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5 Welcome to Norfolk A warm welcome to the heart of Virginia’s waterfront.sM

7 Get to kNoW Norfolk A sneak peek into what you can expect to find during your stay in Norfolk.

8 Norfolk NeiGhborhoods Notable neighborhoods throughout Norfolk. 8 downtown

12 Ghent 14 Chelsea/North Colley 15 ocean View/east Beach 16 Military Highway/Airport

17 Norfolk Public Art A look at Norfolk’s thriving public art scene.

18 Norfolk cuisiNe find out why Norfolk has a reputation as a culinary hotspot.

19 reGioNAl iNsert: coAstAl VirGiNiA AttrActioNs our surrounding region is brimming with history, one-of-a-kind experiences and unique attractions.

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

31 eVeNts Mark your calendar for these city-wide signature events.

32 AttrActioNs things to do around town.

33 PerformiNG Arts Norfolk’s vibrant arts scene takes center stage.

37 diNiNG Guide A tasty guide to eateries throughout the city.

43 Visitor resources directory of helpful information and resources.

44 mAPs Navigate throughout town like a local.

46 AccommodAtioNs directory A guide to lodging and accommodations options while in town.

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welcome W elcome to Norfolk! It has been a remarkable year full of exciting changes in our beautiful,

waterfront city! Renovations to the new Waterside District have begun, and construction of a new luxury hotel is well underway. Norfolk’s new arts district, The NEON District, is full of brand new

murals, sculptures, art installations, a comedy theatre, restaurants and more!Our art and theatre scene is one of the best in the Commonwealth. The pieces within the nationally-

renowned Chrysler Museum of Art and the artists at work in the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio will leave you in awe. Musicians, dancers and actors are waiting to showcase their talents at the Virginia Opera, Wells Theatre, Harrison Opera House and Chrysler Hall, to name a few. Other must-see attractions include the Norfolk Botanical Garden, Hermitage Museum and Gardens, Hampton Roads Naval Museum, MacArthur Memorial, Virginia Zoological Park and, of course, Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base.

Most people do not realize that Norfolk has 144 miles of shoreline and is surrounded by rivers, the Chesapeake Bay and Atlantic Ocean. So no matter where you are in the city, you’re never far from the water. Enjoy a leisurely sail aboard the American Rover Tall Ship, see Naval Station Norfolk on the Victory Rover, or book a ‘Spirit of Norfolk’ dinner cruise.

If you prefer exploring Norfolk on land, take a stroll through the historic Freemason, Chelsea and Ghent districts. Here you’ll find an array of antique shops, one-of-a-kind craft breweries, cafes, art galleries, gift shops, unique restaurants and more!

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

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

Anthony J. DiFilippoPresident and CEO, VisitNorfolk

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Welcome to Norfolk – the most VibrANt ANd AutheNtic urbAN WAterfroNt commuNity iN AmericA! Experience the rich history, international cuisine, unique entertainment and scenic beauty that awaits you around every corner of our seaport city.

In our walkable downtown, the award-winning Slover Library showcases three generations of architecture and is one of the most technologically-advanced libraries in the country. On display at the MacArthur Memorial and Visitor Center, you will find more than 15,000 artifacts depicting the life and times of the famous General. Stroll along the Elizabeth River Trail where you will discover The National Maritime Center and the interior decks of the Battleship Wisconsin. Take in a show at the NorVa and see why Rolling Stone

magazine recognizes it as one of the best music venues in the country. Or join other sports enthusiasts to cheer on the ECHL Admirals hockey team or the Triple-A Tides baseball team.

As the cultural hub of the region, you will find a love of the arts that permeates throughout the entire city. We are home to the Chrysler Museum of Art – one of the top 20 art museums in the country – and the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio, where artists offer free demonstrations of the ancient art of glass blowing. Public art installations, breathtaking murals and pop-up galleries line the streets of the NEON Arts District. Dance, music, and theater take the stage at our many performance halls and feature professionals from the Virginia Opera, Virginia Symphony, Virginia Stage Company, and many more.

For ultimate relaxation, take in the beauty of nature at the 155-acre Norfolk Botanical Garden. With more than 40 themed gardens, this oasis in the middle of the city is a national treasure. Visit the hip neighborhoods of Ghent and Chelsea where you will sample eclectic shops, a plethora of eateries and local craft brews. For a trip that will delight the entire family, spend a day with over 400 animals at the Virginia Zoo. Or watch the waves of the Chesapeake Bay calmly lap more than 7.5 miles of Norfolk’s Ocean View beaches – a great place to sun, swim and build sand castles.

While Norfolk embodies the cultural and commercial advantages of a big city, visitors and residents become wrapped up in the intimate charm, historic past and friendly atmosphere of our old seaport town. Thank you for choosing Norfolk. We are glad you are here, and we hope you enjoy our vibrant community.

Sincerely,Paul D. Fraim, Mayor

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Nor-fok, or Naw-fok, no matter how you pronounce it, the experience will always be the same: dynamic fun, vibrant entertainment and culture, delicious cuisine and 144 miles of shoreline waiting to be explored! We welcome you to

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WAterfroNt fuN: The joining of the Chesapeake Bay with the mighty Atlantic Ocean is where you can find our waterfront city—and we’ve got the sweeping shores to prove it. From kayaking and harbor cruising to fishing, crabbing and swimming—activities in, on and around the water are endless here. We’re also proud to be called home to the world’s largest naval station and also one of the largest ports on the East Coast.

distiNct locAl flAVor: If you’re looking for world-class cuisine, you’ll find it right here. From al fresco dining on traditional southern fare and seafood to pairings of locally crafted beer and wine with international and nouveau cuisine, our eclectic culinary scene offers something for everyone— and every appetite.

rich history & heritAGe: Norfolk’s history spans over 400 years of major regional and national events. It all began when John Smith and his crew sailed along our waters looking to establish their first American colonial settlement. Our city was right in the thick of several Revolutionary and American Civil War battles—in fact, still visible is the cannonball lodged into the side of St. Paul’s Episcopal Church dating back to the siege of 1776! You can experience our rich African-American legacy at Underground Railroad stops included in our Cannonball Trail self-guided tour.

thriViNG Art sceNe: You’ve got a front row ticket to experience our city’s burgeoning art scene at our local studios, museums and performing

arts venues. Check out the free daily glass blowing demonstrations at Chrysler Museum’s Glass Studio and live performances at the Harrison Opera House and Wells Theatre or stroll through the NEON District to capture views of public art.

GettiNG ArouNd: Conveniently located in the city’s pedestrian-friendly downtown, the passenger rail station provides daily train service to and from our coastal city. The station connects you with the city’s light rail system, The Tide, which allows you to easily tour the city by rail along its 7.5 mile route.

fido frieNdly: Enjoying Norfolk on four legs has never been easier. Our city’s pedestrian-friendly streets, beaches, parks, hotels and, yes, even restaurants will make you and your furry friend feel right at home! You simply can’t beat our walkability, weather and wide open spaces.

shoPPer’s deliGht: No matter what corner of town you find yourself in, you’re sure to stumble upon a shopping experience that fits your taste and budget! Don’t miss downtown’s one-million square foot MacArthur Center shopping mall and the eclectic shops lining Granby Street and in Monticello Arcade. While in Ghent, pop into boutiques and antique shops for something truly unique. Or if you’re looking for retail therapy en route back to the airport, Military Circle Mall is a convenient and wallet-friendly option.

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historyHistory enthusiasts take note:

Norfolk’s downtown is home to some of the oldest, most storied sites in the region! A journey along the Cannonball Trail, a self-guided historical tour, is a must-do; just be sure to factor in at least two hours to see it all!

On this tour you’ll get a sense of what daily life was once like; and you’ll see historic homes including the Moses Myers House, the Willoughby-Baylor House and the Hunter House Victorian Museum. You’ll also see the MacArthur Memorial, the final resting place and museum honoring General of the Army Douglas MacArthur and his wife; the Armed Forces Memorial and the Norfolk Southern Museum.

diNiNGAfter strolling along the streets

of the neighborhoods you’ve likely worked up quite the appetite! Well you’re in luck, because our downtown is home to some of the region’s most revered, and delicious eateries. For classic seafood dishes served in an upscale-casual atmosphere, head

over to 456 Fish on Granby Street. Granby Street is often referred to as “restaurant row”, and offers up everything from authentic Asian cuisine to refined, farm-to-table fare and much more! If you’re looking for something a little more exotic, head to Chartreuse Bistro or Saint Germain; both are sure to have something to sate your palate. Want to experience a part of Norfolk’s history while dining? Then reserve a table at the historic Freemason Abbey Restaurant, a beautifully preserved 142 year-old church turned restaurant.

Downtown Norfolk is home to popular arts and entertainment venues, historic sites, chef-owned restaurants, museums and so much more.

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eNtertAiNmeNtDowntown is undoubtedly one of the city’s major hubs for culture,

the arts and nightlife. Jam out with major musical artists at the NorVa, a historic concert venue that was recently named one of America’s Venues that Rock’s the Hardest by Rolling Stone Magazine. Just around the corner from the NorVa is the TCC Roper Performing Arts Center where you can catch live theater, musical performances and films every week. If you’re looking for a hands-on experience, check out Todd Rosenlieb Dance across the street for class, training and performance opportunities for both professional and amateur dancers alike. Don’t miss the world-class performances put on by the Virginia Stage Company at the historic Wells Theatre and the Virginia Arts Festival. If you’re looking for edge-of-your-seat entertainment, you’re sure to find it at Norfolk Admirals Ice Hockey games at downtown’s Norfolk Scope Arena and cheering on the Norfolk Tides, the Baltimore Orioles Triple-A affiliate, at Harbor Park!

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8.............6th.Annual.Summer.BrewFest

15-16.......34th.Annual.Norfolk.Waterfront.Jazz.Festival (ticketed event)

29-31......A.Mid-Summer.Fantasy.Festival - Theatre in the Park

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13.............16th.Annual.Norfolk.Latino.Music.Festival, in partnership with the Hampton Roads Hispanic Chamber of Commerce

SEPTEMBER10............11th.Annual.Mid-Autumn.Moon.Festival

10............8th.Annual.Opera.in.the.Park in partnership with the Virginia Opera

17.............5th.Annual.Embrace.The.Culture,.ETC.-.Norfolk’s.Indie.Music.&.Arts.Festival

24...........4th..Annual.RibtoberFest

OCTOBER1..............28th.Annual.Virginia.Children’s.Festival (ticketed event)

15-16........29th.Annual.Town.Point.Virginia.Wine.Festival (ticketed event)

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shoPPiNGIf you’re in search of retail therapy, you’ve come to the right place.

Conveniently located in the epicenter of downtown, MacArthur Center shopping mall has something for everyone. At the mall you’ll find plenty of stores you won’t find elsewhere including J.Crew, White House Black Market and Apple, and is anchored by Dillard’s and Nordstrom. If you’re looking for a souvenir with a local flair, head across the street to the historic Monticello Arcade for jewelry, shoes and handmade home goods stores.

AFTER HOURS: You’ll love Norfolk’s nightlife scene.

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Located on the downtown Norfolk waterfront, Nauticus is a maritime science museum that explores the economic, naval, and natural power of the sea. It is both

exciting and informative and allows visitors of all age groups to have fun learning something new. Nauticus features hands-on exhibits, marine life, 3D movies and interactive displays. Museum highlights include the exhibits: Our Mighty Seaport; Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a Battleship; and Stewards of the Sea: Defending Freedom, Protecting the Environment. While on the Nauticus campus you’ll find the Hampton Roads Naval Museum, located on the second floor, which examines more than two centuries of local naval history. See rare and unusual artifacts from the museum’s extensive collection and its new Artifact of the Month display. Then climb aboard the awe-inspiring Battleship Wisconsin, one of the largest and last battleships built by the U.S. Navy. During her heyday, the Wisconsin served in three wars and earned six battle stars in action, while carrying nearly 3,000 men during WWII. Weighing in at 45,000 tons and measuring in at 887 feet long, this “City at Sea” has gained official status on the National Register of Historic Places. Nauticus is also home to the Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center, where Carnival Cruise Lines offers sailings from Norfolk. Nauticus is also home to Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises. If you’re looking for a hands-on way to enjoy the waterfront, check out Sail Nauticus, a non-profit community sailing center. With its brightly colored sails emerging as a welcome addition to the Elizabeth River

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nauticus and Battleship Wisconsin combine forces to honor maritime science, history and fun!

The Battleship Wisconsin: Weighing in at 45,000 tons and measuring in at 887 feet long, this “City at sea” has gained official status on the National register of Historic places.

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209 West Freemason Street • Norfolk, VA 23510Call for reservations 757-622-3966

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waterfront, the sailing center provides programs catering to children and adults of every skill level from beginnes to advanced sailors. Children can enjoy a number of programs including the Sail Nauticus hands-on summer camps for ages 10-18. Adults can get in on the fun with sailing certification classes or by simply relaxing on a privately skippered “Sail About” on the river. The sailing center also hosts larger groups, including corporate events and team-building outings. 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 and the Battleship Wisconsin are located at One Waterside Drive on the downtown Norfolk waterfront. Both are open daily Memorial Day through Labor Day 10 a.m.–5 p.m. Labor Day through Memorial Day, hours are Tuesday–Saturday 10 a.m.–5 p.m., Sunday noon–5 p.m. and closed Monday. Admission to Nauticus includes the Battleship Wisconsin. Children ages 3 and under are free. Discounts are available for active duty military, seniors and AAA members. Guided tours of the Wisconsin’s interior spaces are available for an additional fee. There is no charge to visit the Hampton Roads Naval Museum. For more information, call (757) 664-1000 or visit www.nauticus.org.

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diNiNGFor a soul-satisfying blast from the past, head to Doumar’s Cones and BBQ, a classic drive-in, whose owner created the world’s first waffle cone! Drive up, order and dine in the comfort of your own car or grab a seat inside and take a step back in time. While in the neighborhood, sip and savor at the Mermaid Winery, Virginia’s first urban winery, and enjoy a tasty bite paired with a delicious wine flight in their intimate tasting room. Dine al fresco on upscale comfort food at Supper Southern Morsels’ rooftop terrace or check out what’s on tap at O’Connor Brewing Company, a local Norfolk craft brewery, or the Public House on Colley. If you’re looking for vegetarian and vegan-friendly dishes, restaurants throughout Ghent offer an array of options to quell your cravings.

shoPPiNGGhent is a hotbed of boutique and locally-owned shops, antique stores and specialty retailers. If you’re looking for a truly one-of-a-kind souvenir to remember your stay in Norfolk, look to boutiques like Le Marche, Kitsch and A. Dodsons along Colley Avenue. The neighborhood is a collector’s and antique enthusiast’s paradise with vintage and antique shops around almost every corner! You never know what you’ll find so be sure to factor in extra time to really dig around. In need of a tasty beverage? Stop by bottleBOX for craft beer to go! Or if you’re shopping for a tasty treat, don’t miss

Pendulum Fine Meats’ deli and market and be sure to stop by Savor the Olive for one of the widest selections in fine oils and vinegars in the region.

eNtertAiNmeNtIf you are visiting Norfolk during their seasons, grab tickets to the Virginia Symphony and the Virginia Opera for truly world-class live performances. Lovers of the arts are encouraged to explore over 5,000 years of art in one of the country’s most impressive museums, the Chrysler Museum of Art. Here you’ll find everything from painting and sculpture to decorative arts, photography and a nationally acclaimed glass collection. Speaking of glass, head to the Chrysler Museum Glass Studio on the museum’s campus for a free glassmaking demonstration at noon. The studio is one of the country’s most cutting-edge and offers classes at all levels of expertise, from beginner to advanced. For an engaging activity the whole family can enjoy, be sure to check out the Color Me Mine ceramics studio. Or for a Norfolk memento, head to the Mermaid Factory where you can unleash your creativity through paint and create your very own mermaid to bring home.

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Norfolk’s historic Ghent neighborhood is a vibrant community filled to the brim with character, culture and delicious cuisine. The neighborhood’s main thoroughfare, Colley Avenue, and adjacent 21st and 22nd streets are lined with eclectic eateries, unique shops, art galleries and antique stores.

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Norfolk’s Colley Avenue was voted the People’ Choice designation for Great Places in America in 2015.

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F ounded in 1933 and named for automobile heir and art collector Walter P. Chrysler, Jr., The Chrysler Museum of Art is a jewel in

the city of Norfolk and the region. Originally known as the Norfolk Museum of Arts and Sciences, The Chrysler has grown to become a nationally renowned art museum combining 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 special exhibitions include more than 30,000 original works of art that span more than 5,000 years in its newly expanded and transformed galleries. Here, you can enjoy celebrated works running the gamut from American and European paintings and sculpture, contemporary art, decorative arts and photography.

The Chrysler also possesses one of the great glass collections in America, featuring the acclaimed Tiffany collection. The Museum’s Tiffany holdings also includes an incredible selection of windows, lamps and decorative arts. The Chrysler’s glass collection also includes fine examples of historical glass, a significant selection of English and French glass, and contemporary masterworks.

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campus offers a modern, 7,200 square-foot Glass Studio facility adjacent to the Museum. The Glass Studio is equipped to accommodate aspiring and master artists alike. The educational facility supports artists working in a variety of glassmaking processes including glassblowing, casting, fusing, flameworking and coldworking. 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 provides free public demonstrations at noon every Tuesday through Sunday. The Visiting Artist Series and monthly Third Thursday performance evenings bring some of the best and most innovative contemporary glass artists to work and experiment in the Glass Studio.

So, while you are in the Ghent neighborhood, be sure to check out this new and improved Museum offering more then 10,000 square feet of new gallery space, a new café with al fresco dining, an eclectic gift shop and amenities galore! Admission to the Chrysler Museum, the Glass Studio and the Historic Houses is FREE. Special exhibitions may have entry fees, though Museum Members and children ages 5 and younger are always admitted free. For more information, call (757) 664-6200 or visit www.chrysler.org.

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CHelsea, nortH Colley & BeyonDSurrounding the historic Ghent neighborhood are the districts of Chelsea, North Colley and beyond—a diverse and delightful intersection of commercial, industrial and undeniably local.

D iscover more than 500 animals, eight lush gardens, four continents and explore a world of fun, right

here in Norfolk, at the Virginia Zoo. Visit with orangutans, giraffes, tapirs, tigers, exotic birds and much more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your head, then board the Norfolk southern express train for an expedition to Asia – trail of the tiger, Africa’s okavango delta and the land down under, the Australia Walkabout.

the Virginia Zoo, open year round, provides education and entertainment for all ages. situated by the lafayette river on 53 landscaped acres, the Virginia Zoo has been a cornerstone in the community for more than 110 years. focused on conservation, the zoo provides meaningful opportunities to connect with nature and learn more about the world around you.

if you’re looking for a unique adventure, book a behind-the-scenes tour, where you can get up close and personal with the animals. 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 celebration, Zoo Grooves concert series, and Zoo Boo at 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. the Virginia Zoo is a world of wild discovery, providing fun and education for all ages. located at 3500 Granby street in Norfolk and open daily from 10 am to 5 pm. Closed on major winter holidays. the Virginia Zoo is a member of the Association of Zoos and Aquariums (AZA) and the World Association of Zoos and Aquariums (WAZA).

For more information, call 757-441-2374 or visit www.virginiazoo.org.

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N o history buff’s trip to Norfolk is complete without a visit to historic Fort Norfolk, located along the Elizabeth

River as you head from downtown to the Chelsea District. It is the last remaining of 19 harbor-front forts authorized in 1794 by President George Washington and helped protect the city during the War of 1812. The four-acre site includes earthwork embankments, ramparts, a dungeon, officers’ quarters, powder magazine, barracks and a guardhouse. To get a glimpse into the U.S. armed forces more recent history, take a tour of Naval Station Norfolk, the world’s largest naval base. The 45-minute tour takes you dockside to the home of the Atlantic fleet for an up-close look at aircraft carriers, destroyers and other U.S. Navy vessels protecting our nation everyday.

diNiNGYou’ve come to the right place for some of the city’s trendiest restaurants and watering holes. Chelsea’s craft brewery, Smartmouth Brewing Company, is a must for craft beer enthusiasts. This 20-barrel brew house typically churns out 100 barrels of hoppy goodness a month and offers a guided tour of the facility and cozy tasting room. From the bite of their India pale ale to one of the few Saisons brewed in Virginia, you can get a true taste of our local flavor. If you’re seeking something incredibly fresh, search no farther than LeGrand Kitchen for the freshest regional produce and meats. Enjoy dining in the North Colley district at Cogans Pizza North, Chow, Dirty Buffalo or Fellini’s. Refuel at distinct and delicious neighborhood eateries like Tortilla West,

Torch Bistro, Orapax and The Bakehouse at Chelsea. Continue your tour of tastes at the Birch Bar, Norfolk’s high-profile craft beer and artisanal cheese bar. Named one of the top five bars in America, Birch Bar is housed in a redeveloped industrial building and serves over 20 rotating drafts on tap and dozens more on their weekly bottle list.

eNtertAiNmeNtWhile in the area, take time to explore Norfolk’s “Home of the Arts” Hermitage Museum and Gardens. Formerly home to the Sloane family, the museum boasts a nationally recognized art collection spanning 5,000 years! The Hermitage also includes contemporary exhibition galleries, working artist studios and 12 acres of gardens and grounds along the peaceful waters of the Lafayette River. Catch a basketball game or headlining musical performance at the Ted Constant Convocation Center. If you’re looking for a cozier, café-style performance space, check out the Venue on 35th for weekly open mic events and local performances. Or tee off at Lambert’s Point Golf Club, a beautiful links-style, nine-hole golf course on the banks of the Elizabeth River.

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Norfolk’s relaxing beach communities of Ocean View and East Beach will leave you feeling as though you’re in a whole other world—one filled with fresh seafood, sand and seaside fun.

historyThe area’s unique history dates back hundreds of years and is full of interesting discoveries. Ocean View’s Willoughby Spit, an independent peninsula originally inhabited by The Willoughby Family, has been a favorite Norfolk marvel since it first appeared as a result of a mid-1600’s hurricane. Where there once had been only water now lies a serene strip of land created by Mother Nature. Past times at the beaches, neighborhoods and commercial districts of Ocean View are lovingly preserved and shared in collections of memorabilia, images and oral histories at the Ocean View Station Museum.

diNiNGAfter a day at the beach, take advantage of Ocean View’s dining hot spots. Stop in to Jesse’s Taqueria for some fresh, homemade and authentic Mexican food. If you’re craving something from the sea, Shipwreck Sally’s offers delectable

seafood dishes for breakfast or lunch. Dine at Razzo, a simple, warm locale that offers Italian dishes such as lasagna and veal marsala.

eNtertAiNmeNtThere’s no better way to enjoy the neighborhood than a day at the beach! This area is home to several city beaches on the Chesapeake Bay. The City of Norfolk maintains three beach parks including the Community Beach Park, Sarah Constant Beach Park and Ocean View Beach Park. Grab the family or your friends and head out for a relaxing afternoon of sunbathing and swimming! Enjoy fishing on the Ocean View Fishing Pier and if you’re hungry, grab a bite to eat at the pier’s onsite restaurant, known for its super fresh seafood. Or if you’d prefer to stay on land, schedule a round of golf at the Ocean View Golf Course located one block from the Chesapeake Bay and marina.

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norFolK BotaniCal GarDenW hile in the neighborhood, head

over to Norfolk Botanical Garden, located next to

Norfolk International Airport. the Garden offers 155 acres to explore and a variety of ways to enjoy this beautiful horticultural center. 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.

Dating back to 1938, Norfolk Botanical Garden has a deep-seeded history and has only continued to flourish throughout the years. today, 52 themed and signature gardens offer breathtaking views in every season. Visitor favorites include the Japanese Garden, Bristow Butterfly Garden, Hofheimer Camellia Garden, kaufman Hydrangea Garden and Conifer Garden. other signature gardens include the sarah lee Baker Perennial Garden and the enchanted forest.

kids iN toW? Be sure to visit the Garden’s World of Wonders: A Children’s Adventure Garden. this three-acre interactive garden takes children around the world through living biomes and down secret paths all while splashing through 200 fountains! Worked up an appetite? stroll over to the Café, open seasonally, for a quick lunch, coffee or dessert. For more information, call 757-441-5830 or visit www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org.

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Known for its convenience and abundance, the Norfolk Airport and

Military Highway sections of Norfolk are a shopping and dining experience

unto themselves!

shoPPiNGJanaf Shopping Yard provides easy access parking with over 100 national and local clothing and home décor stores, including TJ Maxx, Sports Authority, Anna’s Linens and more. It’s so large in scope and size (nearly 1,000,000 square feet), it is considered more of a shopping district with its wide selection of restaurants, national and specialty stores and banks. The Military Circle Mall is another notable stopover for visiting shoppers with its array of shoe shops, jewelry stores and clothing and boutique shops to peruse.

diNiNG This area is not just a shopper’s hot spot. A short drive away from one of the eight engineering wonders of the world - the Chesapeake Bay Bridge Tunnel - are a multitude of great dining options such as Cilantro Bangladeshi Bistro, Nawab Indian Cuisine, Paradise Pizzeria and Sawasdee Thai Cuisine.

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N orfolk’s thriving arts community welcomes you into

its studios, galleries and up and down the streets of downtown, the NEON Arts District and beyond. Throughout the city, almost everywhere you turn you’re bound to stumble upon artwork – from classically beautiful statues

to thought-provoking, abstract mixed-media installations. Downtown Norfolk and surrounding neighborhoods give proof to Norfolk’s flourishing arts scene. It is with good reason Norfolk is called the Cultural Capital of Virginia.

While touring Norfolk, keep an eye out for purposefully placed public art pieces ranging in media, location, theme, scale and style. The robust Norfolk Public Art Program strategically places artwork in areas with the most visible impact, such as downtown parking garages. Artist John Rudel’s artwork Eyes peer out from the MacArthur

Center’s parking garage. Laura Grant’s Flyway in the York Street Garage depicts of flocks of rainbow painted Canada Geese. Dance under the night sky with the interactive MetalMatisse by artist Electroland, a 30-foot-tall bouquet of stainless steel flowers that sings and flashes color to movement of passersby at the MacArthur Square light rail station. Travel into Norfolk’s neighborhoods to experience art like Matthew Gray Palmer’s All Things Within All Things, a life-size aluminum African elephant made of thousands of filigree butterflies at the Virginia Zoo. Be sure to venture down Granby Street into Norfolk’s recently dedicated NEON Arts District. You won’t have to look very hard to find a neighborhood transformed by over 15 new street murals and many unexpected art experiences. Find a friend and peer through both sides of Cementiscope, a larger than life-sized kaleidoscope in a fabricated cement mixer, by Glassitorium.

For maps of the artwork, background information and additional resources, visit www.norfolkpublicart.org.

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tHe neon DistriCt: norFolK’s art DistriCtT he NEON District is Norfolk’s arts district. If you love

public art, it’s the neighborhood for you. Featuring murals, sculpture, neon installations, and funky winks throughout, the NEON is the center of Hampton Roads’

public art scene. It is also the home to cultural institutions that support both emerging arts and classical high arts, including the Chrysler Museum and Glass Studio, Harrison Opera House, Chrysler Hall, Glass Wheel Studio, Work | Release, The Push Comedy Theater, Hurrah Players Theater, and more. In 2016, look for The Norfolk Comedy Festival, ground-breaking contemporary art openings, and the NEON Festival. The NEON District: it’s where the new energy of Norfolk shines bright. www.neonnfk.com

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eAteriesWant to know where to go to satisfy your

taste buds? Downtown’s Granby Street, affectionately named “restaurant row”, is a sure bet for satisfying your hunger with its diverse range of eateries all within its twelve walkable blocks. Be sure to check out Chartreuse Bistro, a European bistro with organic farm to table entrée options or Field Guide, offering a friendly atmosphere and a delicious spin on American dishes. If you’re looking for a culinary adventure, dine at Saint Germain on Granby Street and enjoy modern interpretations of

American entrees with flair. Dine al fresco on Colley Avenue and 21st Street

in Historic Ghent where the sidewalks are lined with restaurants, hip bars and cafes, offering unique dishes with many vegan and vegetarian-friendly options. Try handcrafted sweet potato biscuit sandwiches piled high with hearty fixin’s at Handsome Biscuit, delicious southern cuisine at Supper Southern Morsels or enjoy Asian-inspired tapas at Bardo Edibles & Elixirs. If you’re looking for a fun spin on the modern sandwich, check out Toast on Colonial Avenue. Your taste buds will thank you after you sample one of their delicious, toasted creations.

Looking for something with local flair? Check out The Bakehouse at Chelsea for European hearth breads and flat bread pizza made with organic flour and locally-sourced produce. Walk right across the street for a midnight snack and some outdoor fun at Torch Bistro complete with cornhole boards and weekly live music entertainment.

Don’t miss the fresh-off-the-boat seafood and southern fare around Norfolk’s Ocean View neighborhood. If you’ve got your whole clan, you’re in luck as there’s plenty of family-friendly dining options dotting the Military Highway area. You’re sure to find tasty dishes at wallet-friendly price points.

eliXirsThirsting for a taste of our local flavor? Norfolk

is home to Virginia’s first urban winery and two thriving craft breweries ready to whet your palate. Mermaid Winery and Smartmouth Brewing Company and O’Connor Brewing Company have tasting rooms and tours available.

If you’re looking for chic atmosphere coupled with a diverse drink menu, look no further than Luna Maya or Press 626 Wine Bar in Ghent. Still looking to quench your thirst? Head over to the Birch Bar in the Chelsea District for artisanal and small batch brews paired with gourmet international cheese samplers.

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COASTAL VIRGINIAWELCOME TO

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Since 1986

(757) 627-7245www.americanrover.com

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NAVAL BASE CRUISES

2 Hour Narrated Cruises Depart Depart from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin.

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“Your Front Row Seat To The Naval Fleet”

SAILING HARBOR CRUISES

DOWNTOWN NORFOLK WATERFRONT

2 Hour Narrated

Harbor Tours & Sunset Cruises

Depart from Norfolk's

Waterside.

Group Rates and Private Parties Available.

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Metaphysical Library • Bookstore and Gift Shop • Holistic Health Center & SpaCayce/Miller Café • Free Daily Lecture, Tour, and Film • ESP Testing • Meditation Garden

Stone Labyrinth • Conferences • Weekend Workshops • Psychic Fairs

The Coastal Virginia Tourism Alliance welcomes you to one of America’s most scenic and historic travel destinations. The Coastal Virginia region is comprised of the cities of Chesapeake, Hampton, Newport News, Norfolk, Portsmouth, Smithfield/Isle of Wight, Suffolk, Yorktown, Virginia Beach, Williamsburg, and Virginia’s Eastern Shore. All are accessible by major interstate highway systems, the Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel 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!

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”!

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AMERICAN ROVER Norfolk Harbor Sailing Cruises

Set Sail aboard this 125 passenger Sailing Schooner. Offering daytime and sunset harbor cruises on the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River and the Port of Virginia. Help hoist the sails, take a turn at the helm, or just relax and enjoy the Captain’s tour. Seating is available on the shaded upper deck. Our air-conditioned below deck area has ship store, bar and rest rooms. Private charters and special event cruises available. Departing Waterside Marina in Downtown Norfolk. Call 757-627-7245 or visit www.AmericanRover.com. Sailing April through October.

EDGAR CAYCE’S A.R.E.Edgar Cayce’s A.R.E.– Association for Research and Enlightenment, Inc.

Come explore the fascinating work of famed psychic Edgar Cayce, the “sleeping prophet” and “father of holistic medicine.”

Free daily film, tour, and lecture on dreams, intuition, holistic health and more. Our campus includes a metaphysical

library, Bookstore & Gift Shop, meditation garden, stone labyrinth, Health Center & Spa, and an onsite café. The renovated Health Center & Spa has treatment rooms overlooking the ocean offering holistic services including the Cayce/Reilly® massage, chiropractic services, and hydrotherapy sessions. We also offer

ESP testing, astrology charts, psychic fairs, and conferences with world-renowned presenters.

Learn more at EdgarCayce.org.

HAMPTON This is Hampton

Hampton, 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. The Hampton History Museum is a great place to begin your explorations. The museum introduces Hampton’s 400-year history in its galleries, interpreting the city’s role in pivotal American decisions and milestones. The Hampton Visitor Center shares this location so you can gather great information on the sites you wish to explore and purchase money-saving admission tickets. The Sea to Stars Ticket, for example, combines admission to the Virginia Air & Space Center, an IMAX film, a ride on the Hampton Carousel, a cruise aboard the Miss Hampton II and admission to the Hampton History Museum for one low price. Buy adult tickets for $39 and youth tickets for $25. The Virginia Air & Space Center features 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. Fort Monroe visitors are encouraged to cross

the moat encircling the stone fort to explore the Casemate Museum and many historic landmarks and to climb the fort walls to enjoy the spectacular view of the harbor. 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. The Miss Hampton II harbor

Our area’s major attractions listings are presented on the following pages.

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• Full Bar • Catering Services• Chicken, Lamb, Seafood & Vegetarian

• Lunch (Buffet) & Dinner Daily

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VIRGINIA BEACH756 First Colonial Rd.

(757) 491-8600

WILLIAMSBURG204 Monticello Ave.

(757) 565-3200

NORFOLK888 N. Military Hwy

(757) 455-8080

NEWPORT NEWS11712 Jefferson Ave.

(757) 591-9200

tour boat and the Ocean Eagle fishing boat are located nearby along the Hampton waterfront. Hampton University 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. You can explore the campus with one of several Smartphone tours available at VisitHampton.com or learn about the campus’ and city’s remarkable past through interpretive historic markers located on the campus and throughout Hampton. You are also sure to adore the unique dining and shopping in Downtown Hampton, Phoebus and in Coliseum Central. There’s no shortage

of fun and adventure. After all, This is Hampton! For visitor information call 800-800-2202, 757-727-1102 or come to VisitHampton.com.

JAMESTOWN SETTLEMENT, YORKTOWN VICTORY CENTERLiving-History Museums Chronicle Nation’s Beginnings

A hands-on history experience awaits visitors at two Williamsburg area museums that explore the nation’s beginnings. At Jamestown Settlement, gallery exhibits chronicle 1600s Virginia in the context of its Powhatan Indian, English and African cultures, complementing historical interpretation at outdoor re-creations of a Powhatan Indian village, the three ships that brought America’s first permanent English colonists in 1607, and colonial fort. The story of the American Revolution, from the beginnings of colonial unrest to the formation of the new nation, unfolds at the Yorktown Victory Center through indoor exhibits and outdoor re-creations of a Continental Army encampment and Revolution-period farm. The museums are open 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. daily except Christmas and New Year’s days. For more information call 888-593-4682 or visit www.historyisfun.org.

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MILITARY AVIATION MUSEUMA true treasure of Virginia Beach, the Military Aviation Museum is home

to one of the largest private collections of military aircraft. These vintage WWI and WWII aircraft, such as our Curtiss JN-4 Jenny, Messerschmitt Bf-109, P-51 Mustang, de Havilland Mosquito and Spitfire, have been restored to their original flying condition. See these living pieces of history fly at our annual WWII air show in May, Flying Proms in June and WWI show in October. Visit us at 1341 Princess Anne Road, Virginia Beach or call 757-721-7767. www.MilitaryAviationMuseum.org

NAUTICUSThis 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 include hands-on exhibits, touch tanks, 3D movies, and more. Plus, walk the decks of history with 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 onsite at Nauticus, be sure to check out Our Mighty Seaport, an exhibit exploring maritime commerce as well as Guns, Sweat, and Gears: Anatomy of a Battleship, with its enormous gun devices, tools, and personal mementos from the Battleship Wisconsin. 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 and examine Science on a Sphere, a six-foot globe displaying weather phenomena around the world. Don’t leave without a visit to Dockside Café or the Banana Pier Gift Shop for

great nautical gifts. Call 757-664-1000 or visit Nauticus.org for hours and admission fees.

NEWPORT NEWSThe Mariners’ Museum

The Mariners’ Museum, America’s National Maritime Museum, is filled with fascinating stories, captured in the priceless artifacts that celebrate the spirit of the open sea. Explore small craft from around the world. Discover the USS Monitor Center, home to the Civil War ironclad’s iconic gun turret, where the

incredible story of her creation, battle, sinking and recovery are told in vivid detail. View maritime art, handcrafted ship models and rare figureheads. Experience a 3D film in the Explorers Theater. Located in a 550-acre park, visitors can hike the 5-mile Noland Trail, picnic

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at Lions Bridge overlooking the tranquil James River or rent a paddle boat and explore Lake Maury. For information on exhibitions, events, educational programs and hours of operation, visit MarinersMuseum.org or call 800-581-7245.

Virginia Living MuseumVirginia Living Museum – celebrating 50 years of connecting people to nature!

View endangered red wolves. Get close to a loggerhead turtle and jellyfish. Touch live spider crabs and fossilized dinosaur tracks. Living exhibits depict Virginia’s natural heritage from the mountains to the sea. See animals living in a cypress swamp, mountain cove and beneath the

Chesapeake Bay. Touch famous Bay creatures. Enjoy hands-on activities. Travel the galaxies in the planetarium theater. Outdoors, stroll the boardwalk to view animals in naturalized habitats. Explore an extensive collection of native plants and green living exhibits. Young kids enjoy role play as an animal keeper/vet and the Nature Playground. Explore super-sized animatronic bugs through April 17, roaring animatronic dinosaurs May 7 – Sept. 5, plus enjoy special anniversary events.

NORFOLK VISITNORFOLK

With 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.

Hungry? Norfolk has become well-known for its wide variety of cuisine and is home to more than 80 chef-owned restaurants in the 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.

If history is your thing, sign up for a boat or land tour of the world’s largest Naval Base, stop by the MacArthur Memorial, or walk the Cannonball Trail. You can jam out to some of the nation’s best music at the NorVa, named “Venue that Rocks” the hardest by Rolling Stone

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Departing from Riverwalk Landing, Yorktown.Call 844.724.5956 or visit www.sailyorktown.com

The Yorktown Schooners

Set Sailfor a bygone era aboard

Serenity & Alliance

Pirate Adventure Cruises

Late March to September$37 Adults, $22 kids

2 Hour Sightseeing Cruises

Late March thru Early NovemberMorning, Afternoon and

Sunset Sails

magazine. There are antique shops, coffee houses & galleries galore in the hip, historic Ghent district just a few minutes from downtown. There is truly something for everyone here! For additional information, call 800-368-3097, or visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com.

NORFOLK SOUTHERNClothing, tools, locomotive and train parts, maps, and advertisements are among the more than

500 artifacts dating to the 1830s showcased in the Norfolk Southern Museum. 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.

SPIRIT OF NORFOLKCruising Year-Round From Downtown

Get ready for the time of your life. Step aboard the Spirit of Norfolk and come alive for an afternoon or evening of all-out fun. You’ll dine and dance to live DJ entertainment while being dazzled by skyline sights and a close-up look at the Navy’s Atlantic Fleet. Choose from fun-filled lunches, dinners and midnight cruises. Details and tickets, www.spiritofnorfolk.com or 866-211-3803. Advance reservations strongly recommended.

SCHOONERS ALLIANCEAND SERENITY

Join the Yorktown Schooners Alliance and Serenity and step back into history as you sail the York River past the battlefield where our country won its independence. Lend a hand at setting sail, look for dolphins and osprey, or relax with a beverage from our ship’s galley. For families, try the Pirate Adventure Cruise. Kids 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. Sailing daily late March to early November. Advance reservations recommended. For schedule and tickets, visit www.sailyorktown.com. 844-724-5956. Continued on page A12

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SUFFOLKSmall 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. 757-514-4130. VisitSuffolkVa.com.

VICTORY ROVERNAVAL BASE CRUISES ABOARD THE VICTORY ROVERYour front row seat to the Naval Fleet.

Two Hour Narrated Cruises depart daily from Nauticus, home of the Battleship Wisconsin in Downtown Norfolk. The Captain provides a fascinating commentary as passengers cruise the smooth waters of the Elizabeth River. See one of the world’s busiest sea ports including the world’s largest naval base, home of the Atlantic Fleet: Destroyers, Cruisers, Submarines, Aircraft Carriers and more. Up to 150 guests enjoy comfortable seating, air conditioned enclosed deck, shaded upper deck, and snack bar. Call 757-627-7406 or www.navalbasecruises.com. Cruising March - December.

VIRGINIA SPORTS HALL OF FAMEWhether 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).

THE VIRGINIA ZOOJourney to mysterious places inhabited by exotic animals from around the

world–without leaving Hampton Roads! Discover lions, bears, elephants, gibbons, giraffes, colorful birds and more! Watch the red panda climb through the trees just above your head. Pet the animals in the ZooFarm. Enjoy a stroll or ride the Zoo train among the themed gardens and beautiful landscaping.

The Virginia Zoo provides education and entertainment for people of all ages, and the Zoo is home to more than 400 animals on 53 beautifully landscaped acres. Exhibits encourage the animals’ natural behavior, 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.

HISTORIC YORKTOWNTravel back in time, then savor the present at

this year-round destination for history, shopping, outdoor recreation, fine dining and special events. Relive the pivotal battle of the Revolutionary War. Visit historic homes, museums, and battlefields by foot or enjoy a guided Segway tour through town. Set sail on Yorktown’s Schooners Alliance and Serenity. Shop in specialty stores, enjoy a wine or beer dinner, play on the riverfront, and dine in one-of-a-kind restaurants. Come for a day, a weekend or longer. 757-890-3300 or www.visityorktown.org.

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JanUaryechl nOrfOlk aDMirals Norfolk Scope Arena; January-April & October-December757-640-1212 www.norfolkadmirals.com

DOwntOwn nOrfOlk restaUrant week Downtown Norfolk757-623-1757www.downtownnorfolk.org

March49th annUal st. Patrick’s Day ParaDeOcean View757-587-3548www.norfolkparade.com

Meac BasketBall tOUrnaMentNorfolk Scope Arena 757-951-2055www.meachoops.com

aPrilVirGinia arts festiValApril-June877-741-ARTSwww.vafest.org

VirGinia internatiOnal tattOONorfolk Scope Arena 757-282-2800 www.vafest.org

nOrfOlk natO festiValTown Point Park • 757-282-2801www.norfolknatofestival.org

May10th annUal sPrinG tOwn POint VirGinia wine festiVal PresenteD By at&tTown Point Park • 757-441-2345www.festevents.org

15th annUal VirGinia Beer festiValTown Point Park • 757-441-2345www.festevents.org

stOckley GarDens sPrinG arts festiValStockley Gardens 757-625-6161www.hope-house.org

nOrfOlk Greek festiValAnnunciation Greek Orthodox Cathedral757-440-0500www.norfolkgreekfestival.com

JUne40th annUal nOrfOlk harBOrfest® PresenteD By at&tTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

27th annUal BayOU BOOGalOO & caJUn fOOD festiVal PresenteD By at&tTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

PriDefest 2016 Town Point Park757-269-9707www.hamptonroadspride.org

JUly6th annUal at&t sUMMer Brewfest at tOwn POint Park Town Point Park 757-441-2345 www.festevents.org 34th annUal at&t fOUrth Of JUly Great aMerican Picnic Town Point Park 757-441-2345www.festevents.org34th annUal nOrfOlk Jazz festiVal PresenteD By at&tTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

25th annUal Ocean View craB & seafOOD feastOcean View Beach Park757-288-8208www.festevents.orgDOwntOwn nOrfOlk restaUrant weekDowntown Norfolk757-623-1757www.downtownnorfolk.org

thank GOODness it’s Ocean View MUsic cOncert seriesOcean View Beach ParkEvery Friday Night, July-Aug.757-441-2345www.festevents.org

aUGUst16th annUal nOrfOlk latinO MUsic festiValTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

sePteMBer5th annUal etc inDie MUsic & arts festiVal PresenteD By at&tTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org8th annUal OPera in the ParkTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org 4th annUal riBtOBerfestTown Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

OctOBer 29th annUal at&t tOwn POint VirGinia wine festiValTown Point Park757-441-2345 www.festevents.org

events28th annUal at&t VirGinia chilDren’s festiVal Town Point Park757-441-2345www.festevents.org

stOckley GarDens fall arts festiValStockley Gardens757-625-6161www.hope-house.org

nOVeMBer & DeceMBer 32nD annUal GranD illUMinatiOn ParaDeDowntown Norfolk757-623-1757www.downtownnorfolk.org hOliDays in the cityKicks off late November through January757-623-1757www.downtownnorfolk.orgDOMiniOn GarDen Of liGhtsNorfolk Botanical Garden Late November-December 31st 5:30 p.m.-10 p.m. nightly757-441-5830www.norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

For a complete list of events, daily activities and full descriptions please visit www.visitnorfolktoday.com/calendar. Events subject to change so please call ahead and confirm dates and times prior to making plans.

annUal VirGinia Beer festiVal at tOwn POint Park

it’s four seasons of fun in norfolk with exciting celebrations all year long. here’s a list of major signature events and festivals happening around the city.

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perForminG artsaMerican rOVer nOrfOlk sailinG harBOr crUises Waterside Marina, downtown Norfolk. 757-627-7245 americanrover.com

the arMeD fOrces MeMOrialsoutheastern corner of town Point Park. 1-800-368-3097

cannOnBall trailthroughout downtown Norfolk.757-664-6620visitnorfolktoday.com

chrysler MUseUM Of art one Memorial Pl.757- 664-6200chrysler.org

chrysler MUseUM Glass stUDiO745 Duke Street.757-333-6299chrysler.org/glass-studio

city Beaches On the chesaPeake Baynorfolk.gov/rpos/Beaches.asp for more information.

DOUMar’s1919 Monticello Ave.757-627-4163doumars.com

fOrt nOrfOlkLocated at 810 Front St.norfolkhistorical.org

elizaBeth riVer ferry downtown to elizabeth river ferry olde towne Portsmouththe Waterside district 757-222-6100goHrt.com

Glass wheel stUDiO128 W Olney Rd. 757-819-4150

haMPtOn rOaDs naVal MUseUMOne Waterside Dr. #248757-322-2987 hrnm.navy.mil

herMitaGe MUseUM & GarDens7637 North Shore Rd. 757-423-2052 thehermitagemuseum.org

hUnter hOUse VictOrian MUseUM240 W. freemason st.757-623-9814 hunterhousemuseum.org

Janaf shOPPinG yarDAt the intersection of N. Military Highway and Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-461-4954 janafshopping.com

laMBert’s POint GOlf cOUrse 4301 Powhatan Ave. 757-489-1677 norfolkgolf.net

MacarthUr center300 Monticello Ave. 757-627-6000 shopmacarthur.com

the MacarthUr MeMOrialBank street and City Hall Ave. 757-441-2965macarthurmemorial.org

MerMaiD factOry919a W. 21st St.757-233-0733mermaidfactory.com

Military circle Mall880 N. Military Hwy.shopmilitarycircle.com

MOses Myers hOUse 323 e. freemason st.757-664-6200 chrysler.org

naUticUs & BattleshiP Wisconsinone Waterside dr.757-664-1000nauticus.org

naVal Base crUises aBOarD the VictOry rOVer departs from Nauticus, one Waterside dr.757-627-7406 navalbasecruises.com

naVal statiOn nOrfOlk9079 Hampton Blvd. 757-444-7955 cnic.navy.mil/norfolksta

nOrfOlk aDMirals ice hOckey 201 e. Brambleton Ave.757-640-1212 norfolkadmirals.com

nOrfOlk BOtanical GarDen6700 Azalea Garden Rd.757-441-5830 norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

nOrfOlk sOUthern MUseUM 3 Commercial Pl. (Ground floor)757-629-2717

nOrfOlk tiDes BaseBall clUB at harBOr Park150 Park Ave.757-622-2222norfolktides.com

Ocean View GOlf cOUrse9610 Norfolk Ave.757-480-2094 norfolkgolf.net

Ocean View statiOn MUseUM111 W. ocean View Ave.757-531-0445

PaGODa GarDen tea hOUse & Gallery 265 West tazewell st.757-622-0506pagodagarden.org

slOVer liBrary 235 e. Plume st.757-664-7323sloverlibrary.com

sPirit Of nOrfOlk866-451-3866 spiritofnorfolk.com

tOwn POint Park101 W. Waterside dr.757-441-2345 festevents.org

VirGinia zOO3500 Granby st. 757- 441-2374virginiazoo.org

willOUGhBy-BaylOr hOUse601 e. freemason st.757-664-6200 chrysler.org

winDOws On histOryAlongside MacArthur Center on City Hall Ave. 757-664-6200

tHinGs to Do

PaGODa GarDen tea hOUse & Gallery

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the histOric wells theatre PhOtO creDit: Michael PennellO

renowned for its dedication to the arts, norfolk takes center stage with critically-acclaimed resident performing arts companies, exceptional live performances and spectacular annual cultural events.

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attUcks theatre1010 Church st.757-664-6464 sevenvenues.com

Ballet VirGinia internatiOnal700 W. 21st St.757-446-1401 balletvirginia.org

the chilDren’s theatre Of haMPtOn rOaDs childrenstheatreofhamptonroads.org

chrysler hall 215 st. Pauls Blvd.757-664-6464 sevenvenues.com

the Generic theaterBeneath Chrysler Hall. 215 st. Paul’s Blvd. 757-441-2160generictheater.org

Glass wheel stUDiO128 Olney Rd.glasswheelstudio.com

harrisOn OPera hOUse160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-664-6464 or 866-OPERA-VAsevenvenues.com

l. DOUGlas wilDer PerfOrMinG arts center700 Park Ave. 757-823-8323nsu.edu/wilder

perForminG arts

• 3 Centuries of Architecture • Café • Digital History Collection • Free Wi-Fi • Teen Lounge

• Computer Labs • 160,000 BooksFrom weddings to corporate parties, an array of

spaces to accommodate groups up to 300.

HERMITAGE MUSEUM & GARDENS7637 NORTH SHORE RD, NORFOLK, VA

757-423-2052 | theHermitageMuseum.org

WE’RE BRINGINGTHE SMITHSONIANTO YOUR NEIGHBORHOOD.

Norfolk boasts a vibrant performing arts scene and a diverse range of venues offering live performance capabilities and state-of-the-art acoustics. If it’s world-class entertainment you’re looking for, you’ll find it in Norfolk!

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the little theatre Of nOrfOlk801 Claremont Ave.757-627-8551 ltnonline.org

nOrfOlk chaMBer cOnsOrt 757-852-9072 ncconsort.org

nOrfOlk scOPe arena 201 e. Brambleton Ave. 757-664-6464 sevenvenues.com

the nOrVa317 Monticello Ave.757-627-4547 thenorva.com

Perry faMily theatre 485 St. Pauls Blvd. 757-627-5437 hurrahplayers.com

PUsh cOMeDy theater763 Granby St.757-333-7442pushcomedytheater.com

tcc rOPer PerfOrMinG arts center340 Granby st.757-822-1450 tccropercenter.org

teD cOnstant cOnVOcatiOn center4320 Hampton Blvd.877-YNOT-TIX 757-683-4444ynottix.com

tODD rOsenlieB Dance325 Granby st.757-626-3262trdance.org

VirGinia chOrale 757-627-8375vachorale.org

VirGinia OPera 160 W. Virginia Beach Blvd.866-OPERA-VA vaopera.org

VirGinia staGe cOMPany 110 e. tazewell st. at Norfolk’s Wells theatre 757-627-1234 vastage.org

VirGinia syMPhOny Orchestra757-892-6366virginiasymphony.org

the VenUe On 35th631 35th st.757-469-0337 venue-35.com

VirGinia chilDren’s chOrUs757-440-9100 vachildrenschorus.org

wells theatre110 e. tazewell st.757-664-6464sevenvenues.com

wOrk / release759 Granby St.757-962-2992workreleasenorfolk.com

• Southern Hospitality at its finest • 3 Suites, 4 Deluxe Rooms• Includes full gourmet breakfast, Free Off-Street Parking,

• Free Wireless Internet, afternoon refreshments and much, much more• Corporate & Militar y Discounts Available

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it began as a dream: to gather the world’s best artists and share their gifts with the people of Norfolk and surrounding areas. Since 1997, the Virginia Arts Festival has

brought hundreds of artists to Norfolk’s concert halls and theaters, clubs and churches, and parks and schools. And this year, to celebrate their 20th anniversary, the Festival has created a spectacular anniversary season.

Beloved for its great musical performances, the Festival has also become a force in the world of dance, an art that is superbly represented this year. The Festival opens with a Dance Celebration that showcases the brightest and best of the dance world, in performances that dazzle the eye and lift the soul. Dancers from American Ballet Theatre, Britain’s Birmingham Royal Ballet, Mark Morris Dance Group, Richmond Ballet, and more will perform April 9 and 10 in Norfolk’s Chrysler Hall. Flanking that gala performance will be appearances by two of the greatest American dance companies: Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, hailed as “the most bravura dancers on the planet” (Chicago Sun-Times), performs February 26-28; and the legendary Dance Theatre of Harlem returns with the world premiere of a new work commissioned by the Virginia Arts Festival, May 13-16.

Among the great music performances in this year’s Festival is a concert sure to be starred on every classical music lover’s calendar, when 18-time Grammy Award-winning cellist Yo Yo Ma and the great virtuoso pianist Emanuel Ax perform together April 12. The Festival’s chamber music offerings, unmatched in this or any other

area, round out a season of great music; see the Festival web site at vafest.org for details.

Theater lovers have reasons to celebrate in the 2016 Festival as well. Joining a worldwide celebration of Shakespeare, in the 400th anniversary year of the Bard’s death, the Virginia Arts Festival will join together the Virginia Stage Company and the Virginia Symphony and Chorus for a spectacular new staging of The Tempest, with the full orchestra and chorus performing music composed by Jean Sibelius, conducted by JoAnn Falletta. This fully staged production will be performed April 16-17 at Chrysler Hall.

Also celebrating its 20th anniversary is the Virginia International Tattoo, which has brought tens of thousands of people to Norfolk from around the world over the years. Named the top U.S. event of North America’s 100 Best Events for 2016 by the American Bus Association, the Tattoo is an awe-inspiring spectacle of music and might, featuring pipers, drummers, drill teams, and performers from throughout the United States and across the globe, April 21-24.

And in case all that great entertainment, inspiring performances, and sheer beauty makes you thirsty, the Virginia Arts Festival is a proud copresenter (with FestEvents) of the Virginia Beer Festival, May 21-22. Top off your Festival fun with a frosty mug or foaming stein of brews from around the world!

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Celebrating two decades of bringing unforgettable performances from around the world, the virginia arts Festivals pulls out all the stops for its 20th anniversary.

For more information and tickets to Virginia Arts Festival performances, visit vafest.org or call 757-282-2822.

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whether you’re looking for a family-friendly meal, a romantic night out, a culinary tour of restaurants or pub grub, norfolk has something for everyone—and every appetite.hUMMinGBirD MacarOns & Desserts

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Chelsea, North Colley & BeyoNdBriki Coffee House 4117 Granby St. #C 757-336-8002 brikicoffeehouse.com Greek Coffeehouse $ B L Café M 110 la Valette Ave. 757-416-7466 thecafem.com Coffeehouse/Bakery/Café $ V B L

Charlie’s Café 4024 Granby st. 757-625-0824 charliesamericancafe.com American $ VV B L D Cogan’s Pizza North 4311 Colley Ave. 757-627-6428 coganspizza.com Pizza $$ VV L D Crackers 4226 Granby st. 757-640-0200 littlebarbistro.com Eclectic Tapas$$ V D French Bakery & Delicatessen 4108 Granby St. 757-625-4936 Bakery/Deli$$ B L D

Get Fresh Café five Points farm Market 2500 Church st. 757-962-4677 5ptsfarmmarket.org Café $ VV L DOrapax Inn 1300 redgate Ave. 757-627-8041 theorapax.com Greek/Pizza $$ L DSmartmouth Brewing Company 1309 Raleigh Ave. 757-624-3939 smartmouthbrewing.com Brewery $$ DThe Bakehouse at Chelsea 1233 W. olney rd. 757-644-6939 Bakery/Pizza $$ VV B L D The Birch 1231 W. olney rd. 757-962-5400 thebirchbar.com Craft Beer & Artisanal Cheese $$ V L DThe Torch Bistro 601 orapax st. 757-416-6848 thetorchbistro.com American Bistro $$ V L D

Tortilla West 508 Orapax St. 757-440-3777 Mexican $$ D

doWNtoWN219 Bistro 219 Granby St. 757-416-6219 219bistro.comAmerican Bistro $$ V L D 3 Way Café 216 e. Plume st. 757-625-3929 3waycafe.com American Bistro $ VV B L 456 Fish 456 Granby st. 757-625-4444 456fish.com Seafood$$ V DA Latte Café 321 Granby st. 757-625-2326 Coffeehouse/Café $ B L an Olive & a Grape 323 Granby st. 757-752-1022 anoliveandagrape.com Olive Oils/Italian Deli $$ L DAJ Gators Sports Bar and Grill 435 Monticello Ave.757-622-5544gatorssportsbar.comSports Bar & Grill$ L D

Au Bon Pain MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-446-8582 aubonpain.com French Bakery/Café $ V B L D Baxter’s Sports Lounge 500 Granby st. 757-622-9837 baxterssportslounge.com Sports Bar $$ L DBean There Café 223 City Hall Ave. 757-623-5282 beantherecoffeehouse.com Café & Espresso Bar $ B L DBite Restaurant & Catering 440 Monticello Ave. 757-486-0035 enjoybite.com American $$ V B L Black Tuna Bar & Grille at Wyndham Hotel 700 Monticello Ave. 757-627-5555 wyndham.com American $$$ B D Bobalicious Frozen Yogurt MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-314-3499 mybobalicious.com Frozen Yogurt $ VV Bodega 442 Granby st. 757-622-8527 bodegaongranby.com Tapas $$ V DBrickhouse Diner 580 E. Main St. #101 757-622-1006 American $$ V B L DBuffalo Wild Wings 420 Monticello Ave. 757-965-3959 buffalowildwings.com Wings $$ L D Byrd & Baldwin Bros. Steakhouse 116 Brooke Ave. 757-222-9191 byrdbaldwin.com steakhouse/Chophouse $$$ GF V DCafé Crema 999 Waterside Dr. 757-623-6434 cafecrema.webs.com Café $ B L

Nordstrom Café MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-314-1111 shop.nordstrom.com Café$$ L DCalifornia Pizza Kitchen MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-622-7190 cpk.com Pizza/Pasta/Sandwiches $$ GF VV L DCampus Cup at TCC 310 Granby st. 757-822-1997 Coffeehouse/Breakfast $ V B L Charley’s Grilled Subs MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-640-1440 charleys.com Philly Steaks/Subs $$ L DChartreuse Bistro 205 e. City Hall Ave. 757-893-9221 chartreusebistro.us European Bistro $$$ VV L D Chili’s Grill & Bar MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-627-7440 chilis.com American & Mexican$$ L DChocollage 201 College Pl. 757-533-5335 Bakery/Café $$ B L DCity Dock sheraton Norfolk Waterside 777 Waterside Dr. 757-640-2776 starwoodhotels.com Contemporary American $$$ B L DCuisine slover library 235 e. Plume st. #101 757-431-7497 cuisineandcompany.com American $$ VV LCure Coffeehouse and Brasserie 503 Botetourt st. 757-321-0044 curenorfolk.com Coffeehouse/Brasserie $ V B L D

d’egg Diner Downtown 204 e. Main st. 757-626-3447 deggnorfolk.com American $ V B L Dominion Deli 999 Waterside Dr. 757-622-9434 Deli/Convenience Store $ B L Domino’s 426 Granby st. 757-963-5656 dominos.com Pizza/Pasta/Subs $$ V L DEmpire Little Bar & Bistro 257 Granby St. 757-626-3100 littlebarbistro.com Eclectic Tapas $$ V D Famous Uncle Al’s Hot Dogs 155 Granby st. 757-625-8319 famousals.com Hot Dogs/Sandwiches $ B L Field Guide 429 Granby St. fieldguide.is American $$ V L DFirehouse Subs MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-233-0837 firehousesubs.com Subs $ VV L DFM Restaurant the NorVa 320 Granby st. 757-622-5915 fmnorfolk.com American $$ V L D Freemason Abbey 209 W. Freemason St. 757-622-3966 freemasonabbey.com* See ad on page 11 American $$ V L DGershwin’s 332 Granby st. 757-226-0814 gershwinsnorfolk.com American/Piano Bar $$ VV D Gourmet Gang 480 E. Main St. 757-640-1065 gourmetgang.com Deli/Café $$ VV L D

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Granby Bistro & Deli 225 Granby st. 757-622-7003 Deli/Café $ V B D Granby Street Pizza 235 Granby st. 757-622-5084 granbystreetpizza.com Pizza/Italian/Subs/Gyros $ V L DHell’s Kitchen 124 Granby st. 757-624-1906 hknorfolk.com American $$ V L D Hits at the Park Harbor Park Baseball stadium 150 Park Ave. 757-624-1048 American AYCE Buffet $$ L DHokkaido Sushi Bar 233 Granby st. 757-622-2318 lovehokkaido.com Sushi Bar$$ VV L DHummingbirdMacarons & Desserts 501 Botetourt st. 757-622-7757 hummingbirdmacarons.com Bakery/dessert Catere $$ B L DJimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 140 Granby st. 757-965-7600 jimmyjohns.com Subs/Sandwiches $ V L DJohnny Rockets MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-622-7330 johnnyrockets.com 50’s Diner/Burgers & Fries $ V L D Juicebar Juices 245 Granby st. 757-351-6201 juicebarjuices.com Juices/Wraps/Salads $$ VV B L DLuce 245 Granby st. 757-502-7260 Italian $$ V D Max & Erma’s MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-625-7771 maxandermas.com American $$ V DMonastery Restaurant 443 Granby st. 757-625-8193 443granby.com European $$ DNatural FoodsMacArthur Center Mall300 Monticello Ave.757-927-7218Sandwiches & Juices$ L D

Norfolk Seafood Co. & Big Easy Oyster Bar 111 tazewell st. 757-227-6222 norfolkseafoodco.com Seafood/Cajun $$ V DNorfolk Tap Room 101 Granby st. 757-961-0896 norfolktaproom.com American $$ V D Nouvelle Restaurant 217 Grace St. 757-248-3712 French $$ L DOmar’s Carriage House 313 W. Bute st. 757-622-4990 omarscarriagehouse.com American/Moroccan $$ V L DOuttakes Café 1 Waterside dr. 757-622-3868 Coffee/Deli $ B L DPanda Express MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-314-1586 pandaexpress.com Chinese $ L DPandaisia Gourmet 101 W. Main st. 757-623-2865 pandaisiagourmet.com Gourmet Deli/Oriental $ V B L Pandaisia Gourmet 520 e. Main st. 757-625-3901 pandaisiagourmet.com Gourmet Deli/Oriental $ V B L Pandaisia Gourmet 999 Waterside Dr. 757-622-9434 pandaisiagourmet.com Gourmet Deli/Oriental $ V B L Plaza Azteca 411 Granby st. 757-965-5600 plazaazteca.com Mexican $$ V L DRama Garden Thai Cuisine 441 Granby st. 757-616-0533 ramagardennorfolk.com Thai $$ V L D Saffron Indian Bistro 420 Monticello Ave. #170 757-321-7005 saffronnorfolk.com Indian $$ V L DSaint Germain 255 Granby st. 757-321-9445 saintgermainnorfolk.com Modern American $$$ D

Sakura Elite Sushi & Hibachi MacArthur Center 300 Monticello Ave. 757-489-0158 Japanese $$ V L DSchlotzsky’s Deli 246 e. Main st. 757-627-2867 schlotzskys.com Sandwiches/Pizza $ V L DScotty Quixx 436 Granby st. 757-625-0008 scottyquixxongranby.com American/World Fusion $$ L DShula’s 347 Grill Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 e. Main st. 757-282-6347 donshula.com* See ad on page 7 Steakhouse $$$ V L DSpirit of Norfolk Cruises docked at Waterside 866-304-2469 spiritofNorfolk.com Lunch/Dinner Cruises $$$ L DStarbucks 145 Granby st. 757-625-0600 starbucks.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DStarbucks MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-314-1930 starbucks.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DSubway 259 Granby St. 757-626-1231 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L DSubway 400 Main st. 757-623-6246 subway.com Subs/Salads$ V B L D Sushi King 420 Monticello Ave. #100 757-502-8858 sushikingusa.com Japanese/AYCE Buffet $$ VV L DSweet Teas 411 Granby st. 757-627-8327 sweetteascuisine.com Southern $$ L DTexas de Brazil MacArthur Center Mall 300 Monticello Ave. 757-622-3113 texasdebrazil.com Brazilian Steakhouse $$$ DThe Barrel Room 437 Granby St. 757-625-2337 Bar & Grill $$ V D

The Bistro Marriott Courtyard 520 Plume st. 757-963-6000 marriott.com American $$ B DThe Bistro on Main 500 e. Main st. 757-617-7792 Bistro $ L D The Dining Room Norfolk Waterside Marriott 235 e. Main st. 757-627-4200 marriott.com American $$ DThe Grilled Cheese Bistro345 Granby st.757-233-2512thegrilledcheesebistro.comAmerican$$ L D The Lizard Café Prince Books 109 Main St. 757-622-5973 prince-books.com Café $ L The Norfolk Grille 142 W. York st. (York Bldg) 757-963-6656 thenorfolkgrille.com American/Greek Café $ V B L The Pagoda Restaurant 265 W. tazewell st. 757-622-0506 pagodagarden.org American/Asian Fusion $$ VV L DThe Palace on Plume 200 e. Plume st. 757-962-2135 thepalaceonplume.com Nightclub $$ V D The Vineyards Trattoria & Pizzeria 147 Granby St. 757-222-0431 thevineyardstrattoria.com Italian $$ V L DTodd Jurich’s Bistro 150 W. Main st. #101 757-622-3210 toddjurichsbistro.com American $$$ V L DTown Point Club 101 W. Main st. #300 757-625-6606 town-point.com American $$$ B L DTropical Smoothie Café 265 Granby st. 757-624-9400 tropicalsmoothie.com Smoothies/Sandwiches $ V B L DVintage Kitchen 999 Waterside Dr. 757-625-3370 vintage-kitchen.com Modern American $$$ V L D

Voila! 509 Botetourt St. 757-640-0343 voilacuisine.com Int’l/French/Greek $$$ VV DWisteria Café Chrysler Museum one Memorial Pl. 757-333-6291 chrysler.org American $$ V L DWork / Release759 Granby St.757-962-2992workreleasenorfolk.com$$ DYa-Ya Asian Gourmet House 109 College Pl. 757-282-6688 yayaasiangourmet.com Chinese/Thai $ VV Yo Mix Frozen Yogurt Bar 420 Monticello Ave. 757-227-3240 yo-mix.com Frozen Yogurt $ VV L DZeke’s Beans & Bowls 800 Granby St. 757-963-5520 Brazilian/Hawaiian $$ V B L D

GheNt & odu80/20 Burger Bar 123 W. 21st st. 757-233-7900 8020burgerbar.com Burgers & Sandwiches $$ VV D328 Tequila Lounge 328 W. 20th St. 757-314-1141 328tequila.com Latin American $$ VV L DAlkaline820 Shirley Ave.757-962-6990Ramen$$ D A.W. Shucks 2200 Colonial Ave. 757-664-9117 Raw Bar/Seafood $$ L DAndrea’s La Bella in Ghent 738 W. 22nd St. 757-622-6172 labellainghent.com Italian $$ VV L DAzar’s Market & Café 2000 Colley Ave. 757-664-7955 azarfoods.com Mediterranean $$ GF VV L DBaker’s Crust 330 W. 21st st. 757-625-3600 bakerscrust.com Bakery/sandwiches/Wood-Fired Pizza $$ V B L D

Bangkok Garden 417 W. 21st St. 757-622-5047 bangkokgardenva.com Thai $$ V L DBardo Edibles & Elixirs 430 W. 21st st. 757-622-7362 bardoeats.com Pacific Rim Tapas $$ VV L DBelmont House of Smoke 2117 Colonial Ave. 757-623-4477 belmonthouseofsmoke.com Barbeque $$ V L DBoon Thai Erawan 742 W. 21st St. 757-625-0709 boonthaierawan.net Thai $$ V L DBorjo Coffeehouse 4416 Monarch Way 757-440-5800 borjocoffee.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DCafé Stella 1907 Colonial Ave. 757-625-0461 Café $ V B L DCalz Pizza 8245 Hampton Bvld. #105 757-423-3663 calzpizza.com Pizza/Subs/Wings $ V L DCarolina Cupcakery 2019 Colley Ave. 757-351-1548 carolinacupcakery.com Cupcakes $ L DCharlie’s Café 1800 Granby St. 757-625-0824 charliesamericancafe.com American $ VV B L DChow 5103 Colley Ave. 757-321-2923 American Southern $$ VV L DChina Ocean 738 W. 22nd St. 757-626-3636 chinaoceannorfolk.com Chinese $$ V L DChipotle 1501 Colley Ave. 757-314-1113 chipotle.com Mexican $ V L DCook Out 1818 Monticello Ave. 757-962-3781 eatcookout.com Burgers & Shakes $ L DCogan’s Pizza 1901 Colonial Ave. 757-627-6428 coganspizza.com Pizza $$ VV L D

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Colley Cantina 1316 Colley Ave. 757-622-0033 colleycantina.com Mexican $$ V L Dd’egg Diner West 1170 Lexan Ave. 757-423-3447 deggnorfolk.com American $ V B L Del Vecchio’s 1080 W. 47th St. 757-440-9300 del-vecchios.com Pizza/Subs $ V L DDog-N-Burger Grille 2001 Manteo st. 757-623-1667 dognburger.com Hot Dogs/Burgers/Barbeque $ V L DDoumar’s 1919 Monticello Ave. 757-627-4163 doumars.com* See ad on page 41 Ice Cream/Barbeque$ B L DDragon City 2301 Colley Ave. 757-664-7900 dragoncitynorfolk.com Chinese $ V L DEinstein Bros. Bagels 4427 Hampton Bvld. 757-683-7012 einsteinbros.com Bagels/Café $ VV B L DElliot’s Fairgrounds Coffee 806 Baldwin Ave. 757-640-2899 fairgroundscoffee.com Coffeehouse/Café $ VV B L DFellini’s 3901 Colley Ave. 757-625-3000 fellinisva.com Italian $$ V L D

Five Guys Burger & Fries 201 W. 21st st. #10 757-314-1171 fiveguys.com Burgers & Fries $ L DHandsome Biscuit 2511 Colonial Ave. handsomebiscuit.com Biscuit Sandwiches $ V B L Hotties Bar & Grill 1083 W. 37th St. 757-533-5151 Nightclub 21+/Bar & Grill $ DIHOP 114 e. 21st st. 757-625-2866 ihop.com Pancake House $$ V B L DInsomnia Cookies 4314 Monarch Way 877-632-6654 insomniacookies.com Cookie Pick Up & Delivery until 3:00am $ B L DIsland Krave Caribbean Bistro 222 W. 21st st. #J 757-627-1725 islandkrave.com Caribbean Smokehouse $$ VV L DJimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 222 W. 21st st. #A 757-227-5952 jimmyjohns.com Subs/Sandwiches $ GF V L DJimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 4120 Monarch Way #A 757-333-4636 jimmyjohns.com Subs /Sandwiches $ GF V L DKatana Japanese Steakhouse & Sushi 520 W. 21st st. 757-640-8898 katananorfolk.com Japanese Steakhouse/Sushi $$ V L D

Kelly’s Tavern 1408 Colley Ave. 757-623-3216 kellystavern.com American $$ V L DKin’s Wok Chinese 222 W. 21st st. 757-383-8771 kinswokghentnorfolk.com Chinese $ V L DKotobuki Japanese 721 W. 21st St. 757-628-1025 kotobukisushibar.com Japanese $$ V L DLa Herradura 4220 Monarch Way 757-423-1605 laherraduramexicanfood.com Mexican $ V L DLeGrand Kitchen 4515 Colley Ave. legrandkitchen.com American Southern$$ DLuna Maya 2010 Colley Ave. 757-622-6986 lunamayarestaurant.com South American $$ L DManny’s Burger 2912 Layfayette Blvd. 757-855-7246 Burgers $ L DMazzika Mediterranean 4800 Colley Ave. 757-489-0030 Mediterranean/Hookah Bar $$ D Mermaid Winery 330 W. 22nd st. #106 757-233-4155 mermaidwinery.com* See ad on page 18 Winery $$ VV L DMi Hogar 4201 Granby st. 757-640-7705 mihogarrestaurant.com Mexican $$ V L D

MJ’s Tavern 4019 Granby St. 757-648-8942 mjtavern.com American $$ V L DMoe’s Southwest Grill 520 W. 21st st. 757-624-6637 moes.com Mexican $ L DMojo Bones 4502 Monarch Way 757-961-5465 mojobones.com Barbeque $$ L DMonarch Sports Grille at Springhill Suites 4500 Hampton Blvd. 757-423-4100 marriott.com Sports Bar $$ L DMr. Shawarma Mediterranean 727 W. 21st St. 757-962-9966 Mediterranean $$ L DNazef Char-Grill & Hookah Bar 2001 Colley Ave. #A 757-348-8482 Middle Eastern/Hookah Bar $$ DNo Frill Bar and Grill 806 Spotswood Ave. 757-627-4262nofrillgrill.comAmerican$$ L DNoodles & Company1520 Colley Ave.757-622-1200noodles.comNoodle Bar$ VV L DO’Connor Brewing Company 521 W. 25th st.757-623-2337oconnorbrewing.com* See ad on page 18 Brewery$$ D

O’s Donuts 222 W. 21st st.757-961-1300osdonuts.comdonuts/Breakfast/kosher$ B LPanda Express1200 W. 49th St.757-683-5089pandaexpress.comChinese$ L DPanera Bread 739 W. 21st St.757-623-9669panerabread.comBakery/Café$$ VV B L DPasha Mezze 340 W. 22nd st.757-627 1318pashamezze.comTurkish/Coffeehouse$$ VV L DPeck & Pour1308 Colley Ave.757-395-4176pecknpournorfolk.comWings & Beer$$ L DPelon’s Baja Grill738 W. 22nd St. #15757-961-4673pelonsbajagrill.comMexi/Cali$$ VV L DPlaza Del Sol2200 Colonial Ave. 757-705-4726mexicoinghent.comMexican$ L DPendulum Fine Meats820 Shirley Ave.757-962-6990pendulummeats.com * See ad on page 18 Butcher/Farm to Table Market$$ VV L DPerfectly Frank4408 Monarch Way757-440-1020perfectly-frank.comHot Dogs/Burgers $ B L DPho 79 723 W. 21st St.757-333-4266eatpho79.comVietnamese Noodle Soup$ VV L DPress 626 Café & Wine Bar 626 W. olney rd. 757-282-6234press626.comCafé /Wine Bar$$ L DRaising Cane’s Chicken Fingers4100 Monarch Way #f 757-683-4821raisingcanes.comChicken Fingers$ L DRajput Indian Cuisine 742 W. 21st St. 757-625-4634rajputonline.comIndian$$ VV L D

Red Dog Saloon 1421 Colley Ave. 757-625-0259reddognorfolk.comAmerican/Sports Bar$$ DRuby Tuesday8305 Hampton Blvd.757-440-2980rubytuesday.comAmerican$$ VV L DSakura Sushi Bar 4300 Monarch Way757-489-0158sakuranorfolk.comJapanese/Sushi Bar$$ L DSam’s Texas Sub Shop 4311 Colley Ave.757-333-4908Subs/Sandwiches$ V L DSandwich Box907 Colley Ave.757-961-1000Subs/Sandwiches$ V LSkinny Dip Frozen Yogurt Bar1619 Colley Ave. 757-383-6400ilovetheskinnydip.comFrozen Yogurt$ L DSmall’s Smokehouse & Oyster Bar 2700 Hampton Blvd.757-626-3440smallsodu.comSmokehouse BBQ /Oyster Bar$$ V L DSoya Sushi 201 W. 21st st.757-963-7550Japanese/Sushi Bar$$ VV L DStarbucks on W. 21st520 W. 21st st.757-622-3018starbucks.comCoffeehouse/Café$ B L DStarbucks on Colley1318 Colley Ave.757-640-8513starbucks.comCoffeehouse/Café$ B L DStarbucks ODU Village4417 Monarch Way757-683-4782starbucks.comCoffeehouse/Café$ B L DSubway1901 Colley Ave.757-622-6200subway.comSubs/Salads$ V B L DSubway4140 Granby st.757-627-5505subway.comsubs/salads$ V B L D

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Supper Southern Morsels319 W. 21st St.757-383-6800suppereats.comSouthern$$ VV L DStrawberry Fields Smoothies & Gelato 1510 Colley Ave. 757-354-4297strawberryfieldsgelato.comGelato/Smoothies/Juice$ VV L DStreats Restaurant and Bar 915 W. 21st St.757-233-9833streatsnorfolk.comInternational Street Food$$ VV DTap House Grill 931 W. 21st St.757-627-9172Tap House/American$$ VV DTaste Unlimited 6464 Hampton Blvd.757-623-7770tasteunlimited.comGourmet Market & Café$ VV L DThe Dirty Buffalo 4110 Colley Ave.757-226-7851thedirtybuffalo.comBuffalo Wings/late Night Menu$ L DThe Green Onion 1603 Colley Ave.757-963-1200American Bistro & Wine Bar$$ V L DThe Pita Pit 1503 Colley Ave.757-446-8575pitapitusa.comPita Sandwiches$ VV B L DThe Public House 1112 Colley Ave.757-227-9064publichouseeats.comGastropub$$ L DThe Ten Top 748 Shirley Ave.757-622-5422thetentop.comAmerican $ VV L DToast2406 Colonial Ave.toastplace.comFoods Served On Toast$ VV L DTropical Smoothie Café Ghent742 W. 21st St.757-622-2002tropicalsmoothie.comSmoothies/Sandwiches$ V B L DTropical Smoothie Café odu4316 Monarch Way757-440-7580tropicalsmoothie.comSmoothies/Sandwiches$ V B L D

Umo4117 Granby St.757-493-3677umonorfolk.comMexican$$ VV L DVolcano Sushi339 W. 21st St.757-683-2688volcanosushinorfolkva.com* See ad on page 41 Japanese/Sushi Bar$$ L DY Not Italian1517 Colley Ave.757-624-9111ynotitalian.comitalian/Pizza/Gelato/Bakery$$ L DYorgo’s Bageldashery2123 Colonial Ave. 757-623-6609yorgosbageldashery.comBagels/Breakfast/Sandwiches$ VV B L Yummy Wok 811 Brandon Ave.757-628-6868yummywoknorfolk.comChinese$ V L DZero’s 4210 Monarch Way757-489-2095zerossubs.comSubs/Pizza/Wings$ L D

Military hWy & airportApplebee’s Grill & Bar5750 Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-461-6766 www.applebees.com American $$ L DCalz Pizza 3678 Sewells Pt. Rd. 757-857-0909 calzpizza.com Pizza/Subs/Wings $ L DChina Wok 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-461-1883 chinawoknorfolk.com Chinese $ L DCici’s Pizza 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-461-7022 cicispizza.com AYCE Pizza Buffet $ L DCilantro Bangladeshi Bistro 1011 kempsville rd. 757-962-1004 Bangladeshi $$ VV L DCook Out 1105 N. Military Hwy. 757-893-9221 eatcookout.com Burgers & Shakes $ L DEl Rodeo 5834 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-466-9077 Mexican $ L D

Firehouse Subs 5802 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-455-5201 firehousesubs.com Subs $ L DFlame N’ Fry 2901 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-233-2532 flamenfry.com Chicken & Seafood $ L DFountainside Café at Holiday Inn 1570 N. Military Hwy. 757-213-2231 holidayinn.com American $$ B L DFranco’s Italian Restaurant 6200 N. Military Hwy. #A 757-853-0177 Italian $$ L DGolden Corral 6103 N. Military Hwy. 757-855-8170 goldencorral.com AYCE Buffet $$ B L DGreater Grinders 1515 Azalea Garden rd. 757-855-6370 greatergrinderssubmarines.com Subs $ L D

Hibachi Grill & Supreme Buffet 5957 Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-962-1088 hibachiandbuffet.com AYCe Japanese/Chinese Buffet $$ L DHooters 1160 N. Military Hwy. 757-466-1598 hootershamptonroads.com * See ad on page A4 Wings/Sports Bar $$ L DHot Dog Café 5802 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-228-3599 Gourmet Hot Dog Café $ L DIHOP 1295 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-2880 ihop.com Pancake House $$ V B L DJimmy John’s Gourmet Sandwiches 1153 N. Military Hwy. 757-962-9301 jimmyjohns.com Subs/Sandwiches $ GF V L DLeiAuntes Sweet Lounge 5802 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-965-2833 leiauntes.com European Desserts/Late Night Café $$ D

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Logan’s Roadhouse 1020 N. Military Hwy. 757-461-6869 logansroadhouse.com Steakhouse $$ L DLone Star Steakhouse 450 N. Military Hwy. 757-466-0124 lonestarsteakhouse.com Steakhouse $$ L DMartin’s Soul Food 5802 Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-305-9555 soulfoodvb.com Soul Food $ L DMax & Erma’s doubletree Hotel 1500 N. Military Hwy. 757-282-2004 maxandermas.com American $$ B L DNaa’s Bakery 3527 Tidewater Dr. 757-623-3858 naasbakerynorfolkva.com Bakery $ B L DNawab Indian Cuisine 888 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-8080 nawabonline.com Indian* See ad on page A4 $$ L DOlive Garden 5920 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-455-5875 olivegarden.com Italian $$ L DPanera Bread 1140 N. Military Hwy. 757-466-1881 panerabread.com Bakery/Café$$ VV B L DParadise Pizzeria 6144 Chesapeake Blvd. 757-855-0100 paradisepizzeria.com Pizza/Italian/Subs $ B L DQdoba Mexican Grill 1140 N Military Hwy. #812 757-455-8280 qdoba.com Mexican $ L DRuby Tuesday 1201 N. Military Hwy. 757-461-5116 rubytuesday.com American $$ V L DRuby Tuesday 6360 Newtown rd. 757-455-6041 rubytuesday.com American $$ V L D

Sal’s Famous New York Pizza 1207 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-3663 salsfamousnypizza.com Pizza/Italian/Subs/Wings $ L DSawasdee Thai Cuisine 5601 e. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-233-8220 sawasdeeva.com Thai $$ V L DSchlotzsky’s Deli 700 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-2867 schlotzskys.com Sandwiches/Pizza $ V L DStarbucks 1119 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-6504 starbucks.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DSubway Janaf shopping Center 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-466-1768 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L DSurf Rider West 723 Newtown Rd. 757-461-6488 surfriderrestaurant.com Seafood $$ L DTropical Smoothie Café 1153 N. Military Hwy. 757-455-5694 tropicalsmoothie.com Smoothies/Sandwiches $ V B L DUno Pizzeria & Grill 5900 E. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-466-0923 unos.com Chicago Deep Dish Pizza $$ GF L DUptown Buffet 1050 N. Military Hwy. 757-893-9293 uptownbuffet.com AYCE Asian/American Buffet $$ L D Buffao 1140 N. Military Hwy. #812 757-461-1003 wingsnthingsva.com Buffalo Wings/Shrimp $$ L DZero’s 6161 e. Virginia Beach Blvd. 757-466-9531 zerossubs.com Subs/Pizza/Wings $ L D

oCeaN VieW & east BeaCh905 Café & Grill 905 E. Ocean View Ave. 757-480-0107 905cafeandgrill.net American $$ B L DAJ Gator’s 9575 Shore Dr. 757-228-5857 gatorssportsbar.com Sports Bar $$ L DAzalea Inn & Time Out Sports Bar 2344 e. little Creek rd. 757-587-4649 azaleainnrestaurant.com Italian/Greek/Burgers $$ L DCaptains Galley at Vinnings landing Marina 8166 Shore Dr. 757-333-6443 captainsgalleynorfolk.com subs/sandwiches/Burgers $$ B L DCaptain Groovy’s Raw Bar 8101 Shore Dr. 757-965-4667 captaingroovys.com Grill & Raw Bar $$ L DCutty Sark Marina 4704 Pretty Lake Ave. 757-362-2942 Seafood $$ B L DDomino’s 195 W. Ocean View Ave. 757-480-8100 dominos.com Pizza/Pasta/Subs $ L V D Domino’s 1774 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-583-4400 dominos.com Pizza/Pasta/Subs $ L V D East Beach Sandwich Company 4500 Pretty lake Ave. 757-965-3022 eastbeachsandwichcompany.com Sandwiches/Salads $ GF VV L DEl Azteca 1522 e. little Creek rd. 757-587-6016 elaztecamr.net/ Mexican $ L D Firehouse Subs 124 e. little Creek rd. 757-962-1401 firehousesubs.com Subs $ VV L D Franco’s By The Bay 169 W. Ocean View Ave. 757-531-8100 Italian/Pizza $$ L D

Golden China 9645 1st View St. 757-583-6008 goldenchinava.com Japanese/Chinese $ L DGreenies Bar & Grill 196 W. Ocean View Ave. 757-480-1210 greeniesoceanview.com Bar & Grill $$ L DGuads at Granby 7515 Granby St. 757-962-3700 Mexican $$ V L D Jessy’s Tienda Y Taqueria 3201 e. ocean View Ave. 757-531-0033 Mexican $$ VV B L DJose Tequila’s Mexican Grill & Cantina 1108 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-588-8014Mexican $$ L DKin’s Wok II 7645 Granby St. 757-423-2828 kinswokii.com Chinese $$ L D Mac’s Place On The Bay 4110 e. ocean View Ave. 757-470-5500 Seafood/Sports Bar $$ L D Moe’s Southwest Grill 7550 Granby St. 757-309-4294 moes.com Mexican $ L D Mojo Bones 9659 1st View St. 757-480-6656 mojobones.com Barbeque $$ L D Mona Lisa Pizza east Beach shops 9583 Shore Dr. 757-362-0200 monalisaspizzaov.com Pizza $$ L D My Mama’s Kitchen 7943 Shore Dr. 757-233-0433 Wings/Barbeque $ L D Ocean View Fishing Pier Restaurant 414 W. ocean View Ave. 757-583-6000 oceanviewfishingpier.com Seafood $$ B L DRazzo 3248 E. Ocean View Ave. 757-962-3630 razzo-norfolk.com Italian $$ D

Regino’s Italian Restaurant 3816 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-588-4300 reginosrestaurantofnorfolk.com Pizza/Italian $$ L DRoyal Garden Chinese restaurant 155 W. ocean View Ave. 757-480-9391 Chinese $$ L DRuby Tuesday 7725 Tidewater Dr. 757-480-3283 rubytuesday.com American $$ V L DRuby Tuesday east Beach 4213 e. little Creek rd. 757-480-7490 rubytuesday.com American $$ V L DSai Gai Japanese Steak House & sushi Bar 7521 Granby St. 757-423-1000 Japanese Steakhouse/Sushi $$ L DSandfiddler Café 9561 Shore Dr. 757-227-3484 sandfiddlercafe.com American $ L D Shipwreck Sally’s 1006 e. ocean View Ave. 757-480-3670 American/Seafood $ V L D Starbucks east Beach 4231 e. little Creek rd. 757-377-4611 starbucks.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DStarbucks Wards Corner 7550 Granby St. 757-480-3893 starbucks.com Coffeehouse/Café $ B L DSubway east Beach 4017 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-480-0128 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L DSubway ocean View 135 W. ocean View Ave. 757-583-1989 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L DSubway Wards Corner 7550 Granby St. 757-222-2261 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L D

Subway 7870 Tidewater Dr. 757-587-7826 subway.com Subs/Salads $ V B L D Sunset Grill Willoughby Harbor Marina 1525 Bayville st. 757-588-1255 sunsetgrillnorfolk.com Seafood $$ D Surf Rider taylors landing 8180 Shore Dr. 757-216-7550 surfriderrestaurant.com Seafood $$ L DSushi King 4249 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-588-8866 sushikingusa.com Japanese/Sushi AYCE $$ VV L DTeppanyaki Grill & Supreme Buffet 7525 Tidewater Dr. 757-588-0588 Chinese/Japanese AYCE $ L DThe Banque 1849 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-480-3600 thebanque.com Country Western Club $$ L DThe Pancake House 7631 Granby St. 757-489-1060 Pancake House $ L D The Thirsty Camel 394 W. Ocean View Ave. 757-587-1420 thirstycamelnorfolk.com Bar/Seafood $$ B L DTropical Smoothie Café 7862 Tidewater Dr. 757-531-4950 tropicalsmoothie.com Smoothies/Sandwiches $ V B L DTropical Smoothie Café east Beach 3841 E. Little Creek Rd. 757-965-5391 tropicalsmoothie.com Smoothies/Sandwiches $ V B L DWilloughby Inn Seafood Restaurant 1534 W. ocean View Ave. 757-480-0226 Seafood $ L DZero’s 8596 Chesapeake Blvd. 757-587-6641 zerossubs.com Subs/Pizza/Wings $ L D

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visitor resourCescurreNcy eXchANGeNorfolk international Airport757-855-9785Bank of America (account holders only)757-441-4770BB&t (account holders only)757-823-7800MacArthur Center757-216-3500suntrust866-433-7027Wells fargo (account holders only)757-622-2740

emerGeNcy NumbersAmbulance & rescue, fire, Police911Coast Guard (search & rescue)757-484-8192fire department non-emergency757-441-5610Physicians referral service800-736-8272Police/sheriff non-emergency757-441-5610state Police (dial #77 on a mobile phone)757-424-6800

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fishiNGWilloughby Harbor Marina1525 Bayville st.757-583-4150ocean View fishing Pier, 400 W. ocean View Ave. 757-583-6000

boAtiNGBay Point Marina, 9500 30th Bay St.757-362-3600Cobb’s Marina inc., 4524 dunning rd.757-588-5401Cutty sark Marina4707 Pretty lake Ave.757-362-2942Harbor Marine, 4401 Pretty lake Ave.757-961-9411key dreams Charter Boat service9500 30th Bay st.757-406-0943little Creek Marina 4801 Pretty Lake Ave. 757-362-3600

Pelicans’ Nest Marina4401 Pretty lake Ave.757-362-2541rebel Marina, 1553 Bayville st.757-588-6022sailtime sailing Center at Willoughby Harbor Marina,1525 Bayville st.757-480-7245Vinings landing Marine Center8166 shore dr.757-587-8000Waterside Marina, 333 Waterside dr.757-625-3625Willoughby Harbor Marina, 1525 Bayville st.757-583-4150

ice hockeyNorfolk Admirals757-640-1212 / Tickets: 800-745-3000

Public Golf courseslamberts Point Golf Course757-489-1677ocean View Golf Course757-480-2094

GrouNd trANsPortAtioNCarey limousine & Car service757-963-0433James river transportation757-963-0433orange Peel transportation757-463-7500busesGreyhound/trailways800-231-2222Hampton roads transit (local)757-222-6100

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ATTRACTIONS1 American Rover Tall Ship Cruises

757-627-SAIL (7245) | americanrover.com2 Armed Forces Memorial

1-800-368-30973 The Cannonball Trail4 Chrysler Museum of Art / Glass Studio

757-664-6200 | chrysler.org5 Confederate Monument6 Elizabeth River Ferry

757-222-6100 | gohrt.com/services/ferry7 Fort Norfolk

norfolkhistorical.org/ftnorfolk8 Generic Theater

757-441-2160 | generictheater.org9 Hampton Roads Naval Museum

757-322-2987 | hrnm.navy.mil 10 Hermitage Museum and Gardens

757-423-2052 | thehermitagemuseum.org11 Hunter House Victorian Museum

757-623-9814 | hunterhousemuseum.org12 The MacArthur Memorial

757-441-2965 | macarthurmemorial.org

13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

14 Monticello Arcade monticelloarcade.com

15 Moses Myers House 757-664-6200 | chrysler.org/about-the-museum/historic-houses

16 Nauticus, Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center & Battleship Wisconsin 757-664-1000 | 1-800-664-1080 nauticus.org | halfmoone.org

17 Naval Station Norfolk 757-444-7955 | cnic.navy.mil/norfolksta/index.htm

18 Norfolk Botanical Garden 757-441-5830 | norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

19 Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House 757-664-6200 | chrysler.org/about-the-museum/ historic-houses

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

21 The Pagoda and Garden 757-622-0506 | pagodagarden.org

22 Plum Point ParkSCH23 Slover Library

757-644-7323 | sloverlibrary.com24 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

757-627-4353 | stpaulsnorfolk.org25 Spirit of Norfolk

866-304-2469 | spiritofnorfolk.com26 Town Point Park

757-441-2345 | festevents.org27 Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

757-627-7406 | navalbasecruises.com28 Virginia Zoo

757-441-2374 | virginiazoo.org29 West Point Monument, Elmwood Cemetery

757-777-8192 | norfolksocietyforcemeteryconser-vation.org/west-point-cemetery

30 Windows on History

PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES

31 Attucks Theatre 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

32 Chrysler Hall 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

33 Harrison Opera House 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

34 The Hurrah Players & The Perry Family Theatre 757-627-5437 | hurrahplayers.com

35 L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center 757-823-2063 | nsu.edu/wilder

36 Robin Hixon Theater 757-282-2800

37 The NorVa 757-627-4547 | thenorva.com

38 The Little Theatre of Norfolk 757-627-8551 | ltnonline.org

39 Tidewater Community College / Roper Performing Arts Center 757-822-1450 | tcc.edu/roper

40 Virginia Opera 1-866-OPERA-VA (673-7282) | vaopera.org

41 Virginia Stage Company 757-627-1234 | vastage.com

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

43 Wells Theatre 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

SHOPPING44 Military Circle Mall

shopmilitarycircle.com 45 Ghent Shopping & Antiques

ghentnorfolk.org46 MacArthur Center

757-627-6000 | shopmacarthur.com47 Waterside District

norfolkwatersidedistrict.com

SPORTS48 Harbor Park / Norfolk Tides

757-622-2222 | norfolktides.com49 Lambert’s Point Golf Club

757-489-1677 | norfolkgolf.net 50 Norfolk Scope / Norfolk Admirals

757-664-6464 | 757-640-1212 sevenvenues.com | norfolkadmirals.com

51 Ocean View Golf Course 757-480-2094 | norfolkgolf.net

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

SCHOOLS53 Eastern Virginia Medical School

757-446-5600 | evms.edu54 Norfolk State University

757-823-8600 | nsu.edu55 Old Dominion University

757-683-3000 | odu.edu56 Tidewater Community College

757-822-1122 | tcc.edu57 Virginia Wesleyan College

757-455-3200 | vwc.edu

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ATTRACTIONS1 American Rover Tall Ship Cruises

757-627-SAIL (7245) | americanrover.com2 Armed Forces Memorial

1-800-368-30973 The Cannonball Trail4 Chrysler Museum of Art / Glass Studio

757-664-6200 | chrysler.org5 Confederate Monument6 Elizabeth River Ferry

757-222-6100 | gohrt.com/services/ferry7 Fort Norfolk

norfolkhistorical.org/ftnorfolk8 Generic Theater

757-441-2160 | generictheater.org9 Hampton Roads Naval Museum

757-322-2987 | hrnm.navy.mil 10 Hermitage Museum and Gardens

757-423-2052 | thehermitagemuseum.org11 Hunter House Victorian Museum

757-623-9814 | hunterhousemuseum.org12 The MacArthur Memorial

757-441-2965 | macarthurmemorial.org

13 Martin Luther King, Jr. Monument

14 Monticello Arcade monticelloarcade.com

15 Moses Myers House 757-664-6200 | chrysler.org/about-the-museum/historic-houses

16 Nauticus, Half Moone Cruise & Celebration Center & Battleship Wisconsin 757-664-1000 | 1-800-664-1080 nauticus.org | halfmoone.org

17 Naval Station Norfolk 757-444-7955 | cnic.navy.mil/norfolksta/index.htm

18 Norfolk Botanical Garden 757-441-5830 | norfolkbotanicalgarden.org

19 Norfolk History Museum at the Willoughby-Baylor House 757-664-6200 | chrysler.org/about-the-museum/ historic-houses

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

21 The Pagoda and Garden 757-622-0506 | pagodagarden.org

22 Plum Point ParkSCH23 Slover Library

757-644-7323 | sloverlibrary.com24 St. Paul’s Episcopal Church

757-627-4353 | stpaulsnorfolk.org25 Spirit of Norfolk

866-304-2469 | spiritofnorfolk.com26 Town Point Park

757-441-2345 | festevents.org27 Victory Rover Naval Base Cruises

757-627-7406 | navalbasecruises.com28 Virginia Zoo

757-441-2374 | virginiazoo.org29 West Point Monument, Elmwood Cemetery

757-777-8192 | norfolksocietyforcemeteryconser-vation.org/west-point-cemetery

30 Windows on History

PERFORMING ARTS FACILITIES

31 Attucks Theatre 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

32 Chrysler Hall 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

33 Harrison Opera House 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

34 The Hurrah Players & The Perry Family Theatre 757-627-5437 | hurrahplayers.com

35 L. Douglas Wilder Performing Arts Center 757-823-2063 | nsu.edu/wilder

36 Robin Hixon Theater 757-282-2800

37 The NorVa 757-627-4547 | thenorva.com

38 The Little Theatre of Norfolk 757-627-8551 | ltnonline.org

39 Tidewater Community College / Roper Performing Arts Center 757-822-1450 | tcc.edu/roper

40 Virginia Opera 1-866-OPERA-VA (673-7282) | vaopera.org

41 Virginia Stage Company 757-627-1234 | vastage.com

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

43 Wells Theatre 757-664-6464 | sevenvenues.com

SHOPPING44 Military Circle Mall

shopmilitarycircle.com 45 Ghent Shopping & Antiques

ghentnorfolk.org46 MacArthur Center

757-627-6000 | shopmacarthur.com47 Waterside District

norfolkwatersidedistrict.com

SPORTS48 Harbor Park / Norfolk Tides

757-622-2222 | norfolktides.com49 Lambert’s Point Golf Club

757-489-1677 | norfolkgolf.net 50 Norfolk Scope / Norfolk Admirals

757-664-6464 | 757-640-1212 sevenvenues.com | norfolkadmirals.com

51 Ocean View Golf Course 757-480-2094 | norfolkgolf.net

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

SCHOOLS53 Eastern Virginia Medical School

757-446-5600 | evms.edu54 Norfolk State University

757-823-8600 | nsu.edu55 Old Dominion University

757-683-3000 | odu.edu56 Tidewater Community College

757-822-1122 | tcc.edu57 Virginia Wesleyan College

757-455-3200 | vwc.edu

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la Quinta inn & suites1387 N. Military Highway 23502, 757-466-7001 F. 757-466-7004

P 72 11 1000 • i s • • • • www.lq.com

Motel 6853 N. Military Highway 23502, 757-461-2380

P 150 O e www.motel6.com

Quality suites at lake wright norfolk airport6280 Northampton Boulevard 23502, 757-461-6251, 800-228-5157 F. 757-461-5925

P 127 127 5000 • • • i/O s fUll • • • • • www.qualityinn.com

Days inn norfolk airport1450 N. Military Highway 23502, 757-466-7474, 800-272-6232 F. 757-466-0117

P 127 O • • • daysinn.com

ramada limited norfolk 515 N. Military Highway 23502, 757-461-1880, 800-272-6232 F. 757-461-4216

140 • O • • www.ramada.com

residence inn Marriott 1590 N. Military Highway 23502, 757-333-3000, 888-236-2427 F. 757-333-3001

P 130 130 1598 • i fUll • • • • • www.marriott.com

intown suites5649 Lowery Road 23502, 757-213-5454, 866-367-2766 F. 757-213-5456

126 intownsuites.com

sleep inn at lake wright6280 Northampton Boulevard 23502, 757-461-1133, 800/228-5157 F. 757-461-5925

P 107 5356 • • • I/O fUll • • • • www.sleepinn.com

springhill suites by Marriott6350 Newtown Road 23502, 757-333-3100, 888-287-9400 F. 757-333-3101

131 131 • • i fUll • • • • www.marriott.com

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america’s Best Value inn1850 E. Little Creek Road 23518, 757-588-8888

P 59 • O • • • americasbestvalueinn.com

Best western Plus holiday sands inn & suites1330 E. Ocean View Avenue 23503, 757-583-2621, 800-525-5156 F. 757-587-754

90 33 • O • • • • • • bestwestern.com

economy inn 9601 4th View Street 23503, 757-480-9611

P 71 • • •

hampton inn naval station norfolk8501 Hampton Boulevard 23505, 757-489-1000, 800-426-7866 F. 757-489-4509

117 i k fUll • • • • norfolknavalbase.hamptoninn.com

knight’s inn1111 E. Ocean View Avenue 23503, 757-480-1111

48 k • knightsinn.com

Ocean View inn1020 E. Ocean View Avenue 23503, 757-583-9240, 888-354-0409

P 72 O •

Quality inn8051 Hampton Boulevard 23505, 757-451-0000

119 i • • • qualityinn.com

econo lodge7969 Shore Drive 23518, 757-588-3600, 800-654-6200

48 • • • econolodge.com

springhill suites Marriott ODU Village4500 Hampton Boulevard, 757-423-4100, 888-287-9400

114 114 849 • • • i fUll • • • • marriott.com

super 81010 W. Ocean View Avenue 23503, 757-587-8761 866-367-8408

106 O s • • • • super8.com

rodeway inn/norfolk7940 Shore Drive 23518, 757-588-7888, 877-424-6423

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235 East Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510

757-627-4200 NorfolkMarriott.com

This is not a get-in-and-get-out destination. It’s a place where

business travelers want to stay and explore awhile. Set in the heart

of Norfolk’s vibrant historic district, overlooking the picturesque

Elizabeth River, we welcome you to a waterfront scene teeming

with entertainment options, and well-stocked with essentials to keep

you active and engaged.

Spacious guest rooms with WiFi access. A 24-hour business center.

Indoor pool and fitness area with personal TVs. Three unique on-site

restaurants for every meal. It’s everything you need for the perfect trip,

and one perfectly relaxing hotel.

235 East Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510

757-627-4200NorfolkWatersideMarriott.com

Discover a hotel in the heart of this vibrant, historic Norfolk district which provides the ultimate backdrop for the perfect getaway.

Explore shopping, dining and culture by day, then unwind in your guest room and experience the ultimate in luxury combined with southern charm.

Top it all off with a stunning waterfront view, dinner or a nightcap in our own Shula’s 347, steps away from many entertainment options and you have a weekend adventure to be excited about.

AN AMAZING WEEKEND AWAITS.

REIGN OVER THE WATERFRONT.

235 East Main Street Norfolk, Virginia 23510

757-627-4200NorfolkWatersideMarriott.com

Discover a hotel in the heart of this vibrant, historic Norfolk district which provides the ultimate backdrop for the perfect getaway.

Explore shopping, dining and culture by day, then unwind in your guest room and experience the ultimate in luxury combined with southern charm.

Top it all off with a stunning waterfront view, dinner or a nightcap in our own Shula’s 347, steps away from many entertainment options and you have a weekend adventure to be excited about.

AN AMAZING WEEKEND AWAITS.It’s everythIng you need for the perfect trIp, and one perfectly relaxIng hotel.