide variety of printed brochures and resources available.

Equipped with free Wi-Fi and a gift shop with Norfolk mermaid souvenirs and snacks, the Visitor Center is a great place to stop while visiting Norfolk. Stop in and sign our guest book and receive a complimentary mermaid pin upon mention of this article.

The Norfolk Visitor Information Center off I64 is open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day from 9a.m. – 4p.m. Those visiting between Labor Day and Memorial Day can stop by the center Thursday through Monday from 9a.m. – 4p.m. (Closed Tuesday & Wednesday).

The VisitNorfolk administrative offices, located at 232 E. Main Street in downtown Norfolk, serve as another Visitor Information Center with local information and resources available. The downtown Visitor Information Center is open Monday – Friday from 8:30a.m. – 5p.m. Located in the lobby is the “Mermaid Market” selling local and unique mermaid gifts, in addition to HRT Go-Passes and VDOT EZ Pass transponders. You may also visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com/shop.

New to Norfolk is the Mobile Visitor Center! Throughout the year, keep an eye out for the VisitNorfolk Mobile Visitor Center at festivals, attractions and local & regional events where you can get additional maps, information and recommendations.

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Welcome

The Heart of the Virginia WaterfrontSM

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estled where the Chesapeake Bay meets the Atlantic Ocean, Norfolk is regarded as the cultural, financial and entertainment heart of the Virginia waterfront. Vibrantly alive and bursting with opportunities for recreation, dining and entertainment, Norfolk offers its guests adventure all day long and into the night.

Did you know...

Norfolk has a rich history spanning more than 400 years? It all began when John Smith and his crew cruised past this area looking for a landing point, eventually ending up in Jamestown. With its proximity to the Chesapeake Bay and the Atlantic Ocean, Norfolk has always been a vital center of commerce and industry, as well as a strategic military location. The area was right in the thick of several Revolutionary and Civil War battles: in 1776, two-thirds of the city was destroyed by the Royal Governor of Virginia, and a cannonball from the siege can still be viewed today lodged in the wall of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church. What’s more, during the Civil War, the infamous battle between the ironclads Monitor and Merrimac was fought off these shores.

Begin your visit downtown and enjoy the energy and culture of this thriving city by the sea. Enjoy a visit to Granby Street, one of the city’s bustling mainstreets, with its upscale shopping and dining offerings.

Then head straight to the waterfront to take a leisurely stroll along the brick pathways through Town Point Park, located adjacent to the Waterside Festival Marketplace and the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center. With its rich river view landscapes, the park is a lovely green space of peace and tranquility in an urban setting. On select weekends, Town Point Park plays host to a variety of premier festivals and events, including the annual Norfolk Harborfest® and tall ships Parade of Sail into the Norfolk Harbor as well as the bi-annual wine festival. The park’s permanent outdoor main stage, with its state-of-the-art acoustics, draws music lovers from across the region to hear a variety of planned musical entertainment.

To the right of the park is Nauticus, a maritime-themed science center and home to the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, presenting centuries of naval history. Don’t miss a tour of the Battleship Wisconsin berthed at the complex.

For those who love to be immersed in history, continue down the brick walkway along the waterfront to the historic Freemason district. The cobblestone streets and grand old homes offer a view into a by-gone era. Be sure to visit the historic Hunter House Victorian Museum located on Freemason Street. One simple step in the door will transport you back in time.

The MacArthur Memorial is a museum and research center dedicated to preserving and presenting the life story of By now you must be hungry! Whether your tastes crave traditional Douglas MacArthur, a celebrated General of the Army. southern cooking or trendy, Nouveau Cuisine, Norfolk will treat you to The Memorial also pays tribute to the millions of men and a host of culinary delights in any one of its 80 chef-owned restaurants. women who served with General MacArthur in World War I, Sign up for a culinary tour where you can enjoy local seafood specialties World War II, and the Korean War. Situated in downtown and award winning chef’s signature dishes. If you’re looking to shop, Norfolk, the Memorial consists of a museum, archives and research center, theatre, welcome center and a gift shop. wander over to MacArthur Center, a one-million square-foot shopping complex featuring high-end merchants, restaurants, movie theatres and more. Downtown is also filled with independently owned shops, museums, art venues, offices, and loft apartments. There is truly something for everyone!

After exploring downtown, head just a few miles over to Norfolk’s trendy Ghent neighborhood. Lose yourself for a few hours in this dynamic community colored with a distinctively diverse range of local artists, students and professionals. Ghent’s pedestrian and bike –friendly main artery, Colley Avenue, is filled with innovative restaurants, the city’s first gastropub, sidewalk cafés, boutiques, antique shops, art galleries and the Naro Expanded Art Cinema. Nearby is the beautiful Chrysler Museum of Art & Glass Studio, breweries and the state’s first urban winery! Architecture buffs will enjoy Ghent’s residential

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Newly Renovated

Tales by Rail ‘Tales by Rail’ is a self-guided tour that allows you to see the city of Norfolk and experience stories of both past and present via The Tide light rail system. There are hundreds

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of stories to be shared about Norfolk; from a revolutionary cannonball lodged in the brick of a church and passages stolen in secret along the Underground Railroad, to a historic battleship. The ‘Tales by Rail’ brochure, including a detailed map, provides descriptions of stations and points of interest at each stop. Stop by VisitNorfolk at 232 East Main Street to pick up a brochure.

streets, which offer an eclectic mix of stately homes, renovated brick apartment buildings and historic town homes.

Norfolk even has something for nature enthusiasts. Just a quick car or bus ride from Ghent or downtown is the Virginia Zoo located on 53 acres along the Lafayette River. What could be better than to spend a warm afternoon wandering amongst the exotic array of animal species, foliage and one-of-a-kind exhibits. Enjoy horticulture?

You must visit the Norfolk Botanical Garden.

Located adjacent to Norfolk International Airport, the 155-acre site features more than 30 themed gardens comprised of thousands of colorful plants.

If golf is part of your vacation plans, Norfolk has a variety of first class golf courses, catering to every level of player.

Norfolk is also the proud home of Naval Station Norfolk, including a vast fleet of aircraft carriers, destroyers, submarines, frigates and amphibious assault ships. Visitors can experience the might of the U.S. Navy with a 45 minute escorted bus tour on base. The tour also drives by historic homes from the 1907 Jamestown Exposition. Prefer touring on the water? A 2-hour harbor cruise tour of the Naval Base aboard the Victory Rover is an enjoyable option. The cruise departs from the Downtown Norfolk Harbor, a short distance from Nauticus.

Immerse yourself in Norfolk! Whether you’re here on vacation, a romantic get-away, a convention or a meeting, our city is sure to please.

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Attractions

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Celebrating More Than 75 Years

he Norfolk Botanical Garden is located next to Norfolk International Airport and features a variety of ways to enjoy the beautiful and unique horticulture nurtured within the Garden’s pristine 155 acres. Take a stroll through the 12 miles of pathways, ride the tram or relax on a boat tour of Lake Whitehurst when the weather is warm. Also enjoy the charming Gift Shop and Café.

Dating back to 1938, Norfolk Botanical Garden has a deep-seeded history, beginning with a Work Progress Administration (WPA) grant for an Azalea Garden project. A group of more than 200 African-American women and 20 African-American men were assigned to clear 30 acres of dense, native vegetation. The workers then planted 4,000 azaleas, several thousand shrubs and trees, and 100 bushels of daffodils. Throughout the years, the Garden continued to grow and expand, adding a Japanese Garden, Colonial Garden, and Rose Garden, a stunning butterfly garden and butterfly house , a 3-acre children’s garden, along many others.

Today, more than 40-themed and signature gardens offer breathtaking views in every season. The Japanese Garden offers native Japanese plants like Japanese holly, lotus, and flowering cherry. In Bristow Butterfly Garden, guests can observe the interaction between plants and pollinators. Other signature gardens include the internationally recognized Hofheimer Camellia Garden, Kaufman Hydrangea Garden, Sarah Lee Baker Perennial Garden and the Enchanted Forest.

Don’t let the kids miss playing at World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden. This 3-acre interactive garden takes kids around the world through living biomes, down a secret path into a world of natural wonders and lets them splash through 200 fountains. Other features of Norfolk Botanical Garden include tram, walking, and boat tours, bike nights, holiday lights, special exhibits and events and many programs for adults. More than 20,000 children visit annually through programs and classes.

Be sure to stop at the Café, open seasonally, for a quick lunch, coffee or dessert.

Norfolk Botanical Garden is located at 6700 Azalea Road in Norfolk. Spring/Summer hours are between 9a.m.-7p.m. from April 1 – October 15; Fall/Winter hours are between 9a.m.-5p.m. from October 16 – March 31. The garden is closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Day, and New Year’s Day. Members are admitted free. Admission is $11 for adults, $10 for seniors and military, and $9 for youth (ages 3 - 17). For more information, call 757-441-5830 or visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org. Prices subject to change.

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Wild Fun & Adventure

ake today your day of adventure at the Virginia Zoo! Journey to mysterious places inhabited by exotic animals from around the world. Board the Norfolk Southern Express train for an expedition to Asia – Trail of the Tiger and Africa’s Okavango Delta.

Discover elephants, orangutans, meerkats, tapirs, giraffes, exotic birds and more! Watch the red panda as it climbs through the trees just above your head. Go nose-to-nose with a prairie dog from your own underground viewing bubble. Stroll through themed gardens or get wet in one of the zoo’s water fountains.

Fun? You bet! Will you learn something? Definitely!

The Virginia Zoo, open year round, provides education and entertainment for people of all ages.

In fact, the zoo is home to more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. The Virginia Zoo’s enriched exhibits encourage the animals’ natural behavior and provide information about their habitats, what they eat, and their worldwide conservation

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status. Visiting the Virginia Zoo is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, and it’s a terrific value. Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children (ages 2–11), and $10 for seniors (62+). Children under two get in FREE! If you’re looking for a more unique experience, book a behind-the-scenes tour, where you can get up close and personal with the wildlife. Plenty of behind-the-scenes tours are available to choose from, featuring many of our most popular animals. Prices vary; reservations and prepayment are required.

The Virginia Zoo hosts a number of special events throughout the year including an Earth Day and animal enrichment celebration called Party for the Planet, Military Appreciation Day, and Zoo Boo on Halloween. You can even book a family reunion, hold a company picnic or throw a special birthday party. Join the roughly 500,000 people each year who visit the Virginia Zoo and experience the wild world of African lions, Malayan tigers and moon bears, for an adventure that’ll make you say, “oh my!”

The Virginia Zoo is located at 3500 Granby St. in Norfolk. It is open every day from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. except New Year’s Day, Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. For more information, call 757-441-2374 or visit www.virginiazoo.org.

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Attractions

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Chrysler Museum of Art & Glass Studio

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he Chrysler Museum of Art is a regional jewel, combining a nationally renowned art museum, a state-of-the-art Glass Studio, and two significant historic houses, the Moses Myers House and the Willoughby-Baylor House. Its extensive collection and exhibitions entertain and educate Photo Credit: visitors of all ages. This cultural Echard Wheeler enclave includes more than 30,000 original works of art that span more than 5,000 years in its newly expanded and transformed galleries.

The Museum celebrates its Grand Opening in spring 2014 after exciting renovations. The new and improved Museum offers more gallery space, a new café, an eclectic gift shop, and amenities galore. The Chrysler is also adding Tuesday hours and a special Third Thursday evening of family-friendly events.

Originally founded in 1933 as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, the museum continues to grow and expand. Today the extensive art collection includes American and European paintings and sculpture, contemporary art, decorative arts, photography and an acclaimed glass collection.

The Chrysler Museum is one of only two comprehensive art museums with a Glass Studio, spotlighting the Chrysler’s reputation as a top-tier glass collection in the United States. The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio is a modern, 7,000-square-foot facility adjacent to the Museum. The Glass Studio is equipped

to accommodate aspiring and master artists alike. The educational facility Photo Credit: Ed Pollard supports artists working in a variety of glassmaking processes, including glassblowing, casting, fusing, flameworking, and coldworking.

The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio provides free public demonstrations at noon every Wednesday through Sunday. The Visiting Artist Series, residencies, and monthly performance evenings bring some of the best and most innovative contemporary glass artists to work and experiment in the Glass Studio.

Admission to the Chrysler Museum, the Glass Studio, and the historic houses is FREE. Special exhibitions may have entry fees, though children 5 and younger are always admitted free.

The Chrysler Museum of Art is located at One Memorial Place in Norfolk. After April, the Museum hours are Tuesday–Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday from noon–5 p.m. On the Third Thursday of each month, the Chrysler and its adjacent Glass Studio , at 745 Duke Street, will remain open until 10 p.m. with special programs and free fun events for the public. The Glass Studio is open Wednesday– Saturday from 10 a.m.–5 p.m., and Sunday from noon–5 p.m., and will add Tuesday hours in April 2014.

The Moses Myers House, 323 E. Freemason Street, is open Saturday and Sunday from noon.–4 p.m. The Willoughby-Baylor House, 601 E. Freemason Street, will be open Saturday and Sunday from noon to 4p.m. starting in July 2014. Guided tours, group tours or free school tours are also available. For more information, call (757) 664-6200 or visit www.chrysler.org.

Experience Norfolk

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Recently named a top attraction in the region, the one-million square foot MacArthur Center located in the heart of downtown is one of the best places to shop in the area! Along with a wide selection of stores, MacArthur Center also offers a variety of entertainment and dining options for adults and kids alike.

Across the street from MacArthur Center, you’ll find eclectic shops in the Monticello Arcade, a beautiful three-story Beaux Arts style shopping arcade built in 1907.

Downtown Norfolk’s Granby Street also offers an assortment of independent retailers as well as a variety of eateries – many chef-owned- where you can grab a quick bite before, during or after your shopping experience.

The historic Ghent & Freemason neighborhoods offer a collection of boutiques, art and antique galleries, and outdoor cafes and eateries.

If you’re looking to do some quick shopping close to the Norfolk International Airport, The Gallery at Military Circle is convenient and affordable.

No matter where you are in Norfolk, you’re sure to find a shopping experience that fits your taste & budget!

While touring Norfolk, keep an eye out for purposefully placed public art pieces & murals.

Beautiful artwork has been placed downtown and in a variety of communities & neighborhoods throughout the city.

Some of the most impressive pieces include the Electroland “Metalmatisse” at MacArthur Square, Christopher Fennell “Skate Trees & Leaf Benches” at Northside Skate Park and a vibrant mural by Elliott Addesso on Brambleton Street.

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Attractions

Nauticus

Spend the day at Nauticus and experience maritime science, history and fun!

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Begin with Our Mighty Seaport, an exhibit which explores the fascinating world of maritime commerce. Families can navigate a tugboat down a busy waterway and receive “real time” information on ships sailing past Nauticus. Venture outside the exhibit walls and The Hampton Roads Naval Museum is an accredited catch a glimpse of giant cranes, museum operated by the United States Navy that tugs, sailboats, and cargo celebrates the 237 years history of the fleet in the coastal region of Virginia. The museum is located on ships from the Elizabeth River the second floor of Nauticus in downtown Norfolk.

Observation Deck.

Some of the artifacts you’ll see while visiting the Relive the past with Guns, museum include a painting of the 1781 Battle off the Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a Virginia Capes by V. Zveg , a 1798 18 pound cannon Battleship, an exhibit including from the frigate USS Constellation and several artifacts from the cruiser CSS Florida and the sloopenormous gun devices, tools, of-war USS Cumberland. and personal mementos from Norfolk’s own Battleship Wisconsin. You can view the mighty warship from the Wisconsin Vista, filled with displays that tell the Wisconsin’s exciting story prior to actually ‘walking the decks of history.’

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Don’t miss Science on a Sphere, a six-foot globe displaying weather phenomena around the world, or the popular Shark Lab, where visitors can learn about shark conservation. Be sure to visit our other marine life, including the residents of Horseshoe Crab Cove, tropical fish, seahorses, and one giant green moray eel.

Take a break from exhibits with a 3D film in the Nauticus Theater.

Outside the theater, you can step inside The Clelia, an underwater exploration submersible, and control an actual 9-foot long robotic arm to collect samples and artifacts from the seabed.

Especially unique to Nauticus are live science programs conducted

by Nauticus educators that can include anything from explosive science demos to building underwater Remote Operated Vehicles (ROVS).

And don’t leave until you visit the Banana Pier Gift Shop, where great souvenirs are available for purchase to help you remember your day at Nauticus.

Nauticus is located at One Waterside Drive in downtown Norfolk. Both are open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. The rest of the year, hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. and closed Monday. Admission to Nauticus is $15.95 for adults, $14.95 for seniors/ AAA members, retired military and Veterans, $12.95 for active military and $11.50 for children (4–12). Free for members and children ages 3 and under.

For more information, call 757-664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org.

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erthed at Nauticus, the Battleship Wisconsin (BB64) is one of four Iowa-class battleships – the largest and last battleship ever built by the U.S. Navy. On December 14, 2009, she was donated to the City of Norfolk for permanent use as a museum ship. In 2012, the Battleship Wisconsin was listed in the Virginia Landmark Register. The ship is 887 feet long and weighs 45,000 tons; it was, literally, a “City at Sea” with a crew of nearly 3,000 men during her heyday in WWII and now visitors can experience and explore it firsthand.

Since assuming official stewardship, Nauticus has begun opening previously sealed off interior spaces of the battleship for the public to explore. Visitors can start “walking the decks of history” inside Nauticus with a six-minute introductory film, Forward for Freedom, which brings the Wisconsin to life through the stories and commentary of those who served aboard. On board the ship, an exhibit located at the entrance to the Wardroom, For All Those in Uniform Who Have Served, pays tribute to the armed forces, with an initial focus on Senator John W. Warner, who was instrumental in bringing the Battleship Wisconsin to Norfolk.

Walk onto the Wisconsin’s teak decks, explore her from bow to stern, and step into the ship’s Wardroom on self-guided tour. For an additional fee, guided tours are offered periodically throughout the day that take visitors deeper into the ship’s lower and upper decks, including the combat engagement center, navigation Naval Station Norfolk is the largest naval complex bridge, captain’s cabin, crew’s mess, galley, barber shop, ship store, and much more. Nauticus also offers special in the world! It is situated in the Sewells Point programming on the ship throughout the year, including “Haunted Ship” tours during the Halloween season. area of Norfolk, near the site of the historic battle The Battleship Wisconsin is located beside Nauticus at One Waterside Drive in downtown Norfolk. Admission to the of the Monitor and Merrimac (CSS Virginia). ship is included in regular admission to Nauticus, excluding guided tours. The Battleship (weather permitting) is open Naval Station Norfolk also serves as the Defense daily Memorial Day through Labor Day 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. Closed Monday. The remainder of the year, the Battleship is Department’s largest supply center and occupies open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m. and Sunday noon – 5 p.m. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, and Christmas. about four miles of waterfront space and seven The Battleship closes at 4:45 p.m. For more information, call (757) 664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org. miles of pier and wharf space.

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rom Norfolk’s state-of-the-art Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, visitors can explore all that Norfolk has to offer. With its unique design and picturesque setting, this one-of-a-kind facility has established itself as a popular focal point on the Downtown Norfolk Harbor.

Cruise passengers arriving at Half Moone will not lack for entertainment as the pier is adjacent to Nauticus in the heart of the Virginia Waterfront. If you’re a history buff, walk the decks of the Battleship Wisconsin, or stroll into downtown Norfolk and grab a bite to eat at any of the delicious restaurants along Granby Street. Or if you’re looking for retail therapy, visit the neighboring MacArthur Center shopping mall with over a hundred upscale retail stores, restaurants and an 18-screen movie theater.

Be sure to climb aboard one of several harbor cruises including the tall ship schooner, American Rover, or tour the world’s largest naval base aboard the Victory Rover. Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center personnel will be glad to point you in the right direction. For more information, call 757-823-4242 or visit www.halfmoone.org.

Sail Nauticus Sailing Center Sail Nauticus is a community sailing center located in downtown Norfolk along the waterfront offering a variety of classes that cater to all ages including SailQuest summer camps, Sail Nauticus Academy, sailing lessons for adults, and privately captained “Sail About” experiences.

The center is home to 20 sailboats equipped with small motors for safe maneuverability out of shipping lanes and into recreational sailing areas of the river and bay. Sail Nauticus youth programs are completely sustained with donated funds from individuals, corporations and foundations in the coastal Virginia community. For more information, call 757-823-4242 or visit www.sailnauticus.org. visitnorfolktoday.com

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AMERICAN ROVER– NORFOLK HARBOR SAILING CRUISES AD ON PG 49 Set sail on the 125 passenger tall ship offering Daytime and Sunset harbor cruises under sail on the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Seating is available on the shaded upper deck and in the air-conditioned below deck area with ship store, bar and rest rooms.

Cruises depart Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Call 757-627-7245 for reservations or visit www.americanrover.com. Sailing Mid April through Late October (Call or go online for Spring and Fall Daytime and Sunset Schedule) Summer Season (June – August).

THE ARMEd FORCES MEMORIAL At the southeastern corner of Town Point Park, the memorial honors members of our armed forces, past and present, featuring 20 inscriptions from letters written home by U.S. service people who lost their lives in war. The letters have been cast in thin sheets of bronze and are scattered across the ground. Seats, which face out to the waterway, allow visitors to rest and reflect on the words of those who never came home. Call 757-664-6620.

THE BASILICA OF ST. MARy OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEpTION The parish of this beautifully renovated church dates back to 1791, with the arrival of the Catholic laity and priests seeking refuge from the French Revolution. In 1991, the title of Minor Basilica was bestowed upon the church, the only one in Virginia. 232 Chapel Street.

Call 757-622-4487. The church is open to the public Tuesday through Thursday, 12:30 p.m. 3:30 p.m. Mass Schedule: Sat. 5 p.m. Sun. 9 a.m. and 12 noon. Call for weekday masses.

CANNONBALL TRAIL This self-guided tour connects historic sites woven among featured attractions in downtown Norfolk. Find an online brochure at visitnorfolktoday.com to begin your adventure.

Call 757-664-6620.

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CHRySLER MUSEUM OF ART The expanded and renovated Museum opens in April 2014 with vibrant new galleries and engaging programs to bring the collection to life.

Enjoy 5,000 years of art in one of the country’s most impressive museums, featuring a new and expanded restaurant and gift shop, library, theater and two historic houses in downtown Norfolk. One Memorial Place, Norfolk, Virginia 23510 757-664-6200 / Chrysler.org Starting April 2014: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and every Third Thursday until 10 p.m. FREE CHRySLER MUSEUM GLASS STUdIO The Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, located adjacent to the Chrysler Musuem, is America’s newest, state-of-the-art glass facility on a museum campus, and the only one of its kind in the Mid-Atlantic region. Visitors enjoy free glassmaking demonstrations at noon and learn more about the science and art of glass.

745 Duke Street, Norfolk, Virginia 23510.

757-664-6200 / Chrysler.org. Open Wednesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m., and every Third Thursday until 10 p.m. Starting April 2014: Open Tuesday to Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Sunday noon to 5 p.m. and every Third Thursday until 10 p.m. FREE CITy BEACHES ON THE CHESApEAKE BAy The City of Norfolk maintains three beach parks on the Chesapeake Bay: Community Beach Park, Sarah Constant Beach Park, and Ocean View Beach Park. The beaches are lifeguarded from Memorial Day to Labor Day. For more information visit www.norfolk.gov/rpos/Beaches.asp AD ON PG 6 d’ART CENTER This unique visual arts facility features 40 resident artists, creating, displaying, and selling original fine art. Five sky-lit galleries showcase changing national and regional art exhibitions. d’ART also offers adult and children’s art classes and workshops. Located in the Selden Arcade, 208 East Main Street. Call 757-625-4211 or www.d-artcenter.org. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m.- 5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.-5 p.m. Free admission.

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dOUMAR’S AD ON PG 47 Abe Doumar, the original owner of this wonderful 1950s drive-in on Monticello Avenue, created the ice cream cone at the St. Louis World’s Fair in 1904. The Doumar family continues to make fresh cones on the original cone machine and serve the best barbecue around. 1919 Monticello Avenue, call 757-627-4163. Mon-Thurs 8 a.m. 11 p.m., Fri-Sat 8 a.m. - Midnight. Closed Sundays.

FIRST BApTIST CHURCH The congregation of this historic church was established in 1800 as an interracial congregation including whites, free blacks and slaves. A registered national landmark, the church also includes a small museum of artifacts. 418 E. Bute Street, call 757-622-6701.

FORT NORFOLK Fort Norfolk is the last remaining of 19 harborfront forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington, and it is part of the Virginia Civil War Trails program. The fort’s four-acre site overlooks the Elizabeth River and played key roles in the War of 1812 and in the Civil War. Located at 810 Front Street.

Open year-round for self-guided tours during working hours Monday-Friday. Photo ID required. www.norfolkhistorical.org. 757-640-1720 THE GALLERy AD ON PG 54 AT MILITARy CIRCLE This single-level shopping mall includes a Cinemark Theatre and over 100 stores with great deals. 880 N. Military Hwy, 757-461-0777 or www.galleryatmilitarycircle.com. Open Mon-Sat 10 a.m.-9 p.m.; Sunday Noon-6 p.m.

HAMpTON ROAdS NAVAL MUSEUM The Hampton Roads Naval Museum introduces guests to over two centuries of naval activity in coastal Virginia. The facility showcases over 50 exhibits including a priceless collection of naval ship models, nineteenth century naval artwork and underwater archaeological finds from the American Civil War. Call 757-322-2987 or visit www.hrnm.navy.mil. Open Tuesday-Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and Sunday Noon to 5 p.m. Closed Mondays from Sept.-May. Extended Summer Hours. Closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve and Christmas Day. Free Admission.

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AD ON PG 18 HARRISON CHARTERS Four generations of Norfolk’s Harrison family have been hosting head boat fishing trips, private charters and party cruises on the Chesapeake Bay. From Memorial Day weekend through the end of October, visitors can enjoy 5 hour Headboat Fishing outings for groups of up to 40 people with daily departures at 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. from Willoughby Harbor Marina. USCG licensed. Call for reservations 757-587-9630

HERMITAGE MUSEUM AD ON PG 15 AND GARDENS Formerly home to the Sloane family, the Hermitage is “home to the arts” with a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years, including contemporary exhibition galleries, working artist studios and 12 acres of gardens and grounds. 7637 North Shore Road, Norfolk, VA 23505. Call 757-423-2052 or www.theHermitageMuseum.org. Tours offered on the hour Monday-Saturday 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Sunday 1 p.m.- 5 p.m. Closed Wednesdays and Thursdays.

Admission for Adults $5; Children ages 6-18 $2; members free; military with identification free.

HRT PADDLEWHEEL FERRY: DOWNTOWN TO OLDE TOWNE Offering a panoramic view of the Elizabeth River Harbor, this charming pedestrian ferry operates between The Waterside Festival Marketplace in Norfolk and High Street Landing and North Landing Ferry Docks in Portsmouth. The ferry departs every 30 minutes. One-way Fare: $1.50, Seniors and Persons with Disabilities $.75. Call 757-222-6100 or www.goHRT.com.

HUNTER HOUSE AD ON PG 15 VICTORIAN MUSEUM The family home of prominent merchant and banker, James Wilson Hunter, has been carefully preserved and maintained since its construction in 1894. The house displays the family’s collection of Victorian furnishings and decorative pieces. Located at 240 W. Freemason Street. Call 757-623-9814 for more information or visit www.hunterhousemuseum.org. Hours of operation: April through December open WedSat 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.; Sun 12:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m.

Closed Mon, Tues and major holidays. General admission purchases: $5 Adults, $4 senior citizens, $1 Children.

JANAF SHOPPING YARD At the intersection of N. Military Highway and Virginia Beach Boulevard, this shopping center features over 100 popular stores and restaurants. Call 757-461-4954 for more information. www.janafshopping.com LAKE WRIGHT GOLF COURSE A short drive from one of the eight engineering wonders of the world—the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel—is the Lake Wright Golf Course.

Golfers can “stay and play” as the course is

adjacent to the Quality Suites & Sleep Inn at Lake Wright Hotel. Located at 6282 Northampton Boulevard, call 757-459-2255 for reservations for futher information.

LAMBERT’S POINT GOLF COURSE Lambert’s Point Golf Club is a spectacular links-style nine-hole golf course on the banks of the Elizabeth River. The facility features a two-story heated and covered driving range. Located at 4301 Powhatan Avenue, Norfolk, VA 23508. Call 757-489-1677 or Facebook Lambert’s Point Golf Club, Website: www.hamptonroadsgolf.com AD ON PG A5 MACARTHUR CENTER At MacArthur Center, every shopping experience is unique and memorable. With many stores you won’t find anywhere else in the area including Nordstrom and a flagship Dillard’s, this enclosed shopping mall is an escape for visitors with an 18-screen theater and 20 eateries. Take 264 West to Exit 10 City Hall Avenue. Call 757627-6000 or visit www.shopmacarthur.com for additional information.

THE MACARTHUR MEMORIAL The final resting place of General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and his wife. Located in downtown Norfolk’s restored 1850 City Hall, the complex contains a museum, theater and special exhibit galleries, gift shop, and archives allowing visitors to discover the compelling story of this five-star general. MacArthur Square, on the corner of Bank Street and City Hall Avenue. Call 757-441-2965 or www.macarthurmemorial.org.

Open Tuesday-Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Sunday, 11 a.m.- 5 p.m. Free admission.

MOSES MYERS HOUSE Revisit early 19th-century Norfolk at the Moses Myers House. Dating to 1792, the house draws an exceptionally accurate picture of the life of this prosperous Jewish merchant and his family.

Open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5 p.m. Free admission. 323 E. Freemason Street, Norfolk, VA 23510. 757-333-6269. www.chrysler.org NAUTICUS & AD ON PG A14 BATTLESHIP WISCONSIN Offering an exciting educational experience for visitors of all ages, Nauticus features handson exhibits exploring the naval, economic, and natural power of the sea. This maritime science museum, located on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, connects with the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, the Battleship Wisconsin, The Half Moone Cruise and Celebration Center, and the Victory Rover. One Waterside Drive. 757-664-1000. www.nauticus.org.

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of comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, open air shaded upper deck, snack bar, and souvenir shop. Call 757-627-7406 for reservations or visit www.navalbasecruises.com. $20 Adults, $12 Children. Summer Schedule (June – August): 11 a.m., 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. daily. Spring (April-May) and Fall (September-October): 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. daily. 5:30 p.m. available on certain days – call for schedule. March, November and December: 2p.m. every day but Monday.

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NAVAL STATION NORFOLK See the world’s largest Naval Station on the 45-minute Naval Station Norfolk Tour. This tour takes you dockside to the home of the Atlantic Fleet for an exciting look at aircraft carriers, destroyers, and other U.S. Navy vessels protecting our nation everyday. Departing from the Naval Station Tour and Information Center, 9079 Hampton Boulevard. Call 757-444-7955 or visit www.cnic.navy.mil/norfolksta, Adults: $10; Children ages 3-11 and Seniors over the age of 60: $5. Tour buses are not handicap accessible.

NORFOLK ADMIRALS ICE HOCKEY As part of the American Hockey League (AHL) and the primary affiliate of the NHL’s Anaheim Ducks, the Norfolk Admirals compete from October to April in downtown Norfolk at Scope Arena. Individual tickets are only $17, $19 and $22 with discounts for advance purchase. Tickets are available at the Scope Box Office or through TicketMaster by calling 1-800-745-3000, online at ticketmaster.com, or any TicketMaster outlet.

For information, call 757-640-1212 or log on to www.norfolkadmirals.com.

NORFOLK BOTANICAL GARDEN Explore this enchanting 155-acre haven, featuring over 40 themed gardens. 6700 Azalea Garden Road. Exit 279 from I-64 (adjacent to Norfolk International Airport). Call 757-441-5830 or www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org. Open in mid-October through March from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. and in April through mid-October from 9 a.m.7 p.m. CLOSED on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. Admission: Adults $11; $10 for Seniors and Military; Children 3-17 $9; Children 2 & Under FREE.

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NORFOLK POLICE & FIRE RESCUE MUSEUM The two museums are open to the public, free of charge, Wednesday through Saturday, 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. and on Sunday 12:00 noon to 4:00 p.m. For additional information and to schedule groups, call 757-441-1526. 401 E Freemason St. More information at www.norfolk.gov/police/museum.asp

NORFOLK SOUTHERN AD ON PG A14 MUSEUM Would you like to see a 900-pound railroad coupler up close or sit in a locomotive simulator?

You can at the Norfolk Southern Museum.

Exhibits at the Norfolk-based museum highlight some of the company’s history and artifacts: sections of Civil War-era track, vintage hand tools, and diagrams to teach hand signals to railroad trainees. Open Monday-Friday 10 a.m.4 p.m. and free admission. 3 Commercial Place (Ground Floor). Call 757-823-5325.

NORFOLK STATE PLANETARIUM Located at the Norfolk State University campus, The Norfolk State University Planetarium serves as the Space Sciences Education and Public Outreach Resource Center. Contact us if you want to voyage through this theater of stars and explore the universe from the comfort of your seat. Open and free of charge to any educational or civic organization for special planetarium sessions. Norfolk State University, Wood Science Bldg. 700 Park Ave., Norfolk, VA 23504. For more information, email: carlos@nsu.edu NORFOLK TIDES BASEBALL CLUB AT HARBOR PARK Harbor Park is an award-winning scenic ballpark located on the waterfront in downtown Norfolk. The Baltimore Orioles Triple-A affiliate takes the field from April through September.

The stadium includes an upper deck restaurant and luxury boxes. For game schedule, visit www.norfolktides.com or call 757-622-2222.

OCEAN VIEW GOLF COURSE Located one block from the Chesapeake Bay and marina, Ocean View Golf Course is a golfer’s delight. The walls of the clubhouse tell the story of this 1930s golf course as well as this Norfolk neighborhood. Visitors can also enjoy many of the area’s local bay side restaurants. 9610 Norfolk Ave., 757-480-2094 or www.oceanviewgc.com.

OCEAN VIEW STATION MUSEUM Ocean View Station Museum houses a collection of images, memorabilia, and oral histories documenting past times of the beaches, neighborhoods and commercial districts of Ocean View. 111 W. Ocean View Ave., inside the Pretlow Branch Library. Call 757-531-0445. www.ovsm.org. Mon. 4-8 p.m.; Tues., Thurs., Fri., 2-5 p.m.; Wed., 2-7p.m.; Sat. 12-5 p.m.; Sun. 1-5 p.m.

Museum is staffed entirely by volunteers so please call ahead to confirm hours of operation.

OLD DOMINION UNIVERSITY’S ARTHUR AND PHYLLIS KAPLAN ORCHID CONSERVATORY This is the largest orchid collection in the coastal Virginia area, and the collection includes more than 400 species in 72 different genera.

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houses many interesting tropical plants; some of which are very rare. Open 10 a.m.-2 p.m. Monday through Friday (except during University holidays & closings) To arrange special group tours call Marcus Jones at 757-683-5839.

PAGODA GARDEN TEA HOUSE & GALLERY The Garden for all seasons features over 125 species of Asian plantings and the largest Koi pond on the East Coast. The Pagoda (a.k.a.

Marine Observation Tower) was a gift to the Commonwealth of Virginia from the Provincial Government of Taiwan of the Republic of China in 1989 to celebrate trading ties. Located at 265 West Tazewell St., next to Nauticus.

The Pagoda Restaurant is open for lunch and dinner Wed.-Sat. 11a.m. - 9:30p.m. Sunday Brunch 9:30p.m.-2:30p.m. High Tea first Sunday of each month, 2:30p.m. - 4:30p.m. by reservation only. www.PagodaGarden.org. It may be closed at times for special events. Call 757-622-0506.

SAINT PAUL’S EPISCOPAL CHURCH This is the only pre-Revolutionary War building remaining in downtown Norfolk, dating back to 1739. The church is open to visitors for meditation and self-guided history tours Tuesday through Friday from 9:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., and for worship services Sunday morning and Wednesday at noon. Call 757-627-4353 for further information or to arrange for guided tours. Visit www.saintpaulsnorfolk.com.

AD ON PG 16 SELDEN ARCADE The Selden Arcade is home to the Selden Gallery, showing contemporary art, a working community of artists making up the d’ART Center, as well as the d’Egg restaurant, and a Starbucks. Originally opening its doors in April of 1931, it was redesigned, refurbished, revitalized, and reopened as the city’s cultural arts center in May of 2005. Monday through Saturday 6:30 a.m. - 6:30 p.m., and Sunday 6:30 a.m. -6 p.m.

208 E. Main St. 757-664-6880.

SPIRIT OF NORFOLK AD ON PG A12 The Spirit of Norfolk offers panoramic views of Norfolk and the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet while cruising the Elizabeth River. Lunch and dinner cruises feature an all-you-caneat buffet and DJ for dancing. Open yearround, in downtown Norfolk. 866-304-2469 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com. Call 866-445-9283 for groups of 20 or more.

TOWN POINT PARK Norfolk’s eight-acre waterfront park, home to the Home Coming Statue and Armed Forced Memorial, is the downtown site of major outdoor concerts, award-winning festivals, and special events each year. Norfolk Festevents, Ltd., 120 W. Main Street. Call 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org.

AD ON PG A17 VIRGINIA ZOO Open year-round, the Virginia Zoo exhibits more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. Discover lions, Malayan tigers, moon bears, elephants, orangutans, mandrills, tapirs, giraffes, colorful birds, and much more! Open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. and located at 3500 Granby Street in Norfolk.

Admission prices are $11 for Adults, $10 for Seniors (age 62 and over) and $9 for Children ages 2-11. Closed Thanksgiving, Christmas Eve, Christmas, and New Year’s Day. Visit www.virginiazoo.org or call 757-441-2374.

THE WATERSIDE FESTIVAL MARKETPLACE Overlooking the Elizabeth River and working harbor in downtown Norfolk, The Waterside Festival Marketplace is the destination for food and fun. It features great restaurants and specialty retailers. Boat tours and Portsmouth ferry depart from its dock. www.watersidemarketplace.com.

WEST POINT MONUMENT AT ELMWOOD CEMETERY Recognized as the South’s only known tribute to African-American veterans of the Civil and Spanish American wars, this monument is part of the Virginia Civil War Trails program. A statue of Norfolk native, and first African American Medal of Honor recipient, Sergeant William Carney of the 54th Massachusetts Volunteer Infantry

Regiment marks this Virginia Civil War Trail site.

238 Princess Anne Road, call 757-441-2653.

WINDOWS ON HISTORY Stroll alongside MacArthur Center on City Hall Avenue and view the portrayal of four centuries of historic people, places, and events in coastal Virginia showcased in 16 display windows.

WILLOUGHBY-BAYLOR HOUSE Built in 1794 by descendants of Capt. Thomas Willoughby, this restored townhouse is home to the Norfolk History Museum and changing displays about the city and its rich cultural roots.

The Willoughby-Baylor House will be closed for reinstallation in early 2014. New exhibitions will be unveiled in July 2014, and it will be open Saturday and Sunday, noon to 5p.m. Grounds open daily. Free admission. 601 E. Freemason Street. 757-333-1087. www.chrysler.org

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Norfolk Neighborhoods GHENT Historic Ghent was long ago considered rural country as it was only a plot of farmland far from downtown Norfolk. During the early 1900’s, stately homes were built along the treelined Hague canal making it the fashionable place to live through the first half of the century. Through the 60’s and 70’s students, writers and musicians crowded Ghent, the ultimate artists’ haven. Fast-forward to 2014. The main thoroughfare, Colley Avenue, and adjacent 21st and 22nd Streets are still a hub of activity, offering eclectic eateries, unique shops, art galleries, and antique stores. The Naro Extended Arts Cinema, on Colley Avenue, screens foreign and independent films. Doumar’s Cones and BBQ, an old-fashioned drive-in, whose owner created the world’s first ice cream cone machine, is located just a few blocks from the main drag.

HISTORIC FREEMASON The cobble-stone streets and grand old homes of Norfolk’s historic Freemason District, named by the American Planning Association as a Top 10 Great Neighborhood in 2013, offer a view into a bygone era. Listed in the National Register of Historic Places, Historic Freemason is located along the Elizabeth River just down the brick pathway from The Battleship Wisconsin. It was first settled in 1686, when “one hundred acres of land in this vicinity were granted to the Elizabeth River Parish for a glebe.” It is the city’s only neighborhood Located by Harbor Park baseball stadium along which accurately depicts a visual chronology of architectural styles over three centuries. the Elizabeth River in downtown Norfolk, the new Today, Freemason has a growing collection of antique shops, boutiques and assorted Norfolk Amtrak station services daily Amtrak trains eateries, including the Freemason Abbey Restaurant, housed in a 136 year-old church. Other to and from Petersburg, Richmond, Washington landmarks include the Pagoda Tea House and Restaurant, complete with the largest Koi DC, Philadelphia, New York and north up to Boston. pond on the East Coast, a gift to Norfolk from the Taiwan Provincial Government.

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Harbor Park, allowing for connections from Amtrak to the light rail service. The Tide light rail system offers convenient service to & from various Norfolk restaurants, attractions and retail areas.

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Discover nearby Ocean View, and adjacent Willoughby Spit, Norfolk’s own beach communities, where you can charter a pleasure craft or fishing boat, wind-surf, Jet-ski, fish from the Ocean View pier or simply find a relaxing spot on a sandy beach. With miles of quiet beachfront, visitors are 5 Hour Headboat welcomed to Ocean View Beach Fishing Trips Park for a day of sunbathing Daily Departure at away from all the hustle and 8am & 1pm bustle. Willoughby Spit, an No Fishing independent peninsula originally License Required inhabited by The Willoughby For Large or Private Groups Individuals, Family, has been a favorite Daytime & Evening Trips Small or Large Catering Available Norfolk marvel since it first appeared as a result of mid-1600’s Groups hurricane. Where there once had been only water now lies a serene 757-587-9630 • www.HarrisonCharters.com USCG Licensed • Groups Welcome • Departs from Willoughby Harbor Marina strip of land created by Mother Nature.

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All are accessible by major interstate highway systems, the Chesapeake Bay BridgeTunnel, and two major airports in Norfolk and Newport News both served by low fare airlines.

Coastal Virginia makes a perfect vacation destination for those seeking clean beaches, outdoor recreation, fascinating history, fine arts culture, thrilling events and festivals, exciting theme parks, abundant shopping, world-class fishing and coastal cuisine.

We offer an experience for every kind of traveler. Beach lovers revel on the Virginia Beach oceanfront. History buffs are inspired by the past in Williamsburg, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Hampton, Newport News and Smithfield/Isle of Wight.

Chesapeake and Suffolk are both entry points to the vast nature of the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge.

Virginia’s Eastern Shore offers pristine coastal plains perfect for bird watching as well as NASA rocket launches. In addition, museums and the arts abound throughout the region and it is home to the world renowned Virginia Arts Festival. You’ll also have a chance to “salute” our military. We are the home to the world’s largest naval base!

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This just touches on what you can see and do in Coastal Virginia. We hope you get a chance to experience it all. We are glad you are here to “Sea Our History”!

With its rich history as the birthplace of America and a strong nautical heritage, Coastal Virginia boasts an abundance of culturally diverse and nationally acclaimed museums and historical attractions.

Within one hour’s drive is more history, excitement and family fun than can be found at any other destination. Add to this world-class shopping, dining, entertainment and recreation, and you will see why millions return each year.

Our area’s major attractions are presented on the pages that follow in alphabetical order.

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Virginia Living Museum . . . . . A9 Virginia Zoo. . . . . . . . . . . . . . A17

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Coliseum Central . . . . . . . . . A10 Downtown Hampton . . . . . . A10 MacArthur Center . . . . . . . . . . A5 Peninsula Town Center . . . . A10

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Preserving history, the Military Aviation Museum features a major collection of military aircraft from the middle of the last century. Open Daily 9am to 5pm.

ur global non-profit organization was founded eighty years ago to help people transform and improve their lives. Come explore the fascinating work of documented psychic Edgar Cayce, the “father of holistic medicine.” Free daily film, tour, and lecture on topics including dreams, intuition, holistic health, and more. Our campus includes a metaphysical Library, Bookstore & Gift Shop, meditation garden, stone labyrinth, and holistic Health Center & Spa. We also offer ESP testing, interactive, experiential Group Tours, and conferences with worldrenowned speakers. We’ve expanded into the new de Laski Family Foundation Education Center and plan to open the new Cayce/Miller Café, in June of 2014. Visit EdgarCayce.org.

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ampton, the 400-year old city located in the heart of Coastal Virginia, is multi-faceted; rich in Civil War history, African American heritage, water recreation, and abundant shopping and dining opportunities. A visit to Hampton inspires travelers to return again and again, whether for leisure visits or for major industry conventions.

The cultural landscape of North America’s oldest, continuous, English-speaking settlement is dotted with historic attractions that interpret Hampton’s role in pivotal American decisions and milestones.

On November 1, 2011 President Obama named Fort Monroe a National Monument. Visitors are encouraged to explore the nation’s largest stone fort, cross the moat to explore within the walls, and climb Fort Monroe’s walls to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor. At the Casemate Museum you can learn about Fort Monroe’s vital position at the entrance to the harbor and see the cell where Jefferson Davis was held at the conclusion of the Civil War. A tour aboard the Miss Hampton II reveals Fort Monroe’s companion fortification, Fort Wool, located across the channel at Hampton Roads’ entrance.

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WILLIAMSBURG 204 Monticello Ave. (757) 565-3200

A visit to Hampton University leaves one amazed at the institution’s timeless significance. You can explore the campus with the Smartphone tour available at visithampton.com, or stroll to each interpretive historic marker to learn about the campus’ remarkable past. Hampton University

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Museum, founded in 1868, has a collection of more than 9,000 works of contemporary art and artifacts spanning African, African-American, Pan-American and Native-American cultures.

The Hampton History Museum located in Downtown Hampton provides a glimpse the major moments in Hampton history that helped shape our great nation. From the Native American gallery depicting the lifestyle of the Virginia Indians living at Kecoughtan prior to the first settlers’ arrival, to the colonial and Antebellum galleries, you will witness life in Hampton during a simpler time. The life-like charred ruins reflecting the burning of Hampton in 1861 in the Civil War gallery illuminate the reconstruction of Hampton and how greatly the seafood industry impacted Hampton’s post-war economy. The founding of NACA, the National Advisory Committee for Aeronautics, in 1917 in Hampton was the precursor of NASA and the founding site of the American space program, and a perfect segue to your next Hampton attraction!

Your exploration of America past, present and future continues at the Virginia Air & Space Center and Riverside Digital 3D IMAX Theater. The result of Hampton’s nearly century-long relationship with NASA, there are more than 100 flight simulators and hands-on exhibits of air and space innovations. The Riverside 3D IMAX Theater presents digital feature films and documentaries on a five-story screen. Next door, the Hampton Carousel spins visitors on hand-carved horses and chariots built in 1920 by European artisans. The Miss Hampton II harbor tour boat and the Ocean Eagle fishing boat are located nearby along the Hampton waterfront.

There are many historic churches in downtown Hampton and the surrounding communities. The parish of St. John’s Church, the oldest Anglican parish in North America, was founded in 1610. You can visit the church sanctuary and hear a recorded introduction. The fascinating cemetery is an amazing adventure in itself, with headstones spanning more than three centuries. The charming streets surrounding St. John’s are lined with small shops, restaurants, art galleries, and parks. The streets and downtown parks come alive with special events from April through October. Citywide events and concerts featuring internationally acclaimed artists draw crowds to Hampton Coliseum and to The American Theatre year-round.

You are sure to adore the boutique and antique shopping in Downtown Hampton and Phoebus. The locally-owned dining establishments receive raves from Hampton residents. National favorites and still more restaurants unique to other parts of Virginia can be found at Peninsula Town Center in the Coliseum Central District. An array of more than 70 national and regionally-owned shops is presented at

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adult and $25 for youth. While you’re there pick up a Hampton Visitor Peninsula Town Center, and more than a dozen restaurants, like Bensi, Guide, complete with the Hampton Day Pass Value Card, good for Monsoon, Abuelos, and Bar Louie flavor your visit with pleasing variety special values and discounts. There’s no shortage of fun and adventure. while “dinner and a movie” has been redefined at Cinebistro to now After all, This is Hampton! For visitor information call 800-800-2202, include upscale dining, feature films, top shelf beverages, bowling, a game 757-727-1102 or come to VisitHampton.com room—all complemented by an adult-only policy after 6 pm.

Theme restaurants like NASCAR Sports Grille, Luckie’s, and PBR add sizzle at the Power Plant of Hampton Roads, also within close JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, proximity of concert and meeting venues. Like it spicy? Then Chipotle, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTER Kenji Fusion, Six Mellen Street, Mary Helen’s and Soya serve dishes LIVINg-HISTORY MuSEuMS CHRONICLE that are wake-up calls for your taste buds. A visit to Hampton is not NATION’S BEgINNINgS complete until you savor our decadent Chesapeake Bay seafood. After all, this is where the seafood canning process was perfected. Long known as hands-on history experience Crabtown, Hampton’s seafood has been caught, packaged and shipped awaits visitors at two throughout the world for generations. You can eat your fill at Marker 20, Williamsburg area museums Conch & Bucket, Surfrider, Harpoon Larry’s, Hampton Seafood Kitchen, that explore the nation’s beginnings. and Joe’s Crab Shack.

At Jamestown Settlement, gallery The helpful travel counselors at the Hampton Visitor Center are exhibits chronicle 1600s Virginia in the eager to assist you in planning an excursion through the city. You’ll find context of its Powhatan Indian, English them at our main center located at 120 Old Hampton Lane, but they are and African cultures, complementing historical interpretation at outdoor also available to you at the Virginia Air & Space Center, in the Hampton re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village, the three ships that brought Maritime Center where Miss Hampton Harbor Tour tickets are available America’s first permanent English colonists in 1607, and colonial fort. The for purchase. We bet you’d like to sample a little of everything, so we’ve story of the American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to made it easy for you to do it all. Purchase the Hampton Sea to Stars the formation of the new nation, unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Center Ticket at the Hampton Visitor Center and at the Virginia Air & Space through gallery exhibits and outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army Center. The Ticket offers admission to the Miss Hampton II, Riverside encampment and 1780s farm. The museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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ilitary Aviation Museum is home to one of the largest collections of historic military aircraft. These vintage WWI and WWII aircraft, such as our P-51 Mustang, de Havilland Mosquito, Curtiss P-40 and Spitfire, have been restored to their original flying condition. The aircraft are occasionally flown on local demonstration flights and at regional air shows. Visit us at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach or call (757) 721-7767. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

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his maritime-themed science museum, on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, offers a fun and exciting educational experience for visitors of all ages. In addition to its largest artifact—The Battleship Wisconsin—unique features of this 120,000-square-foot facility includes hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, 3D movies, national-caliber traveling exhibits and more. Plus, experience a self-guided deck tour of the battleship Wisconsin—one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy—and see the wardroom, and officers’ quarters, berthing units, chapel and other areas. Guided tours of additional ship areas are available for an additional fee.

While on site at Nauticus, be sure to check out the new hurricane simulator and “Science on a Sphere”—a dynamic six-foot globe that displays 3-D animated images of our oceans and atmosphere.

The Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on Nauticus’ second floor, examines more than two centuries of naval activity in and around the Hampton Roads harbor.

Complementing the maritime experience is the Banana Pier Gift Shop, which features nautical gifts for all ages.

757-664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org for hours and admission fees.

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Trail, rent a paddle boat or canoe and explore Lake Maury or bring a picnic to enjoy the outdoors. Opening May 2014, Savage Ancient Seas: Dinosaurs of the Deep features huge carnivorous marine reptiles that will thrill kids of all ages. For information on current and upcoming exhibitions, exciting events, educational programs and hours of operation, visit MarinersMuseum.org or call 800-581-7245.

Connect to nature at the Virginia Living Museum! View endangered red wolves. Get up close to a loggerhead turtle. See fish with no eyes and frogs that change colors. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. Living exhibits depict Virginia’s rich natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. Experience a steamy cypress swamp and cool mountain cove. Explore the depths of the Chesapeake Bay. Touch famous Bay creatures. Voyage across the galaxies in a planetarium theater. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk to view animals in naturalized habitats.

Explore an extensive collection of native plants and learn how to build, garden and live green.

Children particularly enjoy the new Nature Playground. See Dinosaurs Live at the Virginia Living Museum May 24-Sept. 1. 757-595-1900. www.thevlm.org.

Let the travel counselors at the Newport News Visitor Center help plan your stay. Ask them about our money-saving Combination Ticket!

Call 888-493-7386, 757-886-7777, or visit www.newport-news.org for more information.

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here else in the world can you marvel at artifacts from a Civil War ironclad and go eye-to-eye with a bald eagle? In Newport News, of course!

The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, has a collection of more than 35,000 artifacts including miniature ship models, maritime paintings, small craft from all around the world, carved figureheads, working steam engines and much more. The Museum features the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret. Located in a 550-acre park, visitors can hike the 5-mile Noland

ith 144 miles of shoreline, there’s so much to do while visiting Norfolk, Virginia. Take a tour of the Elizabeth River harbor on a majestic tall ship, sip on some of the best wines around at Mermaid Winery, Virginia’s very first urban winery, try delicious beers at local breweries or watch world-renowned artists blow glass at the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio.

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downtown area, many featuring Virginia wine and Virginia-grown produce and meat. Downtown isn’t the only place to find eclectic entrees.

A host of restaurants dot the streets of Ghent, the historic Freemason district, Ocean View and other areas of the city.

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Exhibits include a locomotive simulator; a 900-pound railroad coupler; photographs of workers past and present; and diagrams used to teach hand signals and lantern use to railroad trainees.

The history of Norfolk Southern belongs not only to the company, but to the communities it serves and to generations of workers. Norfolk Southern’s history has shaped its path as one of the nation’s premier transportation companies, with 20,000 route miles in 22 states.

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Whether you are here for the day or an overnight stay, discover sensational shopping, rich history, year-round festivals, and dynamic dining with delicious coastal cuisine caught fresh from the Chesapeake Bay. With so much to see and do, the possibilities are endless. Plan your trip to Norfolk today. visitnorfolktoday.com | 1-800-368-3097

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Featured events include: Portsmouth Invitational Tournament (PIT), Memorial Day Parade, Umoja Festival, Gosport Art Festival, Annual Cock Island Race, Coast Guard Celebration, Seawall Art Show, Seawall Music Festival, Museum Madness and Safe Trick-OrTreat, Olde Towne Holiday Music Festival.

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iscover the tree-lined streets of the Olde Towne Historic Residential and Business districts, which have the charm of being frozen in time. Founded in 1752, Colonel William Crawford planned a town for the ages with a main thoroughfare fit for a King and naming it High Street. The original plat of the town has distinct named squares which you can comfortably stroll finding history at every turn.

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There are many things to see and do such as take in a show along the waterfront at Harbor Center Pavilion, find yourself visiting a renowned restaurant, touring one of our many first class museums, and shopping for that perfect gift in one of the galleries or gifts shops that make up this wonderful place to live, work, and play.

Olde Towne’s rich history includes the largest collection of antique homes between Charleston, South Carolina and Alexandria, Virginia. As a celebrated military town, Olde Towne boasts both the oldest operating US Naval hospital and the first dry dock facilities at the Gosport Navy Yard, and holds the proud distinction of being an official US Coast Guard City.

The Olde Towne Business Association along with the citizens that make up this historic seaport community welcome you and wish for you to return time and time again. Olde Towne has been preparing for your visit for over 260 years.

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Lend a hand at setting sail, look for dolphins, or bring the kids to Captain Mayhem’s School of Piracy. They will join the pirate crew and help raise the sails, steer the schooner, tie a knot and fire the cannon. Both ships also available for private charters and special events.

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SUFFOLK mall town charm and big city amenities converge in Suffolk, Virginia. Our historic downtown blends unique boutiques and shoppes with award-winning restaurants.

Anchored by the Suffolk Visitor Center, Main Street is lined with historic homes and churches. Suffolk boasts year-round family friendly events.

Discover the Great Dismal Swamp National Wildlife Refuge—112,000 acres of untouched wilderness. You’ll love our swamp safaris, canoe excursions, ghost walks and lantern tours. Kayak or fish in 8,000 acres of lakes and rivers. Golf one of our five championship golf courses. Take the plunge and skydive!

Explore Riddick’s Folly House Museum where Union Army officers left behind penciled graffiti that is still legible today. Our 1885 passenger station is now Seaboard Station Railroad Museum. Visit the Suffolk Center for Cultural Arts, a professional performing arts theater.

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Enjoy summer’s lazy days lounging on soft beaches, strolling the famous boardwalk, kayaking with dolphins or riding the waves.

Spring and fall bring sumptuous, fresh coastal cuisine along with exciting oceanfront festivals and a variety of opportunities for discovering our treasured state parks and wildlife refuge. Year-round, explore the Virginia Aquarium & Marine Science Center or indulge at Town Center, Virginia Beach’s new downtown area, filled with shopping, luxurious dining, and exciting nightlife. For more information, visit www.visitvirginiabeach.com or call 1-800-VA-BEACH.

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hether it is with a large school group or a family visit, the Virginia Sports Hall of Fame & Museum is home to many memorable exhibits and full of interactive fun. A basketball court, sports complex, racing simulators and a radio announcing booth await you! The Museum also hosts many special events, birthday parties, galas and weddings. For more information, visit the Museum’s website at www. vshfm.com or follow them on Facebook or Twitter (@VSHFM).

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Discover lions, bears, elephants, gibbons, giraffes, colorful birds and more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your head.

Go nose-to-nose with a prairie dog in an underground viewing bubble.

Enjoy a stroll among our themed gardens and beautiful landscaping.

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animals’ natural behavior, and provide information about their habitats, what they eat and their worldwide conservation status.

Visiting the Virginia Zoo is a fantastic thing to do with family and friends, and it’s a terrific value!

Admission is $11 for adults, $9 for children (ages 2-11) and $10 for seniors (62+). Children under two get in FREE! The Zoo is open daily from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., except major winter holidays. For more information, visit www.virginiazoo.org.

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Journey into a mysterious place inhabited by zebras, African elephants, giraffes, orangutans, otters and much more!

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A Guide to Annual Performance Series, Festivals & Happenings in Norfolk Events subject to change, please call and confirm dates and times prior to making plans. For more events and full descriptions, go to www.visitnorfolktoday.com/calendar

JANUARY

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New Year’s DaY Jazz bruNch cruise

Chrysler Hall • February 22 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

The ahL NOrFOLK aDMiraLs

Spirit of Norfolk • February 22 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

DOwNTOwN NOrFOLK’s resTauraNT weeK

Wells Theatre • February 25- March 16 757-627-1234 or www.vastage.com

Spirit of Norfolk • January 1 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Norfolk Scope Arena • Jan - Apr; Oct - Dec 757-640-1212 or www.norfolkadmirals.com Downtown Norfolk • January 19-26 757-623-1757 or www.downtownnorfolk.com

hONKY TONK aNgeLs

Wells Theatre • January 21-February 9 757-627-1234 or www.vastage.com

aDDaMs FaMiLY

Chrysler Hall • January 17-18 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

bOLerO!

Chrysler Hall • January 25 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

FEBRUARY The paTh TO FreeDOM

Perry Family Theatre • February 7-9 757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com

cLassicaL MYsTerY TOur: a TribuTe TO The beaTLes

Chrysler Hall • February 8 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

chicagO

Chrysler Hall • February 14-16 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.org

sweeThearT cONcerTs

TCC Roper Performing Arts Center • February 14-15 757-626-3262 or www.trdance.org

VaLeNTiNe’s DaY cruises

Spirit of Norfolk • February 14-16 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

The rhYThM prOJecT preseNTs: rhYThM LiVe!

gOspeL cruise

The MOuNTaiN TOp

MARCH Opus

Chrysler Hall • March 14-April 6 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

Meac basKeTbaLL TOurNaMeNT

Norfolk Scope Arena • March 10 - 15 757-951-2055 or www.meachoops.com

The LiTTLe MerMaiD

TCC Roper Performing Arts Ctr • March 14-16 757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com

biLLY The KiD

Chrysler Hall • March 15 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

47Th aNNuaL sT. paTricK’s DaY paraDe Ocean View • March 15 757-587-3548 or www.norfolkparade.com

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Harrison Opera House • March 21,23,25 1-866-OPERA-VA or www.vaopera.org

The greeNiNg OF gheNT

crab Leg cruise

Spirit of Norfolk • March 29 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

APRIL NOrFOLK TiDes aaa basebaLL

Harbor Park • April -September 757-622-2222 or www.norfolktides.com

FraNKie aND JOhNNY iN The cLair De LuNe

Wells Theatre • April 1-20 757-627-1234 or www.vastage.com

gOspeL cruise

Spirit of Norfolk • April 5 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

TchaiK 6: paTheTique

Chrysler Hall • April 5 757-466-3060 or www.virginiasymphony.org

raisiN’ caNe

Attucks Theatre • April 11 757-282-2822 or www.vafest.org

pixar iN cONcerT

Chrysler Hall • April 12 757-466-3060 or www.virginiasymphony.org

easTer bruNch cruise

Spirit of Norfolk • April 20 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

VirgiNia iNTerNaTiONaL TaTTOO

Historic Ghent • (Confirm date prior to making plans.

On / Around St. Patrick’s Day) www.destinationghent.com

Norfolk Scope Arena • April 24-27 757-282-2800 or vafest.org

Jazz bruNch cruise

Spirit of Norfolk • April 24 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

VirgiNia arTs FesTiVaL

Call for venue information • April 25-27 757-627-8375 or www.vachorale.org

TerrY braDshaw

Town Point Park • April 27 757-282-2801 or www.norfolknatofestival.org

Spirit of Norfolk • March 23 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com March 17-June 1 877-741-ARTS or www.vafest.org

Harrison Opera House • February 21 877-741-ARTS(2787) or www.vafest.org

Chrysler Hall • March 25 757-627-8672 or www.thenorfolkforum.org

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Chrysler Hall • February 18 757-627-8672 or www.thenorfolkforum.org

MiLLiON DOLLar quarTeT

Chrysler Hall • March 28-29 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com

Benjack Studio Theatre • March 28-30 757-626-3262 or www.trdance.org

reD haT DaY LuNch cruise FasciNaTiNg rhYThMs

NOrFOLK’s NaTO FesTiVaL

hisTOricaL garDeN weeK: hOuse & garDeN TOurs

Various Locations • April 26- May 3 804-644-7776 or www.VaGardenWeek.org visitnorfolktoday.com

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Calendar of Events VA InternAtIonAl tAttoo CruIse (**VA Arts festIVAl)

sIlVer serIes CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • May 21 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Spirit of Norfolk • April 24-28 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

bIg bAnds on the bAy

Ocean View Beach Park • Memorial Day-Labor Day 757-441-235 or www.festevents.org

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gosPel CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • June 21 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

durufle requIeM

brIAn regAn

Call for venue information • May 31-June 1 757-627-8375 or www.vachorale.org

Chrysler Hall • May 9 757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.org

8th AnnuAl sPrIng toWn PoInt VIrgInIA WIne festIVAl

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Town Point Park • May 3-4 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

t.g.o.V. beACh MusIC ConCert serIes

Ocean View Beach Park Every Friday Night in July & August 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

38th AnnuAl norfolK hArborfest® Presented by At&t Town Point Park • June 5-8 757-441-235 or www.festevents.org

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Harrison Opera House • May 9-11 1-866-OPERA-VA or www.vaopera.org

32nd AnnuAl At&t 4th of July greAt AMerICAn PICnIC & fIreWorKs Town Point Park • July 4 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

hArborfest CruIses

Spirit of Norfolk • June 6-9 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Mother’s dAy CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • May 11 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

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IndePendenCe dAy CruIses

fAther’s dAy CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • July 4 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

sIlVer serIes CruIse

Town Point Park • July 11 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

25th AnnuAl At&t bAyou boogAloo & CAJun food festIVAl

Spirit of Norfolk • July 12 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Spirit of Norfolk • June 15 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Perry Family Theatre • May 16-18 757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com

stoCKley gArdens sPrIng Arts festIVAl

Stockley Gardens • May 17-18 757-625-6161 or www.hope-house.org

13th AnnuAl VIrgInIA beer festIVAl

Spirit of Norfolk • June 18 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Town Point Park • June 19-22 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

gosPel CruIse

doWntoWn norfolK’s restAurAnt WeeK

Downtown Norfolk • July 6-12 Call to confirm dates!

757-623-1757 or www.downtownnorfolk.org Photo: Jack Guy (www.jackguy.com) • Mermaid tail: Hannah Fraser

Town Point Park • May 17-18 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

At&t suMMer breWfest

sIlVer serIes CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • July 16 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

32nd AnnuAl norfolK JAZZ festIVAl

Town Point Park • July 18-20 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

JAZZ brunCh CruIse (** norfolK JAZZ festIVAl)

Spirit of Norfolk • July 20 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

the MAgIC And MusIC of MIChAel

TCC Roper Performing Arts Ctr. • July 25-27 757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com

AUGUST CrAb leg CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • August 2 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

gosPel CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • August 9 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

sIlVer serIes CruIse

Spirit of Norfolk • August 13 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

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OCTOBER 26th annual at&t VIrgInIa ChIlDrEn’S fEStIVal

prInCESS CruISE

Town Point Park • October 4 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

thE junglE book

Spirit of Norfolk • October 5 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

prIDEfESt 2014

Spirit of Norfolk • October 11 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

Spirit of Norfolk • August 17 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com The Perry Family Theatre • August 22-24 757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com Town Point Park • August 23 757-269-9707 or www.hamptonroadspride.org

SEPTEMBER 9th annual at&t MID-autuMn Moon fEStIVal Town Point Park • September 8 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

SIlVEr SErIES CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • September 10 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

3rD annual EtC fEStIVal; EMbraCE thE CulturE Town Point Park • September 12-13 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

goSpEl CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • September 20 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

2nD annual at&t rIbtobErfESt Town Point Park • September 20 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

jaZZ brunCh CruISE Crab lEg CruISE goSpEl CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • October 18 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

27th annual at&t toWn poInt VIrgInIa WInE fEStIVal Town Point Park • October 18-19 757-441-2345 or www.festevents.org

StoCklEY garDEnS fall artS fEStIVal

Stockley Gardens • October 18-19 757-625-6161 or www.hope-house.org

pIratES, MErMaIDS & MonStErS CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • October 25 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

NOVEMBER goSpEl CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • November 8 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

granD IlluMInatIon CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • November 16 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

30th annual granD IlluMInatIon paraDE

Downtown Norfolk • November 22 (call to confirm date) 757-623-1757 or www.downtownnorfolk.org

garDEn of lIghtS

Norfolk Botanical Garden Late Nov 22- Dec 31 ( 5:30 - 10p.m. nightly) 757-441-5830 or norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

DECEMBER a ChrIStMaS Carol

Wells Theatre (Confirm dates before making plans) 757-627-1234 or www.vastage.com

holIDaY SIlVEr SErIES CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • December 3 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

brEakfaSt WIth Santa CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • December 6 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

nEW YEar’S EVE lunCh CruISE

Spirit of Norfolk • December 31 866-835-8849 or www.spiritofnorfolk.com

PRIDEFest 2014 This is the 26th year of celebrating pride in coastal Virginia by the LGBT community, supporters, and everyone with open minds and hearts.

The highlight of PRIDEFest will be celebrated at Town Point Park in downtown Norfolk on Saturday, August 23 from 12 noon to 6 p.m.

The festival is open to everyone of all ages and will be full of family-friendly activities, music, exhibitions, and fun!

TAKE THE NIGHT OFF WWW.SEVENVENUES.COM

ATTUCKS THEATRE CHRYSLER HALL HARBOR PARK HARRISON OPERA HOUSE SCOPE ARENA PRISM THEATRE WELLS THEATRE visitnorfolktoday.com

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Performing Arts The ATTucks TheATre

757-622-4763 or www.attuckstheatre.org The Attucks Theatre was built in 1919 and has hosted several legends who took its stage, including Nat King Cole, Duke Ellington and Mamie Smith.

Today, as a state and national landmark, the theater is distinguished as the oldest remaining legitimate theater in the nation that was completely financed, designed, constructed, and operated by AfricanAmericans. A variety of concerts, performances, and multicultural programs take place throughout the year. Located at 1010 Church Street.

BAlleT VIrGINIA INTerNATIONAl

757-446-1401 or www.balletvirginia.org Located in historic Ghent, Ballet Virginia International offers dance training for all ages and abilities including aspiring professional dancers.

As well as offering excellent training, each year BVI performs “The Nutcracker” with live symphony and another classical ballet in the spring.

The chIlDreN’s TheATre OF hAMPTON rOADs

540-645-2065 or www.childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org Since founded in Norfolk in 2005, Children’s Theatre of Hampton Roads has been devoted to creating and presenting original works for all ages.

They’ll keep you on your toes with our wide variety of plays — from spaceships and dragons to classic tales and historical fiction. Join the fun and you and your family can experience a truly unique and entertaining performance for only $5 a ticket.

chrYsler hAll

757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com Since its grand opening in 1972, Chrysler Hall has served as the premiere performing arts center of coastal Virginia. Resident companies include JAM Theatricals: Broadway In Norfolk — coastal Virginia exclusive presenter of touring Broadway productions, the Virginia Symphony Orchestra, Norfolk Forum, and the Virginia Arts Festival. Chrysler Hall also hosts a wide range

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of contemporary concerts, family theatre, and comedy events. Most notably, the theater hosts several Broadway productions throughout the year, presented by JAM Theatricals. This year’s line-up includes “Addams Family,” “Chicago,” and “Million Dollar Quartet.” With a range of venue spaces, Chrysler Hall, located in the heart of downtown Norfolk, is the perfect venue for a variety of events.

Located at 201 East Brambleton Avenue.

NOrFOlk chAMBer cONsOrT

The GeNerIc TheATer

757-664-6464 or www.sevenvenues.com Opened in 1971, Norfolk Scope is host to a wide variety of events, conventions, concerts and family shows. Scope is proud to be the home of the AHL Norfolk Admirals, coastal Virginia’s professional ice hockey team. Located at 201 E. Brambleton Avenue.

757-441-2160 or www.generictheater.org Don’t be fooled by the name. The Generic Theater is far from common or basic. Dubbed coastal Virginia’s off-Broadway playhouse, the theater is known for delivering unique, sometimes offbeat performances with rave reviews. With their untraditional approach to performing arts, the Generic Theater is sure to delight. Ticket prices are between $15 and $18. Located at 215 St. Paul’s Boulevard, beneath Chrysler Hall.

hArrIsON OPerA hOuse

757-623-1223 or 866-OPERA-VA. ww.vaopera.org This 1,632-seat theater is home to the Virginia Opera, the official opera company of the Commonwealth of Virginia, which presents four productions annually. Once a World War II USO theater, this historic venue was lavishly renovated in 1993. Located at 160 E. Virginia Beach Boulevard.

l. DOuGlAs WIlDer PerFOrMING ArTs ceNTer

757-823-8600 or www.nsu.edu/wilder Named for former Virginia Governor, the L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center on the Norfolk State University campus is the perfect venue for a variety of events. Located at 700 Park Avenue #111.

The lITTle TheATre OF NOrFOlk

757-627-8551 or www.ltnonline.org Though they are called the “little theatre,” they definitely have a big impact on the local community. Originally established in 1926, it is the oldest continually operating community theatre on the East Coast and presents five exciting shows every season. The New York Times expressed their praise, saying that the establishment is “original and [a] remarkably good theatre — quiet in style but tingling with excitement underneath.” Located at 801 Claremont Avenue.

757-852-9072 or www.ncconsort.org Currently in its 45th season, the Norfolk Chamber Consort provides music lovers of coastal Virginia with an adventurous, innovative and often spicy blend of classical music. Concerts are held at Old Dominion University’s Diehn Fine and Performing Arts Building as well as other locations.

NOrFOlk scOPe AreNA

The NOrVA

757-627-4547 or www.thenorva.com The NorVa was a 1920s movie palace and vaudeville house. This three-floor venue now has a state-of-theart sound system, holds approximately 1,500 people, and has featured diverse acts in punk, funk, and rock and roll. It is nationally known, locally owned. The NorVa has hosted the legends of Prince, Bob Dylan, Ringo Star, Willie Nelson, Justin Timberlake, and BB King. Located at 317 Monticello Avenue.

PerrY FAMIlY TheATre

757-627-5437 or www.hurrahplayers.com Established in 2010, The Perry Family Theatre is located inside the Hurrah Players building on St. Paul’s Boulevard. This 100 seat theatre boasts a proscenium stage with state-of-the-art lighting and sound equipment. The intimate atmosphere of this beautiful space is ideal for small scale or experimental productions, corporate presentations, and educational classes.

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757-822-1450 or www.tcc.edu/roper Tidewater Community College’s elegant home for the performing arts is a fully restored 1926 Loew’s movie palace. Live theater, concerts, films, and more can be seen every week at the TCC Jeanne & George Roper Performing Arts Center. Located at 340 Granby Street.

TeD cONsTANT cONVOcATION ceNTer

888-3-COXTIX, for more info: 757-683-4444 www.constantcenter.com or www.COXTix.com Located on the campus of Old Dominion University, visitors can enjoy every type of

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entertainment. Home of the Division I Monarchs and Lady Monarchs basketball teams, national touring family shows, top-notch concerts, and trade shows. Located in the University Village at 4320 Hampton Boulevard.

TODD ROSENLIEB DANCE

757-626-3262 or www.trdance.org Located in downtown Norfolk, Todd Rosenlieb’s TR Dance Center provides dancers, both professional and amateur, the opportunities to take classes, perform, and train. The TR Dance Center also presents innovative and exciting dance productions, often collaborating with other arts organizations such as the Virginia Arts Festival and the Virginia Symphony Orchestra. Located at 325 Granby Street.

VIRGINIA CHORALE

757-627-8375 or info@vachorale.org “Extraordinary blend and balance, superb technique, and fashioned artistry” (Virginia Gazette) - the Virginia Chorale is the Commonwealth’s premier professional chamber chorus. In their thirtieth anniversary season, the ensemble performs in intimate venues across coastal Virginia in addition to sponsoring a top vocal education program for aspiring high school singers. Visit vachorale.org for dates, venues, and tickets.

VIRGINIA OPERA

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866-OPERA-VA or www.vaopera.org For more than three decades, Virginia Opera has been producing shows with rave reviews. Virginia Opera is the “Official Opera Company of the Commonwealth of Virginia” and has been so for more than a decade. Virginia Opera reaches nearly 50,000 guests a year through its performances.

This season is sure to delight with performances including “Sweeney Todd,” “Ariadne auf Naxos,” and “Carmen.” Performances take place at the Harrison Opera House in Downtown Norfolk.

VIRGINIA STAGE COMPANY AT NORFOLK’S WELLS THEATRE

757-627-1234 or www.vastage.com Virginia Stage Company has emerged as one of the country’s leading regional performance theaters.

A few performances from this year’s outstanding lineup include, “Honky Tonk Angels,” “The Mountaintop,” “Frankie & Johnny in the Clair de Lune” and coastal Virginia seasonal favorite, Charles Dickens’ “A Christmas Carol.” VSC’s performance home is the beautifully restored Wells Theatre, c.1913, and is a stunning place to enjoy live theater.

Located at 108 E. Tazewell Street, Downtown Norfolk.

Virginia Children’s Chorus (VCC) is a choral school committed to training young voices and offering our students extraordinary concert opportunities.

VCC performs all around coastal Virginia from October through May and has performed with the Virginia Symphony Orchestra and in Virginia Arts Festival productions. Please visit the website for more information.

VIRGINIA SYMPHONY ORCHESTRA

757-892-6366 or www.virginiasymphony.org Under the leadership of GRAMMY-winning director, JoAnn Falletta, the Virginia Symphony is coastal Virginia’s pre-eminent professional symphony orchestra. Founded in 1920, it is ranked in the top 10 percent of professional orchestras nationwide and serves the entire coastal Virginia region with Classics, Pops, and Family concert series. The Virginia Symphony has performed at Carnegie Hall and the Kennedy Center, and is the cornerstone of performing arts in coastal Virginia.

THE VENUE ON 35TH

757-469-0337 or www.venue-35.com Since opening in 2007, The Venue on 35th has been a welcomed addition to Norfolk’s cultural fabric. The Venue, located in Norfolk’s Park Place neighborhood, is an intimate classy café-style performance space where weekly open mic events draw performing artists and audience members from all over the region. The Venue is also home to Virginia Playwrights Forum. Located at 631 35th Street.

VIRGINIA CHILDREN’S CHORUS

(757) 440-9100 or www.vachildrenschorus.org For over 20 years, this arts education organization has been teaching children in grades 1 to 12, from all around coastal Virginia, to “sing for joy.”

“one of the most thoroughly enjoyable operatic experiences” —The Washington Post

Carmen

Norfolk • March 21, 23 & 25 Virginia Beach • March 28 & 29

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The charm of a 19th century theater.

The excitement of a 21st century production.

TCC’s Roper Performing Arts Center has been home to thousands of transformational moments. Come experience a moment of your own. Visit tccropercenter.org for a calendar of upcoming performances today.

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here are worlds to explore in the performances of the 2014 Virginia Arts Festival. It is a season full of music that conjures images of times past; dance that evokes eras and emotions; and theater that carries us to faraway places.

DANCE THEATRE OF HARLEM

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The 2014 Festival officially begins on April second with the legendary Israel Philharmonic Orchestra, conducted by Gianandrea Noseda. The season continues with the world premiere of Stewart Copeland’s Orchestral Ben Hur. Best known as the drummer for rock band The Police, Copeland is also an accomplished composer. You don’t want to miss this groundbreaking American musician perform in his new score to the 1925 MGM silent epic Ben Hur performed live with Virginia Arts Festival Orchestra.

The Virginia International Tattoo—long regarded as the most patriotic of the world’s great tattoos—thrills audiences year to year with an awe-inspiring spectacle of music and might. Designated as a signature event of the United States of America Vietnam War 50th Commemoration, the 2014 Tattoo will honor our Vietnam veterans and their families with an astounding display of patriotism, international cooperation and inspirational music.

Step into Saturday-night elegant clubs in Jasmine Guy’s theatrical marvel Raisin’ Cane, and Dance Theatre of Harlem’s triumphant return after 10 years on hiatus. Classical Music is always a major part of a Virginia Arts Festival season and 2014 continues the tradition with concerts including Tallis Scholars, Chanticleer and Miami String Quartet.

You’ll hear violinist Joshua Bell, jazz pianist Chick Corea; Nnenna Freelon, one of today’s great queens of jazz; celebrate the gifts of our own Virginia Symphony Orchestra in Richard Strauss’ heroic Alpine Symphony, enjoy Red Molly as their great harmonies shift from folk to 50’s pop; and much more.

There are so many reasons to visit Norfolk in coastal Virginia, so make your travel plans today! For more information about the Virginia Arts Festival, visit vafest.org, or call (757) 282-2800.

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Dining

Dining & Nightlife Throughout Norfolk

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hether you’re looking for a family-friendly meal, a romantic night out, a culinary tour of restaurants or pub food, Norfolk has something for everyone—and every appetite.

Norfolk has a reputation as a culinary hotspot in coastal Virginia for good

reason. The city’s culinary tours highlight local seafood specialties, award winning chef’s signature dishes and tapas created with locally sourced ingredients.

So where to go to satisfy your taste buds? Downtown Granby Street’s “restaurant row” offers to satisfy your hunger with a full spectrum of culinary experiences. Dine alfresco on Colley Avenue & 21st Street in historic Ghent, where the sidewalks are lined with restaurants, hip bars and cafes, offering unique dishes with many veganand vegetarian-friendly options. Try house-smoked meat, fair trade organic coffee and authentic French cuisine in the historic Freemason district.

Plenty of family-friendly dining options dot the Military Highway area of

historic Ghent where you’ll find Norfolk’s first gastropub, the Public House. Also located in Ghent, the thriving artisanal European ‘Birch Bar’ caters to the city serving craft beer and cheese pairings. Others to add to your list are Press 626 Café & Wine Bar, Byrd & Baldwin Bros., and Todd Jurich’s Bistro, which all boast some of the world’s best wine lists according to Wine Spectator magazine!

After an evening of noshing & sipping, top off your night with a little live music & dancing! Check out the Granby Theatre on Granby Street, or some of the popular hangouts in downtown Norfolk & historic Ghent like Belmont House of Smoke, Hell’s Kitchen or the Taphouse Grill.

Buy a ticket to see a show at the nationally renowned NorVa, a historic theatre built in 1917 that once was home to famous vaudeville acts. Readers of Rolling Stone magazine were recently polled about “venues that rock,” and they chose the

Norfolk, offering up reasonable prices and classic dishes. Down the road in Ocean

NorVa as the place that rocked the hardest. The NorVa topped the list of 10 best

View, you’ll find some of the locals’ favorite spots for succulent seafood fresh from

venues across the country, beating out such legendary spots as The Fillmore in

the bay with a spectacular water view.

San Francisco and The Troubadour in Los Angeles.

Norfolk is home to Virginia’s first urban winery and two thriving local breweries, and all three have tasting rooms and tours available. Wander over to

Don’t forget to check in at one of the several local coffee shops for some java and you might stumble upon a poetry slam or open mic night!

The

Mermaid Parade The Story Behind Norfolk’s Public Art Project Posing gracefully at street corners and storefronts, decorating banners and signs, and showing up in local art shops and galleries are Norfolk’s cultural icon, the mermaid.

Today, the mermaid symbol is synonymous with civic pride, and it exemplifies Norfolk’s appreciation of the local arts community, its dedication to the arts and maintaining Norfolk’s rapid pace of growth, economically, and culturally.

Mermaid statues began dotting downtown in 2000, shortly after the city branded the image of a young, free-spirited mermaid as its official city symbol as part of the “Life, Celebrated Daily” campaign. The city had been undergoing major revitalization efforts, and the mermaid drove home the idea a “New Norfolk” was being born. “We had some issues with the perception of Norfolk, both by those outside and inside,” says Bob Batcher, the city’s Director of Communications. “We needed a new brand.”

In November 1999, attorney and well-known Norfolk advocate Peter Decker, Jr. introduced the idea of mermaid statues at a meeting with hundreds of business and civic leaders at Nauticus. Decker accredited his wife, Bess, with the Mermaids on Parade idea—she was inspired by the Cows on Parade in Chicago after a recent trip.

Starting in the summer of 2000, the street corners, parks, and storefronts of

Norfolk began filling with mermaids. Business and civic leaders jumped at the opportunity to have their own mermaids. “We just sort of let it go and the public embraced it,” says Batcher.

The mermaids are all designed and decorated by local artists, and many of them represent a theme related to their location.

There are now mermaid trails, books, jewelry, sculptures, art—anything you can think of, the mermaids have inspired.

“The mermaids have really touched lives in a variety of ways,” says Batcher. “And they really show the value of public art.”

To learn more about Norfolk’s mermaids and to download a mermaid walking tour map, visit www.mermaidsonparade.com.

Mermaid Souvenirs

Looking for a mermaid to take home with you? Stop by the Mermaid Factory, located in Ghent, and make your own! Choose a handmade casting plaster mermaid and easily embellish with acrylic paints, glitter, fabric, shells rhinestones, charms and more!

For more information, visit 919 W. 21st Street or www.mermaidfactory.com visitnorfolktoday.com

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Dining Guide Downtown Norfolk • Restaurant Name

Phone #

219 An American Bistro • 219 Granby St. 3-Way Café • 216 E. Plume St. 456 Fish • 456 Granby St. A Latte Café • 321 Granby St. Aly's Café • 500 East Main St. #102 AJ Gator's • 244 Granby Street Au Bon Pain • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Baxter's Sports Lounge • 500 Granby St. Bean There Café • 223 City Hall Ave. Bistro • 520 E. Plume St., Courtyard Marriott Bite Restaurant & Catering • 440 Monticello Ave. Black Tuna Bar & Grille • 700 Monticello Ave, Crowne Plaza Bobalicious Frozen Yogurt • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center

416-6219 219bistro.com 625-3929 3waycafe.com 625-4444 456fish.com 625-2326 446-1471 622-5544 gatorsportsbar.com 446-8582 aubonpain.com 622-9837 baxterssportslounge.com 623-5282 beantherecafe.com 963-6000 marriott.com 486-0035 enjoybite.com 627-5555 314-3499 mybobalicious.com

Website

$ = $8 or less, $$ = 9-13, $$$ = 14-20, $$$$ = 21 & up GF= Gluten-free = Indicates Advertiser HOURS MAY VARY • AREA CODE FOR ALL PHONE NUMBERS IS 757 UNLESS NOTED Va Price BreakEntertainCuisine Vegan/Vegetarian Group 20+ Green Handicap Wi-Fi fast Lunch Dinner Parking Range ment $$ American Vegetarian Yes Valet Avail. $ American Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Street Only $$$ Seafood Vegetarian Yes $5 Valet $ Cafe Yes Lot/Street $ American Yes Garage/Street $$ American Yes Garage/Street $-$$ French/American Vegetarian Garage/Street $$ American Yes Street Only $ Cafe Yes Street Only $$ American Yes Garage/Street $ American Upon Request Yes Garage $$$ American Yes Parking Lot $ Cafe Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Garage

Bobbie B's Deli • 433 Granby St.

623-7444

bobbiebsdeli.com

$

Deli

Vegetarian

Street Only

Bodega • 442 Granby St. Brickhouse Diner • 580 E. Main St. #101 Buffalo Wild Wings • 420 Monticello Ave.

622-8527 622-1006 965-3959

bodegaongranby.com

Yes Yes

Valet Avail.

Street Only Garage/Street

Byrd & Baldwin Bros Steakhouse • 116 Brooke Ave.

222-9191

byrdbaldwin.com

$$$$

Tapas American Wings Steakhouse/ Chophouse

Vegetarian Vegetarian

buffalowildwings.com

$$ $$ $

Yes

$5 Valet

Cafe Nordstrom • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall

314-1111 x1610

$$

American/Deli

Yes

Garage

California Pizza Kitchen • 300 Monticello Ave., Near Main Entrance of MacArthur Center Mall Catania Pizza • 319 Granby St. Charley's • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall Chartreuse Bistro • 205 E. City Hall Ave. Chili's Grill & Bar • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall Chocollage • 201 College Place

622-7190

cpk.com

$$

533-5665 cataniapizza.com 640-1440 charleysgrilledsubs.com 893-9221 chartreusebistro.us 627-7440 chilis.com 533-5335 chocollagebakerynorfolk.com

$ $$ $

City Dock • 777 Waterside Dr., Sheraton Norfolk Waterside

640-2776

starwoodhotels.com

$$$

Crema Café • 999 Waterside Dr., Ste. 109 Chysler Café featuring Cuisine & Company • 245 W. Olney Rd., Chrysler Museum (Closed for Renovations Until April 2014)

623-6434

cafecrema.net

$

333-6291

Cure Coffeehouse and Brasserie • 503 Botetourt St.

321-0044 facebook.com/curenorfolk

D'egg Diner • 204 E. Main St. The Dining Room • 235 E. Main St., Norfolk Waterside Marriott Dominion Deli • 999 Waterside Dr. Domino's Pizza • 426 Granby St. Domo Japanese Restaurant & Sushi Bar • 273 Granby St. Einstein Bros. Bagels • 310 Granby St. Empire Little Bar & Bistro • 257 Granby St. Fahrenheit • 437 Granby St.

626-3447 627-4200 622-9434 963-5656 628-8282 822-1997 626-3100 965-8367

Famous Uncle Al's Hot Dogs & Grille • 155 Granby St.

625-8319

Field Guide • 429 Granby St. Firehouse Subs • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall Freemason Abbey • 209 W. Freemason St. Gourmet Gang • 440 E. Main St. Grace Street Grill • 217 Grace St. Granby Bistro & Deli • 225 Granby St. Granby Street Pizza • 235 Granby St. Granby Theater • 421 Granby Street Havana • 255 Granby St. Hell's Kitchen • 124 Granby St.

233-0837 622-3966 640-1065 248-3712 622-7003 622-5084 961-7208 627-5800 624-1906 624-1048 Hits at the Park • 150 Park Ave., Harbor Park x186 Hokkaido • 233 Granby St. 622-2318 Hooters • 333 Waterside Dr., Waterside Festival Marketplace 622-9464 Jimmy John's Gourmet Sandwiches • 140 Granby St. 965-7600 Joe's Crab Shack • 333 Waterside Dr., Waterside Festival Marketplace 625-0655 Johnny Rockets • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall 622-7330 Kincaid's • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall 622-8000 The Lizard Café • 109 Main St. 622-5973 Luce • 245 Granby St. 502-7260 Machismo Burrito Bar • 200 College Pl. 383-6630 Machismo Burrito Bar • 409 W. York St. 624-2424 Max & Erma's • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall 625-7771 Mo & O'Malley's Irish Pub • 131 Granby St. 623-3466 Monastery Restaurant • 443 Granby St. 625-8193 Mongolian Express • 333 Waterside Dr., Waterside Festival Marketplace 640-8616 Nana Sushi • 411B Granby St. 625-0777 The Norfolk Grille • 142 W. York St. (York Building) 963-6656 The Norfolk Seafood Co. & Big Easy Oyster Bar • 111 Tazewell St. 227-6222

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Dominos.com einsteinbros.com littlebarbistro.com famousunclealshotdogsofnorfolk.com fieldguide.is firehousesubs.com freemasonabbey.com gourmetgang.com gracestgrill.tk

Pizza/Deli Philly Steak Subs European Bistro Vegan/Vegetarian American Café Comtemporary American Café/Deli

$

Café/Deli

$ $ $$ $ $ $$$$ $ $ $

Coffehouse/ Brasserie American American Café/Deli American Japanese Bagels Eclectic Tapas American

$

American

hknorfolk.com

$ $ $$ $ $ $$ $ $$ $$ $$

minorleaguebaseball.com

$$

granbystreetpizza.com granbytheater.com

Pizza/Deli

GF/Vegan/ Vegetarian

Yes

Free Valet

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage Street Only

Yes

Free Valet

Yes

Private Lot

Yes

Private Lot

Vegan/Vegetarian

Yes

Street Lot

Vegetarian

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street

Vegetarian Vegan/Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian

American Vegan/Vegetarian American Vegan/Vegetarian American Vegetarian Deli/Café Vegan/Vegetarian American Vegetarian Deli/Café Vegetarian Deli/Café Vegetarian American American/Cuban American Vegan American

lovehokkaido.com $$$ Sushi Bar Vegan/Vegetarian hootershamptonroads.com $ American jimmyjohns.com $ American Vegetarian joescrabshack.com $$$ Seafood GF/Vegetarian johnnyrockets.com $ American Vegetarian kincaids.com $$-$$$ American GF/Vegetarian prince-books.com $ Deli/Café $$$ Italian machismoburritobar.com $ Mexican Vegetarian machismoburritobar.com $ Mexican Vegetarian maxandermas.com $ American Vegetarian $$ American 443granby.com $$-$$$ European $ Mongolian Barbeque nana-sushi.com $$$ Japanese Vegetarian thenorfolkgrille.com $ Deli/Café Vegetarian norfolkseafoodco.com $$$ Seafood/Cajun Vegetarian Vegan/GF Free upon 622-4990 omarscarriagehouse.com $$$ American Request

Omar's Carriage House • 313 W. Bute St.

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$

GF/Vegetarian

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Street Only

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage/Street Garage Private Lot Garage/Street Private Lot Street Only Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Private Lot

Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage/Street Garage/Street Street Only Garage/Street Garage Valet Avail.

Garage/Street Garage Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Street Only Private Lot Free Valet

Yes

Private Lot

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Downtown Norfolk • Restaurant Name

Phone #

Outback Steakhouse • 333 Waterside Dr., Waterside Festival Marketplace 622-9101 Outtakes Café • 1 Waterside Dr. 622-3868

Website outback.com

Price Range $$ $

Pagoda Garden Tea House and Gallery • 265 W. Tazewell St.

622-0506

pagodagarden.org

$$

The Palace on Plume • 200 E. Plume St. Paradise Donuts • 213 Granby St. Plaza Azteca • 411 Granby St. Rama Garden • 441 Granby St. Saffron Indian Bistro • 420 Monticello Ave., Suite #170 Sakura Elite Sushi Bar & Hibachi • 300 Monticello Ave., MacArthur Center Mall Schlotzsky's Deli • 246 E. Main St. Scotty Quixx • 436 Granby St. Shula's 347 Grill • 235 E. Main St., Norfolk Waterside Marriott Sirena Cucina Italiana • 455 Granby St.

962-2135 628-0000 965-5600 616-0533 321-7005

palaceonplume.com

$$$ $ $ $$ $$

Spirit of Norfolk • Docked at Waterside Starbucks • 210 E. Main St. Subway • 259 Granby St. Subway • 400 Main St. Todd Jurich's Bistro • 150 W. Main St. Ste 101 Tokyo Fresh Asian Bar Bistro • 440 Monticello Ave. Town Point Club • 101 W. Main St.# 300 Trilogy Bistro • 101 Granby St. Tropical Smoothie Café • 265 Granby St. The Vineyards • 147 Granby St. Vintage Kitchen • 999 Waterside Dr. Voila! • 509 Botetourt St. Ya-Ya Asian Gourmet House • 109 College Place Yiannis Wine Co. • Dominion Tower Waterside Dr. (OPENS MARCH)

plazaazteca.com saffronnorfolk.com

489-0158

$$

627-2867 schlotzskys.com $ 625-0008 scottyquixx.com $$ 282-6347 donshula.com $$$ 623-6622 sirenanorfolk.com $$$ 866-835SpiritofNorfolk.com $$ 8849 625-0600 starbucks.com $ 626-1231 subway.com $ 623-6246 subway.com $ 622-3210 toddjurichsbistro.com $$$ 502-8858 tokyofreshbistro.com $$ 625-6606 clubcorp.com $$-$$$ 961-0896 trilogynorfolk.com $$ 624-9400 tropicalsmoothie.com $ 222-0431 thevineyardstrattoria.com $$ 625-3370 vintage-kitchen.com $$-$$$ 640-0343 voilacuisine.com $$-$$$ 282-6688 $$

Ghent / Old Dominion University • Restaurant Name

Phone #

Website

80/20 Burger Bar • 123 West 21st Street 328 Tequila Lounge • 328 West 20th St. (Left msge) 9/26, 10/4 A.W. Shucks Raw Bar & Grill • 2200 Colonial Ave. Azar's Mediterranean Grill & Gourmet Market • 2000 Colley Ave. Baker's Crust • 330W. 21st St. Bangkok Garden • 339 W. 21st St. Bardo Edibles & Elixirs • 430 W. 21st St. Bella Pizzeria • 1308 Colley Ave.

233-7900 314-1141 664-9117 664-7955 625-3600 622-5047 622-7362 625-3525

8020burgerbar.com 328tequilalounge.com azarfoods.com bakerscrust.com bangkokgardenva.com bardoeats.com ghentbellapizza.com

Va BreakEntertainVegan/Vegetarian Group 20+ Green Handicap Wi-Fi fast Lunch Dinner Parking ment Steakhouse Vegetarian Yes Garage Deli/Café Yes Street Only 2Hr Parking Pacific Rim Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Zone American Vegetarian Yes Garage/Street Donuts/Bagels Vegetarian Yes Garage/Street Mexican Vegetarian Yes Garage Thai Vegetarian Yes Garage/Street Indian Vegetarian Yes Garage/Street

Cuisine

Japanese

Vegetarian

Yes

Garage

Deli/Café American Steakhouse Italian

Vegetarian

Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage Garage/Street Valet Avail.

Private Lot

Vegetarian Vegan

American

Yes

Garage

Café Deli/Café Deli/Café American Japanese American European Deli/Café Italian American European Asian Fusion

Yes Yes Yes Yes x Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes Yes

Garage/Street Street Garage/Street $5 Valet Garage/Street Valet/Garage Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage/Street Garage Lot/Street Garage/Street

Vegetarian Vegetarian Upon Request Vegan/Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegetarian Vegan/Vegetarian Vegetarian

Va Price BreakCuisine Vegan/Vegetarian Group 20+ Green Handicap Wi-Fi fast Lunch Dinner Range $-$$ American Vegan/Vegetarian Yes $$ Latin American Vegan/Vegetarian Yes $$ Seafood Yes $$ Mediterranean GF/Vegan/Vegetarian Yes $$ Café/Deli Vegetarian Yes $$ Thai/Vegetarian Vegetarian Yes $$ Pacific Rim Tapas Vegan/Vegetarian Yes $$ Pizzeria Vegan

A TAsTe of HisTory

Doumar's

Parking

Entertainment

Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot Private Lot

Where the Ice Cream Cone was Invented.

since 1904

Diner and Curb Service

Best BBQ Best Sandwich Best Ice Cream

new york style pizza family owned and operated free delivery to local hotels Inside/Outdoor Dining 757-622-5084 235 Granby Street, Norfolk, VA 23510 www.granbystreetpizza.com

As Seen On

Great Food, Service and Atmosphere Great Cones & Barbecue Breakfast Unbelievable Shakes Ice Cream Sodas & Sundaes

1919 Monticello Ave. • norfolk, vA 757.627.4163 www.douMArs.coM visitnorfolktoday.com

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Dining Guide Ghent / Old Dominion University • Restaurant Name Belmont House of Smoke • 2117 Colonial Ave. Bent Fork Cafe • 4117 Granby St. Birch Bar •1231 W. Olney Rd. Borjo Coffeehouse • 4416 Monarch Way Café 143 • 143 Colley Ave. Café M • 110 La Valette Ave. Cafe Stella • 1907 Colonial Ave Calz Pizza • 8245 Hampton Bvld #105 Charlie's Café • 4024 Granby St. Chow • 5103 Colley Ave. China Ocean • 738 W. 22nd St. Chipotle • 1501 Colley Ave. Cookout • 1818 Monticello Ave Cogan's Pizza • 1901 Colonial Ave. Colley Cantina • 1316 Colley Ave. Carolina Cupcakery • 2019 Colley Ave. Crackers • 4226 Granby St. D'egg West • 1170 Lexan Ave. Del Vecchio's • 1080 W. 47th St. The Dirty Buffalo • 4110 Colley Ave. Dog N Burger • 2001 Manteo St. Do-Nut Diner • 1917 Colley Ave Doumar's • 1919 Monticello Ave. Dragon City • 2301 Colley Ave. Einstein Brothers Bagels • 4427 Hampton Bvld.

Elliot's Fairgrounds News & Coffee • 806 Baldwin Ave. Fellini's • 3901 Colley Ave. Five Guys Burger & Fries • 201 W. 21st St. #10 French Bakery and Delicatessen • 4108 Granby St. Get Fresh Café • 2500 Church St., Five Points Community Farm Market Greater Grinders • 1515 Azalea Garden Rd. The Green Onion • 1603 Colley Ave. Handsome Biscuit • 2511 Colonial Ave IHOP • .114 E. 21st Iguanas • 1083 W 37th Hampton Blvd Island Krave • 222 W. 21st Street Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches • 222 W. 21St. Jimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches • 4120 Monarch Way, Suite A Katana • 520 W. 21st St. Kelly's Tavern • 1408 Colley Ave. Kin's Wok • 222 W. 21st St. Kotobuki • 721 W. 21st St. La Bella Italia • 738 West 22nd St. La Herradura • 4220 Monarch Way Luna Maya • 2010 Colley Ave Manny Burger • 2912 Layfayette Blvd.

Mazzika • 4800 Colley Ave. Mermaid Winery • 330 W. 22nd Street, #106 Mi Hogar • 4201 Granby St. MJ’s Tavern • 4019 Granby St. Moe's Southwest Grill • 520 W. 21st St. MoJo Bones • 4502 Monarch Way Monarch Sports Grille • 4500 Hampton Blvd.

Nazef Char Grille • 2001 Colley Ave. #A No Frill Bar and Grill • 806 Spotswood Ave. Norfolk Chop House • 2314 Colonial Ave Norfolk Ice Cream Company • 4306 Monarch Way O'Connor Brewing Company • 521 W. 25th Street Orapax Inn • 1300 Redgate Ave. O'Sullivan's Wharf • 4300 Colley Ave Os Donuts • 222 West 21st St. Panda Express • 1560 Mall Drive in NEX Food Court Panera Bread • 739 W. 21st St. Pasha Mezze • 340 W. 22nd St. Pasha Mezze Coffeehouse • 340 W. 22nd St. Pelon's Baja Grill • 738 W. 22nd St., Ste 15 Plaza del Sol • 2200 Colonial Ave. Perfectly Frank • 4408 Monarch Way Pho's 79 • 739 W. 21st Street The Pita Pit • 1503 Colley Ave Press 626 Café & Wine Bar • 626 W. Olney Rd. The Public House • 1112 Colley Ave. Raising Cane’s • 4100 Monarch Way, Ste F Rajput Indian Cuisine • 742 W. 21st St. Red Dog Saloon • 1421 Colley Ave.

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$ = $8 or less, $$ = 9-13, $$$ = 14-20, $$$$ = 21 & up, GF= Gluten-free

= Indicates Advertiser

HOURS MAY VARY • AREA CODE FOR ALL PHONE NUMBERS IS 757 UNLESS NOTED Price Phone # Website Range 623-4477 belmonthouseofsmoke.com $$ 493-3677 $ 962-5400 thebirchbar.com $ 440-5800 borjocoffee.com $ 624-1430 $ 416-7466 cafemnorfolk.com $ 625-0461 $ 423-3663 calzpizza.com $ 625-0824 charliesamericancafe.com $ 321-2923 $$ 626-3636 $ 314-1113 chipotle.com $ 962-3781 eatcookout.com $ 627-6428 coganspizza.com $$ 622-0033 colleycantina.com $ 351-1545 carolinacupcakery.com $ 640-0200 littlebarbistro.com $ 423-3447 deggnorfolk.com $ 440-9300 del-vecchios.com $ 226-7851 thedirtybuffalo.com $ 623-1667 dognburger.com $ 625-0061 $ 627-4163 doumars.com $ 664-7900 $ 683-7012 einsteinbros.com $ 640-2899 fairgroundscoffee.com $ 651-3416 fellinisva.com $$ 314-1171 fiveguys.com $ 625-4936 $$$ 962-4677 5ptsfarmmarket.org $ 855-6370 $ 963-1200 thegreenonionrestaurant.com $$-$$$ handsomebiscuit.com $ 625-2866 ihop.com $ 533-5151 $ 627-1725 Islandkrave.com $ 227-5952 jimmyjohns.com $ 333-4636 jimmyjohns.com $ 640-8898 katananorfolk.com $$ 623-3216 kellystavern.com $-$$ 383-8771 $ 628-1025 kotobukisushibar.com $$ 622-6172 labellainghent.com $$$ 423-1605 $$ 622-6986 lunamayarestaurant.com $$ 855-7246 $ 489-0030 mazzikanights.com $$ 233-4155 mermaidwinery.com $ 640-7705 mihogarrestaurant.com $ 648-8942 mjstavern.com $$ 624-6637 moes.com $ 961-5465 mojo.com $$ 423-4100 recoverysportsgrill.com $ 348-8482 $ 627-4262 nofrillgrill.com $$ 627-1190 norfolkchophouse.com $$-$$$$ 489-6422 norfolkicecream.com $ 623-2337 oconnorbrewing.com $-$$ 627-8041 theorapax.com $-$$$ 423-3746 osullivanswharf.com $$ 961-1300 osdonuts.com $ 321-1640 pandaexpress.com $ 623-9669 panerabread.com $$ 627 1317 pashamezza.com $$-$$$ 627-1319 pashamezze.com $$ 961-4673 pelonsbajagrill.com $ 705-4726 mexicoinghent.com $$ 440-1020 perfectly-frank.com $ 333-4266 pho79inghent@gmail.com $ 446-8575 pitapitusa.com $ 282-6234 press626.com $$ 227-9064 publichouseeats.com $$-$$$ 683-4821 raisingcanes.com $ 625-4634 rajputonline.com $$ 625-0259 reddognorfolk.com $$

Cuisine American American Bar Snacks Café Café Café Café American American American Southern Chinese Mexican American American Mexican Cupcakes Tapas American American American Barbeque American American Chinese Café Café/Deli Italian American Café/Deli Café Deli American Bistro American American American Caribbean Subs/Sandwiches Subs/Sandwiches Japanese American Chinese Japanese Italian Mexican South American American Mediterranean Winery Mexican American Mexican American American Middle Eastern American Steakhouse Ice Cream Brewery Greek Seafood Café Chinese Café/Bakery Mediterranean Café Mexi/Cali Mexican Hot Dogs Vietnamese Lebanese Café Pubhouse Chicken Indian American

Va BreakEntertainVegan/Vegetarian Group 20+ Green Handicap Wi-Fi fast Lunch Dinner Parking ment Vegetarian Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Street Only Vegetarian Lot/Street Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Yes Private Lot Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegetarian Yes Parking Lot Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Yes Parking Lot Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Street Vegetarian Yes Street Only Vegan/GF Yes Parking Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Street Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegan Yes Street/Valet Vegan/Vegetarian Street/Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Street Only Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Street Only Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegan Yes Private Lot GF/Vegetarian Yes Parking Lot GF/Vegetarian Yes Street Only Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegetarian Yes Lot/Street Vegetarian Yes Street Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Street Only Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Street Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Lot/Street Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Vegetarian Yes Parking Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Yes Private Lot Yes Yes Private Lot Yes Yes Private Lot Yes Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Yes Lot/Street Vegan/Vegetarian Yes Street Yes Private Lot Yes Private Lot Yes Street/Metered Yes Yes Private Lot Yes Lot

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Ghent / Old Dominion University • Restaurant Name

Phone #

Sakura Sushi Bar • 4300 Monarch Way Sam's Texas Sub Shop • 4311 Colley Ave. Sassi Cakes & Sweets • 330 W. 22nd St. #104 Skinny Dip • 1619 Colley Ave.

489-0158 333-4908 321-6759 sassicakesandsweets.com 383-6400 ilovetheskinnydip.com

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624-3939 963-7550 622-2045 354-4297

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Taste Unlimited • 6464 Hampton Blvd.

623-7770

tasteunlimited.com

The Ten Top • 748 Shirley Ave. Tortilla West • 508 Orapax St. Y Not Pizza • 1517 Colley Ave. Y Not Pizza • 4412 Monarch Way Yorgo's Bageldashery • 2123 Colonial Ave. Yummy Wok • 811 Brandon Ave

622-5422 440-3777 624-9111 502-8211 623-6609 628-6868

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962-1088 hibachiandbuffet.com $$ Hooters • 1160 N. Military Hwy. 466-1598 hootershamptonroads.com $ Max & Erma's • 1500 N. Military Hwy. 282-2004 maxandermas.com $$ Nawab Indian Cuisine • 888 N. Military Hwy. 455-8080 nawabonline.com $$ Olive Garden • 5920 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.

455-5875 olivegarden.com $$ Sal's Famous New York Pizza • 1207 N. Military Hwy. 455-3663 salsfamousnypizza.com $ Sawasdee Thai Cuisine • 5601 E. Virginia Beach Blvd.

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757-664-6200 | www.chrysler.org/about-the-museum/historic-houses/willoughby-baylor-house/

American Rover Tall Ship Cruises

757-627-SAIL (7245) | www.americanrover.com

Armed Forces Memorial

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The Cannonball Trail

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Chrysler Museum of Art / Glass Studio

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Confederate Monument www.norfolkhistorical.org

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d’ART Center at Selden Arcade 757-625-4211 | www.d-artcenter.org

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Fort Norfolk

www.norfolkhistorical.org/fort

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Generic Theater

757-441-2160 | www.generictheater.org 9

Hampton Roads Naval Museum 757-322-2987 | www.hrnm.navy.mil

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Hermitage Foundation Museum

757-423-2052 | www.thehermitagemuseum.org

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Hunter House Victorian Museum

757-623-9814 | www.hunterhousemuseum.org 12

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Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

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Monticello Arcade

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Moses Myers House

757-664-6200 | www.chrysler.org/about-the-museum/ historic-houses/

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Nauticus, Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center / Battleship Wisconsin

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Spirit of Norfolk

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Town Point Park

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Wells Theatre 757-627-6988 | www.vastage.com

shOPPiNG www.destinationghent.com 44

MacArthur Center

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Waterside Festival Marketplace

757-823-2063 | www.nsu.edu/wilder

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Eastern Virginia Medical School 757-446-5600 | www.evms.edu

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Norfolk State University 757-823-8600 | www.nsu.edu

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Old Dominion University 757-683-3000 | www.odu.edu

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Tidewater Community College 757-822-1122 | www.tcc.edu

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Virginia Wesleyan College 757-455-3200 | www.vwc.edu

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757-627-6000 | www.shopmacarthur.com 757-627-3300 | www.watersidemarketplace.com

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Harbor Park / Norfolk Tides 757-622-2222 | www.norfolktides.com

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Lake Wright Golf Course

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Lambert’s Point Golf Club

757-459-2255 | www.virginiagolf.com/lakewright.html

Harrison Opera House

L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center

Ted Constant Convocation Center 757-683-5762 | www.constantcenter.com

757-461-0777 | www.galleryatmilitarycircle.com

Chrysler Hall

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Virginia Symphony Orchestra 757-892-6366 | www.virginiasymphony.org

Attucks Theatre

757-664-6464 | www.sevenvenues.com

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757-627-1234 | www.vastage.com

Ghent Shopping & Antiques

757-622-4763 | www.attuckstheatre.org

Naval Station Norfolk

Virginia Stage Company

Ocean View Golf Course 757-480-2094 | www.oceanviewgc.com

1-866-OPERA-VA (673-7282) | www.vaopera.org

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Virginia Opera

Virginia Zoo

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Tidewater Community College / Roper Performing Arts Center

The Gallery at Military Circle

West Point Monument, Elmwood Cemetery

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757-627-4547 | www.thenorva.com

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757-441-2374 | www.virginiazoo.org

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The NorVa

Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

757-627-7406 | www.navalbasecruises.com

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Robin Hixon Theater 757-282-2800

866-451-3866 | www.spiritofnorfolk.com

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757-441-5830 | www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

757-627-4353 | www.saintpaulsnorfolk.com

757-664-1000 | 1-800-664-1080 www.nauticus.org | www.halfmoone.org

Norfolk Botanical Garden

Police & Fire-Rescue Museum

757-441-1526 | www.norfolk.gov/police/museum.asp

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757-622-0506 | www.pagodagarden.org

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757-222-6100 | www.gohrt.com/services/ferry

The MacArthur Memorial

757-441-2965 | www.macarthurmemorial.org

Ocean View Station Museum 757-531-0445 | www.ovsm.org

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Norfolk Scope / Norfolk Admirals 757-664-6464 | 757-640-1212 www.sevenvenues.com | www.norfolkadmirals.com

GREATER NORFOLK

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NORFOLK VISITOR INFORMATION CENTERS

Visitor Services

232 East Main St. • Norfolk, Virginia Open Monday-Friday from 8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.

800-368-3097 • www.visitnorfolktoday.com 9401 4th View St., Ocean View, Interstate 64 at exit 273 Open daily from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. 757-441-1852 • 800-368-3097

DOWNTOWN SATELLITE VISITOR CENTER

CURRENCY EXCHANGE

Norfolk International Airport ........................................ 757-855-9785 Bank of America (Bank of America account holders only) ...... 757-441-4770 BB&T (BB&T account holders only) ............................................ 757-823-7800 MacArthur Center.............................................................. 757-216-3500 SunTrust ................................................................................ 866-433-7027 Wells Fargo (Wells Fargo account holders only) ....................... 757-622-2740

EMERGENCY NUMBERS

Ambulance & Rescue, Fire, Police .....................................................911 Coast Guard (Search & Rescue) .................................... 757-484-8192 Fire Department non-emergency ............................... 757-441-5610 Physicians Referral Service ............................................. 800-736-8272 Police/Sheriff non-emergency...................................... 757-441-5610 State Police (dial #77 on a cellular phone) ....................757-424-6800

Nauticus, One Waterside Drive Open Saturday and Sunday 12-5 p.m.

LANGUAGE BANK

Language Bank (American Red Cross) ....................... 757-225-4060

NEWSPAPER

The Virginian-Pilot ............................................................. 757-446-2000

AIRPORT INFORMATION

Norfolk International Airport ........................................ 757-857-3351 American .............................................................................. 800-433-7300 Continental .......................................................................... 800-525-0280 Delta ....................................................................................... 800-221-1212 Southwest ............................................................................ 800-435-9792 United Airlines .................................................................... 800-241-6522 USAirways ............................................................................ 800-428-4322

AIRPORT SHUTTLE

Airport Connection........................................................... 757-963-0433

AUTO RENTAL

Avis ......................................................................................... 800-831-2847 Budget ................................................................................... 800-527-0700 Dollar ..................................................................................... 800-800-3665 Enterprise ............................................................................. 800-736-8227 Hertz....................................................................................... 800-654-3131 National................................................................................. 800-227-7368 Thrifty .................................................................................... 800-367-2277

GROUND TRANSPORTATION

Carey Limousine & Car Service ..................................... 757-963-0433 James River Transportation ........................................... 757-963-0433 Orange Peel Transportation........................................... 757-463-7500

BUSES

Greyhound/Trailways ....................................................... 800-231-2222 Hampton Roads Transit (Local)..................................... 757-222-6100

TRAIN INFORMATION

Amtrak ................................................................................... 800-872-7245 The Tide Light Rail ............................................................. 757-222-6100

TAXICAB SERVICE

Andy’s Cab ........................................................................... 757-461-8880 Black and White.................................................................. 757-855-4444 Norfolk Checker Taxi/Green & White .......................... 757-855-6611 Yellow Cab of Norfolk....................................................... 757-857-8888

PASSENGER FERRY

HRT Paddlewheel Ferry ................................................... 757-222-6100

USO OFFICE

USO of Hampton Roads .................................................. 757-233-0567

Enjoy our Complimentary

SPORTS & RECREATION BASEBALL

Norfolk Tides ....................................................................... 757-622-2222

Hot Breakfast Local Phone Calls Indoor Pool Fitness Room & WIFI

COLLEGE ATHLETICS - NCAA

Norfolk State University, Division 1............................. 757-823-9009 Old Dominion University, Division 1 .......................... 757-683-4444 Virginia Wesleyan College, Division 3......................... 757-455-3303

BEACHES-PUBLIC

Community Beach, 700 E. Ocean View Ave. Ocean View Beach Park, 100 W. Ocean View Ave. Sarah Constant Shrine Beach, 100 W. Ocean View Ave., Administration Office....................................................... 757-441-2149 Northside Pool.................................................................... 757-441-1760

BOAT RAMPS-PUBLIC

Cobb’s Marina Inc., 4524 Dunning Rd. ....................... 757-588-5401

NORFOLK CHARTER FISHING BOATS

Vinings Landing Marine Center, 8166 Shore Dr...... 757-587-8000 Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville St. ......... 757-583-4150

CHARTER BOATS

American Rover ......................................................757-627-SAIL (7245) Carrie B Showboat............................................................. 954-609-4735 Harrison Charters............................................................... 757-587-9630 Mariner IV Custom Charters .......................................... 757-627-2117

FISHING LICENSES

Perfectly located to military bases, office parks, beaches and area attractions. Lake Wright has two hotels to choose from... each a perfect choice!

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Breakfast Included Indoor Pool Business/Fitness Centers On-site Convenience Store Lobby Restaurant/Lounge Meeting/Banquet Facilities

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Free Airport Shuttle Ample Free Parking Free HSIA & Wireless Full Service On-site Catering Pet Friendly 18 Hole Golf Course

Quality Suites & Sleep Inn (757) 461-6251

6280 Northampton Boulevard Norfolk, Virginia 23502 www.lakewright.com 52

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Virginia Marine Resources Commission .................... 757-247-2200 Virginia Dept. of Game & Inland Fisheries ................ 804-367-1000 Licenses may also be obtained at Kmart or Wal-Mart.

FISHING

Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville St. ......... 757-583-4150 Ocean View Fishing Pier, 400 W. Ocean View Ave. 757-583-6000

BOATING

Bay Point Marina, 9500 30th Bay St. ........................... 757-362-3600 Cobb’s Marina Inc., 4524 Dunning Rd. ....................... 757-588-5401 Cutty Sark Marina, 4707 Pretty Lake Ave. ................. 757-362-2942 Harbor Marine, 4401 Pretty Lake Ave......................... 757-961-9411 Key Dreams Charter Boat Service, 9500 30th Bay St..757-406-0943 Little Creek Marina, 4801 Pretty Lake Ave. .............. 757-362-3600 Pelicans’ Nest Marina, 4401 Pretty Lake Ave. ........... 757-362-2541 Rebel Marina, 1553 Bayville St. ..................................... 757-588-6022 SailTime Sailing Center at Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville St. ............................................................ 757-480-7245 Vinings Landing Marine Center, 8166 Shore Dr...... 757-587-8000 Waterside Marina, 333 Waterside Dr. ......................... 757-625-3625 20-ft depth, 35 slips for boats up to 200 ft long, athletic club, showers, laundry, grocery, ice, wi-fi.

Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville St. .......... 757-583-4150

ICE HOCKEY

Norfolk Admirals ..................757-640-1212, Tickets: 800-745-3000

PUBLIC GOLF COURSES

Lake Wright Golf Course, Norfolk ................................ 757-459-2255 Lamberts Point Golf Course, Norfolk.......................... 757-489-1677 Ocean View Golf Course, Norfolk ................................. 757-480-2094

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LEGEND: p - Pet Friendly, #RMS - Number of Rooms, #Suites - Number of Suites, R - Restaurant, L - Lounge, M - Meeting/Banquet Rooms, Pool (I/O) - Indoor or Outdoor Pool, S/E/K - Suites/Efficiency/Kitchenettes, CB - Continental Breakfast, AAA - AAA Approved, BC - Business Center, Wi-Fi - Free Wireless, VG - Virginia Green, = Indicates Advertiser, All Phone Numbers are Area Code 757 Unless Otherwise Noted.

ProPerty Downtown Courtyard Norfolk Downtown By Marriott • 520 Plume St. 23510, P. 963-6000, 800-894-7956, F. 963-6001 Freemasion Inn Bed & Breakfast • 411 West York St. 23510, P. 963-7000; 855-890-0384 Norfolk Plaza • 700 Monticello Ave. 23510, P. 627-5555, F. 533-9651 Norfolk Waterside Marriott • 235 E. Main St. 23510, P. 627-4200, 800-874-0264, F. 628-6466 Page House Inn, Bed & Breakfast • 323 Fairfax Ave. 23507, P. 625-5033, 800-599-7659, F. 623-9451 Residence Inn Norfolk Marriott • 227 West Brambleton Ave. 23510, P. 842-6216, F. 842-6217 Sheraton Norfolk Waterside • 777 Waterside Dr. 23510, P. 622-6664, 800-325-3535, F. 625-8271 The Tazewell Hotel & Suites • 245 Granby St. 23510, P. 623-6200, F. 457-1516 Military Highway / Airport Candlewood Suites Norfolk Airport • 5600 Lowery Rd. 23502, P. 605-4001, 888-299-2208, F. 605-4002 Days Inn Norfolk - Military Circle • 5701 Chambers St. 23502, P. 461-0100, 800-329-7466, F. 461-5883 DoubleTree by Hilton Norfolk Airport • 1500 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 466-8000, 800-422-7474, F. 466-8802 Econo Lodge Airport • 3343 N. Military Hwy. 23518, P. 855-3116, 800-424-6423, F. 857-6413 Econo Lodge Military Circle • 865 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 461-4865, 800-424-4777 Hampton Inn & Suites - Airport • 1511 USAA Dr. 23502, P. 605-9999, 800-426-7866, F. 605-5999 Holiday Inn Express & Suites Norfolk Airport • 1157 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 455-5055, F. 455-3655 Holiday Inn Norfolk Airport • 1570 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 213-2231, 800-465-4329, F. 213-2232 La Quinta Inn & Suites • 1387 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 466-7001, F. 466-7004 Quality Suites At Lake Wright • 6280 Northampton Blvd. 23502, P. 461-6251, 800-228-5157, F. 461-5925 Ramada Norfolk Airport • 1450 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 466-7474, 800-272-6232, F. 466-0117 Ramada Limited Norfolk • 515 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 461-1880, 800-272-6232, F. 461-4216 Residence Inn Marriott • 1590 N. Military Hwy. 23502, P. 333-3000, 800-236-2427, F. 333-3001 Savannah Suites • 5649 Lowery Rd. 23502, 213-5454, 866-367-2766, F. 213-5456 Sleep Inn At Lake Wright • 6280 Northampton Blvd. 23502, P. 461-1133, 800-228-5157, F. 461-5925 Springhill Suites By Marriott • 6350 Newtown Rd. 23502, P. 333-3100, 888-287-9400, F. 333-3101 ocean View Beach / Hampton Boulevard America’s Best Value Inn • 1850 E. Little Creek Rd. 23518, P. 588-8888 Best Western Holiday Sands Inn & Suites • 1330 E. Ocean View Ave. 23503, P. 583-2621, 800-525-5156, F. 587-7540 Economy Inn • 9601 4th View St. 23503, P. 480-9611 Hampton Inn Naval Station Norfolk • 8501 Hampton Blvd. 23505, P. 489-1000, 800-426-7866 Knight’s Inn • 1111 E. Ocean View Ave. 23503, P. 480-1111 M-Star • 7950 Shore Dr. 23518, P. 587-8781, 800-284-3035, F. 480-6071 Ocean View Inn • 1020 E. Ocean View Ave. 23503, P. 583-9240, 888-354-0409 Quality Inn • 8051 Hampton Blvd. 23505, P. 451-0000 Econo Lodge • 7969 Shore Dr. 23518, P. 588-3600, 800-654-6200 Springhill Suites Marriott ODU Village • 4500 Hampton Blvd., P. 423-4100, 888-287-9400, F: 423-4110 Super 8 • 1010 W. Ocean View Ave. 23503, P. 587-8761, 866-367-8408 Rodeway Inn/Norfolk • 7940 Shore Dr. 23518, P. 588-7888, 877-424-6423

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