Things to do in Norfolk
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Nauticus National Maritime Center
Nauticus is the biggest attraction here, overshadowed only by the USS Wisconsin battleship (a 'Desert Storm' veteran) docked alongside. This comprehensive naval museum has ingenious interactive exhibits and entertaining shows, including submarine rides, multimedia naval battles and flight simulators.
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Norfolk Botanical Gardens
The Norfolk Botanical Gardens offer 19km (12mi) of pathways in, around and through all kinds of beautiful landscaped flora. A butterfly garden, Renaissance Garden and children's vegetable garden are among the many areas you can choose for a stroll.
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Todd Jurich's Bistro
Jurich's is arguably the best upscale restaurant in Hampton Roads. This swish addition to the Norfolk dining scene gets solid reviews for mixing up Tidewater and global ingredients, such as wasabi potatoes and fried spoonbread.
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Chrysler Museum of Art
Chrysler Museum of Art is a grand place with a superb collection and well worth a detour. Exhibits include paintings by Gainsborough, Renoir, Picasso, Pollock and Warhol, and glass ranging from ancient Roman to Tiffany pieces.
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456 Fish
In an elegant bistro setting, Fish doles out some of the best seafood in a town that knows the genre. Its handful of nonpiscatorial dishes, such as rack of lamb, are well executed too.
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Doumar's
Since 1904, this slice of Americana has been the drive-up home of the world's original ice-cream-cone machine, plus great BBQ. Counter service available too. Cash only.
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Victory Rover
view the docks from a narrated, two-hour cruise aboard the Victory Rover.
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Todd Jurich's Bistro
Jurich's is arguably the best upscale restaurant in Hampton Roads. This swish addition to the Norfolk dining scene gets solid reviews for mixing up Tidewater, Southern and global cuisines, like the scrumptious jumbo lump crab cakes with smoked gouda grits.
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Taphouse Grill at Ghent
Good microbrews are served and good local bands jam at this warm little pub.
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Scotty Quixx
What do you do with a drunken sailor? Send him to Scotty's, which is packed with shore-leave Navy guys looking for a good time.
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Naval Station Norfolk
Naval Station Norfolk, the world's largest navy base and one of the busiest airfields in the country, is a must-see. Depending on what ships are in port, you might see aircraft carriers, destroyers, frigates, amphibious assault ships and submarines.
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MacArthur Memorial
The MacArthur Memorial houses the final resting place of WWII hero General Douglas MacArthur and his wife, Jean. The complex includes a museum, theater and exhibits of the general's military and personal artifacts.
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Hampton Naval Museum
Hampton Naval Museum is more adult-oriented, where you can explore the deck of the USS Wisconsin. Built in 1943, it was the largest (887ft long) and last battleship built by the US Navy.
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Elliot's Fair Grounds
This tiny, funky coffeehouse attracts everyone from students to sailors. The menu also includes vegan and kosher items such as Boca Burgers.
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Doumar's
Since 1904, this slice of Americana has been the drive-up home of the world's original ice-cream-cone machine, plus great BBQ. Counter service available too. Cash only.
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Chrysler Museum of Art
The Chrysler Museum of Art is a glorious setting for a spectacular and eclectic collection of artifacts from ancient Egypt to present day, including works by Monet, Matisse, Renoir, Warhol and a world-class collection of Tiffany blown glass.
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